Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Delhi Master Plan 2047 Protects Heritage, Restricts Metro Growth
Delhi has proposed a new plan for how the city should grow by 2047.
It would protect the green, spacious and low-rise character of Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone and Civil Lines Bungalow Area.
New very large developments near metro corridors would not be allowed in those places.
Polluting businesses and dangerous trades would be moved out of the Walled City.
The Walled City could gain museums, cafes, libraries, craft centres and performance spaces.
The plan also suggests more walking, cycling and better traffic management there.
Heritage buildings could be reused for cultural, hotel, office and other purposes if their important features are preserved.
Five archaeological parks would receive conservation plans.
Delhi could also hold more heritage walks, festivals, night markets and cultural activities.
The DDA’s Delhi Master Plan 2047 proposes preserving the low-rise character of Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone and Civil Lines Bungalow Area.
High-intensity development along metro corridors and reduced green cover would not be permitted in those areas.
Polluting industries and hazardous trades would be removed from the Walled City, which would be promoted as a cultural hub.
The plan proposes heritage walks, cultural circuits, active-travel facilities and traffic-management measures for historic areas.
Five archaeological parks and several cultural precincts would receive conservation plans, adaptive-reuse initiatives and improved public spaces.
- Who
- The Delhi Development Authority prepared the Master Plan for Delhi 2047.
- What
- The proposed plan sets heritage-conservation, development, cultural-use, traffic-management and public-space measures for Delhi.
- When
- The report was published on August 20; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- The proposals cover Delhi, including Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone, Civil Lines Bungalow Area, the Walled City, cultural precincts and five archaeological parks.
- Why
- The plan aims to conserve historic character and heritage assets while improving public spaces, walkability, cultural activity and tourism potential.
- Plan
- Master Plan for Delhi 2047
- Prepared by
- Delhi Development Authority
- Restricted development
- High-intensity development along metro corridors and reduction of green cover would not be permitted in Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone and Civil Lines Bungalow Area.
- Walled City measures
- Polluting industries and hazardous trades would be removed, while cultural and mixed-use activities would be promoted in specified areas.
- Archaeological parks
- Five are identified: Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Tughlaqabad Biodiversity Park, Sultan Garhi Archaeological Park, Indraprastha Archaeological Park and Northern Ridge Archaeological Park.
- Heritage incentive
- An incentive Floor Area Ratio of 50 would be provided through Transferable Development Rights for preserving heritage properties.
- Public-space enforcement
- The plan calls for priority removal of encroachments, illegal parking and unauthorised structures, with heavy penalties for encroachments.