


PA proposes amendments to 2006 Local Plan policies for rural settlements
Partial review of 2006 Local Plan policies enters phase two
Partial review of 2006 Local Plan policies enters phase two

Floriana pinetum to be fenced and fortifications restored
The Planning Authority has approved the rehabilitation of the Pinetum site in...
The Planning Authority has approved the rehabilitation of...

Another 15-storey hotel on Sliema Strand set for approval
Hotel proposed by developer Carlo Stivala will rise to 15 floors on the Strand...
Hotel proposed by developer Carlo Stivala will rise to 15...

Planning Authority imposes new safeguard for Balzan trees
Condition proposed by CEO Johann Buttigieg ensures plans for new pedestrian...
Condition proposed by CEO Johann Buttigieg ensures plans...

Plans for 136-metre Blue Lagoon pier abandoned
Infrastruture Malta withdraws planning application for a pier at Comino
Infrastruture Malta withdraws planning application for a...

Marsaxlokk watchtower set to be relocated to nearby site
Council proposes relocating tower to a nearby site rather than to an ODZ...
Council proposes relocating tower to a nearby site rather...
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Works on Pieta block suspended after SCH appeal
The Environment and Planning Review Tribunal has upheld a request by the...
The Environment and Planning Review Tribunal has upheld a...

Balzan’s Dolphin Centre: Zoning permit increases ‘risk’ to iconic trees
The future of two iconic ficus trees near the Dolphin Complex in Balzan is at risk, a case officer has warned
The future of two iconic ficus trees near the Dolphin...

Roman quarry and burial chamber discovered on Qawra site earmarked for apartments
Superintendence for Cultural Heritage confirms an ‘archaeological evaluation’ of the site is ongoing
Superintendence for Cultural Heritage confirms an...

Moviment Graffitti condemns Malta’s planning appeals law in new video
New video puts on display the full scale of developer Joseph Portelli’s Sannat development, which was built while under legal appeal
New video puts on display the full scale of developer...

Birgu Regatta Club applies to sanction illegal kiosks
The Birgu Regatta Club has applied to regularise two illegally constructed...
The Birgu Regatta Club has applied to regularise two...

PA considering UCA extension in Pietà
Pietà Council’s request for an Urban Conservation Area extension has been welcomed by Plan-ning Authority CEO Johann Buttigieg, who has instructed...
Pietà Council’s request for an Urban...

Environmental NGOs sound alarm over DNO amendments
Environmental NGOs warn that proposed DNO amendments will enable unchecked...
Environmental NGOs warn that proposed DNO amendments will...

ICOMOS Malta proposes ban on rooftop pools in Mdina
The issue was raised concerning a planning application in Mesquita Street...
The issue was raised concerning a planning application in...

Planning Authority enacting stricter rules for industrial areas
Reform of the development notification system for state owned industrial zones...
Reform of the development notification system for state...

Seven-storey old people’s home approved in Mosta
The Planning Authority has approved the construction of a seven-storey old...
The Planning Authority has approved the construction of a...

'Most haunted' Villa Sans Souci earmarked for old people’s home
A four-storey elderly care home is planned on ODZ land along Triq iż-Żejtun,...
A four-storey elderly care home is planned on ODZ land...

New sports complex plans submitted for Ta’ Qali Flower Power site amidst development debate
The proposed development includes a rehabilitation clinic and a multi-purpose sports village featuring a full-size rugby pitch, a half-size scrum training...
The proposed development includes a rehabilitation clinic...