The Buildings Department approved 14 building plans in August - four on Hong Kong Island, six in Kowloon and four in the New Territories.

Of the approved plans, eight were for apartment and apartment-commercial developments, two were for commercial development, and four were for community services developments.

Consent was given for works to start on 10 building projects which, when completed, will provide 64,505 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use involving 1,502 units, and 38,346 sq m of gross floor area for non-domestic use.

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

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

The buildings certified for occupation comprise 69,576 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use, involving 2,319 units, and 18,417 sq m for non-domestic use.

Meanwhile, the department received 2,409 reports about unauthorised building works in August and issued 702 removal orders.