Hong Kong approves 10 building plans, 1,442 residential units in August
Hong Kong's Buildings Department approved 10 building plans in August, covering residential, commercial, industrial and community projects. Eight construction starts were authorised, yielding 70,908 sq m of residential floor area across 1,442 units. The department also issued 21 occupation permits,
Hong Kong's Buildings Department approved 10 building plans in August, according to its monthly report released on 23 October 2026. The approved plans included seven residential and commercial-residential developments, two factory and industrial developments, and one community services project.
Eight construction projects were authorised to begin work. Upon completion, these projects will provide 70,908 square metres of residential floor area, comprising 1,442 units, and 24,556 square metres of non-residential floor area. The department also received six notifications for commencement of superstructure works.
The department issued 21 occupation permits in August: seven in Hong Kong Island, five in Kowloon, and nine in the New Territories. The permitted floor area for residential use totalled 138,920 square metres across 1,531 units, while non-residential floor area reached 37,040 square metres. The total estimated value of newly completed buildings in August was about HK$7.7 billion.
Additionally, the department approved seven building demolition works. It received 3,350 reports regarding unauthorised building structures and issued 487 removal orders for such structures.
The full August monthly report is available on the Buildings Department's website (www.bd.gov.hk).
