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
Wooden canopy on Sliema roof refused
Planning Blog
The Tribunal held that no structures should be permitted which could possibly detract from the traditional urban skyline
Kiosk extension considered minimal
Planning Blog
The Tribunal concluded that the proposed extension was minimal and the Authority was consequently ordered to issue the relative planning permit
Farmer in need of storage
Planning Blog
Platform needs planning permission
Planning Blog
Rubble wall serving no agricultural purpose refused
Planning Blog
Adjacent site did not create a ‘strong’ precedent
Planning Blog
Application turned down due to illegalities
Planning Blog
No to reconstruction of ODZ remnants
Planning Blog
Approval to ‘finish off’ permitted development
Planning Blog
Backyard to Dwejra boathouse rejected
Planning Blog
Dwejra boathouse approved by virtue of a 2005 MEPA policy
Planning Blog
Rural store refused due to ‘unsustainable’ location
Planning Blog
Two shops permitted as long as not interconnected
Planning Blog
When animals are not kept ‘for commercial purposes’
Planning Blog