A public forum will be held October 15 on proposed height restrictions for the Wong Chuk Hang Business Area.

The Planning Department forum, part of a two-month consultation exercise, will be held at the Academy of Medicine, Aberdeen, at 9.30am. The principal objective for imposing restrictions is to reinforce the intrinsic character and natural attributes of Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau.

Taking into account the area's natural topography, two main height bands are proposed - buildings to the south of Wong Chuk Hang Road should be restricted to a maximum height of 120mPD, and those to its north should be limited to 140mPD.

The intention is to achieve a stepped-height profile and a more discernible townscape leading down to the waterfront. Based on the comments received, the building height restrictions will be further refined before being incorporated into the statutory plan.

Views can be submitted to the District Planning Office by November 15, by emailing hkdpo@pland.gov.hk, or via the department's website. Details of the recommended restrictions are presented in a consultation digest posted on the website.