The Buildings Department approved 11 building plans in December 2025, with two on Hong Kong Island, four in Kowloon and five in the New Territories.

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

Consent was given for works to start on four building projects which, when completed, will provide 12,187 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use involving 341 units, and 1,528 sq m of gross floor area for non-domestic use.

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

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

The buildings certified for occupation comprise 41,983 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use, involving 892 units, and 38,154 sq m for non-domestic use.

Meanwhile, the department received 3,250 reports about unauthorised building works in December and issued 292 removal orders. Two demolition consents were issued.