The Buildings Department approved 10 building plans in August – five on Hong Kong Island, three in Kowloon and two in the New Territories.

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

Consent was given for works on eight building projects. Upon completion, they will provide 70,908 sq m of domestic use involving 1,442 units, and 24,556 sq m of gross floor area for non-domestic use.

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

It also issued 21 occupation permits, with seven on Hong Kong Island, five in Kowloon and nine in the New Territories.

The buildings certified for occupation comprise 138,920 sq m of domestic gross floor area, involving 1,531 units, and 37,040 sq m for non-domestic use.

Meanwhile, the department also issued seven demolition consents and 487 removal orders, while receiving 3,350 reports about unauthorised building works in August.