Pune Cantonment Board Proposes Increased Floor Space Index for Redevelopment
PCB proposes increasing FSI in designated civil pockets
Hindustan Times
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The Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) has proposed increasing the floor space index (FSI) to 2 in designated civil areas and to 0.75 in the Mundhwa industrial belt. This move aims to enhance redevelopment prospects in the Camp area, while maintaining existing restrictions in bungalow zones due to security concerns. The proposal awaits approval from the Directorate General of Defence Estates.
- 01Proposed increase of FSI to 2 in designated civil pockets and to 0.75 in Mundhwa industrial belt.
- 02Current FSI in bungalow zones remains capped at 0.5 due to security concerns.
- 03The proposal aims to address long-standing demands from residents and business owners for higher development potential.
- 04The draft bylaws have been submitted for approval, with implications for future redevelopment in key localities.
- 05Concerns remain regarding the merger of cantonment areas with the Pune Municipal Corporation and its impact on development control.
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The Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) has proposed a significant increase in the floor space index (FSI) to 2 in designated civil pockets of the Camp area, while the Mundhwa industrial belt's FSI could rise from 0.5 to 0.75. This proposal, submitted to the Directorate General of Defence Estates (DGDE), aims to enhance redevelopment opportunities in areas like M G Road, East Street, and Moledina Road, which are currently limited by restrictive building norms. PCB CEO Vidyadhar Pawar emphasized that the bylaws comply with DGDE guidelines and have completed procedural formalities. Despite the proposed increases, bungalow zones will maintain an FSI cap of 0.5 due to security considerations, as the Army opposes any changes in these areas. The timing of this proposal is crucial as the state government deliberates on merging cantonment areas with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). If the merger does not proceed, these bylaws will help regulate construction within cantonment limits. However, skepticism remains among former cantonment representatives regarding the effectiveness of these measures amid ongoing policy uncertainties.
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The proposed increase in FSI could enable thousands of property owners in the Camp area to redevelop their homes, improving living conditions and potentially increasing property values.
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