Change of Land Use (CLU) for Restaurants, Hotels, Dhabas, Banquet Halls & Resorts
The matter for framing of policy for granting the Change of Land Use permissions in controlled area for setting up of Dhabas, Fuel Filing Stations, Banquet Hall, Restaurant, Motel/Resort/Theme Park has been considered by the Government and after careful consideration of the matter, the Governor of Haryana is pleased to convey the policy parameters relating to the Change of Land Use in controlled areas as under:
Below are category-wise norms and eligibility requirements for setting up different hospitality-related facilities in designated zones as per Haryana CLU policies.
Norms for Dhabas in Various Zones
The following norms apply to dhabas located in Agriculture, Residential, Industrial, Transport and Communication Zones as approved by the Government:
| Permissible norms for dhabas | Residential, Industrial, Transport & Communication and Agriculture Zone |
|---|---|
| Access |
1. Minimum width of the approach road must be 33 ft. 2. Access permission is required from XEN, PWD (B&R) if the site is located on a scheduled road. 3. Approach from National Highways can be considered if the site fulfills minimum distance norm from intersection/access or abuts a 7M wide service road or if applicant submits prior permission of access from NHAI. |
| Area | Minimum 1000 sq.mtrs. and maximum 1 acre. |
| FAR | 40% |
| Ground Coverage | 40% |
| Height | 17 feet |
| Conversion Charges | 25% of the conversion charges as applicable to commercial activities. |
| Permissible Ancillary uses within FAR | Maximum 50 sq.m. area for Kiosks like STD, books, cassettes etc. |
| Parking Facility | Minimum 25% of the site area. |
Norms for Fuel Filling Stations
Change of Land Use permission for setting up of Fuel Filling Station along National Highway shall only be considered if the site fulfills the minimum distance norms between two filling stations and nearest intersection or submits prior permission from National Highway Authority of India in this regard.
Policy Decision Regarding Restaurant, Motel / Resort / Theme Park in Agriculture Zone
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Permissible Zone | Agriculture Zone along National Highway with provision of Service Road and Scheduled Roads |
| Area |
I) Restaurant: minimum 2000 sq.mtrs. and maximum 1 acre. II) Motel without banquet facilities: minimum 1 acre and maximum 3 acres. III) Motel with banquet facilities: minimum 2.5 acres and maximum 5 acres. IV) 5-star hotel: minimum area 4 acres and maximum 15 acres. V) Resort: minimum 4 acres and maximum 10 acres. VI) Amusement Park / Theme Park: minimum 2.5 acres and maximum 10 acres with FAR of 50%. |
| Commercial Component | 15% |
| Ground Coverage | Maximum 30% |
| FAR |
150% for the activity mentioned at Sr. No. (i) to (v), whereas the FAR for Amusement Park will be 50%. Department grants 150% to 175% FAR for the commercial use in the Urbanizable Zone. |
| Access Permission | Required from NHAI if the site is on a National Highway. If on a scheduled road, then permission is required from XEN, PWD (B&R). |
| Scrutiny Fee | Rs. 10/- per sq.mtrs. |
| Conversion Charges |
Commercial charges for the activity mentioned at Sr. No. (i) to (v) and recreational charges for activity mentioned at (vi). However, the commercial component of Amusement Park will be charged at commercial rates. |
Norms for Banquet Hall Facility in Agriculture Zone
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Permissible Zone | Agriculture Zone |
| Approach |
1. Minimum width of the approach road must be 33 ft. 2. The access permission is required from XEN, PWD (B&R) if the site is located on scheduled road. 3. Approach from National Highways can be considered if the site fulfills minimum distance norm from intersection/access or abuts 7M wide service road or applicant submits prior permission of access from NHAI. |
| Minimum Area Required | 2.5 acre (min.) |
| FAR | 50% |
| Ground Coverage | 30% |
| Conversion Charges | 50% of Commercial Use |
| Permissible Ancillary Uses within FAR | 10% of the allowed FAR for Gift Shop, STD Booth, Toy Centre and Flower Shops etc. |
| Parking | Minimum 25% of the site area. |
Policy for Grant of CLU Permission for Starred Hotels & Restaurants
CLU permission for setting up of Starred Hotels & Restaurants in only Residential & Commercial sectors of Low & Medium Potential Zones of various development plans can be granted.
This policy was not extended to High & Hyper Potential Zones mainly on account of the reason that these projects are being catered by shopping malls, retail shopping, corporate office complexes by commercial licences and there is no demand of commercial licences in Low & Medium Potential Zones.
Area Norms:
| Sr. No. | Activity | Area (Min) | Area (Max) | Max Ground Coverage | FAR | Commercial Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starred Hotel | 2 acres | 4 acres | 40% | 1.75 | 15% |
| 2 | Restaurant cum Recreational | 1 acre | 4 acres | 40% | 1.75 | 15% |
| 3 | Restaurant | 1000 sqm | 4000 sqm | 60% | 1.75 | 15% |
Approach and Planning Parameters:
a. The site should be approachable from minimum 24 mtr wide existing road or service road proposed along sector dividing roads. However, in case of grant of CLU permission for additional land or change of category (within above said three categories only), the existing approach shall be considered adequate.
b. Maximum 2 nos. of each facility shall be allowed in a residential sector in addition to already existing units. Further, these facilities shall be allowed beyond permissible limit of 3.5% for grant of commercial licences in residential sectors.
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Legal Compliance & Approval Process for CLU in Hospitality Projects
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- Application for CLU for Hospitality Use
- Zoning and Location Suitability Assessment
- Site Visit by Urban Planning Authorities
- Submission of Proposed Facility Layout
- Compliance with Tourism & Master Plans
- CLU Processing & Government Fee Payment
- Public Notification & Grievance Handling
- Final Sanction from Town Planning Office
- Issuance of CLU Certificate
- Legal Scrutiny of Property Documents
- End-to-End Legal Support for CLU
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