UP-RERA bars blanket consent from homebuyers for building plan changes

Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority has directed promoters to disclose full details of proposed changes to sanctioned building plans before seeking homebuyer consent, and has banned the use of generic or blanket consent. Major alterations now require written approval from at least two-thi

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has barred promoters from obtaining blanket or generic consent from homebuyers for changes to sanctioned building plans, and has directed that allottees must be given written details of any proposed modifications before their consent is sought. The regulator said on 13 Nov 2026 that major changes to floor plans or sanctioned plans can be undertaken only after obtaining written consent from at least two-thirds of the allottees, in line with Section 14 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act.

UP-RERA stated it had observed that promoters, when seeking approval for revised building plans, either fail to obtain written consent from allottees or obtain broad consent without disclosing the specific modifications proposed. Under the new directions, promoters must provide allottees with written details that clearly specify the impact on the carpet area of the unit, common areas and spaces, along with any proposed additions or deletions.

Promoters will also be required to submit the dated written consent of at least two-thirds of the allottees to the competent authority together with the application for revision of the sanctioned plan. The written consents must be accompanied by a list containing the names, addresses, mobile numbers and email IDs of allottees for verification. The same consent documents and allottee list submitted to the competent authority must also be provided to UP-RERA when seeking replacement of sanctioned plans and amendments to project inventory.

The authority said relevant building bye-laws also require competent authorities to ensure compliance with the provisions of the RERA Act while approving revised project maps. UP-RERA chairman Sanjay Bhoosreddy said: “Promoters must ensure that every allottee is fully informed about the proposed changes in the sanctioned building plans before seeking their consent. Obtaining general or blanket consent without providing complete details of the proposed modifications cannot be accepted.”