Wednesday, November 29, 1972
Thirdly, Mr. Bray said, virtually no more permits for "temporary
structures" would be issued.
He described the new houses which could be built under the
extension as "permanent as any small house can be in this changing world",
"Not only will this give the individual concerned a decent,
permanent and safe house to live in but it will also enable him to claim
full compensation for the structure should it ever have to be cleared for
development in the future."
Mr. Bray also emphasised that the siting of the houses would be
subject to a set of planning controls so that they would not prejudice
impending urban development or disfigure unspoilt parts of the countryside.
He said, the areas where new small houses might be erected would
be defined on a more logical basis, based on uniform criteria throughout
the New Territories.
"The main factors affecting the zoning will be future permanent
development plans, roads and other public works and areas of recreational
potential. The zone boundaries will be reviewed annually just before the Tuen
Ng Festival and revisions will take effect from the day of that festival," he said.
Fourthly, owners of existing domestic temporary structures on private
agricultural land and the permittees of domestic structures would be allowed
to re-develop their structures up to the maximum size permitted for a small house.
"hay will at the same time be able to acquire greater security of
tenure for the land on which their buildings are erected.
/Mr. Bray
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