GP Plots vs HMDA Plots- Which Fits Your Dream Home?

Hyderabad is a well-known metropolitan area, and several authorities support its growth and planning. However, knowing the specifics of Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) plots and Gramme Panchayat (GP) layouts before you intend to buy a plot in Hyderabad can help you make an educated choice.

What are GP plots? 

Gramme Panchayat Plots, or GP Plots, are floor plans created by the village council for places beyond the purview of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA).

The special guidelines for agriculture, residential and commercial development, and conversion must be followed on properties with GP plans. The Telangana State Institute of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development’s guidelines are as follows:

• When constructing a house, it is important to avoid creating plots within a 10-meter radius of an already existing road or within 12 meters of a future one.
• For the entire region, there must be a minimum of 10% open space.
• Minimum 300 square meters for a residential site
• Commercial structures: minimum 18 square meters

Important things to know before buying a GP layout in Hyderabad

Many Gram Panchayats have a sizeable amount of land dedicated to agricultural use within their jurisdiction. These plots are usually located outside of Hyderabad. If someone desires to transform this agricultural land into residential land, the government mandates payment of a nominal conversion fee. The GP rules only apply if the plot is not on the list of layouts that have been approved by the HMDA and the Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP).

What are HMDA plots?

The HMDA is responsible for creating different site plans for the city’s expansion. The authority on the city’s outskirts must grant the buyer’s request. The procedures are:

• By visiting the RERA website, buyers can verify a layout or a new project’s HMDA approval and RERA registration.
• It is necessary to confirm the status of the layout permission under the applicable RERA Act 2016 section.
• To obtain all necessary permissions, check if the plot or plan is registered on the official website of TS RERA. Before proceeding with any new plot, project, or plan, it is necessary to obtain approval and authorization in accordance with Sections 19 and 20 of the HMDA Act 2008.
• Section 23 of the HMDA Act of 2008 allows for the possibility of auctioning off investments in unauthorized layouts.
• Inquire about nearby vegetation, open space, the minimum width of neighboring roads, utility connections, infrastructure, and recreational amenities for residential developments and plots.

GP vs HMDA plots?

The authority responsible for determining the plots in Hyderabad’s GP is the rural or panchayat development body of the state. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority is responsible for registering and approving new plots within the city and its surrounding areas.

• The panchayat charges 5% of the circular rate as the conversion cost for a plot. It is advisable to maintain approximately 30% of the available space free for GP plots during the conversion process.

• For HMDA properties, an industrial development area conversion costs Rs 60 per square meter. On its official website, you can check the rates for land conversion.

• Therefore, it is important to use caution when purchasing real estate. This necessitates that purchasers do extensive studies on the designs of the homes they want to acquire as well as the required regulatory requirements.

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