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

The Planning Authority has opened a consultation on a partial review of the 2006 Ta’ Qali Action Plan that would identify a site for a proposed family theme park.

The review follows a request by Planning Minister Clint Camilleri and will establish a site-specific policy for the theme park within an area indicated by the minister.

The policy will determine which uses may be considered at the site, together with limits on site coverage and building height. It will also set requirements for landscaping, access and parking.

The review does not define what form the proposed family theme park would take, but will establish the uses and development parameters that could be permitted on the selected site. The term could cover a range of leisure and entertainment facilities, but the consultation document does not specify what attractions are envisaged.

The Planning Authority stressed the partial review itself would not grant development permission for the theme park. Any subsequent development would still have to go through the applicable planning process.

The consultation also covers two other parts of the Ta’ Qali Action Plan, involving the Crafts Village and Pitkalija, although these are separate from the proposed theme park.

At the Crafts Village, the review will consider changes to permitted uses, including businesses producing local craft food and beverages, an ancillary catering facility near the children's playground, craft-related training facilities and an educational cinema.

At Pitkalija, the proposed changes would create a Food Hub Regeneration Area for storage, distribution and fruit and vegetable processing and marketing facilities. Around 6.77 hectares currently reserved for a Pitkalija extension would instead be designated as an Area of Agricultural Value.

The consultation was published on Friday and closes on 16 October 2026. Submissions can be made through the government’s public consultation portal.