Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Buildings Department approved 10 building plans in November – three on Hong Kong Island, three in Kowloon and four in the New Territories.
Of the approved plans, six were for apartment and apartment/commercial developments, two were for factory and industrial developments, and two were for community services developments.
Consent was given for works to start on five building projects which, when completed, will provide 7,025 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use involving 140 units, and 5,620 sq m of gross floor area for non-domestic use.
Additionally, the department received notifications of commencement of superstructure works for seven building projects.
It also issued 14 occupation permits – five on Hong Kong Island, five in Kowloon and four in the New Territories.
The buildings certified for occupation comprise 39,753 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use, involving 1,616 units, and 301,458 sq m for non-domestic use.
Meanwhile, the department received 2,214 reports about unauthorised building works in November and issued 413 removal orders. Six demolition consents were also issued.