Room approved in spite of 30-metre rule
The Trbunal held that there was no objection to the issuing of the permit, so long as applicant was subject to a fine of €540 since he had proceeded with the works without...
A ‘co-owner’ is an ‘owner’ for the purpose of planning law
A permission for the construction of three apartments in Triq it-Turisti, San Pawl il-Bahar was granted by the Planning Authority notwithstanding there being a number of objections
Dwejra boathouse approved by virtue of a 2005 MEPA policy

The permits quoted by applicant were governed by Policy GZ-Slwz-1, which was...

The permits quoted by applicant were governed by Policy...

Rural store refused due to ‘unsustainable’ location

The site location was not considered ‘sustainable’ in terms of it...

The site location was not considered...

Two shops permitted as long as not interconnected

Approved permit drawings showed a convenience shop – the applicant was...

Approved permit drawings showed a convenience shop –...

When animals are not kept ‘for commercial purposes’

The Planning Authority was of the firm opinion that the present building was...

The Planning Authority was of the firm opinion that the...

Marsaxlokk internal development approved

Proposed penthouses were adequately receded, rendering the design envelope acceptable

Proposed penthouses were adequately receded, rendering the...

Part of forfeited guarantee reinstated

The MEPA was aware that works had commenced and yet, the applicant was not issued with a stop order

The MEPA was aware that works had commenced and yet, the...

Tribunal says renewal application not required

‘Valid for a period of one year from the date of publication’...

‘Valid for a period of one year from the date of...

Tribunal rejects application despite Court direction

The Tribunal held that in this case, privacy could still be attained for a...

The Tribunal held that in this case, privacy could still be...

Farmer already in possession of storage rooms

Where illegal development is present on a site, new development on that same...

Where illegal development is present on a site, new...

30-metre depth rule should be context driven

A planning application contemplating the change of use from an educational...

A planning application contemplating the change of use...

Balzan tea shop refused due to nuisance

Objectors alleged there was a total disregard of parking rules

Objectors alleged there was a total disregard of parking...

Gharghur permit to stay

The site was not located within a Strategic Open Gap, nor an area of scientific importance or an area of Agricultural Value 

The site was not located within a Strategic Open Gap, nor...

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Permit stays without prejudice to third party rights

The Tribunal observed that the projection was adequately set back from the...

The Tribunal observed that the projection was adequately...

No to Bugibba catering outlet

Food and drink outlet not permitted due to shared access used by residents living within the same block

Food and drink outlet not permitted due to shared access...

Pastizzeria approved in secondary town centre

Current policies allow the possibility to ‘utilise a form of filtering...

Current policies allow the possibility to ‘utilise a...

Penthouse application overturned

The Superintendent of Cultural Heritage had endorsed the proposal and the Planning Directorate gave a favourable recommendation

The Superintendent of Cultural Heritage had endorsed the...

Application for ODZ residence conversion turned down

Existing building to be converted must have a minimum floor area of 100 square...

Existing building to be converted must have a minimum floor...

Farmer convinces tribunal

Development not found to compromise the site scheduling characteristics

Development not found to compromise the site scheduling...