Extension to Għallis landfill approved in race against time
Waste capacity of landfill to increase by 840,000 cubic meters give Malta 29 more months before new waste to energy plant is in place.
PA set to approve demolition of Marsaxlokk villas to make way for new semi-detached homes
The villas, considered to be of 'cultural heritage and architectural interest' by the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage, are surrounded by extensive greenery
Batching plant and bricks factory proposed in Wied Incita quarry

Environment and Resources Authority shoots down proposal insisting that area...

Environment and Resources Authority shoots down proposal...

San Pawl tat-Targa: Road proposed for new residences on Villa De Giorgio grounds

A cul-de-sac is being proposed to serve new dwellings on the 8,900sq.m grounds of Villa De Giorgio which has been leased to the British government since 1961

A cul-de-sac is being proposed to serve new dwellings on...

Gozo basilica slams 'impossible' masterplan for Pjazza San Ġorġ

St George’s Basilica warns that the proposed plan will block ambulances,...

St George’s Basilica warns that the proposed plan...

PA defers decision on Stivala’s 15-storey hotel

Board chairman expresses concern on lack of an adequate transition from the...

Board chairman expresses concern on lack of an adequate...

Gzira lido deckchairs: PA’s legal office insists on Land Authority clearance

A hotel consortium, fronted by hotelier and Malta Development Association President Michael Stivala, wants to regularise a rooftop sunbed area erected without...

A hotel consortium, fronted by hotelier and Malta...

Guest house proposed in Hamrun’s oldest building

A planning application has been submitted to convert Palazzo Atocia, a...

A planning application has been submitted to convert...

PA ignores cultural heritage watchdog to approve eight-storey block in Pieta

The Planning Authority has greenlit the construction of an eight-storey block with seven flats overlooking Triq ix-Xatt in Pietà, despite multiple...

The Planning Authority has greenlit the construction of an...

Ta’ Qali Sports Village application to be reconsidered following submission of late plans

An application to develop a large sports complex with retail and hotel facilities on agricultural land in Ta’ Qali, set for refusal, was removed from the...

An application to develop a large sports complex with...

Council concerned over retirement home and mall in Naxxar quarry

The Naxxar Local Council has expressed serious reservations about a proposed...

The Naxxar Local Council has expressed serious reservations...

Close to 80% of Jerma Project earmarked for apartments

Local plans approved in 2006 state that development on the Jerma site should be...

Local plans approved in 2006 state that development on the...

Valletta Hotel decision postponed following Planning Authority CEO’s intervention

New hotel to be built over five levels will feature 29 guest rooms, a spa area, an indoor pool, and a wine bar, along with a one-floor extension to Preti...

New hotel to be built over five levels will feature 29...

Photomontages show Saqqajja block’s impact on historic views

Development characterised by the use of traditional balconies will increase...

Development characterised by the use of traditional...

Court revokes permit for ODZ swimming pool in Marsalforn valley

Judges rule development failed to meet policy requirements

Judges rule development failed to meet policy requirements

Ombudsman investigation finds multiple stable permits issued for same horses

In eight years, the Planning Authority issued permits for 1,022 stables but Environment and Planning Commissioner finds lack of oversight to ensure same horse...

In eight years, the Planning Authority issued permits for...

Flats and offices on Qajjenza LPG site set for approval

Zoning application foresees erection of three blocks of residential flats...

Zoning application foresees erection of three blocks of...

Old people’s home, mall proposed instead of Naxxar quarry site

A Naxxar quarry could be turned into a major mixed-use development featuring...

A Naxxar quarry could be turned into a major mixed-use...

Hotels insist their Gzira lido does not require Lands Authority’s permission for rooftop sunbeds

Hotel consortium fronted by Michael Stivala presents legal opinion stating that the deed for the lease of public land transferred to it for 65 years only bans...

Hotel consortium fronted by Michael Stivala presents legal...

ERA objects to hotelier’s bid to relocate Xaghra farmhouse to pristine site in ODZ area

Hotelier Alfred Refalo wants to relocate a vernacular building from a rural hamlet along a main road, where he is building a hotel, to a pristine site...

Hotelier Alfred Refalo wants to relocate a vernacular...