Mosta obelisk deemed ‘not historically relevant’ in today’s context
Heritage watchdog questions council rationale as proposal to revive unbuilt historic design faces scrutiny over impact on Grade 1 pjazza
PA refuses ODZ elderly home in Żabbar
The Planning Authority refuses an application for the construction of an elderly home on ODZ land in Żabbar with officials refusing architect Charles Buhagiar's request for...
Attard fuel station proposal withdrawn after case officer flags policy breach

Plans to relocate a petrol station from Ta’ Xbiex to a rural area in Attard were pulled after Directorate found the project to be in breach of policy...

Plans to relocate a petrol station from Ta’ Xbiex to...

Balzan gets 102-apartment complex, rising to five floors

Project architect insists two mature Ficus trees will be safeguarded

Project architect insists two mature Ficus trees will be...

Paola crematorium hinges on advanced filtration system as decision looms

The Planning Authority is set to decide on 23 April whether to approve in principle Malta’s first crematorium, a project relying on a multi-stage...

The Planning Authority is set to decide on 23 April whether...

Kiosk proposed at Kalanka beach

Applicant declared that the coastal area where kiosk is being proposed is private property

Applicant declared that the coastal area where kiosk is...

Proposed elderly home out of scale with Għarb’s rural character, ERA says

​The Environment & Resources Authority raises objections to a proposed residential care home for the elderly in Għarb, citing concerns over its...

​The Environment & Resources Authority...

PA approves change to footpath at centre of revoked Sannat ODZ pool permit

The Planning Authority’s Executive Council has approved a zoning application to reclassify part of a public footpath in Sannat as 'private open...

The Planning Authority’s Executive Council has...

PA rejects controversial Marsaskala ODZ mall and hotel project

Project described as ‘non-starter’ by Marsaskala local council gets...

Project described as ‘non-starter’ by...

Metropolis project in Gżira to add hotel after 17-year delay

A long-delayed Gżira development, dormant for 17 years, could consolidate its...

A long-delayed Gżira development, dormant for 17 years,...

ERA objects to Mellieħa quay upgrade used by Red Cross for marine rescues

The Environment and Resources Authority has objected to plans by Transport Malta to upgrade an existing quay at Is-Sur in Mellieħa

The Environment and Resources Authority has objected to...

Inwadar Park to get 545 trees in 13,607sq.m afforestation push

Project foresees 1,200 cubic metres reservoir replenished with water from the...

Project foresees 1,200 cubic metres reservoir replenished...

Controversial Valley Road development set for approval

Twelve residential blocks rising to five floors proposed on site earmarked for...

Twelve residential blocks rising to five floors proposed on...

Local Plan to be updated to pave the way for Is‑Siċċa project in Birżebbuġa

Following the 2022 electoral promise and the decommissioning of the oil depot, and with another election approaching, the government is updating the Marsaxlokk...

Following the 2022 electoral promise and the...

Supermarket may be permitted on ex ODZ site near Mosta cemetery

A supermarket could eventually rise next to a cemetery in the Tad-Dib area in...

A supermarket could eventually rise next to a cemetery in...

Momentum slams ERA exemption of full environmental assessment for Marsaskala ferry

Momentum criticises decision by the Environment and Resources Authority to exempt a proposed ferry landing in Marsaskala from a full environmental impact...

Momentum criticises decision by the Environment and...

ERA exempts Marsaskala ferry landing from full environmental assessment

Screening report concludes that 1,500sq.m of Posidonia seagrass will be lost but overall environmental impact is not significant enough to require full...

Screening report concludes that 1,500sq.m of Posidonia...

Primary School in Mellieħa set to triple in size

Maria Regina College Primary School in Mellieħa will nearly tenfold its size...

Maria Regina College Primary School in Mellieħa will...

Palazzo Torretta in Santa Venera earmarked for five storey block

Development proposes 19 dwellings and two catering establishments, retaining...

Development proposes 19 dwellings and two catering...

Planning officials recommend refusal of 55-unit Marsaskala rooftop extension

Parking shortfall and density impacts cited as key reasons for rejecting large-scale intensification of existing block

Parking shortfall and density impacts cited as key reasons...