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The Haryana government has approved a new mixed land use policy aimed at resolving delays in development approvals and accelerating stalled projects across the state. Cleared by the state cabinet, the policy introduces flexibility by removing fixed percentage caps for residential, commercial, and institutional components within mixed-use zones, while retaining restrictions on industrial expansion. It mandates a 70:30 ratio between primary and allied uses, with scope for variation. The move addresses long-standing regulatory ambiguity that had held up multiple developments, particularly in urban centres such as Gurugram and Faridabad. The policy is expected to provide clarity to developers and enable faster processing of applications under existing planning frameworks.
The Haryana cabinet has approved a policy to regulate mixed land use zones, with the decision taken in the past week to address regulatory uncertainty that had delayed approvals for several development projects across the state. The policy applies to land parcels designated for mixed use in development plans and is intended to streamline utilisation norms, enabling faster project execution in cities such as Gurugram and Faridabad. Advertisement
Under the revised framework, residential, commercial, and institutional activities will be permitted without fixed percentage caps, subject to zoning regulations and planning norms. This marks a departure from earlier constraints that required defined proportions for each land use, which had created procedural bottlenecks and delayed clearances for projects awaiting approval.
The policy retains restrictions on industrial activity within mixed-use zones. Where industrial use has already been permitted, it will be allowed to continue at existing levels, but no further expansion will be permitted. However, landowners will have the option to convert such industrial use into other permissible categories in accordance with the revised guidelines.
A key provision of the policy is the introduction of a usage ratio requiring at least 70% of the development area to be allocated to a primary activity, while up to 30% can be used for allied purposes. The policy also allows the allied component to be reduced to a minimum threshold of 7.5%, offering additional flexibility depending on project requirements.
Mixed land use zones typically accommodate a combination of residential, commercial, institutional, and in some cases industrial activities. However, the absence of clearly defined utilisation norms had led to inconsistencies in interpretation, resulting in delays in project approvals and execution. The revised policy seeks to address these gaps by providing a uniform regulatory framework for such developments.
The move is expected to assist developers in progressing projects that had remained pending due to ambiguity in permissible land use proportions. It also aligns with the state's broader objective of improving ease of doing business and facilitating planned urban development through clearer regulatory mechanisms.
By establishing defined yet flexible guidelines for mixed land use, the policy provides a structured approach to land utilisation while maintaining compliance with zoning and planning norms. The implementation of these provisions is likely to influence project planning and approval timelines, particularly in high-growth urban regions where mixed-use developments form a significant component of real estate activity.
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