The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority has approved around 17 high-rise building proposals within a month under its revised approval system, matching the total...
BySamrita JosephJuly 29, 2026The Madras High Court will take up for final hearing on August 3 a case challenging the National Green Tribunal's one-kilometre construction ban...
BySamrita JosephJuly 16, 2026Brigade Group has challenged the revocation of environmental clearance for its Brigade Morgan Heights residential project in Chennai, stating that the project land...
BySamrita JosephJune 20, 2026CREDAI Tamil Nadu has welcomed the Tamil Nadu government's decision to empower CMDA to approve high-rise building projects, stating that the reform will...
BySamrita JosephJune 20, 2026Tamil Nadu has authorised CMDA to directly approve high rise building projects, a move expected to reduce approval delays, improve ease of doing...
BySamrita JosephJune 16, 2026The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority is upgrading its Online Building Planning System following industry feedback, with a focus on faster approvals, greater transparency...
BySamrita JosephJune 10, 2026CMDA has directed officials to speed up planning approvals and prevent delays, a move expected to strengthen Chennai’s real estate, construction and infrastructure...
BySamrita JosephMay 13, 2026Chennai’s third master plan focuses on sustainable and integrated urban growth, combining economic, housing, and transport strategies to reduce commute times, curb emissions,...
BySamrita JosephOctober 7, 2025The NGT has halted all construction near Pallikaranai Marshland until an Integrated Management Plan is finalised, prioritising wetland conservation and Chennai’s flood safety.
BySamrita JosephSeptember 25, 2025The Tamil Nadu government has announced that the 118 acres of land reclaimed from the Madras Race Club (MRC) will be converted into...
ByKanmani ChokkalingamAugust 23, 2025