Ministry upholds commitment to preserve Gżira garden after court rejects council’s appeal
Lands ministry says Council of Europe Garden should serve as an open space, despite a civil court rejecting the local council's bid to annul the relocation permit
Preti house set to host new Valletta hotel
Case officer recommends approval for a new 5-star hotel in Valletta, set to incorporate the historic Preti House, a listed building dating back to the Knights of Saint John
Superintendence still objecting to five-storey block in Qrendi

The Superintendence for Cultural Heritage is still objecting to the...

The Superintendence for Cultural Heritage is still...

Developer seeks to remove public footpath after court revokes ODZ pool permit

Mark Agius, a business partner of Joseph Portelli, has also presented an application to sanction one of the two illegal pools in Sannat

Mark Agius, a business partner of Joseph Portelli, has also...

53 new dwellings approved near Dingli cemetery

The Planning Authority has approved 53 dwellings and 106 garages over three...

The Planning Authority has approved 53 dwellings and 106...

Cafeteria moved to lower floor in new plans for Paola church

New plans propose a discreet souvenir shop and a small cafeteria on the lower...

New plans propose a discreet souvenir shop and a small...

Dwelling to replace Melita restaurant

A single large dwelling is being proposed to replace the existing Melita restaurant in Balzan

A single large dwelling is being proposed to replace the...

Hotel owner wants old farmhouse moved to ODZ

In 2016, Alfred Refalo applied to demolish the farmhouse to make way for a...

In 2016, Alfred Refalo applied to demolish the farmhouse to...

Zabbar cemetery extension proposes 1,332 new graves

A private company is proposing the construction of 1,332 new graves on land...

A private company is proposing the construction of 1,332...

Massive care home proposed in Birkirkara’s village core

An old people’s home comprising of 110 rooms across five floors is being...

An old people’s home comprising of 110 rooms across...

Applications for planning permits increased by 12% in 2024

Number of applications increases from 7,802 in 2023 to 8,717 in 2024 but...

Number of applications increases from 7,802 in 2023 to...

Wirt Għawdex to appeal Planning Authority’s Fort Chambray decision

NGO slams ‘blasphemous’ assertion by Culture Ministry that British...

NGO slams ‘blasphemous’ assertion by Culture...

St Paul’s Bay Council raises alarm over proposed lido

The St Paul’s Bay Local Council is objecting to an application to develop...

The St Paul’s Bay Local Council is objecting to an...

ERA does not object to new Smart City link road

Environmental authority concludes that project does not require a full...

Environmental authority concludes that project does not...

Grotta disco in Xlendi regularised after 30-year saga

PA imposes €59,150 planning gain in return for sanctioning illegalities in...

PA imposes €59,150 planning gain in return for...

Din l-Art Ħelwa calls for accountability amid Fort Chambray controversy

Fort Chambray controversy continues after PA approved demolition of most of the historic barracks

Fort Chambray controversy continues after PA approved...

Additional floors proposed on Dingli Circus landmark

Heritage activists are alarmed by the proposed internal demolition and an...

Heritage activists are alarmed by the proposed internal...

Court revokes original permit for Villa Rosa

Permit revoked due to failure to attach a site notice on the Cresta Quay site,...

Permit revoked due to failure to attach a site notice on...

PA approves demolition of British barracks at Fort Chambray

Planning Authority approves plans to demolish and reassemble parts of the...

Planning Authority approves plans to demolish and...

Original pedestal of Madonna tal-Aħrax statue discovered

Monument to be further located on stable ground closer to chapel following...

Monument to be further located on stable ground closer to...