Joseph Portelli applies to sanction giant illegal pools in Qala
Application foresees regularisation of  two pools one of 414 sq.m and another of 267 sq.m.
Portelli’s Birkirkara makeover: five-storey block opposite Big Ben
Proposed block is one of several being proposed in this part of Birkirkara
Sacred Heart residents fear domino effect of over-development

Casa Rohan development could prejudice Sacred Heart scheduling

Casa Rohan development could prejudice Sacred Heart...

Industrial garage complex proposed next to Turkish cemetery

The complex will have 67 industrial garages built over two floors and a...

The complex will have 67 industrial garages built over two...

Four-storey office block proposed on Birkirkara Bypass townhouse

A four-storey office block with three underlying parking levels is being...

A four-storey office block with three underlying parking...

Watchdog irked by ‘incongruent’ inscription on Balzan St Roque niche

The Superintendence for Cultural Heritage is objecting to the Park Lane development that will supplant the disused Dolphin commercial centre in Balzan

The Superintendence for Cultural Heritage is objecting to...

How Naxxar mayor, minority leader defended high-rise vote

Council took no vote on mayor’s stand, but both Naxxar mayor and minority...

Council took no vote on mayor’s stand, but both...

Naxxar mayor’s conflict of interest: secretary to high-rise architect’s property company

Anne Marie Muscat Fenech Adami says there is no conflict of interest: ‘They are two different jobs’

Anne Marie Muscat Fenech Adami says there is no conflict of...

ADPD objects to Palazzina Vincenti demolition, calls for highest protection level

ADPD Chairperson Carmel Cacopardo says Palazzina Vincenti is considered one of the prime examples of modern architecture in Malta

ADPD Chairperson Carmel Cacopardo says Palazzina...

[WATCH] Road-widening excavation in Luqa begins despite pending appeal

Moviment Graffitti and owners protest ongoing roadworks, while planning appeal is still ongoing

Moviment Graffitti and owners protest...

Villa no, hotel yes: How ERA blundered on Dingli hotel

The environmental watchdog found itself in the line of fire after changing its...

The environmental watchdog found itself in the line of fire...

Naxxar mayor votes in favour as PA approves two towers in ex-trade fair car park

Naxxar mayor votes in favour of a medium-rise development in her locality despite the council indicating it was against the proposed height just a month ago

Naxxar mayor votes in favour of a medium-rise development...

Court cancels Marsaskala waterpolo pitch permit following appeal

Moviment Graffitti together with several Marsaskala residents had appealed a...

Moviment Graffitti together with several Marsaskala...

Call to schedule modernist icon Palazzina Vincenti

Superintendence calls for scheduling of St Julian’s modernist icon...

Superintendence calls for scheduling of St Julian’s...

Naxxar 10-storey towers: two in three residents opposed project

…but PA’s case officer still recommends approval and fails to...

…but PA’s case officer still recommends...

Tribunal confirms rejection of Rabat road petrol station

The Planning Authority’s appeals tribunal has confirmed a 2019 decision...

The Planning Authority’s appeals tribunal has...

Qawra lido excavation: four months to clear debris from massive AX project

AX project replacing three Qawra lidos to make way for a 220-space car park will involve the excavation of over 40,400 cubic metres of rock

AX project replacing three Qawra lidos to make way for a...

Marsaxlokk FC removes car park in hostel, old people’s home plans on public garden

The Marsaxlokk football club is no longer seeking to develop a second football pitch on land currently occupied by a public car-park, first inaugurated in 2018

The Marsaxlokk football club is no longer seeking to...

Qala residents show up in force at Ħondoq during appeals tribunal visit

Qala residents and NGOs turn up to show popular disapproval of the Ħondoq project by Gozo Prestige Holidays, which is appealing a PA refusal

Qala residents and NGOs turn up to show popular disapproval...

Heights on protected Wilga Street are ‘necessary evil’ says watchdog

Adding three storeys to a row of protected townhouses is a 'necessary evil' to protect Paceville’s Wilga Street from blank walls, the...

Adding three storeys to a row of protected townhouses is a...