Cluster Redevelopment under DCPR 2034: A Policy Perspective for Mumbai’s Real Estate Developers
- Real Estate Study Circle
- Aug 30
- 1 min read

The Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034 have introduced transformative provisions under Regulation 33(9) for Cluster Development Schemes (CDS). For Mumbai’s builders and architects, these provisions represent a structured framework to address urban decay while ensuring feasibility in large-scale redevelopment.
Significance of Cluster Development
Cluster redevelopment enables the consolidation of multiple old and dilapidated buildings into a single planned scheme. Unlike isolated redevelopment projects, cluster schemes allow for integrated planning, infrastructure upgradation, and optimal use of Floor Space Index (FSI)—with a potential of FSI up to 4.00 on gross plot area.
Key Provisions under Regulation 33(9)
Eligibility: Minimum plot size prescribed is 4000 sq.m in the city and 6000 sq.m in the suburbs, with access criteria linked to arterial roads.
Rehabilitation Entitlements: Residential tenants are entitled to a minimum of 35 sq.m carpet area, while eligible slum dwellers are entitled to 27.88 sq.m (300 sq.ft.). Non-residential occupants are provided equivalent rehabilitation areas.
Incentive FSI: A well-defined incentive framework allows developers to utilize additional FSI, with up to 30% (and in special cases 50%) for commercial use, thereby enhancing project viability.
Procedural Efficiency: A revised documentation checklist enables parallel processing of approvals, including environmental and traffic impact assessments, thereby reducing delays.
Phased Implementation: Provisions for transit housing and phased approvals facilitate smoother execution of large-scale projects.
Implications for Stakeholders
For developers, cluster schemes improve the financial feasibility of redevelopment while reducing fragmented risks. For architects, they create opportunities for comprehensive master planning that addresses housing, infrastructure, and sustainability within a unified framework.
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