China applies to renew Pembroke embassy permit
China has applied to renew its permit for a planned embassy in Pembroke, a project approved in 2020 despite local objections over the loss of open space
Massive shopping mall and supermarket approved in Burmarrad
Development made possible by planning policy approved in 2020 which permits 17.5-meter-high commercial development in the rural hamlet
Pietà five-storey block threatens row of two-storey townhouses

New development is being proposed 10m away from the Our Lady of Fatima Parish...

New development is being proposed 10m away from the Our...

Għargħur’s fireworks enthusiasts object to ODZ elderly home

Over 500 objections filed in one week

Over 500 objections filed in one week

Factories in Kirkop could double in height, PA proposal suggests

Building heights in the Kirkop industrial estate are currently limited to a...

Building heights in the Kirkop industrial estate are...

Mark Agius applies to reconstruct controversial Qala ruin

Permit issued in 2019 to reconstruct the ruin as a dwelling and a swimming pool...

Permit issued in 2019 to reconstruct the ruin as a dwelling...

Gudja residents up in arms over car hire’s proposed development: ‘Village is under attack’

Gudja residents are up in arms due to fears that the tranquility of the small locality will soon be lost forever due to the development of garage complexes and...

Gudja residents are up in arms due to fears that the...

Five-storey development proposed along protected Mosta valley

Developers propose 17.5m-high development along Mosta Speranza valley...

Developers propose 17.5m-high development along Mosta...

ERA objects to Portelli’s bid to regularise illegal ODZ swimming pools

Joseph Portelli is trying to sanction two gigantic ODZ  pools one of 414 sq.m and another of 267 sq.m which were originally approved by the Planning...

Joseph Portelli is trying to sanction two gigantic...

Planning Commission chairman excludes relocation of Marsaxlokk historical tower to ODZ site

Environmentalists fear that the new road, which is the reason behind the tower's proposed relocation, will pave the way for development in this...

Environmentalists fear that the new road, which is the...

Commercial centre proposed instead of law courts in Gozo’s Rabat Square

Plans proposed by the Regional Development Authority envisage a four-storey underground car park, a floor of commercial development, and a roof garden.

Plans proposed by the Regional Development Authority...

New road to gobble 2,700sq.m of woodland in Pembroke

Infrastructure Malta has presented new plans for the development of a 200m-long...

Infrastructure Malta has presented new plans for the...

ODZ elderly home proposed in Birguma farmland

The Planning Authority has already approved two other ODZ elderly homes in the...

The Planning Authority has already approved two other ODZ...

Eight-storey hotel proposed in Marsaxlokk

Hotel proposal to replace existing guest house faces objections from Marsaxlokk...

Hotel proposal to replace existing guest house faces...

Għaxaq Shopping mall roundabout: Developers’ contribution capped to 49% of costs

The Planning Board had originally recommended that the full cost of the roundabout should be borne by the developers, but has now amended the permit on the...

The Planning Board had originally recommended that the full...

Five-storey block risks overshadowing medieval Dingli chapel

Heritage watchdog gives thumbs down to five-storey flats near medieval chapel...

Heritage watchdog gives thumbs down to five-storey flats...

Santa Venera council objects to Portelli project

Santa Venera council Joseph Portelli project for 33 dwellings and retail...

Santa Venera council Joseph Portelli project for 33...

Dominicans committed to build new Għaxaq school but missed target date renders application withdrawn

The Dominican Order’s application for a new school in Għaxaq is considered withdrawn by the Planning Authority after requirements requested four years...

The Dominican Order’s application for a new school in...

More supermarkets: Lidl to replace Coca-Cola bottling plant

The Planning Authority will be considering a rare application proposing a...

The Planning Authority will be considering a rare...

Tax and customs complex planned for Beltissebħ

The government plans to redevelop the Beltissebħ area in Floriana into a...

The government plans to redevelop the Beltissebħ area in...