What is the land requirement living spaces?

• A. 4 acres
• B. 5 acres
• C. 3.6 acres
• D. 2 acres

Answer: (C)

In planning housing and living spaces, the land allocated for living areas is the amount needed to lay out house plots with adequate yards, access roads, drainage, and essential open spaces. The value of 3.6 acres provides a balanced size that can accommodate multiple plots along with internal roads and a central or common open area, without wasting land. It translates to roughly 1.46 hectares, which is large enough to design a coherent living cluster with proper spacing, ventilation, and sanitation, yet not so large that it becomes inefficient. Larger figures would unnecessarily enlarge the development envelope, while a smaller one would squeeze in required infrastructure and space for movement and amenities. That’s why 3.6 acres is the best fit here.