The Buildings Department approved 14 building plans in March – six on Hong Kong Island, five in Kowloon and three in the New Territories.
Of the approved plans, five were for apartment and apartment/commercial developments, four were for commercial developments, and five were for community services developments.
Consent was given for works to start on six building projects. Upon completion, they will provide 6,182 sq m of domestic gross floor area involving 172 units, and 20,687 sq m of non-domestic gross floor area.
Additionally, the department has received notification of commencement of superstructure works for four building projects.
It also issued 18 occupation permits – four on Hong Kong Island, six in Kowloon and eight in the New Territories.
The buildings certified for occupation comprise 31,910 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use, involving 775 units, and 48,386 sq m for non-domestic use.
Meanwhile, the department received 2,678 reports about unauthorised building works in March, issued 754 removal orders, and gave five demolition consents.
