The Buildings Department approved six building plans in October – two on Hong Kong Island, three in Kowloon and one in the New Territories.

Of the approved plans, three were for apartment and apartment-commercial developments, two were for commercial development, and one was for factory and industrial development.

Consent was given for works to start on six building projects which, when completed, will provide 100,934 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use involving 2,144 units, and 5,614 sq m of gross floor area for non-domestic use.

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

It also issued 19 occupation permits – six on Hong Kong Island, four in Kowloon and nine in the New Territories.

The buildings certified for occupation comprise 182,437 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use, involving 3,820 units, and 85,543 sq m for non-domestic use.

Meanwhile, the department received 2,636 reports about unauthorised building works in September and issued 406 removal orders. Two demolition consents were also issued.