The coastal area near Tseng Tau and that between Tseng Tau South and Kei Ling Ha Lo Wai have been zoned sites of special scientific interest, the Town Planning Board says.

The Tseng Tau site is characterised by sedimentary rocks while the coastal area between Tseng Tau South and Kei Ling Ha Lo Wai has mudflats.

The board today said the zoning will conserve the special features and deter human activities and developments.

According to the approved draft Shap Sz Heung Outline Zoning Plan, three sites near Che Ha, Tseng Tau and Tai Tung Wo Liu Villages are zoned comprehensive development area. To meet the small house demand of indigenous villagers, about 33.7 hectares of land will be used for village development.

About 2.42 hectares on the coast has been zoned recreation to encourage development for recreation and tourism.

About 56.68 hectares has been zoned conservation area to preserve the natural landscape, ecology and topography, and separate the sensitive natural environment from development.

To protect the natural coastlines and coastal features, 15.42 hectares has been zoned coastal protection area. The remaining part of the area, which consists of vegetated foothills, knolls, woodlands, burial grounds, streams and agricultural land, is zoned green belt.

To view the approved plan click here.