When buying a residential or commercial plot, checking the project’s approvals is one of the most important steps. One term that property buyers frequently come across is DTCP approval. But what does DTCP approval actually mean, and why does it matter when purchasing a plot? DTCP generally refers to the Department of Town and Country Planning, the government authority responsible for regulating planned development, land use, and town planning in its jurisdiction. A DTCP-approved development indicates that the concerned planning authority has granted the required approval or licence for development according to applicable planning regulations.