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

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

Consent was given for works to start on nine building projects which, when completed, will provide 21,290 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use involving 132 units, and 27,975 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 16 occupation permits - five on Hong Kong Island, five in Kowloon and six in the New Territories.

The buildings certified for occupation comprise 74,896 sq m of gross floor area for domestic use, involving 1,674 units, and 26,784 sq m for non-domestic use.

Meanwhile, the department received 3,370 reports about unauthorised building works in September and issued 656 removal orders.