on unrestricted leases. By contrast, new areas such as Kwun Tong where a large measure of planning control was exercised, were becoming healthier and better social and economic units than the older uncontrolled areas of natural growth. Initially, it was feared that the application of fairly rigid control would have an adverse effect on the value of the land but this did not prove to be the case. On the contrary, purchasers paid good prices for lots in the commercial centre at Kwun Tong where these more rigid controls applied and where the pattern of future development of surrounding areas was known.
Selection of sites for Government community projects
4.36. The Planning Division continued to be concerned with the selection of sites for Government and community projects, particularly resettlement and other low-cost housing estates, for schools, clinics, community centres, post offices, telephone exchanges, fire stations, playgrounds, open spaces, etc. Investigations were carried out and reports prepared on the location of future multi-storey and ground-level car parks and the siting of additional petrol service stations.
4.37. A systematic re-assessment of proposed public open spaces was started, having regard to size, distribution, and most beneficial recreational use.
Main Planning Schemes dealt with during 1961-62
4.38.
Hong Kong Island
(1) Town Planning Ordinance
Central District Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan (Plan No. LH3/12) was published in August for public exhibition together with an explanatory report.
During the two-month statutory period, twelve formal objections were received; four were subsequently withdrawn. Subsequent amendments to the plan were made and Plan No. LH3/14 was prepared and adopted by the Town Planning Board as suitable for submission to the Governor-in-Council for approval.
In connection with the Board's plan, 50 to 1" design layouts covering the whole of the planning area were put in hand.
(2) Departmental Plans
(a) Approved
Morrison Hill - Layout plan.
Peak Road - Layout plan.
South Bay Road/Beach Road/Island Road - Layout for shop and residential development.
Repulse Bay - Layout plan.
Quarry Bay Outline development plan.
(b) Circulated and under consideration
Stanley & District - Outline development plan.
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