Four approved outline zoning plans referred back for amendment
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     The Town Planning Board announced today (November 14) that the Chief Executive in Council had referred the approved Cheung Chau OZP, the approved Wo Keng Shan Outline Zoning Plan, the approved Kai Tak OZP and the approved Wan Chai OZP back to the Board for amendment.

     Amendments to the OZPs are necessary to reflect the latest land use proposals in the respective areas.  The OZPs incorporating the amendments will be exhibited for public inspection under the provisions of the Town Planning Ordinance.

     The Cheung Chau OZP and the Wo Keng Shan OZP were last approved by the Chief Executive in Council in February and October 2006 respectively, while the Kai Tak OZP and the Wan Chai OZP were last approved in November 2007.

Ends/Friday, November 14, 2008
Issued at HKT 16:00

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