Reviewing your house plan before construction is one of the cheapest interventions you can make. Changes on paper cost ₹0. Changes after concrete is poured cost lakhs. This checklist helps you identify key issues to review in your plan.
Space and Layout
- ▸Is built-up area matching your plot FSI limit?
- ▸Is circulation space (corridors, stairs) proportionate to room sizes?
- ▸Are bedroom sizes adequate for furniture placement?
- ▸Is the kitchen design practical for Indian cooking?
- ▸Is there adequate storage space planned?
- ▸Are all bathrooms ventilated (window or shaft)?
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Structural Feasibility
- ▸Are spans between columns reasonable (typically max 5–6m for residential)?
- ▸Is the number of columns adequate for the loads?
- ▸Is foundation type appropriate for your soil bearing capacity?
- ▸Are setbacks meeting local body requirements?
Ventilation and Light
- ▸Does each bedroom receive adequate natural cross-ventilation?
- ▸Is the kitchen adequately ventilated?
- ▸Does the living and dining area receive natural light?
- ▸Are wet areas (bathrooms, utility) properly ventilated?
Cost Impact
- ▸Are any cantilever elements designed (structurally complex and expensive)?
- ▸Is the elevation design straightforward or complex in cross-section?
- ▸Are room shapes regular or irregular (irregular shapes cost more)?
- ▸Is the staircase placement efficient?
FAQs
What are setback requirements in Chennai?
Setback requirements depend on your road width, plot area, and local body. CMDA and DTCP have different rules. Your structural engineer or local body can provide the correct setback rules for your specific plot.
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