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
Rabbit farm permitted after applicant satisfied AAC requests
Planning Blog
A rabbit farm was permitted after the applicant satisfied the Agriculture Advisory Committee's requests 
Applicant asked to provide design transition solution
Planning Blog
The Commission has given the applicant the opportunity to submit fresh drawings showing the removal of ‘the washroom at the uppermost level’ as well as the...
Material considerations come into play
Planning Blog
Material considerations come into play
Planning Blog
Capping the number of one bedroom units
Planning Blog
Permit issued after Superintendence of Cultural Heritage withdraws concerns
Soil levelling to further agricultural activity
Planning Blog
Mqabba retirement home back to the drawing board
Planning Blog
No need to retain façade due to already compromised streetscape
Permit denied for 10sq.m Valletta class 4C outlet
Planning Blog
Absence of colour implies  that no change took place
Planning Blog
Room approved in spite of 30-metre rule
Planning Blog
A ‘co-owner’ is an ‘owner’ for the purpose of planning law
Planning application 'trimmed' to what was legally established and environmentally compatible