Plot layout planning and 3D plot maps in Chennai.
In Chennai, the first question a buyer asks is “CMDA or DTCP approved?”. Plotted projects stretch along OMR and ECR, down the GST Road and out to the industrial belt at Oragadam and Sriperumbudur, and plots are sold in square feet, grounds and cents. zeplot turns your approved layout into a live 3D plot map buyers open from one link, and its AI CRM follows every enquiry, site visit and instalment.
Plotted projects in Chennai: what applies.
The authorities, rules and units that developers and buyers in Chennai deal with.
| Planning authority | CMDA (Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority) inside the Chennai Metropolitan Area; DTCP Tamil Nadu for layouts outside it |
|---|---|
| RERA | Tamil Nadu RERA (TNRERA) |
| Land records | Patta, chitta and the encumbrance certificate (EC) for every survey number |
| How plots are sold | In square feet, grounds (1 ground = 2,400 sq ft) and cents (1 cent = 435.6 sq ft) |
| Typical plot sizes | Often 600 to 2,400 sq ft (a quarter ground to one ground) on city-edge layouts |
| Growth drivers | IT along OMR, car and electronics factories at Oragadam and Sriperumbudur, and the planned second airport at Parandur |
How a plotted layout in Chennai gets approved.
The usual path from raw land to plots you can sell. The exact steps depend on where the land is.
Check patta and EC
Patta, chitta, the EC for the past years and the title deeds, and whether the land falls in CMDA or DTCP limits.
Plan the layout
Road widths, open space reservation (OSR) and plot sizes as the Tamil Nadu building and development rules require.
Get layout approval
Apply to CMDA or DTCP through the local body. The road and OSR areas are usually gifted to the local body.
Develop the layout
Roads, drains and street lights as approved, so that the local body can take over the roads.
Register with TNRERA
Layouts above 500 sq m or with more than 8 plots must be registered before marketing.
Sell with the approval number
Show the CMDA or DTCP approval number and the RERA number on every brochure and ad.
Rules, fees and procedures change from time to time. Check the current requirements with the authority or your planning consultant before you launch a layout. Official sites: CMDA, TNRERA. Last reviewed by the zeplot team: October 2026.
Where plotted layouts are coming up around Chennai.
OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road)
South, the IT corridor from Sholinganallur past Kelambakkam to Thiruporur.
ECR (East Coast Road)
South along the coast, popular for villa plots and weekend homes.
GST Road
South-west through Guduvanchery, Maraimalai Nagar and Chengalpattu, with rail and highway links.
Oragadam and Sriperumbudur
West, the car and electronics manufacturing belt.
Tiruvallur and Thirumazhisai
West, with new satellite town plans and lower land prices.
Parandur and Kanchipuram side
West, near the site planned for Chennai’s second airport.
What buyers in Chennai check before booking.
Their checklist
- The CMDA or DTCP approval number and the approved layout
- The patta in the seller’s name and a clean EC
- The TNRERA registration number
- The plot size in sq ft, grounds or cents
- Road width and the OSR land on site
Plot sizes and units
Chennai uses grounds and cents as well as square feet: one ground is 2,400 sq ft and one cent is 435.6 sq ft, so a 5-cent plot is about 2,178 sq ft. Use our free plot area calculator to convert grounds, cents, sq ft and acres.
Your CMDA layout, live in 3D.
Send the approved layout as a PDF, DWG or DXF. We draw every plot with its number and size on the real satellite view, usually within 24 hours, and load the same plots into your CRM.
- One link or QR code for buyers, on WhatsApp, ads and hoardings
- Live availability: available, on hold, booked and sold, in colour
- No double booking: a booked plot cannot be booked again
- AI CRM for leads, site visits, brokers, instalments and receipts
- WhatsApp reminders for payments and site visits, and a multilingual AI assistant
Plot layouts in Chennai, answered.
What is the difference between CMDA and DTCP approved plots?
CMDA approves layouts inside the Chennai Metropolitan Area, and DTCP approves layouts elsewhere in Tamil Nadu. Both are valid approvals for their own area. Buyers should check the approval number against the approved layout and avoid unapproved layouts.
How many square feet is one ground?
One ground is 2,400 square feet, or about 223 square metres. Half a ground is 1,200 sq ft. One cent is 435.6 sq ft, so 5.5 cents is about one ground.
Do plotted layouts in Chennai need TNRERA registration?
Yes, when the layout is larger than 500 sq m or has more than 8 plots. The registration number should be shown on every advertisement and brochure.
Can you show an OMR or ECR layout on the real map?
Yes. The zeplot 3D plot map places your approved layout on the satellite view at its real location, so buyers see the roads, the coast or the IT parks around it, and each plot shows its live status.
How long does it take to set up?
Send the approved layout as a PDF, DWG or DXF with the location pin. The live 3D map is usually ready within 24 hours, and your plots are loaded into the CRM at the same time.
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