Sannat residents vote down Ta’ Cenc development

The consultative referendum organised by the Sannat local council over the proposed development of 15 ODZ villas at Ta’ Cenc only attracted 22% of the village residents.

However, despite the low turn out, the residents shot down the project with 295 residents voting ‘no’ while 126 voted in favour of the project.

In January, developer Victor Borg presented the latest changes to plans in a 20-year saga, reducing the number of villas on Mgarr ix-Xini from the 36 deemed unacceptable by MEPA in 2007 to 15.

The proposed development overlooking the picturesque and protected Mgarr ix-Xini bay includes 15 villas covering 90,000 square meters and a hotel extension in the vicinity of the existing hotel. 
The development of villas in this area was ruled out by the previous government, which interpreted the local plan as meaning that no villas can be constructed at Mgarr ix-Xini.
The extension to Hotel Ta’ Cenc will be designed to provide luxury suites and a presidential suite for up-market clients. The extension will consist of 118 new guest rooms. The new guest rooms include 21 trullo suites and 37 regular suites. The plans also include a new pool and spa.