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
New construction would lead to visual improvement
Planning Blog
Urban Objective 3 of the SPED ‘encourages the upgrading of derelict sites through high quality developments’
Architect insists on aesthetics rather than policy dimensions
Planning Blog
The Authority held that ‘ameliorating the visual impact of the site’ was not ‘enough’ to depart from established policy
Garage cannot be turned into a store
Planning Blog
Internal development rejected due to restricted access
Planning Blog
Application dismissed due to persisting illegal activity
Permission granted subject to a reduction in floor space
Permit for Santa Venera fire station confirmed
Planning Blog
Garage opening in Triq San Trofimu seen incompatible
Planning Blog
Billboard approved despite chosen location
Planning Blog
Ghaxaq Council declaration saves application
Planning Blog
Hamrun multi-storey approved as being according to local plan
Senglea local council loses appeal
Planning Blog
Receipt of payment produced before EPRT
Planning Blog
UCA roof extension rejected
Planning Blog