20 building plans approved in April
The Buildings Department approved 20 building plans in April - six on Hong Kong Island, six in Kowloon and eight in the New Territories.
Of the approved plans, 12 were for apartment and apartment-commercial developments, two were for commercial developments, three were for factory and industrial developments, and three were for community services development.
Consent was given for works to start on 11 building projects which, when completed, will provide 66,918 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use involving 2,326 units and 63,105 sq m of gross floor area for non-domestic use.
Additionally, the department received notification of commencement of superstructure works for 10 building projects. It also issued 18 occupation permits - seven on Hong Kong Island, five in Kowloon and six in the New Territories.
Buildings certified for occupation have 19,815 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use involving 416 units and 7,198 sq m for non-domestic use.