Sannat swimming pools deemed illegal by the court are sanctioned by the PA
The court ruled that two swimming pools where illegal since a public footpath separated them from the apartment blocks but the Planning Authority changed the goalposts by...
Swatar residents call for PM’s intervention before PA decision on 12-block project
Swatar residents ask Prime Minister Robert Abela for a meeting before the Planning Authority decides on 4 August whether to approve parameters for 12 residential blocks on...
PA rules out hotel development in Qormi garden

Planning Commission Chairperson Elizabeth Ellul lashes out at Superintendence...

Planning Commission Chairperson Elizabeth Ellul lashes out...

Refusal recommended for ODZ hotel plan at Busbesija barracks site

Hotel application for ODZ Mosta site transferred to private developers by...

Hotel application for ODZ Mosta site transferred to private...

Swatar apartment blocks zoning back for approval after election pause

A major Swatar zoning application envisaging 12 new blocks in the undeveloped...

A major Swatar zoning application envisaging 12 new blocks...

First development in Żurrieq's Nigret area recommended for approval

The Planning Authority's case officer is recommending the approval of the...

The Planning Authority's case officer is recommending...

Excelsior extension cleared by heritage authorities

UNESCO cleared Heritage Assessment acknowledges adverse impacts on...

UNESCO cleared Heritage Assessment...

Stivala’s hotel extension on The Strand flagged for blank party walls

Planning report criticises extensive blank party walls in Sliema Hotel extension but deems impact acceptable citing existing commitments and precedent in the...

Planning report criticises extensive blank party walls in...

ERA clears Buskett old people's home after bird safeguards imposed

Environment watchdog says project is unlikely to harm nearby Natura 2000 site,...

Environment watchdog says project is unlikely to harm...

Court sends Sirdar House planning appeal back to tribunal for fresh hearing

Court orders long-running planning dispute over the proposed redevelopment of Sirdar House in St Julian's be sent back to the Environment and Planning...

Court orders long-running planning dispute over the...

Court orders fresh hearing on Villa St Ignatius hotel permit after tribunal 'overlooked' impact on residents

Judges say planning tribunal failed to properly assess whether four-star hotel is compatible with surrounding residential neighbourhood

Judges say planning tribunal failed to properly assess...

Five-storey apartment block set to rise 85m from Qrendi church

Qrendi farmhouse scheme recommended for approval despite warnings over...

Qrendi farmhouse scheme recommended for approval despite...

PA stalls on Pietà seven-storey guesthouse

A decision on a seven-storey guesthouse proposed for Triq Santa Monika opposite...

A decision on a seven-storey guesthouse proposed for Triq...

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...