Planning farce: Court revokes planning permit but massive Swieqi residential complex is already built
The Appeals Court has revoked the planning permits for a 10-storey residential complex in Swieqi on the site of the former Halland Hotel • Momentum calls for now illegal...
ODZ relocation proposed for Ta’ Xbiex petrol station
Application seeks to move existing fuel station to undeveloped land along Mdina Road
Eight-storey elderly home proposed in Mosta

A number of residents object to elderly home over height, scale, and impact on...

A number of residents object to elderly home over height,...

Wied iz-Zurrieq quay upgrade plans include new toilets, diver facilities and covered boat storage

ERA says the Wied iz-Zurrieq upgrade will increase the site’s visual prominence but is unlikely to significantly affect landscape or visual amenity,...

ERA says the Wied iz-Zurrieq upgrade will increase the...

Demolish now, sanction later: Carlo Stivala applies to regularise Sliema building demolition

Hotelier Carlo Stivala has submitted a new application to regularise the demolition of the façade of a Sliema building fronting Triq ix-Xatt and...

Hotelier Carlo Stivala has submitted a new...

Anton Cutajar seeks sanctioning of zoo irregularities

Zookeeper Anton Cutajar has applied to regularise a series of irregularities at...

Zookeeper Anton Cutajar has applied to regularise a series...

Heritage watchdog clears way for db Group’s pool instead of boathouse

After initially raising heritage concerns, the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage has now cleared the way for the demolition of a boathouse which dates back...

After initially raising heritage concerns, the...

Suq tal-Belt: Heritage watchdog objects to umbrellas instead of irregular canopies

The Superintendence for Cultural Heritage has objected to a new proposal by Arkadia to install six large umbrellas outside Suq tal-Belt instead of the present...

The Superintendence for Cultural Heritage has objected to a...

Joseph Portelli eyes five-storey block instead of old pasta factory in Balzan

Developer Joseph Portelli is proposing a five-storey residential and commercial block in place of the Macaroni Premier factory on Triq in-Naxxar in Balzan

Developer Joseph Portelli is proposing a five-storey...

Planning Authority approves extra floors on Corinthia’s St George’s Bay hotels

Planning authority decision clears way for 252 new rooms across three hotels in St Julian’s resort zone

Planning authority decision clears way for 252 new rooms...

Plans submitted for garden and multi-level underground parking in Gozo’s capital

Parking charges are being considered to ensure regular maintenance, while metered on-street parking is being considered to reduce pressure on surrounding...

Parking charges are being considered to ensure regular...

Controversy re-awakened: Case officer recommends redevelopment of Qala ruin into ‘agricultural store’

Despite being presented as a limited restoration, the Environment and Resources Authority has warned that approving the Qala proposal could open the door to a...

Despite being presented as a limited restoration, the...

Shifting goalposts: Zoning change gives Polidano bigger mixed-use area in Xemxija

​The Planning Authority has approved a zoning change that expands the area in Xemxija where residential and commercial development may be allowed,...

​The Planning Authority has approved a zoning change that...

Mizzi Estates resubmits plans to rebuild hotel in Natura 2000 site in Mellieħa

Mizzi Estates have once again submitted a planning application to rebuild a long-derelict hotel within a Natura 2000 site in Mellieħa

Mizzi Estates have once again submitted a planning...

ERA limits ship maintenance at Malta Freeport to emergencies

ERA accepts Birżebbuġa local council request to restrict ship maintenance at...

ERA accepts Birżebbuġa local council request to restrict...

Planning board to decide on demolition of Shell fuel depot

The Planning Authority’s case officer has recommended approval for the...

The Planning Authority’s case officer has recommended...

PA regularises Polidano’s illegalities in listed Balzan garden

NGO representative lashes out at ‘build now, sanction later’...

NGO representative lashes out at ‘build now, sanction...

Modernist HSBC branch in St Paul’s Bay faces the chop

A nine-storey hotel is being proposed in place of the former HSBC branch in...

A nine-storey hotel is being proposed in place of the...

Planning Commission rejects Paola Church cafeteria proposal

The Planning Authority has refused a proposal by the Paola parish to open a...

The Planning Authority has refused a proposal by the Paola...

Disused agricultural land next to Burmarrad petrol station earmarked for five-storey development

A mixed-use development comprising of a showroom, gym, spa, restaurant and rooftop padel court is being proposed on a plot of disused agricultural land next to...

A mixed-use development comprising of a showroom, gym, spa,...