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Zone 2B, West Kowloon Cultural District
WKCD's First Ever Residential Development
Section 16 Planning Application for Proposed Residential Development with Retail, Dining and Entertainment facilities at West Kowloon Cultural District
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As part of the mixed-use context of the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD), a residential component has always been included in the Approved WKCD Development Plan (DP) but requires specific approval from the Town Planning Board. Masterplan Limited led a Section 16 planning application for a proposed scheme with residential development and Retail, Dining and Entertainment (RDE) facilities in Zone 2 of the WKCD. We demonstrated that the proposed development will adhere to the planning of WKCD without changing the development mix for the district stipulated under DP, in which no more than 20% of the total permissible GFA of the whole district is for residential use.
 Approved Indicative Scheme |  Residential Towers and Retail Podium Floors |  View from the Avenue |
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We demonstrated that major planning and design principles of WKCD, including provision of Arts and Cultural Facilities (ACF), open space, and connectivity with neighbouring areas, are also maintained in the proposal. This included a reshuffling of GFA to allow greater flexibility for future design, such as increased provision of open space and ancillary facilities, improved connectivity, increased frontages offering more harbourfront views, and increased provision of building setback. The relevant planning approval was obtained in June 2025.
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Project Achievements
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The proposed scheme allows greater flexibility for future design, such as increased provision of open space and ancillary facilities, improved connectivity, increased frontages offering more harbourfront views, and increased provision of building setback.
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The proposed multi-level pedestrian connections will enhance connectivity with neighbouring areas and improve the user experience through diverse routes within WKCD.