The Buildings Department approved nine building plans in June – two on Hong Kong Island, three 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, one was for community services development, and one was for factory and industrial development.

Consent was given for works to start on 11 building projects. Upon completed, they will provide 205,132 sq m of domestic gross floor area involving 3,506 units, and 72,436 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 26 occupation permits – nine on Hong Kong Island, eight in Kowloon and nine in the New Territories.

The buildings certified for occupation comprise 212,421 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use, involving 3,954 units; and 61,030 sq m for non-domestic use.

Meanwhile, the department issued one demolition consent; received 2,736 reports about unauthorised building works in June, and issued 789 removal orders.