Leopard snake raises fears of extinction after sightings fell to 18 in 2026
Leopard snake sightings have dropped to just 18 in the first eight months of 2026, with researchers warning the species could be functionally extinct within 10 years
PA orders removal of illegal Piccolo Padre structure on Strand Street
Enforcement case names Carlo Stivala as contravener and covers awning, paving over part of road and planters
Mellieħa Local Council against plans for farm waste plant in locality

Mellieħa Local Council unanimously opposes plans for national farm waste treatment facility at Qammieħ, saying proposed site could have long-term...

Mellieħa Local Council unanimously opposes plans for...

New photomontages show proposed Bormla elderly home

New images submitted by developer Anton Schembri on 24 September show a more...

New images submitted by developer Anton Schembri on 24...

PA directorate backs crematorium on ODZ land beside Ta’ Brija cemetery

Case officer treats proposed crematorium as an extension of Ta’ Brija cemetery in Siġġiewi, avoiding assessment under the 2024 policy governing...

Case officer treats proposed crematorium as an extension of...

The Peel villa, Gianni’s painting and a historical mystery

A planning dispute over Villa Degiorgio has turned into an unlikely historical...

A planning dispute over Villa Degiorgio has turned into an...

PA defers five-storey development behind Qrendi primary school

Planning Authority asks for further study of the project’s massing after...

Planning Authority asks for further study of the...

Tribunal turns down council appeal against five-storey elderly home in Żabbar square

Tribunal confirms permit for elderly home overlooking Misraħ tal-Madonna Medjatriċi while ordering changes to the top floor and existing façade

Tribunal confirms permit for elderly home overlooking...

Hili announces halt to works on Comino hotel following EPRT decision

HV Hospitality says it acknowledges the Environmental and Planning Review...

HV Hospitality says it acknowledges the Environmental and...

Illegal Armier structure still standing after three months

Planning Authority does not reply to questions on why demolition of Franklin...

Planning Authority does not reply to questions on why...

Factory proposal seeks to bring Mosta ODZ land into development zone

Applicant wants an agricultural site rezoned to allow a factory, despite the...

Applicant wants an agricultural site rezoned to allow a...

Study proposes re-use of precious limestone extracted for Kirkop outlet village project

EIA flags depletion of non-renewable geological resource as existing Elbros heavy industrial yard is earmarked for major commercial, leisure and office complex

EIA flags depletion of non-renewable geological resource as...

Ta’ Qali plan review paves way for 'family theme park'

Planning Authority review identifies site for proposed family theme park while...

Planning Authority review identifies site for proposed...

Appeal filed against Żabbar ODZ elderly home refusal

Appeal filed by architect and lawyer Robert Musuemeci argues Planning Authority...

Appeal filed by architect and lawyer Robert Musuemeci...

Developer seeks residential zoning for Xagħra site earmarked for school facilities

Developer Daniel Refalo has submitted a planning control application to rezone a vacant site in Xagħra from one reserved for school facilities to residential

Developer Daniel Refalo has submitted a planning control...

ERA objects to ODZ sanctioning of lion enclosure and pool in Marsaskala

Environment watchdog objects to sanctioning of an existing lion enclosure and the expansion of a swimming pool outside the development zone in...

Environment watchdog objects to sanctioning of an...

Malta’s first crematorium approved in principle despite Paola council objection

Planning Authority approves principle of having a crematorium on agricultural land next to the Addolorata cemetery, despite Paola council opposition • Key...

Planning Authority approves principle of having a...

Nigret project approved despite prime minister’s commitment on public land

Planning Authority approves five-unit development in Nigret despite the architect failing to clearly indicate how water and electricity services will reach the...

Planning Authority approves five-unit development in Nigret...

Environment watchdog objects to proposed Marsaskala elderly home on ODZ land

The Environment and Resources Authority has objected to a proposed elderly home on a largely undeveloped tract of land at the entrance to Marsaskala

The Environment and Resources Authority has objected to a...

Għar il-Friefet appeal tests PA’s use of height rules

Residents are challenging the approval of a five-storey apartment block...

Residents are challenging the approval of a five-storey...