‘Redevelopment replaces ageing structures with safer, better- planned buildings’
November 2025
Which issue, in your opinion, reflects the major challenge facing redevelopment in Thane?
Many of the major challenges facing redevelopment in Thane—such as land constraints, regulatory clearances, inconsistent land records, and evolving development controls— are reflected directly in the questions raised by societies during our panel discussion in the Redevelopment Expo.
For example, a member highlighted that their 7/12 extract shows ULC u/s 20 entries in the “Other Rights” column. This is a common issue in the extended regions of Thane, where several plots were partly or fully developed under the ULC Section 20 provisions. With UDCPR now applicable, more societies from these areas are coming forward for redevelopment, and these types of entries naturally create confusion.
Similarly, some society members raised concerns that their society plots are now falling under CRZ. While this may seem to be a setback, the Government has issued circulars and notifications to make such redevelopment projects possiblewith different potential and parameters as per CRZ guidelines. This is where the PMC/Architect plays a critical role. Beyond planning and designing, they must be aware of all guidelines and guide societies accordingly through these technical difficulties. These issues can be navigated smoothly with the right expertise and understanding of the regulatory framework.
Your thought - the one aspect of Thane’s redevelopment which needs the attention of authorities?
Under the current UDCPR provisions, two different height criteria exist:
Buildings up to 24 m are treated as regular buildings.Buildings above 24 m fall under the special building category.
For redevelopment, there is already a relaxation in Thane UDCPR:
If the project includes stilts on the ground floor, a height of 6 m (stilts) + 24 m is allowed.
Any height above this classifies as a special category building. However, in cities undergoing extensive redevelopment—like Thane—many plots front important roads where ground-floor commercial activity is already present and cannot be shifted to upper floors. These commercial spaces need to be accommodated in the redevelopment project to ensure that redevelopment remains feasible without unnecessary classification hurdles.
For this purpose, we should request the government to revise the special category height limit, similar to Mumbai, where only buildings above 30m are considered special buildings.
The UDCPR should consider redefining the special building threshold to 30 m or more, especially in redevelopment zones, to ensure practical viability, retain essential commercial activity at the ground/ first-floor level, and avoid complications for society redevelopment projects.
How will Thane’s skyline change post redevelopment?
Thane is widely considered as an emerging urban city. Thane’s inclusion in the FIRST Sm@rt Cities Council’s Top 20 foresaw strong future growth—driven by better infrastructure, rising redevelopment, and a shift toward a more modern, connected, and livable urban city.
Redevelopment replaces ageing structures with safer, betterplanned buildings and upgraded infrastructure, helping Thane evolve into a more efficient and future-ready city.
Thane's skyline will transform immensely post- redevelopment. Crowded, low rise structures with outdated planning will be replaced by cleaner, more vertical building forms- with better spacing between towers and more landscaped open areas.
The skyline will shift from a low-rise character to a more vertical, modern urban profile.
~ Mr. Pravin Jadhav
Director
Archetype Consultants (i) Pvt Ltd.
Source: Thane Realty News
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