Setbacks

     Setbacks are the minimum required open spaces between the plot boundary and the building proposed to be constructed in a plot. They are meant for providing light, ventilation and privacy not only to the development under consideration but also to the neighbouring buildings. In larger developments, they serve as circulation spaces around the buildings and facilitate parking of vehicles. In the case of high-rise buildings they are required not only for the movement of fire tenders around the building but also for preventing the fire from spreading to neighbouring buildings. Hence they are considered an important planning parameter. But there is a lack of this  important parameter in many Apartments in chennai.