Gov't OKs 14 building plans in January

It spans across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and New Territories.

The Buildings Department approved 14 building plans in January, with five on Hong Kong Island, three in Kowloon, and six in the New Territories.

Eight of the plans approved were for residential or residential-commercial developments; two were for commercial developments; one was for factory and industrial development; and three were for community service developments.

Approval has been granted for the commencement of five building projects, which will collectively provide 25,433 sqm of gross floor area for domestic use and 206,432 sqm of gross floor area for non-domestic use.

The department also received notification of the commencement of superstructure works for three building projects.

Furthermore, it issued 16 occupation permits, with four on Hong Kong Island, five in Kowloon, and seven in the New Territories.

The buildings certified for occupation comprise 85,225 sqm of gross floor area for domestic use, involving 1,886 units, and 23,398 sqm for non-domestic use.

Meanwhile, the department received 2,551 reports about unauthorised building works in January and issued 422 removal orders.