232 ❘ Infrastructure Development and Heritage Conservation
143 defendants in 58 cases were convicted. The enforcement and prosecution actions resulted in the discontinuation of 200 UDs on 52 hectares of land. Another 80 UDs occupying 20 hectares of land were regularised through the planning application system.
Cross-boundary Planning and Development
The Government maintains close liaison with the Guangdong authorities on planning matters under the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference. Cross-boundary surveys are commissioned regularly to collect statistical information on various aspects of cross-boundary activities, such as travel patterns and behaviour, and Hong Kong people's experience of, and aspirations to, taking up residence in the mainland of China. The findings provide valuable input for planning cross- boundary infrastructure and formulating development strategies.
A planning study, 'Action Plan for the Bay Area of the Pearl River Estuary', was commissioned jointly by the Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong governments to devise strategic planning framework that will enhance quality living in the Bay Area. The study is expected to be completed in 2012.
Work is being carried out for setting up a boundary control point at Liantang/ Heung Yuen Wai to strengthen the physical connection between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
Major Planning Studies/Planning Reviews
Lantau Development
The 'Revised Concept Plan for Lantau', which has taken into account public views and environmental needs, provides an overall framework for planning a balanced and co-ordinated development of Lantau.
Environmental and Area Improvement
The Planning Department has completed the technical investigations of the Urban Climatic Map and Standards for Wind Environment Feasibility Study to examine the urban climatic characteristics of the territory and to identify suitable planning and urban design measures to help mitigate the Urban Heat Island effect. Stakeholders engagement on the study findings and recommendations commenced in December 2011. Study on improving Sha Tau Kok township is continuing while the study on enhancement of Lau Fau Shan township was completed in mid-2011. The Hong Kong Island East Harbour-front Study is expected to be completed by early 2012.
Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines
The Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines is a government manual of criteria for determining the scale, location and site requirements of various land uses and facilities applicable to planning studies, town plans and development control. It is reviewed from time to time to take account of changes in government policies, demographic characteristics, and social and economic trends. During the year, the
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