Dingli cliff-face fireworks factory earmarked for olive oil production
The owners of the Pulvich fireworks factory have filed a planning application in a bid to replace a disused factory that has been literally carved into the Dingli cliffs’...
Gozo muxrabija loses protected status over DIY reveal from 1975
Heritage or handiwork? PA de-lists Għarb muxrabija after owner presents evidence that traditional feature was a recent addition
PA wants ‘traditional’ makeover of Għargħur five-storey blocks

Planning commission recommends makeover of three, new five-storey apartment...

Planning commission recommends makeover of three, new...

Planning Authority refuses permit for massive Mġarr solar farm

Solar farm proposed on 44,500sq.m of farmland is rejected by planning...

Solar farm proposed on 44,500sq.m of farmland is...

Eight-storey ‘industrial’ complex in Marsa set for approval

Development near St Vincent de Paule for approval after PA scraps 12m height...

Development near St Vincent de Paule for approval after PA...

Abela forces Marsaxlokk council’s hand over unpopular local council project

Marsaxlokk local council withdraws three-storey office project in school garden after intervention of Prime Minister Robert Abela

Marsaxlokk local council withdraws three-storey office...

Villa Rosa high-rise could overshadow protected valley, ERA warns

Environmental watchdog concerned on excavation in buffer zone of protected...

Environmental watchdog concerned on excavation in buffer...

Għarb local council objects to fireworks factory near picnic area

Application foresees reconstruction of a fireworks factory, which had left five...

Application foresees reconstruction of a fireworks factory,...

Illegal dumping near helipad could pave way for Gozo airstrip

Heritage watchdog complained that rubble dumped in the area prevented proper...

Heritage watchdog complained that rubble dumped in the area...

Synagogue and kosher restaurant for prominent Sliema location

The former post office building in Manoel Dimech Street in Sliema, opposite the...

The former post office building in Manoel Dimech Street in...

Infamous Baħrija gate set for PA refusal

Gate in breach of policy securing access to footpaths established before 1967....

Gate in breach of policy securing access to footpaths...

Supermarket and mall proposed for Burmarrad after local plan changes

Changes to local plan in 2019 allowed offices, retail and catering developments...

Changes to local plan in 2019 allowed offices, retail and...

PA approves destruction of vernacular structures at Nigret

Zoning application will see Żurrieq ring-road pass through ODZ,...

Zoning application will see Żurrieq ring-road pass through...

Mdina’s Palazzo Gourgion eyes terrace restaurant, boutique hotel

Large restaurant and seven-room hotel could be in breach of local plan’s...

Large restaurant and seven-room hotel could be in breach of...

Villa to grow on Dingli’s controversial new road near medieval chapel

Yet-to-be-built villa outside development zones near Dingli’s medieval chapel seeking additional storey and pool permit

Yet-to-be-built villa outside development zones near...

Luqa mosque’s gold-cladded dome could disturb airplanes

Transport Malta ‘strongly objects’ to mosque in Luqa due to impact...

Transport Malta ‘strongly objects’ to mosque in...

Tuna magnate withdraws Birzebbuga nine-storey hotel plan

After refusal recommendation, Charles Azzopardi withdraws plan to add two...

After refusal recommendation, Charles Azzopardi withdraws...

Illegal Bahrija gate exposes Malta’s enforcement sham

Changes to planning laws in 2015 allow owners to delay enforcement by first...

Changes to planning laws in 2015 allow owners to delay...

Environmental culprits to get petition rights on fines

Maximum daily €150 penalty for environmental offences in protected areas...

Maximum daily €150 penalty for environmental offences...

Historical Ottoman cemetery spared of industrial garage development

Planning Authority rejects industrial garage complex over impact on adjacent...

Planning Authority rejects industrial garage complex over...