The Buildings Department of Hong Kong approved a total of 10 building plans in August.

The Buildings Department of Hong Kong approved a total of 10 building plans in August, comprising 5 on Hong Kong Island, 3 in Kowloon and 2 in the New Territories. The approved plans cover 7 residential and composite residential/commercial developments, 2 factory and industrial developments, and 1 community services development. Consent was given for 8 building projects to commence, which will provide a total of 70,908 square meters of gross floor area for residential use, involving 1,442 units, and 24,556 sq m for non-residential use. The department also received notifications of commencement of superstructure works for 6 building projects. The Buildings Department also issued 21 occupation permits, including 7 on Hong Kong Island, 5 in Kowloon and 9 in the New Territories. Of these, 138,920 sq m of gross floor area was for residential use, involving 1,531 units, while 37,040 sq m was for non-residential use. The total value of new buildings completed in August was about HK$7.7 billion. In addition, the department approved 7 demolition projects. The department received 3,350 reports of unauthorized building works in August and issued 487 removal orders for such works.