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5.3 Site Analysis

A commercial zone called Ballard Estate is situated in Mumbai's Fort neighborhood.
Ballard Estate is about 22 acres (0.089 square km) in total.
According to the most recent statistics available, Ballard Estate comprises
approximately seventy buildings.
The Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee has designated 55 of these 70
buildings as heritage structures (MHCC).

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Figure – 20 Site analysis

Ballard Estate is mostly used for commercial purposes, and it is recognized as a Central
Business District (CBD).
• Ballard Estate does not permit residential development.
• Ballard Estate's maximum allowable Floor Space Index (FSI) for commercial construction
is 5.0.
As a heritage conservation area, Ballard Estate is subject to the regulations of the Mumbai
Heritage Conservation Authority.
Development of high-rise buildings in the estate is subject to specific restrictions and
guidelines, including setbacks, open spaces, and environmental clearances.

Figure – 21 Land use (Source – Mumbai port trust)