development in the New Territories rural centres, other than the New Towns, required to meet the 10-Year Housing Target and for other development associated with the Rural Housing Programme.
In addition, the Branch advises the New Territories Administration on other development in the New Territories and on the programme of local public works.
12.45
The development areas in the New Territories outside the New Towns, selected with the objective of creating balanced communities related to public housing estates in the 10-Year Housing Programme, include Tai Po, Fanling, Shek Wu Hui, Yuen Long and Sham Tseng while those areas associated with public housing estates in the Rural Housing Programme include Sai Kung, Lau Fau Shan, Tan Kwai Tsuen, Peng Chau, Mui Wo, Tai O and Cheung Chau.
PROGRESS
Investigation
12.46
So that integrated programmes for properly balanced development of the various areas can be prepared, it is necessary to carry out engineering feasibility investigations. With the exception of Sham Tseng, the feasibility report for which was completed by the Branch, negotiations with three firms of consulting engineers for their appointment to undertake engineering studies for each area have been concluded and fee proposals submitted to the Secretariat for approval. Commencement of studies depends on availability of funds.
12.47 Twenty-six sites suggested by the New Territories Administration have been given a preliminary engineering appraisal by the Branch as a prelude to the comprehensive housing survey to be undertaken by the Housing Department. The survey, when completed, will enable Government to have a more precise indication of what proportion of the inhabitants in the rural areas of the New Territories are inadequately housed and to quantify the proportion of those inadequately housed who are likely to turn down offers of public housing in order to stay where they are.
Planning
12.48
The Branch has taken over from the Town Planning Office the planning responsibility of all development areas in the New Territories outside the New Towns which are associated with the proposed public housing estates.
12.49
Twelve draft departmental outline development and layout plans covering Sai Kung, Tai Po, Fanling, Shek Wu Hui, Yuen Long, Lau Fau Shan, Tan Kwai Tsuen and Peng Chau have, during the year, reached an advanced stage of inter-departmental agreement prior to submission for approval in principle.
12.50
With the assistance of the Design and Layout Team of the Town Planning Office, work was also started on the preparation of another twelve layout plans covering On Lok Tsuen Industrial Area, Fanling Areas 11, 12, 13 and 14, Luen Wo Hui, Tai Po Industrial Area 16, Tai Po Areas 3 and 23, Tui Min Hoi, Mui Wo, Tai O, Cheung Chau North and South, and Peng Chau North and South.
12.51
During the year, a total of 47 development applications from both the public and private sectors was processed through the Branch.
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development in the New Territories rural centres, other than the New Towns, required to meet the 10-Year Housing Target and for other development associated with the Rural Housing Programme.
In addition, the Branch advises
the New Territories Administration on other development in the New Territories and on the programme of local public works.
12.45
The development areas in the New Territories outside the New Towns, selected with the objective of creating balanced communities related to public housing estates in the 10-Year Housing Programme, include Tai Po, Fanling, Shek Wu Hui, Yuen Long and Sham Tseng while those areas associated with public housing estates in the Rural Housing Programme include Sai Kung, Lau Fau Shan, Tan Kwai Tsuen, Peng Chau, Mui Wo, Tai O and Cheung Chau.
PROGRESS
Investigation
12.46
So that integrated programmes for properly balanced development of the various areas can be prepared, it is necessary to carry out engineering feasibility investigations. With the exception of Sham Tseng, the feasibility report for which was completed by the Branch, negotiations with three firms of consulting engineers for their appointment to undertake engineering studies for each area have been concluded and fee proposals submitted to the Secretariat for approval. Commencement of studies depends on availability of funds.
12.47 Twenty-six sites suggested by the New Territories Administration have been given a preliminary engineering appraisal by the Branch as a prelude to the comprehensive housing survey to be undertaken by the Housing Department. The survey, when completed, will enable Government to have a more precise indication of what proportion of the inhabitants in the rural areas of the New Territories are inadequately housed and to quantify the proportion of those inadequately housed who are likely to turn down offers of public housing in order to stay where they are.
Planning
12.48
The Branch has taken over from the Town Planning Office the planning responsibility of all development areas in the New Territories outside the New Towns which are associated with the proposed public housing estates.
12.49
Twelve draft departmental outline development and layout plans covering Sai Kung, Tai Po, Fanling, Shek Wu Hui, Yuen Long, Lau Fau Shan, Tan Kwai Tsuen and Peng Chau have, during the year, reached an advanced stage of inter-departmental agreement prior to submission for approval in principle.
12.50
With the assistance of the Design and Layout Team of the Town Planning Office, work was also started on the preparation of another twelve layout plans covering On Lok Tsuen Industrial Area, Fanling Areas 11, 12, 13 and 14, Luen Wo Hui, Tai Po Industrial Area 16, Tai Po Areas 3 and 23, Tui Min Hoi, Mui Wo, Tai O, Cheung Chau North and South, and Peng Chau North and South.
12.51
During the year, a total of 47 development applications from both the public and private sectors was processed through the Branch.
137
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