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HKU Study on Compliance with "Planning Conditions" in Property Development

14 Feb 2008

 

A study by researchers of the Department of Real Estate & Construction (REC) of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) revealed that the present system of imposing planning conditions by the Town Planning Board (TPB) for approved property projects has a number of practical problems that need to be addressed in the interest of the public.

Planning conditions are imposed to minimize potential adverse environmental impact of development and to ensure that the development can bring about certain "planning gain" to the neighbourhood. They can be impact studies or requirements such as tree planting, footbridges across streets, and landscaped open space.

The study was conducted on a total of 82 major residential development projects, involving 363 planning applications, approved by the TPB in 8 years since January 1, 1998 to see whether they have fulfilled planning conditions.

Members of the media are cordially invited to attend a press conference, at which the researchers will speak of their findings and proposals. Details are:-

Date: February 15, 2008 (Friday)
Time: 2:30pm
Venue: Convocation Room (Room 218), Main Building, HKU
Speakers:-
■ Dr Daniel Ho, Head, Department of REC
■ Professor Lawrence Lai, Professor, Department of REC

For enquiries please contact Manager (Media) Ms Denise Wong (Tel: 2859 2600 / E-mail: denise.wong@hku.hk)