Building Plan Approval under AP DPMS: Kakinada Smart City Town Planning Guide
కాకినాడలో భవన నిర్మాణ అనుమతులు — ఏపీ డీపీఎంఎస్ (DPMS) ఆన్లైన్ గైడ్
📋 Quick Facts & Directory Essentials
Statutory System
Andhra Pradesh Development Permission Management System (AP DPMS)
Nodal Agency
Town Planning Section, Kakinada Municipal Corporation
Applicability
All Residential, Commercial & Industrial Constructions in KMC Limits
Standard Approval SLA
Instant Auto-Approval for <300 sq. yds; 21 days for larger layouts
Official Portal
apdpms.ap.gov.in
Town Planning Office
KMC Central Administrative Office, Gandhinagar, Kakinada
Constructing a residential house, apartment complex, or commercial building within the territorial jurisdiction of the Kakinada Municipal Corporation (KMC) mandates statutory planning sanction from the KMC Town Planning Section. To eliminate bureaucratic delays and ensure uniform adherence to the Andhra Pradesh Building Rules, all layout permits, building plan approvals, and occupancy certifications are processed digitally via the AP Development Permission Management System (AP DPMS).
Self-Certification Scheme for Small Residential Plots (≤300 sq. yards)
To benefit individual homeowners building single-family residences, the Government of Andhra Pradesh implemented a hassle-free Instant Self-Certification Scheme:
- Plots up to 100 sq. meters (≤120 sq. yards): Ground or Ground+1 floor constructions on plots under 100 sq. meters require only a nominal registration token fee of ₹1. No formal sanction drawing or architectural scrutiny is needed; construction can commence immediately upon filing online basic plot details.
- Plots between 100 and 250 sq. meters (Up to 300 sq. yards): Residential buildings up to 10 meters height (G+2 floors) receive instant provisional approval upon submission of self-certified architectural drawings prepared by a licensed surveyor along with property ownership deeds.
Standard Setback and Road Width Norms in Kakinada
For larger residential constructions, multi-family apartments, and commercial complexes, the DPMS rule engine strictly evaluates structural drawings against mandatory zoning setbacks:
| Plot Area (Sq. Meters) | Max Building Height | Front Setback | Side & Rear Setbacks | Minimum Road Width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 to 200 sq.m | Up to 10 meters (G+2) | 1.5 meters | 1.0 meter (both sides) | 9.0 meters (30 feet) |
| 200 to 500 sq.m | Up to 12 meters (G+3) | 3.0 meters | 2.0 meters | 12.0 meters (40 feet) |
| Above 500 sq.m | Up to 15 meters (Stilt+4) | 4.0 meters | 3.0 meters | 12.0 to 18.0 meters |
Step-by-Step Approval Workflow via AP DPMS
The entire sanction process is tracked through apdpms.ap.gov.in:
- Architect Drawing Pre-Scrutiny: Your registered structural engineer drafts CAD drawings formatted to DPMS layering standards. The automated CAD engine checks setbacks, FAR (Floor Area Ratio), coverage percentages, and parking provisions.
- Document Upload: Upload registered sale deed, latest encumbrance certificate (EC for 30 years), land conversion certificate (if converted from agriculture), and latest KMC vacant land tax / property tax paid receipt.
- Field Inspection & Geo-Tagging: The KMC Town Planning Building Overseer (TPBO) inspects the physical site, verifies road widths, and records geo-tagged mobile coordinates.
- Fee Payment & Sanction Order: Upon administrative scrutiny approval, pay the assessed building permit fees, betterment charges, and development cess online. Download your digitally signed sanction letter and approved drawings.
⚠️ Occupancy Certificate (OC) Mandate:
Do not occupy a newly constructed commercial building or large residential apartment without applying for an Occupancy Certificate (OC) through DPMS. State utility providers (APEPDCL for permanent electricity meters and KMC for water tap connections) require an OC before providing permanent metered hookups.
Frequently Asked Questions (స్థానిక ప్రశ్నలు & సమాధానాలు)
❓ What is the official website for Kakinada building plan approvals?
All applications must be filed online through the AP DPMS portal at apdpms.ap.gov.in.
❓ Can I build a house on a plot under 300 sq yards without waiting for physical inspection?
Yes. Under the AP Self-Certification scheme, residential plots up to 300 square yards receive instant provisional online building approval upon filing self-certified drawings.
❓ How long is a building plan approval valid in Kakinada?
A building permission sanction order issued by KMC is legally valid for three years from the date of sanction for residential units and up to five years for multi-story projects.