The Development Bureau submitted the "2022 Development (Urban Planning, Land and Works) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill" to the Legislative Council, which involves six pieces of legislation. 4 years.
Development spokesman of the Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong and vice-chairman of the Development Affairs Committee of the Legislative Council, Liu Guoxun, said that the streamlining of relevant procedures is welcome, and projects in new development areas such as Hung Shui Kiu and Kwu Tung North are expected to benefit immediately.
The development of Hung Shui Bridge is expected to benefit immediately.
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Tens of thousands of units can be supplied in the next 10 years in advance
Liu Guoxun said that the remaining projects of the ongoing Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen, Kwu Tung North/Fanling North development projects, and the three large new development areas in Yuen Long South are expected to benefit immediately, and tens of thousands of public and private housing units can be moved forward. Included in the housing plan for the next 10 years.
At the same time, the two future core development projects of the "Northern Metropolitan Area" and "Tomorrow Lantau" will also benefit, and the drawing process of the two plans can be accelerated by at least 4 months.
Liu Guoxun predicts that the reclamation project of "Lantau Tomorrow" can start before the preparation of the outline zoning plan, which is estimated to be at least 9 months in advance.
Liu Guoxun expects that large-scale developments such as the northern metropolitan area can be significantly accelerated.
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The "Northern Metropolitan Area" is expected to take shape 10 years earlier
The various arrangements in the land resumption process are estimated to be able to complete the land resumption and land clearance procedures about 18 months earlier.
Various measures are expected to greatly accelerate the development. Taking the "Northern Metropolitan Area" as an example, Liu Guoxun expects to push forward the initial formation in 10 years and mature operation in 15 years from the original estimate of 20 years.
As for the original commercial activities on the brownfield, Liu Guoxun pointed out that due to the expedited land resumption process, the affected operators are expected to receive compensation earlier, which is believed to help plan relocation earlier.
Once the planning application is approved by the Chief Executive or the Executive Council, the land can be resumed immediately.
Liu Guoxun pointed out that the government can go to the Legislative Council to explain and listen to the opinions of members while carrying out the urban planning procedures and public consultation. I believe that if the members strongly oppose it, the government will not easily approve the planning permission.
He said that during the construction period, members of the Legislative Council can still raise objections to the project, which will not affect the land resumption.
The draft of streamlined development procedure was published in the gazette on Friday, and the shortened time for land acquisition can be changed to 4 years at the fastest do a good job explaining