House Plans in Pakistan: Complete Floor Plan & Dimensions Guide (5, 7, 10 Marla & 1 Kanal)
Planning to design your new home in Pakistan? This guide details the standard room dimensions, layout options, and municipal setback rules for 5 Marla, 7 Marla, 10 Marla, and 1 Kanal house plans. Whether you are building in DHA Lahore, Bahria Town Lahore, or premier sectors in Faisalabad, explore architectural recommendations vetted by licensed civil structural engineers at PK Civil Works.
1. Understanding Standard Plot Dimensions in Pakistan
In Pakistan, residential plot dimensions are calculated based on the traditional unit of the Marla. While historically 1 Marla equaled 272.25 square feet, modern planned urban housing authorities—including DHA, Bahria Town, LDA, and FDA—standardize 1 Marla as 225 square feet (often referred to as the commercial or housing authority marla).
| Plot Category | Standard Dimensions (Feet) | Total Land Area (Sq Ft) | Standard Covered Area (Double Storey) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Marla (Standard) | 25 ft Front × 45 ft Depth | 1,125 sq ft | 1,950 – 2,150 sq ft |
| 5 Marla (DHA / Alternate) | 25 ft Front × 50 ft Depth (or 27×50) | 1,250 – 1,350 sq ft | 2,100 – 2,300 sq ft |
| 7 Marla | 30 ft Front × 52.5 ft Depth | 1,575 sq ft | 2,600 – 2,850 sq ft |
| 10 Marla (Standard) | 35 ft Front × 65 ft Depth | 2,275 sq ft | 3,200 – 3,500 sq ft |
| 10 Marla (DHA / Bahria) | 35 ft Front × 70 ft Depth | 2,450 sq ft | 3,400 – 3,700 sq ft |
| 1 Kanal (Executive) | 50 ft Front × 90 ft Depth | 4,500 sq ft | 5,600 – 6,400 sq ft |
2. 5 Marla House Plans (25×45 & 25×50 Layouts)
The 5 Marla house plan is Pakistan’s most popular residential footprint. Because land area is compact (1,125 sq ft ground footprint), spatial efficiency is paramount. A poorly designed 5 Marla plan feels dark and congested, whereas an architecturally optimized plan feels spacious and open.
Recommended 3-Bedroom Layout (Ground + First Floor)
- Ground Floor: Car porch (14×12 ft suitable for sedan/hatchback), Drawing room (12×11 ft) with attached powder bath, TV lounge & dining zone (16×13 ft), Open kitchen (9×9 ft), and Master bedroom (13×12 ft) with attached bath (7×6 ft) and rear open duct (5×12 ft) for cross-ventilation.
- First Floor: Two bedrooms (13×12 ft and 12×11 ft) each with dedicated attached bathrooms, Family lobby / small TV lounge (14×11 ft), Front terrace, and open utility laundry area.
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3. 10 Marla House Plans (35×65 & 35×70 Layouts)
A 10 Marla plot (2,250 to 2,450 sq ft) offers enormous architectural flexibility. It comfortably accommodates 4 or 5 en-suite bedrooms, dual living lounges, formal drawing and dining rooms, dirty/grease and show kitchens, and a dedicated servant quarter.
Popular 5-Bedroom Executive Layout
- Ground Floor: 2-Car porch (18×17 ft for 2 SUVs), Formal drawing & dining (15×22 ft), Expansive central TV lounge (18×16 ft), Clean show kitchen (12×10 ft) with adjoining wet/grease preparation kitchen (8×8 ft), Two master bedrooms (14×14 ft each) with walk-in dressers and luxury bathrooms, and Rear lawn/ventilation corridor.
- First Floor: Three expansive en-suite bedrooms, Large family lounge (18×14 ft), Open kitchenette/pantry, Front balcony terrace, and rooftop access staircase.
4. 1 Kanal Luxury House Plans (50×90 Layouts)
1 Kanal (4,500 sq ft) properties represent executive living in Pakistan. At this scale, modern architects emphasize double-height entrance foyers, internal open courtyards (atriums) for natural illumination, basement recreation suites, and expansive rear lawn landscaping.
Key features included in modern 1 Kanal blueprints:
- Basement (Optional): Home cinema, gymnasium, swimming pool or games lounge, mechanical room, and maid quarters.
- Ground Floor: 3-car parking porch, dramatic double-height foyer, formal drawing room with fireplace, formal dining room, modern glass island kitchen, powder room, and 2 luxury master suites facing the rear garden.
- First Floor: 3 or 4 luxury en-suite bedrooms, study room/home office, spacious family lounge overlooking the ground floor foyer through an internal balcony, and multiple landscaped outdoor terraces.
5. Critical Building Bylaws & Setbacks
Before finalizing any house plan, you must ensure compliance with the Compulsory Open Space (COS) setbacks required by your municipal development authority:
- DHA Lahore: Front setback 5 ft for 5 Marla, 7.5 ft for 10 Marla, 10 ft for 1 Kanal; Rear setback 5 to 7 ft; Side setbacks required on 1 Kanal plots (5 ft on both sides).
- Bahria Town Lahore: Maximum boundary wall height 7 ft 6 in; clear rear ventilation margins; strict architectural facade guidelines.
- FDA Faisalabad: Approved parking porch depth; FAR (floor area ratio) caps for residential zoning.
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