Factories in Kirkop could double in height, PA proposal suggests
Building heights in the Kirkop industrial estate are currently limited to a height of 15m but a proposal put forward by the Planning Authority suggests increasing this to 35m
Mark Agius applies to reconstruct controversial Qala ruin
Permit issued in 2019 to reconstruct the ruin as a dwelling and a swimming pool led to a national outcry which forced developers to withdraw the application following an appeal...
FAA, Moviment Graffitti hit out at PA decision for hotel on Saqqajja hill

"The heritage of Malta is yet again sold for private speculative gain"

"The heritage of Malta is yet again sold for private...

81 room hotel conditionally approved on Saqqaja hill

PA issues permit for hotel development conditional on the presentation of...

PA issues permit for hotel development conditional on the...

PA ‘duty bound to intervene’ on illegal Gharghur shrine at Top Of The World

The area in question, known as ‘Top of the World’ along Triq Għaxqet l-Għajn limits of Għargħur, is protected for its high landscape value

The area in question, known as ‘Top of the...

Hugo’s cat and mouse with PA reveals loophole for those with power to pay

Developers can continue presenting requests to regularise illegal developments even after a first, second and possibly third rejection, if they can afford...

Developers can continue presenting requests to regularise...

Planning Authority approves demolition of Balzan modernist villa

The Planning Authority has given the go-ahead for the demolition of a modernist...

The Planning Authority has given the go-ahead for the...

Birżebbuġa council objects to nine-storey hotel

The Birżebbuġa local council is objecting to an additional two floors on the...

The Birżebbuġa local council is objecting to an...

ERA gives clearance for DB project

 Authority will propose permit conditions related to protection of Wied Ħarq il-Ħammiem cave

 Authority will propose permit conditions related to...

Hugo’s illegal burger kiosk attempts second regularisation bid

A mobile kiosk for the Hugo’s Burger Bar chain is hoping to get...

A mobile kiosk for the Hugo’s Burger Bar chain is...

Hamrun mayor floats tantalising idea to pedestrianize locality’s main road

Hamrun Mayor Christian Sammut says people should be prioritised over cars as he floats idea to pedestrianize part of St Joseph High Road

Hamrun Mayor Christian Sammut says people should be...

Kalkara ‘mooring bays’ include berths for 161 large boats

Berths for 331 boats will occupy the Kalkara bay in a request by the...

Berths for 331 boats will occupy the Kalkara bay in a...

Solar farm near Ta’ Hammud dolmens ‘unacceptable’ says watchdog

Heritage watchdog warns a farm for over 4,500 solar panels inside the buffer...

Heritage watchdog warns a farm for over 4,500 solar panels...

Under-staffed heritage watchdog must scrutinise over 6,300 PA applications every year

Superintendence that monitors construction projects for heritage impact says it needs to double workforce

Superintendence that monitors construction projects for...

Naxxar high-rise withdrawn, but new plans are in the offing

Plans for an imposing 10-storey block in the car park of the former Naxxar...

Plans for an imposing 10-storey block in the car park of...

Smart City apartments facing Rinella get nine-metre reduction

The heights of new Smart City residential units near the Rinella fort will be...

The heights of new Smart City residential units near the...

Small Għadira bay extension to precede major works

A small section of the southern beach at Għadira Bay will be extended by 10m...

A small section of the southern beach at Għadira Bay will...

How is the PA going to celebrate its 30th birthday?

The institution formerly known as MEPA is hitting the ‘Big Three-O’...

The institution formerly known as MEPA is hitting the...

Infrastructure Malta considering alternatives to Birkirkara footbridge

Nearly 200 objections presented against 10m-high bridge proposed by IM

Nearly 200 objections presented against 10m-high bridge...

Birzebbugia hotel to climb to nine storeys

Hotel will dominate Pretty Bay vista along with the eight-storey high...

Hotel will dominate Pretty Bay vista along with the...