Under protection: Some undeveloped coastal areas along Deep Water Bay, South Bay and Middle Island will be rezoned from "Green Belt" to "Coastal Protection Area".

The Town Planning Board has amended the approved Shouson Hill & Repulse Bay Outline Zoning Plan, rezoning some undeveloped coastal areas from "Green Belt" to "Coastal Protection Area".

The area covers Deep Water Bay, South Bay, Middle Island and three smaller islands.

This zone is intended to conserve the sensitive coastal environment, including attractive geological features and areas of scenic or ecological value.

In general, only developments that support the conservation of the existing natural landscape or scenic quality of the area, or a development that is an essential infrastructure project, may be permitted.

To enhance the Repulse Bay area as a tourist attraction and to allow potential small-scale hotel development, "Hotel" use has been incorporated in the plan.

Copies of the draft plan are available for sale at the Map Publications Centre in North Point and Yau Ma Tei.

The electronic version of the plan can be seen on the Town Planning Board's website.