Quick answer: SB Square Projects LLP, Pune (since 1995), works as your architect and liaison consultant for building permission under PMC, PCMC and PMRDA. We check the plot, design within UDCPR, prepare drawings and documents, make the online application through the architect, answer scrutiny queries and follow up through commencement certificate, plinth checking and occupancy certificate. WhatsApp +91 92261 69243 with your plot location.
Most building projects in Pune get stuck at the permission stage, not on site: the plot comes under a different authority than expected, a document does not match, the design does not suit the road width or setbacks, or a scrutiny query is left unanswered. A building permission consultant (often called a liaison or liaisoning architect) handles that file for you, from the first plot check to the occupancy certificate.
Have a plot or house in Pune, PCMC or the PMRDA region? Send us a WhatsApp message with the location and what you want to build, and we will tell you which authority applies and the first steps.
Which authority approves your building plan in Pune?
The first step is to confirm which planning authority your plot comes under, because the process, rules and online system follow from that. Boundaries can be confusing, so we confirm it from your plot documents before design starts.
| Plot location | Usual planning authority | Our detailed guide |
|---|---|---|
| Pune city, including villages merged into PMC | Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) | PMC building permission guide |
| Pimpri Chinchwad area (e.g. Wakad, Pimple Saudagar, Ravet, Moshi) | Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) | PCMC building permission guide |
| Areas outside PMC and PCMC in the Pune region (e.g. Hinjewadi) | Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) | PMRDA building permission guide |
| Plots in MIDC industrial areas | MIDC | Ask us for the MIDC route |
Rules such as FSI, setbacks and fees depend on your plot and can change, so check the latest rules for your plot before you finalise the design.
What we handle as your building permission consultant
- Plot check: authority, zoning, road width, setbacks, FSI and height for your plot
- Design within the rules: plans, elevations, sections and area statement as per the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR)
- Document check: owner name, survey or plot number and area matching across the sale deed, 7/12 extract or property card before anything is uploaded
- Online application and scrutiny: uploading drawings and documents, answering queries and correcting drawings if asked
- Commencement certificate and the charges you need to pay before work starts
- Plinth checking intimation with certificates from the licensed professionals
- Revised plans if you change the design after sanction
- Completion and occupancy certificate documents and application
- Coordination of NOCs that your particular project needs
Building permission stages at a glance
| Stage | What happens | Who handles it |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Plot check and design | Authority, zoning, road width, setbacks, FSI and height checked; building designed within limits | Architect |
| 2. Online application | Drawings and documents uploaded, scrutiny fees paid | Architect / licensed engineer |
| 3. Scrutiny and queries | Drawings checked against the rules; queries answered and drawings corrected | Authority and architect |
| 4. Charges | Development charges and any premium or other fees paid | Owner |
| 5. Commencement Certificate | Permission to start construction as per approved plans | Authority |
| 6. Plinth checking | Plinth intimation with certificates from the licensed professionals | Architect / engineer |
| 7. Completion and OC | Completion documents submitted; occupancy certificate issued | Architect, engineer, authority |
Keep your documents ready with our building permission documents checklist. For the later stages, read plinth checking and stages of building permission, revised building plan approval and occupancy certificate in Pune.
Permission and construction from one team
SB Square Projects LLP has worked in architecture, interiors, building permission and turnkey construction in Pune since 1995. Because the same team prepares the permission drawings and can also build, the approved plan and the work on site stay in line, which matters at plinth checking and at the occupancy certificate stage. We explain each stage in plain language and tell you what the authority needs from you, and when.
If you also want us to design or build, see our bungalow architect service and turnkey construction service. For a plot under PCMC, see also our liaison architect for PCMC page.
Frequently asked questions
Who approves building plans in Pune?
It depends on where the plot is: PMC for Pune city, PCMC for Pimpri Chinchwad, PMRDA for most areas outside these two corporations in the Pune region, and MIDC for plots in MIDC industrial areas. We confirm the authority from your plot documents first.
Can I apply for building permission myself?
The application is made through a registered architect, town planner or licensed engineer, who prepares and certifies the drawings. The owner signs the required forms and documents, and stays responsible along with the professional for building as per the approved plan.
How long does building permission take?
It depends on the authority, the size and type of building, whether the file is complete and how quickly queries are answered. A complete, correct file and fast replies to scrutiny queries are what save the most time. We give you a project-specific plan before you start.
Do I need revised permission if I change my plan?
A substantial change, such as extra built-up area, an added floor or a shifted footprint, needs revised permission before you build it. Read our revised building plan approval guide and check the latest rules for your plot.
Do I still need NA permission for my plot?
After Maharashtra’s 2025 change, a separate NA permission is no longer needed in most planned areas where your use is allowed under the Development Plan, and the building permission route covers it. Details depend on your plot, so read our NA permission guide and check the latest rules for your plot.
Get help with your building permission
Tell us your plot location, its size and what you want to build. We will tell you which authority applies, what documents to keep ready and the next steps. WhatsApp SB Square Projects or use our contact page.
Areas we serve: Pune (PMC), Pimpri Chinchwad (PCMC) and the PMRDA region. See all areas we serve and all our services.