The Buildings Department approved 14 building plans in February - five on Hong Kong Island, four in Kowloon and five in the New Territories.

Of the approved plans, nine were for apartment and apartment-commercial developments, two were for commercial developments, and three were for community services developments.

Consent was given for works to start on 14 building projects which, when completed, will provide 118,570 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use involving 2,755 units, and 137,906 sq m of gross floor area for non-domestic use.

Additionally, the department received notification of commencement of superstructure works for four building projects.

It also issued 15 occupation permits - four on Hong Kong Island, four in Kowloon and seven in the New Territories.

The buildings certified for occupation comprise 34,731 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use, involving 1,756 units, and 120,810 sq m for non-domestic use.

Meanwhile, the department received 2,062 reports about unauthorised building works in February and issued 553 removal orders.