CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Cabinet on Tuesday approved a new policy to regulate the use of land designated for mixed land use, bringing clarity to zoning norms and unlocking several projects that had remained stalled.
Mixed land use areas permit a combination of residential, commercial, institutional and, in certain cases, industrial activities. However, the absence of clear guidelines on usage proportions had delayed approvals and hindered development.
Under the revised policy, residential, commercial and institutional activities will be allowed without fixed percentage limits, provided they adhere to existing planning and zoning regulations.
Industrial activity, wherever already permitted, will be confined to current levels, with no scope for further expansion. Landowners, however, will have the flexibility to convert such land into other approved uses in accordance with policy provisions.
The policy further stipulates a 70:30 framework for mixed-use projects, requiring a minimum of 70% allocation for the primary activity and up to 30% for allied use, which can be reduced to 7.5% depending on project requirements.
The move is expected to streamline approvals, boost urban development and accelerate long-pending real estate and infrastructure projects across the state.