Secretary for Development Michael Wong says while authorities have spared most of the site from housing projects in coming years, leases after 2027 ‘will not be automatically renewed’.

Many structures in the neighbourhood are more than 40 years old.

Plan to develop prime waterfront site in Sha Tin shelved as officials decide they need more time to address concerns over congestion, while proposal for new houses in Tsing Yi also scrapped because of nearby oil tanks.

After years of debate which pitted the city’s elite against its poorly housed, officials have made their call. They could have feared outcry – or just be storing up goodwill for later.

Building projects in Hong Kong’s north hastening the end of a traditional way of life.

In the second of a three-part series on the impact of a government new-town development plan on the affected rural areas in the city’s north, the Post spoke to the owner of a sawmill that is the last of its kind.

Push for new town projects amid housing crisis may mean the end of the road for cottage industries that cannot relocate. In the first of a three-part series, the Post visits an old workshop brewing a vital household condiment.

Tuen Mun protest groups urge tourists to stay at home as anti-mainland sentiment grows among residents who just want some peace and quiet.

Association highlights disparity in health care as it emerges that public sector treats 90 per cent of inpatients, but employs only half of the city’s doctors.

Researchers say speed at which home prices have outpaced salaries of young people is ‘terrifying’. Problem stunts development of various industries, particularly innovation and technology sector, which in turn makes it harder for wages to catch up.

The cash handout scheme has created chaos for citizens, Paul Chan says during his debut live-streaming event.

Former official blames poor communication among government departments for demise of handy guide printed in 2005. Hospital Authority urged to update and distribute it.

Research of official data found at least 42 hotels – of about 280 citywide – had received Buildings Department window inspection orders, of which five had not complied. Findings come after woman was killed by window that fell from 16th floor of The Mira Hong Kong on Monday.

With last two chief executives criticised for not tackling problem, current administration is urged to cut through red tape and inaction.

Policy draws complaints from families affected by new town development, with authorities accused of being insincere about helping them maintain their lifestyle.

Minister says plan itself will not be ditched, adding he will ramp up lobbying in coming months.

Experts say certain designs are prone to ageing, especially if left closed for too long, and checks should be conducted even without official orders.

Government decision to push ahead with decade-old Fanling North and Kwu Tung North development plan will displace 445 households, with residents complaining relocation sites on offer are all ‘either too far away, too small or on hills with a wild boar threat’.

Many patients who know little English or Chinese are left in the dark about their diagnoses because they don’t know interpreters are available. A move to give patients the initiative in booking interpreters aims to make better use of the service, which hospital staff often decline to call on.

In paper submitted to Kowloon City District Council, housing providers say area could provide affordable homes for about 35,100 people.

An exceptionally warm Spring pushed mean temperatures beyond usual levels. Observatory recorded 36 ‘very hot days’ – with temperatures 33 degrees Celsius or warmer, the third highest number on record.

Tong dismisses suggestions that Vatican stepped in to avoid Occupy supporter Reverend Joseph Ha being elected acting bishop, something that could have offended Beijing.

Maryknoll House in Stanley has grade one listed status, but will now become luxury flats after town planners gave plans the go-ahead.

Estimates do not consider policy change which would require more public housing, including potentially loss-making low-rent homes for needy.

Liber Research Community points to discrepancies where task force appears to have left out opinions that did not support its recommendations.

Proposal to reclaim land at the reservoir – Hong Kong’s second largest – was floated by one member of the task force but was deeply unpopular with the public. The force said the option would cause ‘much potential impact and risk on various fronts’ such as water supply, environmental protection and high cost.

Group presents long-awaited findings after public consultation, selecting eight of 18 options, including building on brownfields and Fanling golf course, with reservations expressed over developing country parks.

Fewer than 10 of the 200 houseboats docked at the marina on Lantau Island remain and most plan to leave by the end of the year. Members are angry at what they say is a great distress inflicted by the forced move, as the marina closes for renovations.

Researchers urge impact assessment with discovery of low-oxygen areas near site of proposed artificial islands in Lantau waters.

Officials to stiffen rules on culling livestock, and consider faster turnover at government-run slaughterhouse.