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 objections from the...
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 Planning...
Birgu Waterfront restaurant builds illegal structure despite PA refusal

Illegal metal tented structure built over BOA restaurant on Birgu Waterfront despite PA refusal and denied appeal

Illegal metal tented structure built over BOA restaurant on...

Ta’ Qali obstacle course developers seek green light for reservoirs

The developers who were eyeing a stretch of Ta’ Qali’s agricultural...

The developers who were eyeing a stretch of Ta’...

Zejtun field near historic monument earmarked for five-storey block

Five-storey block proposed by Joseph Portelli business partner earmarked near...

Five-storey block proposed by Joseph Portelli business...

San Ġwann supermarket plans scrapped after outcry

Application was in breach of a number planning policies and had no chance of...

Application was in breach of a number planning policies and...

Agri-tourism proposed instead of Mellieha chicken farm

Farmers concerned project will hamper access to their fields

Farmers concerned project will hamper access to their fields

7,000sq.m ODZ supermarket proposed next to San Ġwann pollinator garden

St Michael’s Foundation objects to development saying it would not only cause environmental destruction but disrupt the school’s surroundings to...

St Michael’s Foundation objects to development saying...

PA regularises 13 homes that can’t be sold due to ODZ illegalities

The Planning Authority has regularised 13 properties on the strength of a legal...

The Planning Authority has regularised 13 properties on the...

Massive cultural hub approved in Marsa

Development set to include 616-seat cinema, a 380-seat indoor theatre, a 914-seat outdoor theatre and rehearsal studios for rock bands and dance troupes

Development set to include 616-seat cinema, a 380-seat...

Fortina’s promenade lift that illegally trebled in size is approved

A case officer recommended regularisation of illegal works by the Fortina...

A case officer recommended regularisation of illegal...

PA board praises new Savoy design but concerned on traffic impact

Planning Authority asks for more feedback from Transport Malta on ways to...

Planning Authority asks for more feedback from Transport...

Nature in the city: Ħamrun urban resilience project sets template for future parks

Urban resilience project at San Ġorġ Preca College could set the template to take on climate-related challenges, including flooding and urban heat islands

Urban resilience project at San Ġorġ Preca College could...

Boulder revetment to save Magħluq wetland from coastal erosion

A 130m-long boulder revetment will have to be built along the Ballut ta’...

A 130m-long boulder revetment will have to be built along...

Two stately mansions in Tas-Silg could make way for 10 villas

Two stately old mansions lining up a picturesque semi-rural road adorned by the...

Two stately old mansions lining up a picturesque semi-rural...

Sliema’s Brittania Flats get green light for six-storey addition

The Planning Authority has approved a permit for a proposed six-floor extension...

The Planning Authority has approved a permit for a proposed...

Nadur’s Villa tal-Kokka could be replaced by 34 flats

Four-storey block proposed on ridge’s edge where local plan requires high...

Four-storey block proposed on ridge’s edge where...

Studio apartments proposed next to mosque

Silvan Mizzi, a partner of construction mogul Joseph Portelli, has submitted...

Silvan Mizzi, a partner of construction mogul Joseph...

Portelli accepts to pay €41,000 imposed by PA for ODZ permit

A company partly owned by Joseph Portelli has withdrawn a request to waive a...

A company partly owned by Joseph Portelli has withdrawn a...

Bidnija sheep farm permit revoked but application will be reheard

Lawyer Claire Bonello on behalf of NGOs insists law only allows the PA to...

Lawyer Claire Bonello on behalf of NGOs insists law only...