The wave of illegal buildings in Hong Kong

20 1 1 in may, many famous people in hong kong were exposed to all illegal structures in their homes, which were suspected of breaking the law. The handling of this series of incidents by the Hong Kong SAR Government has also attracted public attention.

At the end of May, 2065438+0/KLOC-0, the balcony of Biyun Building on McDonald's Road, which was originally surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass panels, was accused of being built without authorization.

20 12 February, Hong Kong Chief Executive candidate Henry Tang was involved in the "illegal building storm". After completing the inspection of Property No.7, the staff of the Buildings Department confirmed that there was indeed a basement of more than 2,000 square feet, and the basement and related facilities were illegal buildings.

On 201February 16, Hong Kong Buildings Department sent staff to inspect the residence of Chief Executive candidate Henry TANG at Yuedao Road, Kowloon Tong, which was suspected of illegal construction. A large number of media rushed to the door early in the morning, including TV stations and newspapers, and arranged * * * six crane trucks to shoot the situation of the residence at high altitude.

On the evening of 201February 16, Hong Kong Chief Executive candidate Henry Tang responded to the illegal construction of the mansion. He said that professionals have been entrusted and the Hong Kong Buildings Department will also visit the mansion on Thursday. If the building is found to be different from the design approved by the government, it will be demolished immediately. On the other hand, Leung Chun-ying, another candidate for the Chief Executive, did not comment on the incident, only stressed that there should be no election scandal, because elections are a contest between gentlemen.

20 12 Late at night on February 17, the Buildings Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government issued an announcement confirming that the Chief Executive candidate Henry TANG had found illegal building works in two houses at 5A and 7 Jordan Road, and urged the owners to submit a remedial project plan before 24th.

A spokesman for the Buildings Department said that the unauthorized building works of House 5A on Jordan Road were located in the ground courtyard and rooftop respectively, and the terrace on the first floor of the property had been closed. House No.7 on Yoyo Road involves the illegal construction of a basement with an area of about 2,247 feet (length 1 1 m, width 19 m) and a height of about 3.5 m; Glass windows were installed at the bottom of the swimming pool, and a bridge was illegally built under the house, connecting the first floor of 5A Mansion.

According to the current law enforcement policy in Hong Kong, the above-mentioned illegal building works are all priority categories to be banned. The Buildings Department is following up the illegal building works at No.2.. And take appropriate enforcement actions; Owners are required to submit the progress plan of remedial works to the Buildings Department through authorized persons appointed by them 24 days in advance.

In response to media reports that the basement of No.7 Joyo Road was built before the occupation permit was approved for the property, which may be suspected of violating the Hong Kong Buildings Ordinance, the Buildings Department indicated that it had invited relevant authorized persons, registered structural engineers, registered contractors and owners to provide information to assist in the investigation.