• PALLAVI SONSALE
• R. M. Swamy
• Dr.M.S.Kuttimarks
• Pallavi Padwal

This thesis explores the importance of building approval plans, regulatory compliance, and sustainable urban development frameworks in the context of Maharashtra’s planning regulations and the emerging role of Urban Digital Twins (UDTs). It examines the procedural, legal, and technical requirements for building permissions under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, including documentation, zoning provisions, and safety standards. Special attention is given to risk-based categorization, online approval systems, and the integration of environmental clearances, fire safety norms, and structural stability certifications to ensure transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the approval process. The research also investigates the contributions of UDTs in enhancing the sustainable performance of Public, Civic, Urban, and Recreational (PCUR) projects, with the Melbourne Greenline Project serving as a case study. Questionnaire results and focus group discussions highlight environmental, social, economic, and governance factors influencing sustainability, with stakeholder engagement, accessibility, and mobility ranking as top priorities. Findings reveal that UDTs add the greatest value during feasibility, planning, and design phases, while also supporting operational monitoring and adaptive management. However, challenges such as limited data availability, political complexities, and awareness gaps constrain widespread adoption. By integrating traditional regulatory compliance with innovative digital frameworks, this study demonstrates how building permission systems and UDT applications together can promote resilient, transparent, and sustainable urban growth. The thesis concludes that collaborative governance, localized Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and staged implementation strategies are key to bridging the gap between conceptual potential and real-world practice.

Building Approval, Urban Digital Twin (UDT), Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, Sustainable Development, PCUR Projects, Greenline Project, Risk-Based Categorization, Building Permission System.

"PLANNING AND DESIGNING OF RESIDENTIAL PROJECT ALONG WITH TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF PERMISSION", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.e9-e24, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509402.pdf

"PLANNING AND DESIGNING OF RESIDENTIAL PROJECT ALONG WITH TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF PERMISSION", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppe9-e24, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509402.pdf