Approved South Lantau Coast Outline Zoning Plan amended
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     The Town Planning Board today (November 27) announced amendment to the approved South Lantau Coast Outline Zoning Plan (OZP).

     The amendment mainly involves the rezoning of a site to the west of Lo Uk Tsuen from "Green Belt" to "Residential (Group C)".

     The draft South Lantau Coast OZP, incorporating the amendment, is now available for public inspection during office hours at the Secretariat of the Board, the Planning Enquiry Counters in North Point and Sha Tin, the Sai Kung and Islands District Planning Office, the Islands District Office and the South Lantao Rural Committee.

     Any person can make written representations in respect of the amendment to the Secretary of the Board on or before January 27, 2010. Representations made to the board will be available for public inspection.

     Copies of the draft South Lantau Coast Outline Zoning Plan No. S/SLC/15 are available for sale at the Map Publications Centres in North Point and Yau Ma Tei. The electronic version of the plan can be viewed at the board's website (www.info.gov.hk/tpb).

Ends/Friday, November 27, 2009
Issued at HKT 15:00

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