The Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines is a government document on planning criteria and guidelines for determining the quantity, scale, location and site requirements of various land uses and facilities. It applies to planning studies and the preparation or revision of town plans. The document is under constant review to take account of changes in government policies, demographic characteristics and social and economic trends. During the year, planning standards and guidelines for facilities on retail, social welfare, pedestrian, and parking for hotels were under review.

The document is available for sale to the public on a chapter-by-chapter basis and uploaded to the Planning Department's website to promote public awareness and facilitate its application by non-governmental bodies.