The Director of Lands approved Master Plan 7.0E on 17 August 2021, giving HKR the right to develop the large open area to the north of Chianti (Phase 13), Amalfi (Phase 14) and Poggibonsi (Phase 16).

Under MP 7.0E, the maximum number of units (flats) allowed in Discovery Bay increases from 8,735 under the previous Master Plan to 10,000. In other words, 1,265 flats will be built.

The new Master Plan may be viewed here, while the related Approval Letter may be viewed here.