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Government considers scheme to regularise illegal buildings
The government is considering a scheme through which buildings in breach of sanitary regulations, that were sold bona fide, will be regularised.
23 March 2011, 12:00am
James Debono
James Debono
1 min read
Replying a parliamentary question, Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi revealed that the scheme is still being studied by the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) and will be discussed in parliament’s permanent committee on development after a proposal is drafted.
He made it clear that the scheme will only apply to buildings where the shortcomings can’t be addressed by minor interventions.
MEPA chairman Austin Walker has referred to the case of a block of eight apartments, built some 10 years ago, which contain a yard that is not in line with sanitary laws. “Over the years, it was sold to eight different families. What do we do? Knock the block down?”
For these cases, the Authority is working on a scheme which will regularise their position following a screening process, intended to prevent people taking advantage.
But the owners will be obliged to respect sanitary regulations if the building is rebuilt.
James Debono is MaltaToday's chief reporter on environment, planning and land use issues, ...
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There are 101 things that could be done. For a start suspend the architects involved so that there will not be a repeat. Secondly hunt down those who deceived, corrupted or tried to get through the window. Third name and shame those involved in these two acts. In short lets act though with those whose god is only money. Does any one know how rich the building contractors are? All millionaires over and over at the cost of our environment.
