1Identify city + plot
→2Identify authority
→3Appoint architect / consultants
→4Feasibility + drawings
→5Submission / NOCs
→6CC
→7OC + handover
Mumbai
Greater Mumbai starting route through MCGM / DCPR 2034, subject to plot and special-authority conditions.
Open Mumbai →Navi Mumbai
NMMC / CIDCO / Panvel / NAINA / other authority first, then the applicable planning and estate route.
Open Navi Mumbai →Thane
Confirm TMC or the other applicable planning authority and current UDCPR / local requirements.
Open Thane →Architect appointment
Appoint the professional before relying on the plan.
The appointment should state exactly who is responsible for design, authority submission, liaison, consultant coordination, revisions and completion support.
Before appointment
- Verify registration / licence where legally required.
- Check relevant project and authority experience.
- Give the actual title / plot / existing-building information.
- Agree whether feasibility is preliminary or authority-ready.
Appointment scope
- Survey / base data responsibility.
- Concept + planning drawings.
- Sanction / submission drawings and follow-up.
- Consultant / NOC coordination.
- Site stages, revisions, completion / OC support.
Commercial control
- Professional fee and taxes.
- Authority fees / premiums are separate unless stated.
- Extra revision / specialist charges.
- Deliverables, timeline and termination.
Simple rule: FSI feasibility tells you what may be possible. A sanctioned plan / permission tells you what the authority has actually approved. Keep both records separate.
Architect Appointment & Planning Approval ChecklistModel checklist - customise for your project and authority.