Uniformity of St Venera’s main street challenged by new Portelli application
The Superintendence for Cultural Heritage warns that approval of a new development would set a precedent for “inappropriate” construction along St. Joseph High Street,...
Eight storey block next to St Augustine College sent back to drawing board
Planning Commission asks for changes in plans for an eight-storey block of 48 apartments proposed instead of the Sa Maison residential home and an adjacent old building after case...
Trees to make a comeback in Ħaż-Żebbuġ’s barren avenue

The entrance to Ħaż-Żebbuġ will be embellished with 56 trees and scores of...

The entrance to Ħaż-Żebbuġ will be embellished with 56...

NGOs begin crowdfunding legal appeal against DB project decision

The NGOs said the action will involve significant legal and professional fees...

The NGOs said the action will involve significant legal and...

Planning board approves DB project by four votes to three

In a meeting where all participants, save the project’s consultants,...

In a meeting where all participants, save the...

Government-proposed restaurant inside Gzira gardens ‘incongruous and excessive’

Superintendence for Cultural Heritage concerned by Gzira garden development

Superintendence for Cultural Heritage concerned by Gzira...

NGOs rally residents for second DB City Centre decision at Planning Authority

NGOs: ‘What’s the point of PA consultation processes if wide and strong opposition is totally ignored?’

NGOs: ‘What’s the point of PA consultation...

Planning Authority shoots down warehouse complex in ODZ

A proposal to replace a farm with a warehouse complex in Ħal Farrugġ, limits...

A proposal to replace a farm with a warehouse complex in...

Marsaskala valley relocation for Fort Saint Leonard cow farm

The owner of a cow farm located within Fort Saint Leonard wants to relocate it...

The owner of a cow farm located within Fort Saint Leonard...

Sliema garden earmarked for 16-storey hotel

Two three-star hotels are being earmarked for a disused Sliema garden area on...

Two three-star hotels are being earmarked for a disused...

Ramblers raise alarm over Baħrija gate and rubble wall

A company whose ownership has yet to be established is requesting planning...

A company whose ownership has yet to be established is...

Naxxar high-rise will compete with Mosta dome, Superintendence warns

Cultural heritage watchdog says it is gravely concerned at 10-storey block on...

Cultural heritage watchdog says it is gravely concerned at...

Marsa six-storey block over 19th century building and farmland

A six-storey high office development is being proposed on farmland in Marsa...

A six-storey high office development is being proposed on...

Leap in the dark? DB go-ahead depends on tunnel beneath Natura 2000 site

Approval for downscaled City Centre project in Pembroke based on assumption that 1.4km tunnel will be dug beneath Natura 2000 site, the environmental impacts...

Approval for downscaled City Centre project in Pembroke...

Residents and organisations file appeal against ERA approval of DB project’s EIA

Planning Directorate recommends approval of the dB Group City Centre project in Pembroke

Planning Directorate recommends approval of the dB...

Developers persist with high-rise in Naxxar’s former trade fair carpark

The development will see the construction of two cylindrical blocks of eight and ten floors in the former Naxxar trade fair carpark

The development will see the construction of two...

Unique WWII pillbox in Kalkara could be demolished

A planning application to demolish a modified pillbox just five metres off the...

A planning application to demolish a modified pillbox just...

Nine-storey commercial development proposed next to Wied Għomor bridge

Zoning application to change designation of 2,743sq.m plot in St Julian’s from public open space as envisaged in the local plan to permit...

Zoning application to change designation of 2,743sq.m...

Warehouse complex threatens Ħal-Farruġ agricultural land

Residents of Ħal-Farruġ and eleven NGOs join forces in opposing warehouse...

Residents of Ħal-Farruġ and eleven NGOs join forces in...

85% of Marsa residents unaware of 16-storey high-rise

A majority of Marsa residents, 57%, “approved” or “somewhat...

A majority of Marsa residents, 57%, “approved”...