Residents and NGOs appeal approval of 13-storey extension to db Group development
A crowdfunding campaign has enabled Pembroke and Swieqi residents, two NGOs and two local councils to challenge the Planning Authority’s decision to allow higher towers at...
12-storey development proposed on Calypso Hotel site in Marsalforn
A planning application has been submitted to redevelop the Calypso Hotel in Marsalforn into a complex with 141 apartments, a four-star hotel and multiple commercial outlets
Żabbar elderly home needed, but not on ODZ land, says Servizzi Ewropej Malta CEO

Rodrick Zerafa, a potential Labour candidate on the second district, says Żabbar deserves an elderly home but insists it should not come at the cost of ODZ...

Rodrick Zerafa, a potential Labour candidate on the second...

San Giljan water polo pitch project gets environment authority green light

The Environment and Resources Authority has cleared a land reclamation project linked to the redevelopment of the San Giljan Aquatic Sports Club

The Environment and Resources Authority has cleared a land...

Balzan and Ħamrun historic properties set for guest house conversions

PA approves guest house in Balzan’s village core and is expected to greenlight the conversion of Ħamrun’s oldest building

PA approves guest house in Balzan’s village core and...

Żabbar’s PN councillors had backed ODZ elderly home in April council meeting

Minority leader Joseph Buttigieg cited current policies permitting old people’s homes on ODZ land to justify his stance against objecting to the proposed...

Minority leader Joseph Buttigieg cited current policies...

Valley Road’s giant Norfolk tree saved

The latest plans for the construction of a five-storey development foresee the retention of Norfolk pine tree previously earmarked for removal

The latest plans for the construction of a five-storey...

ODZ elderly home proposed in Żabbar

Old people’s homes are allowed in the Outside Development Zones, but only if developers adhere to a sequential approach, first considering sites within...

Old people’s homes are allowed in the Outside...

Supermarket plan resurfaces on Fgura site despite earlier PA exclusion

Developer Anton Camilleri has submitted a zoning application to develop a supermarket on land known as Tax-Xemx u l-Qamar, along Triq id-Dejma in Fgura

Developer Anton Camilleri has submitted a zoning...

Case officer says no to Alfresco re-development

A case officer has recommended the refusal of a planning permit for the...

A case officer has recommended the refusal of a planning...

ERA objects to Naxxar ODZ home despite floor removal

The environment authority is objecting to an elderly care home in the rural...

The environment authority is objecting to an elderly care...

Gaffarena in another bid to regularise Qormi petrol station

Johann Gaffarena has presented yet another application to regularise illegal...

Johann Gaffarena has presented yet another application to...

Robert Abela’s summer gift to developers: Looser planning laws

Prime minister wants to rush planning changes through parliament without...

Prime minister wants to rush planning changes through...

Developers’ lobby first to back planning reform, but says it’s not a win for developers

Developers say the planning reform is long overdue but are urging caution over measures they say could create uncertainty

Developers say the planning reform is long overdue but are...

PA defers decision on Birgu kiosks deemed ‘objectionable in principle’

The Planning Authority has deferred a decision on an application to regularise two kiosks and outdoor seating in the historic Birgu ditch

The Planning Authority has deferred a decision on an...

Radical overhaul of planning laws presented before summer recess

Planning system overhaul sees court limited in its ability to revoke permits,...

Planning system overhaul sees court limited in its ability...

Graffitti slams new planning bills: 'A developer’s wish list'

NGO Moviment Graffitti say new legal amendments to Malta’s planning laws...

NGO Moviment Graffitti say new legal amendments to...

Birżebbuġa kerbside pump could be relocated to Ħal Far car park

​A kerbside fuel pump in Birżebbuġa could be located out of the locality to...

​A kerbside fuel pump in Birżebbuġa could be located...

Planning Authority cracks down on kiosks at Ġnejna Bay

Kiosks liable to daily fines which can reach a maximum of €50

Kiosks liable to daily fines which can reach a maximum of...

Shopping village proposed in Kirkop instead of Elbros yard

A commercial development—including a hotel, shopping complex, and...

A commercial development—including a hotel, shopping...