⚠ 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).
The three steps journey from layout plan to completion guide.
Zone 4: CDA-Approved Housing Societies (2026)
Zone 4 covers Bani Gala, Margalla foothills, and Jinnah Avenue. As of 2026, the most active investment corridor in Islamabad following the DHA Margalla Enclave launch.
1. DHA Margalla Enclave Islamabad ★ NEW 2026
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
Image of Downtown Park View City Islamabad.A man-made 100 kanal lake with dancing fountains.
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.
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.
~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).
Naval Anchorage Park Picture.
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
⚠ 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).
The three steps journey from layout plan to completion guide.
Zone 4: CDA-Approved Housing Societies (2026)
Zone 4 covers Bani Gala, Margalla foothills, and Jinnah Avenue. As of 2026, the most active investment corridor in Islamabad following the DHA Margalla Enclave launch.
1. DHA Margalla Enclave Islamabad ★ NEW 2026
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
Image of Downtown Park View City Islamabad.A man-made 100 kanal lake with dancing fountains.
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.
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.
~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).
Naval Anchorage Park Picture.
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
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.
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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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.
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.
For Islamabad and Rawalpindi real estate research, visit Milkiyat.com.
