Capital Development Authority (CDA) Unveils Updated List of Approved Housing Societies in Islamabad.

Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has recently released an updated list of approved housing societies in Islamabad, aiming to provide crucial information to potential property buyers, according to a news report on July 31. The CDA follows a two-tier approval process, starting with granting technical approval to the project's Layout Plan (LOP) and then issuing No Objection Certificates (NOC) after fulfilling all necessary requirements. Once the NOC is obtained, sponsors can proceed with the development work and plot sales.

Importantly, Zone-4 allows for agro-farming and residential housing schemes in accordance with the provisions of the ICT (Zoning) Regulation, 1992 (amended in 2010). However, the CDA grants permission for such schemes only after completing all the required formalities. The civic agency is also taking a strong stance against marketing and advertising of housing projects without the proper NOC. Such practices are considered illegal and unauthorized, and advertisers and marketing agencies are strictly prohibited from misleadingly promoting such schemes. Additionally, the sponsors of these projects have been instructed to refrain from marketing and developing housing schemes without the necessary NOC from the CDA.

Concerns have been raised by various segments of society about the existence of illegal housing societies, as they pose significant risks to individuals planning to invest in real estate in Islamabad. With this updated data now available, potential buyers can access reliable information, empowering them to make informed decisions and safeguard their investments.