Development Plan (DP) Remarks

DP Remarks are an official note issued by the municipal planning authority that describes how a property is designated under Mumbai's Development Plan, including zoning, reservations, and planning constraints.

DP Remarks are commonly used by: • Cooperative housing societies • Individual property owners • Buyers and investors • Developers and architects • Lawyers and consultants handling property matters They provide reliable planning clarity before taking important property decisions.

They usually include land-use classification, development reservations (if any), road setbacks, and references to applicable Development Control or Planning Regulations.

No. DP Remarks are planning documents, not ownership records. They help explain how land is regulated, not who owns it.

They are issued by the municipal planning authority responsible for Development Plan records, typically through the relevant ward or planning department.

DP Remarks reflect the Development Plan in force at the time of issue. For accuracy, it's generally recommended to rely on recently issued remarks, especially for formal or legal use.

DP 2034 refers to Mumbai's Development Plan that is valid up to the year 2034. When DP Remarks mention DP 2034, it simply means the property's planning details are being interpreted under the current planning framework, rather than an older plan.

CTS stands for City Survey Number. It is a unique number assigned to a land parcel for identification in city survey and revenue records. CTS numbers help accurately locate and reference a property in official documents.

FP stands for Final Plot. It refers to the finalised plot number assigned under a town planning or development scheme. FP numbers are used to clearly identify land parcels within planned layouts and are commonly referenced in DP Remarks.

CRZ stands for Coastal Regulation Zone. If mentioned in DP Remarks, it indicates that the property falls within an area governed by coastal planning guidelines. This reference provides planning context and helps align development discussions with environmental regulations.

A Reservation refers to land that is earmarked in the Development Plan for a specific public purpose, such as amenities, infrastructure, or open spaces. DP Remarks may note such reservations to reflect how the land appears in planning records.