The Buildings Department approved 13 building plans in April - five on Hong Kong Island, four in Kowloon and four in the New Territories.

Of the approved plans, six were for apartment and apartment-commercial developments, three were for commercial developments, one was for factory and industrial development, and three were for community services developments.

Consent was given for works to start on 12 building projects which, when completed, will provide 265,603 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use involving 5,938 units, and 61,393 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 18 occupation permits - five on Hong Kong Island, four in Kowloon and nine in the New Territories.

The buildings certified for occupation comprise 28,263 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use, involving 727 units, and 103,518 sq m for non-domestic use.

Meanwhile, the department received 3,113 reports about unauthorised building works in April and issued 721 removal orders.