Government approves 10 building plans in November

Consent has been given for work to start on five building projects.

The Buildings Department approved 10 building plans in November — three on Hong Kong Island, three in Kowloon, and four in the New Territories.

Six were for apartment and apartment/commercial developments, two were for factory and industrial developments, and two were for community services developments.

Consent has been given for work to start on five building projects.

When completed, the projects will provide 7,025 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use across 140 units, and 5,620 sq m for non-domestic use.

The department has also received notifications of the start of superstructure works for seven building projects.

In addition, it 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 of unauthorised building works in November and issued 413 removal orders. It also approved six demolition consents.