Black Gold bar seeks to regularise extension of seating area
The Sliema council is objecting to the regularisation of an extension of the Black Gold bar seating platform, which restricted the pavement space by a further 0.5m
Chairperson outvoted in Fleur de Lys permit
With two votes against one, the Planning Commission has approved a pencil development in Triq Fleur de Lys in an area still characterised by two-storey townhouses
PA proposes use of existing buildings in countryside as demand grows for childcare centres

The Planning Authority publishes updated planning framework to cater for growing demand of childcare facilities • Home-based centres would cater for up to...

The Planning Authority publishes updated planning framework...

Architects urge PA for urban regeneration of Hal Mula

The Chamber of Architects has said that urban regeneration is the only...

The Chamber of Architects has said that urban...

Developers insist 2006 rationalisation plans must be ‘honoured’

Amid calls to the government to save 17,530 square metres of land, at...

Amid calls to the government to save 17,530 square metres...

AD urges government to reject tal-Marnisi development

Alternattiva Demokratika questions what criteria the Planning Authority basis...

Alternattiva Demokratika questions what criteria the...

ERA objects to Gozo development: construction work would destroy natural habitat

The Environment Authority is objecting to the proposed development of six apartments, pool and parking in Zebbug, Gozo

The Environment Authority is objecting to the proposed...

Naxxar home will have negative visual impact: assessment

A proposed old people’s home in Naxxar will have a 'major...

A proposed old people’s home in Naxxar will have a...

Development spills into Sacred Heart area

The Planning Authority has approved a six-storey apartment block instead of an...

The Planning Authority has approved a six-storey apartment...

ERA against regularisation of Saghtrija illegalities

The Environment and Resources Authority is objecting to the regularisation of...

The Environment and Resources Authority is objecting to the...

New rules allow ‘summary’ demolition of Gzira townhouse

Rules approved last year subject blocks of up to 16 apartments to the new...

Rules approved last year subject blocks of up to 16...

Old Xewkija milk plant architectural features protected

The former milk plant, designed by renowned architect Joseph Huntingford, now...

The former milk plant, designed by renowned architect...

No decision yet on Marsalforn tall building planning application

Planning Authority reacts to concerns over possible introduction of high-rise...

Planning Authority reacts to concerns over possible...

Application seeks to transform Marsalforn into a high-rise area

Despite a high-rise policy arguing against the introduction of tall buildings...

Despite a high-rise policy arguing against the introduction...

'Irrestawra Darek' €8 million scheme taken up completely ahead of schedule

Sliema, Haz-Zebbug and Valletta were the top three localities to apply for a scheme allowing new house owners to receive refunds for works on property in urban...

Sliema, Haz-Zebbug and Valletta were the top three...

FAA criticises assessment of proposed work at Sacra Infermeria

Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar questioned why the option of adapting under-used...

Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar questioned why the option of...

PD urges government to buy back Manoel Island and turn it into a national park

Democratic Party says if government makes sure to collect the real value from other projects, it could use the money to buy Manoel Island back

Democratic Party says if government makes sure to collect...

Huge commercial hub proposed next to Zejtun’s Lidl

An application for a huge three-level retail centre foresees the...

An application for a huge three-level retail...

Developers avoid EIA with downsized Luqa project

GAP developers have dropped three of their five applications to develop...

GAP developers have dropped three of their five...

Council stands up to ‘al fresco’ nightmare as restaurants take over parking spaces

The Marsaskala local council is calling on parliamentary secretary for lands Deborah Schembri to suspend rules regulating outside catering establishments...

The Marsaskala local council is calling on parliamentary...