Reconstruction of the regional planning model or extension to Tsuen Wan

The URA has studied the redevelopment of Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok with a district planning model. According to the Development Bureau, it will be rolled out to other districts, including the Tsuen Wan District, based on the findings. At present, private redevelopment projects in the Tsuen Wan District can apply for a widening of the plot ratio up to 6 times.

The Development Bureau replied yesterday that the development density of individual districts has been difficult to increase or the remaining plots available for development are not much. It is necessary to promote urban renewal by district rather than individual plots. The URA’s planning study with Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok as pilots is expected to be completed by the end of this year or early next year. The implementation model of the study will also be extended to other areas.

At this stage, the Government allows the private residential redevelopment project to apply to the Town Planning Board for a relaxation of 20% of the plot ratio. In the case of Tsuen Wan, the maximum can be relaxed from the old five times to six times the plot ratio, while the public housing can be relaxed by up to 30%. Up to 6.5 times.