Development plan, official plans prepared to ensure the orderly, safe and sustainable development of cities, districts and residential areas. These plans determine the areas of use such as residential, commercial, industrial, educational, health, transportation, green spaces and social facilities, and regulate the rules under which construction will take place.
The development status of a property, its purpose and construction conditions are largely dependent on the development plans. Therefore, it is crucial to examine the development plan before making an investment in land, plot or property.
🎯 Purpose of the Development Plan
The main purpose of development plans is to ensure the planned and balanced development of cities.
The main objectives are:
- ✔️ To ensure planned and sustainable urbanization
- ✔️ To prevent unauthorized and irregular construction
- ✔️ To plan transportation, infrastructure and social facilities
- ✔️ To protect green spaces and the natural environment
- ✔️ To create livable cities that prioritize public interest
📐 Types of Development Plans
🏙️ Master Development Plan (1/5,000 Scale)
The Master Development Plan is the upper-scale plan that determines the general development strategy of the residential area.
Within the scope of this plan;
- ✔️ Residential, commercial and industrial areas are determined.
- ✔️ The transportation network and main roads are planned.
- ✔️ Green spaces and social facilities are shown.
- ✔️ The future development direction of the city is determined.
🏡 Implementation Development Plan (1/1,000 Scale)
The Implementation Development Plan is a detailed plan prepared for construction and directly applied.
This plan;
- ✔️ Determines the construction conditions on a parcel basis.
- ✔️ Shows the number of floors, building height and plot ratio.
- ✔️ Includes building proximity distances and usage decisions.
- ✔️ It is the official plan used in the licensing and construction processes.
📋 Information Included in the Development Plan
The development plans include the following information:
- ✔️ Residential, commercial, industrial and tourism areas
- ✔️ Educational, health and public service areas
- ✔️ Parks, green spaces and social facilities
- ✔️ Road, transportation and infrastructure planning
- ✔️ Building height, plot ratio (KAKS), floor area ratio (TAKS) and construction conditions
- ✔️ Building proximity distances and plan notes
🏛️ Who Prepares the Development Plans?
Development plans are prepared by expert teams consisting of city planners, mapping engineers, architects and construction engineers, under the coordination of municipalities and authorized public institutions.
The prepared plans become official after being approved by the relevant municipal council or authorized administration.
⚠️ Why are Development Plans Important?
The absence or disregard of development plans;
- ✔️ May cause unplanned and irregular construction.
- ✔️ May increase infrastructure and transportation problems.
- ✔️ May cause damage to green spaces and the natural environment.
- ✔️ May create legal and technical problems.
- ✔️ May pose serious risks for real estate investments.
🤝 Review the Development Status for a Correct Investment
Reviewing the development plan before making an investment in land, plot or property provides accurate information about the purpose of use, construction rights and investment potential of the property.
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