GCP Housing Scheme
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GCP Housing Scheme, officially known as the GCP Employees Cooperative Housing Society, is a government-employees-focused residential community established in Lahore. It offers a mix of plots and ready-made houses in a prime location near Johar Town, with easy access to major roads, schools, hospitals, and utilities. The society features well-paved roads, security gates, and community amenities, making it an affordable and strategic option for various buyers in Lahore's expanding western corridor.
- Developer: GCP Employees Cooperative Housing Society, a cooperative society managed by government employees
- Ideal For: Ideal for government employees, first-time homebuyers, and investors seeking affordable and strategically located properties in Lahore.
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Active Marketing and Property Sales Continue Amid Ongoing Sales Activity
Real estate agents are actively promoting residential and commercial plots in GCP Housing Society, Lahore, with a focus on its prime location opposite Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Johar Town. Prices for high-end properties are quoted in the range of PKR 40 million to PKR 60 million, covering plot sizes from 5 Marla to 16 Marla. The society is marketed by entities like the GCP Employees Cooperative Housing Society (ECHS), which emphasizes a modern, peaceful community, and other businesses using its address for operations.
Regulatory Scrutiny and Technical Deficiencies Identified by Punjab Authorities
The Punjab Planning & Development Board has raised serious concerns regarding the GCP Housing Scheme project. Officials reported that initial site maps were prepared without proper field surveys or measurements, leading to technical flaws. Consequently, authorities have directed a fresh topographic survey and a complete redesign to correct the deficiencies before any new construction proceeds.
House Price
PKR 21261/sq.ft
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Plot Price
PKR 11569/sq.ft
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Commercial Price
PKR 29841/sq.ft
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Relatively quiet and family-oriented environment, appealing to government employees and middle-income buyers.
Promise of future development including a main thoroughfare and basic utilities.
Affordable plot sizes and lower entry costs due to the cooperative-society model. Availability of 8-marla and 18-marla (and larger) plots.
Strategic location near major institutions like PCSIR Phase 2 and the University of Central Punjab (UCP).
The society is reportedly not approved from any relevant authority.
Incomplete or poor infrastructure including uneven/unpaved roads and delayed construction of promised amenities like parks, gyms, and commercial areas.
Inconsistent security; society gates often left open and lack of a fully staffed guardhouse, leading to concerns about theft and unauthorized entry.
Irregular water supply, frequent electricity load-shedding, and sewerage problems. Perceived over-charging for electricity and gas.