The following is issued on behalf of the Town Planning Board:

     In line with the extension of special work arrangements for government employees in response to the latest situation of COVID-19, the Town Planning Board (TPB) announced today (July 31) that the Secretariat will continue to maintain provision of essential services for the public until further notice.

     Members of the public can continue to place their submissions made under the Town Planning Ordinance in the drop-in box located at the TPB Secretariat's reception counter on 15/F, North Point Government Offices, during office hours (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday), while other counter services will be temporarily suspended. Members of the public can make enquiries through the telephone hotline (2231 4810) or email (tpbpd@pland.gov.hk), and can visit the TPB's website (www.info.gov.hk/tpb) for statutory planning information.

     Posting of site notices for planning applications will continue to be suspended.

     The meeting of the Metro Planning Committee (MPC) and the Rural and New Town Planning Committee (RNTPC) of the TPB originally scheduled for August 7 will be rescheduled. For any further rescheduling of TPB, MPC or RNTPC meetings, please visit the TPB's website for the latest updates.

Ends/Friday, July 31, 2020
Issued at HKT 15:30

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