The Buildings Department approved 10 building plans in April - four on Hong Kong Island, two in Kowloon and four in the New Territories.

Of the approved plans, six were for apartment and apartment/commercial developments, one was for commercial development, and three were for community services development.

Consent was given for works to start on five building projects, which, when completed, will provide 8,916 sq m of gross floor area for domestic and 3,203 sq m of gross floor area for non-domestic use.

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

It also issued 14 occupation permits - five on Hong Kong Island, seven in Kowloon and two in the New Territories.

The buildings certified for occupation comprise 59,869 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use, involving 1,610 units, and 11,308 sq m for non-domestic use.

Meanwhile, the department received 3,187 reports about unauthorised building works in April and issued 464 removal orders.