Bengaluru: Arguing that Bengaluru’s planning regulations must keep pace with its rapid urban growth, Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (Credai) Bengaluru urged Karnataka govt to substantially increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) proposed under the draft Uniform Zonal Regulations, saying the current limits could constrain housing supply and drive up home prices.In a representation to the urban development department and the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region Development Authority on June 22, Credai said draft regulations underestimate the city’s infrastructure capacity.It has sought an increase in residential and commercial FAR from the proposed 2.25 to 3 for plots abutting 18-24 metre-wide roads (less than 80ft wide), and from 2.5 to 4 for sites facing roads wider than 24 metres (wider than 80ft). It has also sought similar revisions for public and semi-public, transport and utility land-use categories.The association contended that many growth corridors on Bengaluru’s outskirts are already equipped with broader road networks, planned infrastructure and improved connectivity, making them suitable for higher-density development.“Higher FAR allows more efficient utilisation of scarce urban land while supporting planned vertical growth,” a Credai representative said, adding that increased density in well-serviced areas could reduce urban sprawl and bring residents closer to workplaces, educational institutions and healthcare facilities, cutting commute times and improving overall urban efficiency.Credai has asked the govt to adopt a uniform FAR framework across Karnataka. This would encourage investment in emerging cities such as Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi and Udupi.It further proposed a single-window approval mechanism for real estate projects, arguing that streamlined clearances would reduce procedural delays, improve regulatory certainty and enable faster project delivery.—–BOXFire NOC delays continue despite decentralisationCredai alleged that a state govt order issued on Sept 10, 2025 — delegating approval powers for fire safety NOCs for buildings below 21 metres to district-level fire officials — has not been effectively implemented.It said developers continue to face delays in securing fire and emergency services clearances, slowing project approvals despite the decentralisation intended to expedite the process. It has sought strict enforcement of the order to improve ease of doing business.
