District Planning Committee Approves New Land Classification Map for Rawalpindi
The District Planning and Design Committee, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema, approved a new land classification map for District Rawalpindi as part of the preparation for a 20-year development plan.
The Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation and district council were directed to issue notifications to begin work on the land revenue plan with the help of a consultant.
The land classification map was based on the build-up area of the district. Once the notification is issued, the consultant will extensively consult stakeholders to create a comprehensive development plan for Rawalpindi.
A senior official explained that this plan aims to meet the population’s needs for the next two decades by establishing an urban growth boundary and safeguarding agricultural land.
The plan will involve various zoning measures, including separate zone regulations to ensure that land use for residential, commercial, and agricultural purposes is governed by appropriate rules and regulations.
It will also consider social infrastructure and the urban economy. The new land use rules have been designed to prevent the unchecked growth of housing societies and protect agricultural land.
The official mentioned that the Rawalpindi Development Authority has completed land zoning for the four tehsils of Taxila, Gujar Khan, Kallar Syedan, and Kahuta.
The local government has undertaken the same task for Rawalpindi Tehsil. The consultant company will consult with stakeholders and also delineate urban areas in the plan. The plan will address social infrastructure and the urban economy.