India • Tamil Nadu
Site analysis in Chennai
An introduction to site analysis in Chennai, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Planning regime
Second Master Plan 2026 + CMDA Development Regulations + TN Town and Country Planning Act 1971
Key constraints
- Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ-I/II/III)
- Pallikaranai marshland protection
- Aviation surfaces
- Cyclone risk
Climate context
Aw tropical wet-dry. 2740 hrs sunshine. 1400mm rainfall. NE monsoon Oct-Dec.
Topography
Coromandel coastal plain 0-15m AOD.
Transport spine
Chennai Metro 2 lines (extending to 5), MRTS suburban, MTC bus.
Building height context
Aviation funnel limits much of city. SPR City and OMR allow 60m+. T Nagar shopping district mid-rise.
Notable recent projects
- IT Corridor OMR
- Chennai Port-Maduravoyal Expressway
- Sporting Hub Sholinganallur
Questions
What planning policies apply in Chennai?
Second Master Plan 2026 + CMDA Development Regulations + TN Town and Country Planning Act 1971
What are the most common site constraints in Chennai?
Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ-I/II/III). Pallikaranai marshland protection. Aviation surfaces. Cyclone risk.
Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Chennai?
Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.
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