India, Nov. 12 -- In a fresh development, the Urban Development Department (UDD) in Bengaluru has proposed changes to building setback rules for smaller plots, aiming to simplify regulations and bring uniformity. A draft notification amending the Zoning Regulations under the Revised Master Plan 2015 was issued on November 11, and the public can submit objections or suggestions within 30 days.

According to 99 Acres, a building setback is the minimum amount of open space surrounding a building that must be maintained.

Under the new draft, setback requirements have been reduced and fixed for residential plots up to 150 square metres (about 1,600 sq ft), said a report by The Hindu. Earlier, builders had to calculate setbacks as a percentage...