PA stalls on Pietà seven-storey guesthouse
A decision on a seven-storey guesthouse proposed for Triq Santa Monika opposite the locality’s church has been suspended for six months, despite clear recommendation by case...
Scientists confirm first sighting of devil firefish in Maltese waters
Scientists have confirmed the first recorded sighting of the invasive devil firefish in Maltese coastal waters, signalling the continued spread of the Indo-Pacific predator across...
HOTEL MANIA: 158 guesthouses, 62 hotels with 5,235 rooms approved since 2024

Malta approved 5,235 new hotel and guest house rooms in the past two years, a MaltaToday analysis of planning data shows. Hotels increased by 44% and...

Malta approved 5,235 new hotel and guest house rooms in the...

Siġġiewi council objects to Ta’ Brija crematorium

Siġġiewi Local Council says proposed crematorium and columbarium complex at...

Siġġiewi Local Council says proposed crematorium and...

Old Notabile train station earmarked for conversion into veterinary clinic

One of Malta's oldest railway buildings could soon be given a new lease of life, with plans filed to transform the historic Notabile Train Station in Rabat...

One of Malta's oldest railway buildings could soon be...

Excavation approved for St Julian’s site linked to proposed Malta’s tallest tower

Planning Commission clears further digging works, paving the way for what could become the highest building in Malta

Planning Commission clears further digging works, paving...

Authorities flag major concerns over Xemxija mega-development

The project, which covers a 14,035sq.m site overlooking Mistra Valley, proposes...

The project, which covers a 14,035sq.m site overlooking...

PA recommends sanctioning Sannat swimming pool despite court's permit revocation

Planning Board set to decide application on 30 June after case officer concludes ODZ pool now forms part of the apartment block's curtilage. ERA still...

Planning Board set to decide application on 30 June after...

PA approves ODZ horse-riding school in Landrijiet

The Planning Commission has approved a controversial application to convert an...

The Planning Commission has approved a controversial...

Gzira’s GasanMamo building slated for 3-star hotel

In another sign of creeping touristification, a 151-room hotel with 322 beds is...

In another sign of creeping touristification, a 151-room...

31-storey tower proposed next to Muscat Motors showroom

Application foresees retention and rehabilitation of protected showroom and...

Application foresees retention and rehabilitation of...

Planning tribunal revokes restaurant permit at Qajjenza green area

Environment and Planning Review Tribunal revokes permit for the development of...

Environment and Planning Review Tribunal revokes permit for...

A spectacular butterfly migration with no return journey

It is one of the most impressive painted lady butterfly migrations seen over...

It is one of the most impressive painted lady butterfly...

Stivala seeks 13-storey hotel on Gżira seafront as The Strand's transformation gathers pace

Proposal would add another 90 rooms to one of Malta's busiest tourism corridors, amid growing concerns over over tourism, and mounting pressure on public...

Proposal would add another 90 rooms to one of Malta's...

Abandoned farm earmarked for ODZ wellbeing centre

An application has been submitted to demolish a disused livestock farm at...

An application has been submitted to demolish a disused...

PA approves five-storey block next to cart ruts

Development made possible by change in area’s zoning from rural...

Development made possible by change in area’s zoning...

PA confirms removal of illegal structure at Bugibba foreshore

The Planning Authority says the structure on the Buġibba foreshore has been...

The Planning Authority says the structure on the Buġibba...

Padel moves out to sea as floating court proposed in Marsa

Cassar Ship Repair seeks full development permission for a barge fitted with...

Cassar Ship Repair seeks full development permission for a...

PA orders removal of illegal structure at Buġibba foreshore

Planning Authority orders immediate removal of structure erected on the...

Planning Authority orders immediate removal of structure...

Planning Commission approves hotel in Gharb square

Development in village square includes a limited roof structure with the pool...

Development in village square includes a limited roof...