Robert Musumeci

Robert Musumeci

Dr Robert Musumeci is a warranted advocate and a perit. He also holds a Masters Degree in Conservation Technology in Masonry Buildings.

He is the founding partner of the architectural firm RMPERITI and prior to being admitted to the Maltese Bar in 2016, he had practiced as a perit since 1998. He is a former chairperson of the Building Industry Consultative Council (BICC) and presently holds the post of advisor within the office of the Prime Minister of Malta. Dr Musumeci was directly involved in the reforms which led to Malta Environment and Planning Authority’s demerger and the establishment of the new Lands Authority in 2016.

Dr Musumeci has published several academic articles related to planning legislation. He was selected by the Faculty of Laws (University of Malta) for the prize of Best Doctor of Laws Thesis Award 2016 for his thesis entitled 'The Development Planning Act 2016 - A critical Appraisal'.

Articles by this author
Planning around the ‘best fit line’
Planning Blog
The Tribunal concluded that it was willing to accept the proposal so long that a best fit line linking the maximum permitted height of 17.5 metres from the lower street frontage...
Lift not needed when less than 30 dwellings
Planning Blog
The Tribunal, however, observed that there was no obligation on an applicant to provide a lift when the number of apartments is less than 30
Tribunal finds issue with underground cistern and ‘small yards’
Stables approved by Tribunal  following revised drawings
Planning Blog
Authority ordered to issue permit for installation of aluminium apertures
Planning Tribunal reluctant to delve into civil matters
Planning Blog
Garage next to ODZ dwelling refused
Planning Blog
Re-instatement of area with soil permitted
Planning Blog
Store turned cooking area denied permit
Planning Blog
ODZ buildings turned residence rejected permit
Planning Blog
ODZ residence application rejected
Planning Blog
Manual tile production allowed  in basement garage
Planning Blog
Tribunal not convinced that rural building was ever habitable
Infringements in Category 2 settlement sanctioned
Planning Blog