Carnival village project to transform into cultural hub with cinema, theatres and studios
A 616-seat cinema, a 380-seat indoor theatre, a 914-seat outdoor theatre and rehearsal studios for rock bands and dance troupes are added to carnival village approved in 2016 
Tum Invest eyes 116 dwellings on Qormi farmland
A land parcel located within the development zone in Qormi could be turned into a six storey ‘mixed use’ development that will envelope vernacular structures 
FAA accuses architects of hiding heritage value of properties in PA applications

Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar calls on Planning Authority and Superintendence of Cultural Heritage to safeguard Malta’s iconic buildings

Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar calls on Planning Authority and...

Demolition of 19th century townhouse reverses three previous PA decisions

The Planning Authority’s Environment and Planning Review Tribunal has acceded to applications to demolish a traditional façade of a 19th...

The Planning Authority’s Environment and Planning...

PA’s friendly nudge guided developers on best way of getting permit for ODZ home

When the PA informed developers they could not turn the ruins of a chicken farm into an old people’s home, it went on to guide them to present a report...

When the PA informed developers they could not turn the...

Developers rejoiced in 2016 thanks to the Planning Authority’s generosity

These are the 10 most controversial permits issued in 2016

These are the 10 most controversial permits issued in 2016

Demolition for 19th century St Julian’s home

A 19th century house on St Julian’s is set for demolition to make...

A 19th century house on St Julian’s is set for...

Planning CEO denies claims he ‘defended’ hotelier’s planning application

FAA accused Johann Buttigieg of using his Planning Board seat to defend developer Michaela Stivala’s eight-storey hotel in Gzira

FAA accused Johann Buttigieg of using his Planning Board...

Up to €100,000 cost rebate for first-time buyers of protected buildings

First-time private buyers of residential Grade 1 and Grade 2 scheduled buildings may apply for a rebate on 70% of eligible costs of restoration and...

First-time private buyers of residential Grade 1 and Grade...

Ghaxaq fireworks factory dismissed by technical committee

No decision has been taken yet by the same committee with regard to another...

No decision has been taken yet by the same committee with...

Marsaxlokk 274-space car park recommended for approval

The Planning Directorate is recommending the approval of a huge car park lying...

The Planning Directorate is recommending the approval of a...

[WATCH] ‘Send Paceville masterplan back to drawing board’ – Louis Grech

‘Practically everyone has opposed the Paceville masterplan, and I believe it should go back to the drawing board’ – deputy Prime...

‘Practically everyone has opposed the Paceville...

Portomaso gets 11-storey office block, Auberge d’Italie to house fine arts museum

The Planning Board granted permission for the development of an 11-storey office building • Auberge d’Italie to house the national museum of fine...

The Planning Board granted permission for the development...

Toothless environment authority was overruled 61 times in five weeks

The Environment and Resources Authority objected to 69% of ODZ...

The Environment and Resources Authority objected to...

Gozo hotel illegalities ignored by Planning Authority

The Planning Authority has ignored the Environment and Resources Authority...

The Planning Authority has ignored the Environment and...

New bridge to link Tigné Point to Qui-Si-Sana

The Planning Authority has approved a pedestrian bridge linking the...

The Planning Authority has approved a pedestrian bridge...

Urban Conservation Areas property transfer time limit extended

Cabinet extends time limit for conclusion of contracts of sale for properties...

Cabinet extends time limit for conclusion of contracts of...

Valletta’s historic landscape ‘mutilated’ by unauthorised rooftop additions

According to Din l-Art Helwa, unauthorised works recently took place on two historic palazzi in Valletta

According to Din l-Art Helwa, unauthorised works recently...

Civil aviation reiterates objections to Lidl’s Luqa supermarket

Tribunal refuses Lidl appeal against solar panels, canopies and play area in...

Tribunal refuses Lidl appeal against solar panels, canopies...

Birgu mayor non-committal on Gaffarena’s ODZ elderly home

Birgu mayor John Boxall said that Birgu has an ageing population and needs a...

Birgu mayor John Boxall said that Birgu has an ageing...