Robert Musumeci

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
Tribunal rejects request for ‘tables and chairs’ in front of Gzira catering establishment
Planning Blog
A planning application for the placing of chairs and tables on a demountable timber platform was turned down by the Planning Authority as it is breaching policies
‘Place of worship’ approved in Blata l-Bajda
Planning Blog
A request for the change of use of a showroom to a 'place of worship' was turned down by the Planning Authority for several reasons
Duty to give reasons
Planning Blog
Of legitimate expectations in planning law
Planning Blog
Previous planning permits may not be ignored
Planning Blog
Planning Tribunal reluctant to probe into ‘civil issues’
Planning Blog
Tribunal convinced by objectors
Planning Blog
Boundary wall given the go ahead
Planning Blog
Duty to give reasons in refusing a planning application
Planning Blog
Mellieha chicken farm application rejected
Planning Blog
Permit for Ghar Lapsi concrete platform turned down
Planning Blog
Warehouse not allowed since area is residential
Planning Blog
Transition policy finds no applicability
Planning Blog
50-metre building depth not allowed
Planning Blog