STRUCTURE PLAN

•A structure plan is a framework to guide the

development or redevelopment of an area by
defining the future development and land use
patterns, areas of open space, the layout and
nature of infrastructure (including transportation
links), and other key features and constraints that
influence how the effects of development are to be
managed.

•Structure plans comprise one or more maps,

plans or diagrammatic representations of the
proposed layout, features, character and links for
areas being developed or redeveloped. The maps
or plans in structure plans do not typically go into
such detail as to define individual lot boundaries or
the physical form of buildings and structures. The
maps, plans or representations are usually
supported by text explaining the background to the
issues that initiated the structure plan and the
approaches to manage those issues.
ISSUES MANAGED THROUGH STRUCTURE PLAN
1. Urban consolidation and greenfield expansion

2. The type and location of land uses that will be permitted, including
development type, density and staging
3. Multi-modal transport links and connectivity (such as roading, rail,
sea and air links, public transport, cycle and pedestrian access)
4. The location, type, scale and staging of infrastructure required to
service an area, including stormwater, water and sewerage

5. Integration of new development and growth with infrastructure and

existing urban development

6. Landscape character and amenity

7. Reserves and open space networks

8. Natural hazards

9. The provision of community facilities

10. The protection of sites, features or values (which may be cultural,
ecological, historical or amenity related)

11. Areas of contamination

12. Provision and location of network utilities

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MASTER PLAN & STRUCTURE
PLAN
MASTER PLAN STRUCTURE PLAN

Past city plan approach Current city plan approach

Focusing more physical / spatial aspect Focusing Physical / Spatial

/ Socio – Economic aspects

Rigid / Zoning change not possible Flexible / Zoning change

- possible wherever realities
become visible
-
Block level details and Local roads Structural Plan framework /
Basic plan detail up to block
level

Participatory planning was considered Highly Participatory

as simple familiarization of the already
finalized urban plans to stakeholders
 REASONS FOR STRUCTURE PLANNING
1. Provide integrated management of complex environmental issues
within a defined geographical area (eg, urban growth, inner city
redevelopment, open space planning,)
2. Coordinate the staging of development over time, particularly
where large areas are to be developed or redeveloped
3. Ensure co-ordinated and compatible patterns and intensities of
development across parcels of land in different ownership, and
between existing and proposed areas of development and
redevelopment
4. Co-ordinate infrastructure provision and other services across land
parcels in different ownership, or over different council
boundaries
5. Provide certainty to developers, the council, key stakeholders and
the wider public regarding the layout, character and costs of
development in an area earmarked for growth or redevelopment.
6. Promote a better understanding of the inter-relatedness of issues
and proposed management approaches to be used in a particular
area (through the use of visual material such as maps, plans and
diagrams)
7. Ensure that new development achieves good urban design
outcomes by defining the layout, pattern, density and character
of new development and transportation networks
8. Show how economic, social and cultural matters are being
provided for and managed alongside environmental
considerations
PROCESS FOR PREPARING AND IMPLEMENTING
1.Scoping and project planning
2. Community and stakeholder consultation (throughout the process)
3. Engagement with stakeholder
4. Research and information analysis
5. Urban design
6. Generation and evaluation of alternatives and identification of preferred options
7. Finalising the structure plan
8. Documentation of structure plan process; 9. Post-structure plan process; 10. Implementation;
11. Monitoring and review.
INTRODUCTION
For a successful town planning there must be a
plan which envisages the entire town as a single
unit.

The development or expansion of a town takes a

long time, and therefore, the development is
required to be controlled at any time on the basis
of a plan. Such a plan is called as 'Development
Plan‟ or „Master Plan‟.

The development plan is generally prepared to

improve the old conditions of the town but it is
also equally necessary for the new cities to be
planned and built on virgin land. e.g. New Delhi,
Gandhinagar, Chandigarh, etc.

A development plan is an ideal plan showing the

full development of the town at some future date.
Development Plan 3
OBJECTIVES
It arranges the pattern of a town in such a way so as to
satisfy the present requirements without introduction of
future improvements by the coming generations.

Restricting haphazard and unplanned growth.

It helps to bring harmony & understanding between the

different groups of the people. It removes the defects of
uncoordinated physical growth.

It serves as a guide to the planning body for making any

recommendations for public improvement.

It stimulates wider interest in community problems.

To coordinate the physical, economic, social & political

forces that govern the structure of the community.
To formulate long term & short term action programs with
a view to injecting long term considerations into short
term actions. Development Plan 4
 NECESSITY OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN
1. To control the development of various industries in a
systematic way

2. To discourage the an used and unscientific way

growth

3. It serves an overall picture and program for the

future development

4. To offset the evils which have come up due to

overcrowding of population such as acute shortage
of houses, traffic congestion, inadequate open
spaces and insufficiency in public amenities; etc.
Development Plan
REGIONAL PLAN
Region is a contiguous geographical area, which has a fair degree of uniformity, in
administration, economic linkages or natural environment. It is relatively a large
area, with hierarchy of settlements and varying landscape.

Example- Southern Regions (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala)

,European Economic Market, SAARC, Damodar Valley, Mumbai Metropolitan Region
etc.
INDICATORS:-
GEOGRAPHICAL FACOR

PHYSICAL,CLIMATIC

ECONOMIC FACTOR

AGRICULTURAL REGION
INDUSTRIAL REGION

LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT

DEVELOPED
DEVELOPING
BACKWARD
STRATEGY OF REGIONAL PLANNING
Integrating a much wider areas for overall growth of “region” is
the purpose served by regional planning; Planning for
integration of rural area and the overall balanced development
of the region. Fulfilling the needs of a backward region and
providing higher order services for relatively developed areas.
Strategies are formulated carefully to keep the goods and
resources available to all the places as per their requirements.

Regional planning also helps in reducing the conflicts and

competition for resources between cities in a region. Developing
small towns or satellite towns helps in relieving the stress from
higher order town thus increasing efficiency.

Regional plans takes into account the economic, spatial and

environmental goals and tries to address national level issues.
Integrated development and critical analysis of functional
linkages is one of the key to achieve the desired growth.
Unlike city planning where land use plans are prepared regional
planning lays emphasis on policy for the region. Policies are
them elaborated and objectives are formed which differ from
area to area within the region.
Regional plans are a must when cities start to influence
development even in far places which might end up in under-
utilization and wastage of resources without proper planning.
Polices have a larger and longer impact on the
overall growth of region and might conflict with
the land use plan or plan prepared for a specific
city; Generally a new body is formed which
takes up the work of coordinating between all
the individual departments working in the
region especially with the development
authorities and local bodies.
Allocation of funds for different activities and
different areas can also be taken up by the
regional planning board/authority. Government
intervention such as implementing a new
scheme or policy for a region can also boost the
growth perspectives and aide the policy
prepared by regional board.
Reduced disparities help directly and indirectly
by reducing forced migration, reducing trip
lengths, providing better and more job
opportunities in nearby areas, having the
required services instead of letting them
emerging randomly. A special economic
zone (SEZ) are also established to support the
growth of a region and attract investments
TOWN PLANNING SCHEMES
Town Planning scheme (TPS) is also similar as Land pooling and Re-adjustment method. Through this
method, the public planning agency or development authority temporarily pool together a group of
landowners for the purpose of planning, under the aegis of the state-level town or urban planning
act. There is no acquisition or transfer of ownership involved, issues pertaining towards
compensation are avoided.

A master plan of the area is prepared, laying out the roads and plots for social amenities.

The remaining land is reconstituted into final plots for the original owners.

The size of the final plot is in proportion to the size of the original plot, and its location is as close as
possible to the original plot. A betterment charge based on the cost of the infrastructure proposed to
be provided is levied on the landowners.

Infrastructure is then provided utilizing these funds.

OBJECTIVES AND STATERGIES
Ensure harmonious development
Enhance accessibility
Protect the vulnerable
Accommodate and direct growth
Protect Heritage assets
Promote economic development
Improve and protect environment
Provide social amenities

PROCEDURE OF TOWN
PLANNING SCHEME
Draft Town Planning Scheme
Sanction of Draft Town Planning Scheme
by State Govt. Preliminary Scheme
Final Scheme
AIMS OF TOWN PLANNING
Walled city- to conserve Heritage

Central Business District- to create distinct identity of the

city Transit Corridor and High Density Zone- Land-use

Transport Integration

R-AH Zone- to promote Affordable Housing

Prime Agriculture Zone- to conserve Double Cropped

Land
TOWN PLANNING SCHEME
Town Planning Scheme may be prepared for any land which is:

• In the course of development

•Likely to be used for residential or commercial or industrial or for
building purposes
•Already built upon

Land developed by:

Appropriating portion of the land from the original land

Providing regular shaped plots with proper access

Town planning schemes includes:

Laying out or relaying out of land
Lay-out of new streets or roads, bridges and underpass
Reservation of land for roads, open spaces, gardens, recreation grounds,
schools, markets, green-belts, dairies, transport facilities, public purposes
of all kinds
Laying of Water Supply, Drainage and Lighting
Preservation of historical or national interest or natural beauty, and of
buildings actually used for religious purposes