01 / TWO EXAMPLES, NOT TWO READY-MADE PLANS
Area is a number.
Proportion is a design question.
A rectangular 20 × 50 ft plot measures 1,000 sq ft. A 30 × 40 ft plot measures 1,200 sq ft. These are illustrative dimensions, not a claim about standard plot sizes in Gorakhpur. Neither number establishes how much can be built.
If the road is on a different edge, the conversation changes again. Bring a measured sketch with north, all sides and the road marked. An irregular plot needs more information than an approximate rectangle.
02 / WRITE THE TRADE-OFFS BEFORE DRAWING ROOMS
What needs space?
What needs a decision?
Parking & arrival
Which vehicle needs a place? How will a person enter when it is parked? Note the actual vehicles rather than asking for an unspecified “parking space”.
Stairs & future use
Will floors function as one household, separate family spaces or something else? Share future intentions without assuming an extra floor is permitted or structurally feasible.
Ground-floor needs
If a parent needs a bedroom or a usable bathroom on the entrance level, say so before the brief becomes a room-count exercise.
Light & privacy
Where do visitors sit? Which neighbouring sides can actually support openings? Ask the designer to explain the proposal rather than inferring ventilation from a pretty render.
Put each requirement in an “essential”, “if feasible” or “later” list. This makes a discussion about two bedrooms versus more shared space constructive, instead of simply requesting more rooms inside the same outline.
03 / WALK THROUGH AN ORDINARY DAY
Put life into the plan.
Before the finishes.
- Place the furniture you intend to retain, with its actual measurements.
- Trace arrival from the road to the entrance with the parking occupied.
- Imagine guests in the living area while the family uses the kitchen and bedrooms.
- Ask how doors, wardrobes and circulation relate to one another.
- List storage, laundry and a puja space if they matter to your household.
A copied plan cannot settle these questions for a different site. For multigenerational priorities, use the brief for planning a home with parents.
04 / THE ACTUAL PROPERTY, NOT A GENERIC TEMPLATE
Keep the site
in the conversation.
For a Gorakhpur project, establish the relevant authority, land-use position and current building requirements with qualified professionals. The GDA website is an official starting point, not confirmation that a particular plot is approved.
Ask what needs checking about the road, site levels, drainage and previous water entry. Do not apply a universal plinth height or setback copied from another house. Our house-plan preparation guide explains the drawing and official-source questions to bring to the meeting.
Ready to discuss your own dimensions? Start with 2D and 3D house planning in Gorakhpur. A useful first brief describes the land and the family; it does not need an already-finished layout.