URA Kai Tak Project Seeks Density Boost to 992 Units, Planning Dept Unopposed
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) has submitted an application to the Town Planning Board seeking to relax residential plot ratio and building height restrictions for its Kowloon City Kai Tak and Sha Po Dao project. The revised proposal would deliver 992 residential units - an increase of 182 flats or 22.5% compared to the original 810-unit scheme. The Planning Department has issued a no-objection stance, citing compliance with the "Residential (Group A)" zone planning intent and policy support from the Development Bureau. The total development plot ratio remains at 9 times, while the residential plot ratio would be increased from 7.5 times to 8 times. The Town Planning Board is expected to review the application on Friday.
Key Points
- The project site spans Sha Po Dao 31-49, 55-73 and Kai Tak Road 24-82 (NKIL 6658), with site area reduced by 15.1% to approximately 57,100 square feet
- Building height limit would be raised from 120 metres above Principal Datum to 140 metres, accommodating two 37-storey towers with two basement levels
- Residential gross floor area totals approximately 457,000 square feet, with average unit size around 461 square feet; completion targeted for 2030/31
- Commercial floor area would decrease by 33.9% from 86,400 to 57,100 square feet, with shops reduced to ground level only
- Parking provision adjusted to 336 spaces (106 private cars, 13 motorcycles, 217 public parking), with 2 basement levels instead of original 5
- A separate application for a house lot at 4 Carnarvon Road in Kowloon Tong, seeking height relaxation for a 4-storey villa development, also received Planning Department support
Why It Matters
The URA's density increase application reflects efforts to enhance project viability amid challenging market conditions, trading reduced commercial space for more residential units. If approved, the project will significantly reshape the Kowloon City district, adding nearly 200 additional flats while maintaining the overall development intensity at 9 times plot ratio .
The URA's density increase application reflects efforts to enhance project viability amid challenging market conditions, trading reduced commercial space for more residential units. If approved, the project will significantly reshape the Kowloon City district, adding nearly 200 additional flats while maintaining the overall development intensity at 9 times plot ratio .