While planning for rural settlements the following factors shall be taken into consideration:
a) Eco-system and biodiversity.
b) Topography with its direct effect on climate, likelihood of natural disasters, natural drainage, etc.
c) Identity of the place rooted in its culture and heritage.
d) Nearness and connectivity with nearby urban centres.
e) Occupation related requirements.
f) Water management.
g) Waste management.
h) Land tenure.
j) Site selected shall be conveniently approachable and suitably developed and shall not be subjected to water logging/flooding.
k) Plot size : 80 m², Min
m) Density (Gross) : 60 plots per hectare, Max
n) Minimum frontage : 6 m
p) Ground coverage : 33 percent (subject to a maximum of 50 percent)
q) Floor area ratio : 2, Max (FAR)
r) Open spaces : 1.21 hectare open space for a village with 200 houses
s) Facilities like branch of cooperative bank, a fertilizer depot, a veterinary hospital, market place and a branch of the cooperative consumer store besides facilities for
educational and health care should be available within a maximum distance of 5 km from any settlement.
| Sl No. | Road Type | Road Description | Road Width m (4) | Function/Remarks |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (5) | |
| i) | R1 | Road which connects village to nearby areas | 9 | Widest road |
| ii) | R2 | Road which take major traffic to the village | 6 | Main village roads with drain on both sides to facilitate drainage system of the village |
| iii) | R3 | Internal village road | 4.5 | Other village roads |
| iv) | R4 | Internal village road | 3 | Village lanes |
E-3 General Building Requirements (homestead)
E-3.1 General
The requirements of parts of buildings shall be as given in E-3.2 to E-3.7.
E-3.2 Plinth
The minimum height of plinth shall be regulated on the basis of environmental and topographical condition and higher plinth height may be required in areas prone to flooding.
E-3.3 Size of Room