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TL;DR: FASTPAS replaces OBPAS with a trust-based online platform to speed building plan approvals and lower fees.
Improved bandwidth, GIS mapping and larger blueprint uploads will help housing authorities process 15k–20k applications more efficiently.
FASTPAS: What it is and why it matters
The Uttar Pradesh government is launching FASTPAS (Fast and Simplified Trust-Based Plan Approval System), a new online platform designed to simplify and speed up building plan approvals across the state. FASTPAS replaces the older OBPAS system and brings improved bandwidth, larger document uploads and integrated GIS features that will let planners and developers work faster and more confidently.
Faster approvals, lower costs
Trials conducted over the past two months have been successful, and officials expect a full rollout within a month. Because the software was developed using state funding rather than a public-private partnership model, the government expects application fees and other costs associated with plan approvals to be reduced — a major relief for builders, architects and homeowners submitting plans.
Better tools for planners and authorities
FASTPAS introduces practical features to support modern planning: larger uploads for detailed blueprints, GIS map overlays, zonal and transport plan integrations, and logistics planning tools. With these capabilities, municipal and housing authorities can review applications with more context, minimizing back-and-forth corrections and reducing approval timelines.
Impact on housing development authorities
The state’s 29 housing development authorities currently process between 15,000 and 20,000 building-plan applications annually. FASTPAS aims to handle that volume more efficiently by automating checks, enabling trust-based approvals where appropriate, and improving bandwidth to manage large files. Faster approvals will also help residential and commercial projects move from planning to construction sooner.
What this means for Noida and neighboring markets
Developers and brokers in Noida, Noida Extension and Lucknow should see smoother workflows and shorter waiting periods for clearance. Faster digital approvals will support launches and leasing activity for retail and office projects — from mixed-use developments to stand-alone commercial schemes. If you’re evaluating new retail or studio options, projects like Nirala Gateway: retail, studio & office spaces in Noida Extension and large retail-office hubs such as Sikka Mall of Noida – retail, office & food court spaces stand to benefit from streamlined permissions that speed construction and leasing timelines.
How stakeholders should prepare
- Architects and developers: Update submission packages to take advantage of larger uploads and GIS overlays. Verify file formats and resolution for blueprints to avoid rejections.
- Housing authorities and municipal staff: Train teams on the FASTPAS interface and trust-based checks to fully realize time savings and reduce manual verifications.
- Homebuyers and investors: Track approvals more easily and expect faster handovers on new projects as authorities adopt the new platform.
Where to stay informed
FASTPAS represents a significant policy and technology shift in how building plan clearances are managed in Uttar Pradesh. To follow implementation milestones, technical updates and broader regulatory changes affecting developers and investors, check regular real estate policy updates and industry insights. Those tracking approvals for specific projects will find the improved speed and transparency from FASTPAS particularly relevant.
Bottom line
FASTPAS is designed to modernize approvals by combining trust-based workflows, stronger infrastructure for large file uploads, and integrated mapping tools. The transition from OBPAS to FASTPAS should reduce friction, cut costs and shorten timelines for building-plan approvals — a welcome development for planners, developers and homebuyers across Uttar Pradesh.
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