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Varanasi Development Authority 442 Housing Flats and 400 Hospital Beds

Dec 24 2025

The Varanasi442 residential flats and a 400-bed hospital project in record time under its fast-track clearance mechanism.

Under the leadership of Shri Purna Bora, Vice Chairman, Varanasi Development Authority,layout approvals within 7 days and building map approvals within 48 hours on approved layouts,

Due to this streamlined system, housing and healthcare projects received approvals within 4 to 15 days, marking a major step towards ease of doing business and planned urban development in Varanasi.

Details of Approved Projects

  • Group Housing Project:244 in

  • Group Housing Project: 84 flats – approved in 8 days

  • Affordable Housing Project: 114 flats – approved in 15 days

  • With 400-bed multi-storey hospital – approved in 13 days

How to Apply for Layout or Building Map Approval

Applicants seeking layout or building plan approval can apply online through the VDA portal.

Step-by-step process:

  1. Visit the official website of Varanasi Development Authority (VDA)

  2. Select the Online Building Plan Approval / Layout Approval option

  3. Register or log in using applicant credentials

  4. Upload required documents and drawings as per norms

  5. Pay the applicable scrutiny and processing fees online

  6. Track application status through the dashboard

Once the layout is approved, map approval is granted within 48 hours, subject to compliance with rules.

Eligible

  • Individual plot owners

  • Builders and developers

  • Directing

  • Landowners with valid title documents

Projects must comply with VDA Building Bye-Laws, zoning regulations, and land-use norms.

Documents

  • Ownership documents / sale deed

  • Site plan and building drawings

  • Structural safety certificate

  • Fire safety NOC (where applicable)

  • Environmental clearance (for large projects)

  • Identity proof of applicant

Additional documents may be required depending on project size and category.

Approval Timeline 

  • Layout Approval: Within 7 days

  • Building Map Approval (on approved layout): Within 48 hours

  • Large Projects: 4–15 days (observed approvals)

Objective of the Initiative

VDA officials stated that the fast-track approval system aims to:

  • Encourage plans

  • Boost housing supply and healthcare infrastructure

  • Reduce approval delays and procedural bottlenecks

  • Improve investor and developer confidence

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