Delhi allows taller buildings near metro, railway stations: What changes
The Indian government has notified a new Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy for Delhi, allowing for higher-density, mixed-use construction near metro and railway stations. The policy aims to promote compact urban growth by increasing the permissible Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for eligible plots.
Why it matters
This policy shift is intended to modernize urban infrastructure and address housing and commercial space needs in a rapidly growing metropolitan area.
NEW DELHI: The Centre notified the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Policy under the Master Plan for Delhi-2021, paving the way for higher-density, mixed-use development around metro corridors and major transit hubs in the national capital this year. The notification, issued by the ministry of housing and urban affairs under the Delhi Development Act, 1957, follows a public consultation launched in November 2025 and approval by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).The policy seeks to promote compact, transit-linked urban development by leveraging existing and upcoming public transport infrastructure. It will apply within a 500-metre-wide corridor on either side of the centreline of existing and planned metro corridors, and within a 500-metre radius of regional and interstate mass transit stations, including RRTS, railway stations and high-speed rail hubs.Only plots measuring at least 2,000 sq. metres, having the required road access and meeting other eligibility conditions can opt into the policy.
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