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In conjunction with the Government’s policy to reactivate the revitalisation scheme for industrial buildings

with a view to better utilising land resources through wholesale conversion/redevelopment, the Board
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approved 45 related applications, generating an additional gross floor area of about 195,000m . To
meet the demand of the arts and cultural sectors for rehearsal venues, the Board also broadened the
range of uses/activities of art studios permitted in industrial buildings.

On urban renewal, the Board agreed to gazette two Development Scheme Plans of Urban Renewal
Authority’s projects in Sheung Wan and Ma Tau Kok and considered the revitalisation proposal for
Staunton Street/Wing Lee Street.

To protect the ecologically sensitive areas and to maintain the unique natural character of the countryside,
the Board published the Sham Wat and San Shek Wan, Sha Lo Wan and San Tau, Pui O Au, and Mui

Wo North Development Permission Area Plans to cover the four enclaves in Lantau to provide interim
planning control and to prevent unauthorized development pending preparation of OZPs.

During the report period, despite the slight disruption caused in early 2020 at the beginning of the
COVID-19 pandemic, the Board’s operation continued to function well. Meetings were conducted with
the support of video conferencing arrangement. Without the unwavering support of our Members,

the Board would not be able to complete the voluminous tasks. I would like to take this opportunity
to express my deepest gratitude to all Members for their valuable contribution to enable the Board to
discharge its statutory functions and to promote good town planning and sustainable development in
Hong Kong.

Ms Bernadette Linn
Chairperson, Town Planning Board

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