Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) responded that it considered "avoidance of any ecological impact as a priority ahead of compensation". It opposed the plans, stating that the development would "[encroach] on habitats of high ecological value". Likewise, WWF Hong Kong voiced opposition to the proposal. The TPB rejected this proposal on 24 February 2017. In response, the developer said it would appeal.