Universities, research parks, IT campuses and innovation accelerators
The intent in establishing the Knowledge & IT Zone
To position Dholera as a magnet for education, R&D and the knowledge economy with campus-scale developments:
- Universities and higher education
- Research & development centres
- IT / ITeS and software parks
- Innovation labs and incubators
- Skill development institutes
- Data centres and cloud campuses
- Specialised training academies
To allow associated student housing, faculty residences and recreation.
To encourage industry-academia partnerships through co-located facilities.
The following use premises will be permitted
- 01University and college campus
- 02Research lab and R&D centre
- 03IT / ITeS office and software park
- 04Data centre and server farm
- 05Hostel and student housing
- 06Faculty quarters
- 07Library, auditorium and seminar hall
- 08Sports and recreation facility
- 09Healthcare and counselling centre
- 10Convenience retail for campus users
Regulatory Notes
Heavy industry, warehousing, wholesale trade and large-format retail are not permitted. Allied light manufacturing (prototyping, electronics assembly) permitted under DSIRDA approval only.
Campus Planning Norms
Educational and research campuses must maintain landscaped buffers along all edges to ensure acoustic separation from adjoining zones. Internal road network must support pedestrian and cycling primacy.
Plot-wise Development Norms
Comprehensive development control rules by minimum road right-of-way.
| SR NO | Minimum Road ROW (Metres) | Min. Plot Size | Maximum FAR | Maximum Ground Coverage as Percent of Plot Area | Maximum Building Height* | Minimum Setbacks (Front-Rear-Both Sides) | Permitted Use Premises | Conditional Use Subject to Special Permit from DSIRDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55m & above | 5000 sqm** | 5 | 0-10% | 150m | 10m-8m-6m-6m | University Campus; Four and Five Star Hotel, Multistorey Serviced Apartment; Hostel and all use premises in (2) and (3) except Villa/Bungalow and terraced/Row House; Petrol/CNG/LPG Pump | Auditorium/Cinema Hall may be permitted within a recreation centre meant for university students and staff. Such a building will not be permitted t support large scale retail use such as a mall. The following uses may be permitted subject to approval of a special permit on a case-by-case basis: • Cemeteries/ Burial Ground • Broadcasting towers and line-of-site relay devices for telephonic, radio or television communications. The following uses and structures shall be permitted as ancillary uses to the main use of the building provided their name, location and size (if applicable) is indicated in the site plan submitted for approval: • Devices for generation of non-conventional energy, such as solar panels, wind power • Servant quarters or lodging facilities for caretaker/security personnel |
| 4 | Above 10-20% | 126m | 9m-7m-6m-6m | |||||
| 3 | Above 20-30% | 32m | 8m-6m-6m-6m | |||||
| 2 | 25m & Below 55 | 1500 sqm | 2.5 | 40% | 20m | 8m-6m-6m-6m | Multi-level Parking; Office Business Park; Commercial Office; IT Park; Professional College; 3 Star Hotel; Commercial Retail; Restaurants, Food Plazas and Food Streets; Cinema Hall/Multiplex; Multi-storey Serviced Apartment; and all use premises in (2) and (3) except Villa/Bungalow and terraced/Row House; Petrol/CNG/LPG Pump | |
| 3 | Below 25m | 1500 sqm | 2 | 40% | 16m | 8m-6m-6m-6m | Office Building with less than 100 employees; Budget Hotel; Restaurants, Food Plazas and Food Streets Neighbourhood Retail; Dispensary, Community Hall; Library; Health Club; Day Care Centre; Public Facility/Infrastructure/Utility Building Villa/Bungalow; Terraced/Row House | caretaker/security personnel. DSIRDA can grant special permission in height, FAR, Ground Coverage for Special Buildings (Star Hotels, Hospitals etc.) which have special privileges (under various Government Policies issued time to time) (in reference to Township, Special Regulations for Hospitals, Special Regulations for Hotels) |
* All measurements indicative — as per DSIRDA Development Control Regulations. Final approvals are subject to plan sanction by the competent authority.
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