The Buildings Department approved six building plans in July - two in Kowloon and four in the New Territories.

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

Consent was given for works to start on eight building projects which, when completed, will provide 49,388 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use involving 608 units, and 31,424 sq m of gross floor area for non-domestic use.

Additionally, the department received notification of commencement of superstructure works for four building projects.

It also issued 15 occupation permits - three on Hong Kong Island, five in Kowloon and seven in the New Territories.

The buildings certified for occupation comprise 91,964 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use, involving 2,209 units, and 36,644 sq m for non-domestic use.

Meanwhile, the department received 3,311 reports about unauthorised building works in July and issued 659 removal orders.