Local plans prevail over neighbours’ objections
Local plans are subsidiary plans, sufficiently 'detailed' to...
Local plans are subsidiary plans, sufficiently...
‘Stopping’ use amounts to a change of use
Owner consent for “decommissioning” was not forthcoming
Owner consent for “decommissioning” was not...
Tribunal may only entertain direct ad hoc requests for revocation
Requests for permit revocation should be lodged independently from an appeal...
Requests for permit revocation should be lodged...
Showroom converted to dwelling
MEPA was wrong to refuse application on aesthetic merits when the design was not being changed
MEPA was wrong to refuse application on aesthetic merits...
Tribunal refuses ODZ redevelopment
The tribunal held that it was not in a position to conclude whether a room was ever in place
The tribunal held that it was not in a position to conclude...
Residents object against lift structure
The case officer maintained that the proposal was in line with the Land-Use Zoning Conditions and Height limitations of the area.
The case officer maintained that the proposal was in line...
Flexible approach for Valletta building heights
A planning application for the construction of a washroom on a Valletta...
A planning application for the construction of a washroom...
Shop will contribute to the residential amenity
From the submitted plans, it transpires that the existing floor area is...
From the submitted plans, it transpires that the existing...
Court orders a thorough reassessment
The pertinent policies were changed in the interim period and the proposal was now in conflict with the new policies contained in the Local Plan
The pertinent policies were changed in the interim period...
Victoria local council loses appeal
Mepa, in 2014, instructed the council that the 14 ficus nitida trees were protected and the proposed uprooting was thus deemed unacceptable.
Mepa, in 2014, instructed the council that the 14 ficus...
Court: planning organs not bound by external recommendations
In his detailed submissions, the objector highlighted that the applicant failed...
In his detailed submissions, the objector highlighted that...
Chimney illegal because not shown in latest permit
MEPA had issued a planning permit for catering use in 2007 but it was...
MEPA had issued a planning permit for catering use in 2007...
Gozo appeal dismissed because it reached Floriana late
Appeal submissions must formally reach the Tribunal offices in Floriana even if...
Appeal submissions must formally reach the Tribunal offices...
Gymnasium gets go-ahead inside ‘area of containment’
A gymnasium complements commercial/industrial activity
A gymnasium complements commercial/industrial activity
MEPA ordered to reactivate a dismissed permit once it accepted a late payment
The Authority did not refer the ‘late payment’ back to the creditor though the payment was made following dismissal
The Authority did not refer the ‘late payment’...
Office approved in a block of Ta’ Xbiex apartments
In its assessment, the Tribunal made immediate reference to Policy 15.4, which...
In its assessment, the Tribunal made immediate reference to...
Tribunal says MEPA not competent to enter into 'ownership' issues
A third party lodged an appeal before the Environment and Planning Tribunal...
A third party lodged an appeal before the Environment and...
Swimming pool approved on roof without deck area
Appellant insisted that swimming pools have been approved in UNESCO World...
Appellant insisted that swimming pools have been approved...