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
Policy P39 allows receded floors in UCAs
Planning Blog
Insofar as urban conservation areas are concerned, “the setback from the façade must never be less than that of the committee adjacent properties on one or both...
Commission quotes wrong section of the law
Planning Blog
The Commission’s intent on imposing a €50,000 fine had been made public in the case officer’s report, which report was accessible to appellant. Consequently,...
Summary approval revoked due to objectors
Planning Blog
Farmer not eligible to storage facilities, though registered
50cm screening wall at roof level deemed acceptable
Planning Blog
Proposal scaled down during  appeal proceedings
Planning Blog
Paceville open terrace found not to be  a public open space
Planning Blog
Change of use from slaughterhouse to tourist accommodation permitted
Nine-square metre extension refused
Planning Blog
Fixed structure in front garden granted planning permission
Permit issued before enforcement notice
Planning Blog
Changes to construction health and safety regulations
Bee breeding station sanctioned without proposed extensions
Local Plan heights are consistent with the SPED
Planning Blog