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Application Guide

The Town Planning Ordinance as amended in 2023 takes effect on 1.9.2023 (the Amended Ordinance). Applicants of the applications submitted before the commencement of the Amended Ordinance should make reference to the relevant documents promulgated before 1.9.2023 (here). 

How to Apply?

 

How to Make Application for Amendment of Plan under Section 12A?

Applicant who would like to publish notice of application in local newspapers to meet one of the Town Planning Board's requirements of taking reasonable steps to obtain consent of or give notification to current land owner(s) as specified in Town Planning Board Guidelines No. TPB PG-No. 31B should publish the notice in the following 3 newspapers:

  1. China Daily (Hong Kong) (for English notice) (Enquiry Tel. No. 2518-5127);
  2. Wen Wei Po (for Chinese notice) (Enquiry Tel. No. 2873-9818); and
  3. Ming Pao (for Chinese notice) (Enquiry Tel. No. 2595-3005)
Related Documents for How to Make Application for Amendment of Plan under Section 12A
Related Documents
Guidance Notes
  Application for Amendment of Plan under Section 12A Download PDF Application for Amendment of plan under section 12A of the town planning ordinance (CAP. 131)
  Electronic Submission for Applications under the Town Planning Ordinance and the Submission of Further Information Download
Relevant Town Planning Board Guidelines
TPB PG-No. 31B 'Owner's Consent/Notification' Requirements under Sections 12A and 16 Download PDF (TPB PG-No. 31B)
TPB PG-No. 32B Submission of Further Information in Relation to Applications for Amendment of Plan, Planning Permission and Review Download PDF (TPB PG-No. 32B)
TPB PG-No. 33B Deferment of Decision on Representations, Further Representations and Applications Download PDF (TPB PG-No. 33B)
e-Form for Electronic Submission for How to Make Application for Amendment of Plan under Section 12A
Electronic Planning Application Submission System (EPASS) (Frequently Asked Questions) (Demonstration video)
e-Forms   Go to EPASS
Application Form for Hard Copy Submission and Completed Sample for How to Make Application for Amendment of Plan under Section 12A
Application Form for Non-EPASS Submission and Completed Sample
Form No. S12A Amendment of Plan under Section 12A Download PDF (Form No.12A) Download sample PDF (Form No.12A)

 

How to Make Application for Planning Permission under Section 16?

Applicant who would like to publish notice of application in local newspapers to meet one of the Town Planning Board's requirements of taking reasonable steps to obtain consent of or give notification to current land owner as specified in Town Planning Board Guidelines No. TPB PG-No. 31B should publish the notice in the following 3 newspapers:

  1. China Daily (Hong Kong) (for English notice) (Enquiry Tel. No. 2518-5127);
  2. Wen Wei Po (for Chinese notice) (Enquiry Tel. No. 2873-9818); and
  3. Ming Pao (for Chinese notice) (Enquiry Tel. No. 2595-3005)
Related Documents for How to Make Application for Planning Permission under Section 16
Related Documents
Guidance Notes
  Application for Permission under Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance Download PDF (Application for Permission under Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance)
  Electronic Submission for Applications under the Town Planning Ordinance and the Submission of Further Information Download
Relevant Town Planning Board Guidelines
TPB PG-No. 31B 'Owner's Consent/Notification' Requirements under Sections 12A and 16 Download PDF (TPB PG-No. 31B)
TPB PG-No. 32B Submission of Further Information in Relation to Applications for Amendment of Plan, Planning Permission and Review Download PDF (TPB PG-No. 32B)
TPB PG-No. 33B Deferment of Decision on Representations, Further Representations and Applications Download PDF (TPB PG-No. 33B)
e-Form for Electronic Submission for How to Make Application for Planning Permission under Section 16
Electronic Planning Application Submission System (EPASS) (Frequently Asked Questions) (Demonstration video)
e-Forms   Go to EPASS
Application Form for Hard Copy Submission and Completed Sample for How to Make Application for Planning Permission under Section 16
Application Form for Non-EPASS Submission and Completed Sample
Form No. S16-I Applicable to proposals not involving or not only involving:
  1. Construction of “New Territories Exempted House(s)”;
  2. Temporary use/development of land and/or building not exceeding 3 years in rural areas or Regulated Areas; and
  3. Renewal of permission for temporary use or development in rural areas or Regulated Areas
Download PDF (Form No. S16-I) Download sample PDF (Form No. S16-I)
Form No. S16-II Applicable to Proposal Only Involving Construction of “New Territories Exempted House(s)” Download PDF (Form No. S16-II) Download sample PDF (Form No. S16-II)
Form No. S16-III Applicable to Proposal Only Involving Temporary Use/Development of Land and/or Building Not Exceeding 3 Years in Rural Areas or Regulated Areas, or Renewal of Permission for such Temporary Use or Development*

*Form No. S16-I should be used for other Temporary Use/Development of Land and/or Building (e.g. temporary use/developments in the Urban Area)and Renewal of Permission for such Temporary Use or Development.
Download PDF (Form No. S16-III) Download sample PDF (Form No. S16-III)
Authorization Letter
Other Sample
Sample of Authorization Letter   Download sample PDF (Authorization Letter)

 

How to Make Application for Amendments to Permission under Under 16A(2)?

Related Documents for How to Make Application for Amendments to Permission under Under 16A(2)
Related Documents
Guidance Notes
  Application for Amendments to Permission under Under 16A(2) Download PDF Application for Amendment of plan under section 16A(2) of the town planning ordinance (CAP. 131)
  Electronic Submission for Applications under the Town Planning Ordinance and the Submission of Further Information Download
Relevant Town Planning Board Guidelines
TPB PG-No. 34D Renewal of Planning Approval and Extension of Time for Compliance with Planning Conditions for Temporary Use or Development Download PDF (TPB PG-No. 34D)
TPB PG-No. 35D Extension of Time for Commencement of Development Download PDF (TPB PG-No. 35D)
TPB PG-No. 36C Class A and Class B Amendments to Approved Development Proposals Download PDF (TPB PG-No. 36C)
e-Form for Electronic Submission for How to Make Application for Amendments to Permission under Under 16A(2)
Electronic Planning Application Submission System (EPASS) (Frequently Asked Questions) (Demonstration video)
e-Forms   Go to EPASS
Application Form for Hard Copy Submission and Completed Sample for How to Make Application for Amendments to Permission under Under 16A(2)
Application Form for Non-EPASS Submission and Completed Sample
Form No. S16A Amendments to Permission under Under 16A(2) Download PDF (Form No.16A) Download sample PDF (Form No.16A)
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