List of Best CDA-Approved Housing Societies in Islamabad (2026 Updated List) | Milkiyat | Milkiyat.com

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⚠ 2026 Enforcement Alert: In May 2026, CDA declared 99 housing schemes in Zones 3 and 4 illegal, sealed offices of Shaheen Town and Islamabad Green Paradise, and directed IESCO, SNGPL, and PTCL to cut utilities to unauthorised schemes. Buying in an unapproved society now carries immediate legal and financial risk. Verify at cda.gov.pk before every transaction.

Understanding CDA Approval: LOP vs NOC

Layout Plan (LOP): Technical master plan approval. Marketing permitted, but construction and legal plot sales are NOT authorised.
No Objection Certificate (NOC): Issued after all conditions met. Legally authorises construction and plot sales. This is the key clearance.
Completion Certificate: Final certification after full development.

Bahria Town clarification: Phases I, II, III, VIII = RDA (Rawalpindi). Only Phases III-E, IV, V, VI, VII, VII-E = CDA Zone 5 registered. Phase VII-E has CDA NOC (March 2015).

How to Verify CDA NOC of any society. — The three steps journey from layout plan to completion guide.

By wajahat Ali

Real Estate Analyst

⚠ 2026 Enforcement Alert: In May 2026, CDA declared 99 housing schemes in Zones 3 and 4 illegal, sealed offices of Shaheen Town and Islamabad Green Paradise, and directed IESCO, SNGPL, and PTCL to cut utilities to unauthorised schemes. Buying in an unapproved society now carries immediate legal and financial risk. Verify at cda.gov.pk before every transaction.

Understanding CDA Approval: LOP vs NOC

Layout Plan (LOP): Technical master plan approval. Marketing permitted, but construction and legal plot sales are NOT authorised.
No Objection Certificate (NOC): Issued after all conditions met. Legally authorises construction and plot sales. This is the key clearance.
Completion Certificate: Final certification after full development.

Bahria Town clarification: Phases I, II, III, VIII = RDA (Rawalpindi). Only Phases III-E, IV, V, VI, VII, VII-E = CDA Zone 5 registered. Phase VII-E has CDA NOC (March 2015).

Detail	Information
Developers	CDA (55%) + DHA (45%) — joint venture; rebranded from Kuri Model Village. Cabinet-approved September 2024.
Location	Zone IV, ICT — Jinnah Avenue (Kuri Road); adjacent to Park View City, Bahria Enclave, Park Enclave
CDA NOC	Fully approved (CDA is co-owner — highest possible legal security)
Total Area	~10,000 Kanals Phase I + ~9,000 Kanals Phase II announced
Master Plan	5 sectors: ME-1, ME-2, ME-3, ME-4, Lake District (premium waterfront)
Plot Sizes	5 Marla (125 sq yd), 10 Marla (250 sq yd), 1 Kanal (500 sq yd); commercial plots available
Prices (lump sum)	5 Marla: PKR 15.5M \| 10 Marla: PKR 30M \| 1 Kanal: PKR 56M
Payment Plans	Lump sum (30 days), 1-year, 2-year, 3-year installments
1st Balloting	April 2025
2nd Balloting	December 2025
Possession	Delivered in record 11 months
Resale Premiums (Jun 2026)	1st ballot: 5M PKR 9–10M premium; 10M PKR 15–17M; 1K PKR 30–40M

DHA Margalla Enclave is the most significant new housing development in Islamabad's Zone IV and the first-ever CDA+DHA joint venture.CDA's co-ownership (55%) provides the highest possible legal security, CDA is the regulator AND co-owner. Development pace has been exceptional: possession delivered in 11 months from the first balloting, setting a new benchmark for Zone IV. COMSATS University, Quaid-e-Azam University, Serena Hotel, and Faisal Mosque all within close range.

See: Milkiyat — DHA Margalla Enclave Investment Guide

2. Park View City Islamabad

Detail	Information
Developer	Vision Group (Park View Enclave Pvt Ltd) — Owner: Abdul Aleem Khan
Location	Malot Road, Zone IV, ICT — near Bani Gala; adjacent to DHA Margalla Enclave
CDA NOC	First issued 1 June 2018 (Letter No. CDA/PLW/Zone-4(94)/12/Vol-I/168). Suspended by IHC 2021. Reinstated Supreme Court 20 October 2022.
Area	~7,000 Kanal
Plot Sizes	3.5 Marla (commercial), 5 Marla, 8 Marla, 10 Marla, 1 Kanal, 2 Kanal
Status (Jun 2026)	Active development; banks (Alfalah, Silk Bank) financing plots

Valid CDA NOC since October 2022 reinstatement. Main blocks A–K active with construction. Accessible from Kashmir Highway, Lehtrar Road, Chak Shahzad via Park/Kurri Roads.

See: Milkiyat — Park View City Overseas Block Investigation

Zone 5: CDA-Approved Housing Societies (2026)

Zone 5 covers ~39,000 acres along the Islamabad Expressway and GT Road. Most populated housing zone in ICT.

3. DHA Islamabad (Defence Housing Authority)

Detail	Information
Legal Framework	DHA Islamabad Act 2013 — National Assembly; Presidential Ordinance 2005
Phase 1	GT Road, 16,750 kanals — fully developed
Phase 2	15,075 kanals, Kahuta triangle — fully developed; 1K avg PKR 4.7 Crore (Zameen, Mar 2026)
Phase 4	~4,000 kanals — possession in select blocks expected 2026
Phase 5	~7,000 kanals opposite Ph2 — sectors A–D possession delivered; F, H, Overseas K progressing
Phase 6	~55,000 kanals near T-Chowk — Possession in B3, C1, C2, C3-Ext: January 2026; 1K PKR 1.15–2.2 Crore
DHA Valley (Ph7)	10,000+ plots possessed: January 30, 2026; 5M homes PKR 9.5M; 10M PKR 18.8M; 180% appreciation since 2013
All phases avg	PKR 2.6 Crore (Zameen DHA Defence Index, April 2026)
DHA Margalla Enclave	Zone IV CDA+DHA JV — see #1 above

January 2026 was a landmark month for DHA: Phase 6 possession (sectors B3/C1/C2/C3-Ext) and DHA Valley 10,000+ plots possessed simultaneously. Analysts projected 10–20% price growth in DHA for 2026 (YAS Real Estate).

4. Naval Anchorage Islamabad

Detail	Information
Developer	Pakistan Navy Welfare Trust (PNWT) — NESPAK design
CDA LOP / NOC	LOP: 21 July 2005 \| NOC: 28 May 2020
Phase 1	3,702.70 Kanals — Blocks A–G + J–M. Mature and inhabited as of 2026.
Phase 2 (2026)	Pre-launch active — Thalian Interchange, M-2 Motorway; ~15,000 kanals; 5M PKR 3.75M, 10M PKR 7M, 1K PKR 14M; 36-month plans
Phase 2 Location	5–8 min New Islamabad Airport; M-2 direct access; adjacent to Faisal Town Phase 2
Phase 2 NOC	Verify independently at cda.gov.pk (pre-launch stage)

Phase 1: Forest-theme, 40,000+ trees, dedicated Expressway interchange, 100% underground electricity, Sui Gas, Naval Anchorage Medical Center, Bahria Foundation College, golf driving range, biometric security. Steady 10–15% annual appreciation.

Phase 2: Most affordable Navy-backed plots in the airport zone. 36-month booking plan from PKR 565,000 down (5 Marla). Verify NOC status before committing.

5. Gulberg Residencia Islamabad

Detail	Information
Developer	IBECHS (Intelligence Bureau ECHS)
CDA NOC	22 July 2011; Revised 1 June 2020
Latest LOP	2023 — ~30,000 kanals
Status (2026)	500+ families resident; 250+ houses under construction; Q–T blocks high-ROI
Investment	516% appreciation since 2013 — avg PKR 1.49 crore (Zameen, Oct 2025)
Gulberg Greens	3,862 kanals — Jasmine (4K), Rose (5K), Tulip (10K) farmhouses
Plot Sizes	5, 7, 10, 12 Marla, 1 Kanal, 2 Kanal; farmhouses 4–10 Kanal

6. OPF Housing Scheme Islamabad

Detail	Information
Developer	Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) — Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis
CDA LOP / NOC	LOP: 15 June 2023 \| NOC: 8 October 2011
Area	4,683.25 Kanals — 2,547 plots (10 Marla, 1 Kanal)

Federal government-backed. NOC since 2011. Lowest counterparty risk. Mid-range Zone V pricing.

7. CBR Town (CBRECHS) Islamabad

Detail	Information
Developer	CBR Employees Cooperative Housing Society
CDA LOP / NOC	LOP: 21 March 2023 \| NOC: 28 May 2009
Area	1,687.85 Kanals — 2,070 plots (7M, 10M, 1K)
Status (2026)	Fully developed, inhabited 15+ years. All utilities operational.

Adjacent to Bahria Town and Soan Garden. Top mid-income fully-developed CDA option below DHA/Gulberg price points.

8. Bahria Town Islamabad: CDA Phases Only

Detail	Information
CDA-Registered Phases	III-E, IV, V, VI, VII, VII-E — Zone V, ICT
RDA Phases (NOT CDA)	I, II, III, VIII — Rawalpindi Development Authority
CDA NOC	Phase VII-E: 20 March 2015

Critical: Not all Bahria Town is CDA. Phases I/II/III/VIII = RDA. Always verify exact phase.

9. AGOCHS-II Islamabad

Detail	Information
Location	Opposite DHA Phase 2 Gate 4, GT Road, Zone V
CDA LOP / NOC	LOP: 7 Dec 2020 \| NOC: 15 May 2023
Area	3,517 Kanals — 2,263 plots (10M, 1K)
Status (2026)	Early-to-mid development; DHA Phase 2 adjacent

Best newer CDA-legal entry point in the DHA belt as of 2026.

10. Al-Hamra Avenue Islamabad

Detail	Information
Location	Off Lehtrar Road, Zone V
CDA LOP / NOC	LOP: 5 Jul 2006 \| NOC: 15 Mar 2008
Area	2,504 Kanals — 626 plots (10M, 1K)

Quiet, green Zone V setting. NOC since 2008.

Zone 2: CDA-Approved Housing Societies (2026)

10. Multi Gardens B-17 (MPCHS)

Detail	Information
Developer	MPCHS
CDA LOP / NOC	LOP: 27 Sep 2006 \| NOC: 30 Jan 2008
Area	4,815.75 Kanals — 2,845 plots (5M, 7M, 10M, 1K)
Status (2026)	Fully developed, inhabited 15+ years. All utilities, schools, markets operational.

Benchmark mid-market CDA society. Top recommendation for first-time family buyers in 2026.

11. Khayaban-e-Kashmir-I (G-15/F-15)

LOP	NOC	Area
25 Apr 2002	13 May 2004	3,482 Kanals — 2,516 plots (10M, 1K)

22-year legal standing. Affordable Zone 2 entry. Note: Khayaban-e-Kashmir-II LOP cancelled Aug 2018 — excluded.

12. Cabinet Division Employees CHS (E-16/E-17)

LOP	NOC	Area
28 Jun 2004	13 Oct 2004	4,405 Kanals — 2,749 plots

Government cooperative. 22-year legal standing. Gradual Zone 2 development.

13. Paradise City (F-16/F-17/G-17)

LOP	NOC	Area
6 Jan 2021	18 Mar 2022	1,900 Kanals — 1,470 plots (5M, 10M, 1K)

SK Groups. NOC March 2022. Early stage — verify site progress before investing.

14. Tele Garden CHS / MPCHS F-17

LOP	NOC	Area
18 Feb 2005	30 Jan 2008	1,757 Kanals — 1,490 plots

MPCHS scheme in F-17/3. NOC since 2008.

Quick Reference Table — June 2026

#	Society	Zone	LOP	NOC	Area (K)	Status June 2026
1	DHA Margalla Enclave ★ NEW	4	✅	✅ CDA+DHA JV	10,000+	Active; possession 11 months; resale premiums PKR 9–40M
2	Park View City	4	✅	✅ Oct 2022	~7,000	Active development; banks financing
3	DHA Islamabad	5	✅	✅ DHA Act 2013	Multi	Ph6 Jan 2026 possession; Valley 10K plots; avg PKR 2.6Cr
4	Naval Anchorage	5	✅ 2005	✅ 2020	3,702	Ph1 mature; Ph2 booking active 2026 from PKR 3.75M
5	Gulberg Residencia/Greens	5	✅ 2023	✅ 2020	~30,000	500+ families; 516% appreciation since 2013
6	OPF Housing	5	✅ 2023	✅ 2011	4,683	Ongoing; govt-backed
7	CBR Town	5	✅ 2023	✅ 2009	1,687	Fully developed
8	Bahria Town (CDA phases)	5	✅	VII-E ✅ 2015	Multi	Verify phase — I/II/III/VIII = RDA
9	AGOCHS-II	5	✅ 2020	✅ 2023	3,517	Early dev; DHA Ph2 adjacent
10	Al-Hamra Avenue	5	✅ 2006	✅ 2008	2,504	Development stage
11	Multi Gardens B-17	2	✅ 2006	✅ 2008	4,815	Fully developed
12	Khayaban-e-Kashmir-I	2	✅ 2002	✅ 2004	3,482	Partial dev
13	Cabinet Division ECHS	2	✅ 2004	✅ 2004	4,405	Gradual dev
14	Paradise City	2	✅ 2021	✅ 2022	1,900	Early stage
15	Tele Garden CHS	2	✅ 2005	✅ 2008	1,757	Ongoing

Societies Excluded and Why (June 2026)

Society	Reason	Regulator
Bahria Town Phases I, II, III, VIII	Rawalpindi territory — not ICT	RDA
Capital Smart City	Outside ICT — Punjab province	PHATA
Faisal Town Phase 2	Rawalpindi district	RDA
Blue World City	Chakri, Rawalpindi — not ICT	District Council
Shaheen Town (Lehtrar Rd)	CDA sealed offices May 2026 — illegal	None
Islamabad Green Paradise	CDA sealed offices May 2026 — illegal	None
99 schemes (Zones 3 & 4)	CDA declared all illegal May 8, 2026	None
Khayaban-e-Kashmir-II	LOP cancelled Aug 2018	—
Jinnah Garden Phase I	LOP cancelled Sep 2018	—

How to Verify CDA Approval (2026)

Official portal: cda.gov.pk/housing-schemes — browse alphabetically; LOP, NOC, and cancellation dates shown.
Illegal schemes list: cda.gov.pk/illegal-housing-schemes — cross-check before any purchase.
CDA PDF: "Status of Approved Private Housing Schemes in Zone 2, 5 & E-11" — download from cda.gov.pk.
Confirm both LOP and NOC are active — LOP alone does not authorise development.
Check for cancellations — the CDA PDF and portal record all cancellation dates.
Verify jurisdictional authority — is it in ICT (CDA), Rawalpindi (https://rda.gop.pk/), or Punjab (https://phataahs.punjab.gov.pk/)?
Verify exact phase for Bahria Town — phase number determines CDA vs RDA.
Cross-reference Milkiyat: Top 10 Housing Societies in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

*For more information about how to verify NOC of society under CDA jurisdiction check the following guide on Milkiyat.com.

Data sourced from: CDA official housing registry (cda.gov.pk/housing-schemes); CDA PDF "Status of Approved Private Housing Schemes in Zone 2, 5 & E-11, ICT"; CDA illegal housing schemes notice May 8, 2026 (Director Regional Planning Ejaz ul Hassan); CDA enforcement action against Shaheen Town and Islamabad Green Paradise (May 5, 2026); DHA Islamabad Act 2013 (National Assembly of Pakistan); Supreme Court reinstatement of Park View City NOC: 20 October 2022; DHA Phase 6 and DHA Valley possession ceremonies January 2026; Zameen.com Property Price Index (Gulberg Residencia Oct 2025; DHA Phase 2 March 2026; DHA Defence April 2026). Last verified: 26 June 2026.

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List of Best CDA-Approved Housing Societies in Islamabad (2026)

Understanding CDA Approval: LOP vs NOC

List of Best CDA-Approved Housing Societies in Islamabad (2026)

Understanding CDA Approval: LOP vs NOC

Zone 4: CDA-Approved Housing Societies (2026)

1. DHA Margalla Enclave Islamabad ★ NEW 2026

2. Park View City Islamabad

Zone 5: CDA-Approved Housing Societies (2026)

3. DHA Islamabad (Defence Housing Authority)

4. Naval Anchorage Islamabad

5. Gulberg Residencia Islamabad

6. OPF Housing Scheme Islamabad

7. CBR Town (CBRECHS) Islamabad

8. Bahria Town Islamabad: CDA Phases Only

9. AGOCHS-II Islamabad

10. Al-Hamra Avenue Islamabad

Zone 2: CDA-Approved Housing Societies (2026)

10. Multi Gardens B-17 (MPCHS)

11. Khayaban-e-Kashmir-I (G-15/F-15)

12. Cabinet Division Employees CHS (E-16/E-17)

13. Paradise City (F-16/F-17/G-17)

14. Tele Garden CHS / MPCHS F-17

Quick Reference Table — June 2026

Societies Excluded and Why (June 2026)

How to Verify CDA Approval (2026)

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