The historical buildings at 72-74A Stone Nullah Lane and 2-8 Hing Wan Street will be preserved, the Urban Renewal Authority says.

The Town Planning Board today said the Chief Executive in Council has approved the draft Urban Renewal Authority Nullah Lane/Hing Wan Street/King Sing Street Development Scheme Plan.

The development scheme area, covering about 929.5 square metres, comprises 72-74A Stone Nullah Lane, 2-8 Hing Wan Street, 8 King Sing Street and some Government land adjoining the above properties.

The buildings at 72-74A Stone Nullah Lane and 2-8 Hing Wan Street are typical old tenement houses built in the early 20th century and are classified as either Grade I or II historical buildings.

The area is zoned as "Other Specified Uses" annotated "Open Space and Historical Buildings preserved for Cultural, Community & Commercial Uses".

The historical buildings at Stone Nullah Lane and Hing Wan Street will be preserved for cultural, community and commercial uses, with the provision of outdoor open-air public space for recreational uses serving local residents' needs as well as the general public.

A public open space with an area of at least 220 square metres for passive recreation and community events will be provided.

Details of the approved plan can be viewed here.