IV, cont.
V.
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22. (cat)
(vi) it has been stated that the time and cost of replanning
is an obstacle to the conservation of the K.C.R. building. From the foregoing it is clear that plans have not advanced beyond an early stage. 1. umlinot be said that time and money will be wasted by replanning if such replaming will result in a better Cultural Complex which fulfils the wishes and expectations of Hong Kong residents.
THE PLANNING PROCESS.
1.
It is apparent that no proper consideration is given to the preservation of historic buildings in the planning process.
2.
The Antiquities Advisory Board, which was appointed on 1 January, 1977, was consulted on the K.C.R. buildings when it was told, and had to accept, that the plans had gone too far, and accordingly was forced to come to a compromise solution despite the fact .nat members of the Boa. wished to retai. he whole building.
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3. The same situation will arise in regard to the Marine Police Station and Hill. Draft Outline Zoning Plans concentrate on land use and pay little regard to existing buildings. There is no statutory requirement in the Town Planning Ordinance to take into account historic buildings at an early stage of planning.
4.
The Hong Kong Heritage Society proposes that planing in
Hong Kong be revised as follows:-
(1) the Planning Department be separated from the Public Works
Department and be provided with its own statutory powers;
(ii) the planning process in Hong Kong be revised to furnish more
detailed dissemination of information on the plans and proposed land use to the public in order to provide a system which solicits and obtains more public opinion.
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