Gozo basilica slams 'impossible' masterplan for Pjazza San Ġorġ
St George’s Basilica warns that the proposed plan will block ambulances, hearses, and wedding processions from accessing the square
PA defers decision on Stivala’s 15-storey hotel
Board chairman expresses concern on lack of an adequate transition from the urban conservation area.  Architect confirms that works “continued” on site beyond...
Five-storey hotel proposed on Saqqajja hill in Rabat

The project is set to have a considerable visual impact on Saqqaja hill due to...

The project is set to have a considerable visual impact on...

More private landowners trying to extend Malta’s development boundaries

An unprecedent action at revising the building zones that were already controversially extended in 2006

An unprecedent action at revising the building zones that...

Tribunal waives €90,000 in fines on ‘petitions’ over planning infringements

Planning abuses are now having their hefty penalties waived thanks to controversial new rules intended at weakening enforcement notices and daily penalties

Planning abuses are now having their hefty penalties waived...

Heritage watchdog says no to Kalanka goat farm

The Superintendence has expressed its concern on the approval of a goat farm...

The Superintendence has expressed its concern on the...

Motorway fantasy: Attard’s Pit Stop fuel station wants to build restaurant

Hungry travellers crossing from Attard to Rabat promised restaurant, built outside development zones

Hungry travellers crossing from Attard to Rabat promised...

PA says no to ODZ extension of car depot

The Planning Authority refuses an application to extend a car depot in Tal-Balal at San Ġwann onto agricultural land

The Planning Authority refuses an application to extend a...

Malta feels the pain of its tourism boom: residents speak out

Are you feeling the strain of towns catering for tourists and foreign workers,...

Are you feeling the strain of towns catering for tourists...

Kercem agritourism set for approval despite strong objections by ERA

The Environment and Resources Authority has questioned whether the development...

The Environment and Resources Authority has questioned...

Marsaskala council adopts cross-party stand against ODZ petrol station extension

A cross-party coalition defeats the Marsaskala mayor's position in favour of an extension to a petrol station being built on ODZ land outside the...

A cross-party coalition defeats the Marsaskala...

ERA chairman Victor Axiak defends his controversial vote in favour of the City Centre high-rise

The ERA chairman said he had voted in favour because all the conditions imposed by ERA had been included in the permit

The ERA chairman said he had voted in favour because all...

Demolition request for 17th century house near Fenech Adami residence

Flimkien Ghall-Ambjent Ahjar are objecting to the demolition of what has been...

Flimkien Ghall-Ambjent Ahjar are objecting to the...

DB's City Centre high-rise | All you need to know about Thursday's Planning Authority vote
San Gwann car depot wants to extend further into fields

How piecemeal development turned Tal-Balal fields into car rental hub

How piecemeal development turned Tal-Balal fields into car...

db project gets thumbs down from Guardian of Future Generations

Entrepreneur Maurice Mizzi, Malta's Guardian for Future...

Entrepreneur Maurice Mizzi, Malta's Guardian for Future...

Another supermarket… in Burmarrad, outside development zones

The site where the building and parking facilities are being proposed consists...

The site where the building and parking facilities are...

Lija residents object to six-townhouse development on 17th century garden

Over 50 objections to destruction of 17th-century citrus grove that will make way for six new townhouses

Over 50 objections to destruction of 17th-century citrus...

Pembroke towers will cast a long wintry shadow on housing estate

The PA’s case officer report recommending the approval of the project...

The PA’s case officer report recommending the...

Addolorata and tal-Barrani road works will see loss of 14,589 sqm of agricultural land

210 Mediterranean cypress trees and seven carob trees are expected to be permanently lost as a result of two road widening projects in the...

210 Mediterranean cypress trees and seven carob trees are...