Close to 80% of Jerma Project earmarked for apartments
Local plans approved in 2006 state that development on the Jerma site should be mostly for tourism, while a development brief from 2021 designated 51% of the site for...
Valletta Hotel decision postponed following Planning Authority CEO’s intervention
New hotel to be built over five levels will feature 29 guest rooms, a spa area, an indoor pool, and a wine bar, along with a one-floor extension to Preti House, a listed building...
[WATCH] Planning Authority tribunal says NGOs, Sliema council can appeal Townsquare approval

The Planning Autority's EPRT says that Sliema local council can appeal against the PA decision to approve Townsquare

The Planning Autority's EPRT says that Sliema local...

NGOs: PA blocking appeal ‘monstrous attempt at censoring civil society’

Green NGOs say they will challenge PA obstacles to high-rise appeals at every stage and in every court

Green NGOs say they will challenge PA obstacles to...

Luqa council protests plan for 250-unit project

The Luqa local council has called on the Planning Authority to assess five...

The Luqa local council has called on the Planning Authority...

Planning Board approves restoration of Mriehel Farsons brewery

The Planning Board has approved planning permission that will transform the old...

The Planning Board has approved planning permission that...

‘Mutilation’ of Mrabat stately home set for approval

A stately home in Sliema is one step nearer to get an additional storey...

A stately home in Sliema is one step nearer to get an...

eNGO calls for study to determine need for old people’s homes

Front Harsien ODZ voices objection to development of an old people’s home...

Front Harsien ODZ voices objection to development of an old...

New local plans likely after general election

No date for new local plans to tweak development boundaries, fuelling...

No date for new local plans to tweak development...

ERA: Birgu home is strongly objectionable

The Environment and Resources Authority has objected to...

The Environment and Resources Authority...

FAA accuses architects of hiding heritage value of properties in PA applications

Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar calls on Planning Authority and Superintendence of Cultural Heritage to safeguard Malta’s iconic buildings

Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar calls on Planning Authority and...

Demolition of 19th century townhouse reverses three previous PA decisions

The Planning Authority’s Environment and Planning Review Tribunal has acceded to applications to demolish a traditional façade of a 19th...

The Planning Authority’s Environment and Planning...

PA’s friendly nudge guided developers on best way of getting permit for ODZ home

When the PA informed developers they could not turn the ruins of a chicken farm into an old people’s home, it went on to guide them to present a report...

When the PA informed developers they could not turn the...

Developers rejoiced in 2016 thanks to the Planning Authority’s generosity

These are the 10 most controversial permits issued in 2016

These are the 10 most controversial permits issued in 2016

Demolition for 19th century St Julian’s home

A 19th century house on St Julian’s is set for demolition to make...

A 19th century house on St Julian’s is set for...

Planning CEO denies claims he ‘defended’ hotelier’s planning application

FAA accused Johann Buttigieg of using his Planning Board seat to defend developer Michaela Stivala’s eight-storey hotel in Gzira

FAA accused Johann Buttigieg of using his Planning Board...

Up to €100,000 cost rebate for first-time buyers of protected buildings

First-time private buyers of residential Grade 1 and Grade 2 scheduled buildings may apply for a rebate on 70% of eligible costs of restoration and...

First-time private buyers of residential Grade 1 and Grade...

Ghaxaq fireworks factory dismissed by technical committee

No decision has been taken yet by the same committee with regard to another...

No decision has been taken yet by the same committee with...

Marsaxlokk 274-space car park recommended for approval

The Planning Directorate is recommending the approval of a huge car park lying...

The Planning Directorate is recommending the approval of a...

[WATCH] ‘Send Paceville masterplan back to drawing board’ – Louis Grech

‘Practically everyone has opposed the Paceville masterplan, and I believe it should go back to the drawing board’ – deputy Prime...

‘Practically everyone has opposed the Paceville...