The Buildings Department approved 12 building plans in June - two on Hong Kong Island, three in Kowloon and seven in the New Territories.

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

Consent was given for works to start on six building projects which, when completed, will provide 37,281 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use involving 1,425 units, and 3,885 sq m of gross floor area for non-domestic use.

Additionally, the department received notification of commencement of superstructure works for one building project.

It also issued 18 occupation permits - four on Hong Kong Island, nine in Kowloon and five in the New Territories.

The buildings certified for occupation comprise 135,288 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use, involving 3,237 units, and 44,179 sq m for non-domestic use.

Meanwhile, the department received 2,179 reports about unauthorised building works in June and issued 1,017 removal orders.