


DB towers in pictures: From dominant to overwhelming
The DB Group’s St George’s Bay project approved in 2021, was...
The DB Group’s St George’s Bay project approved...

Żabbar elderly home needed, but not on ODZ land, says Servizzi Ewropej Malta CEO
Rodrick Zerafa, a potential Labour candidate on the second district, says Żabbar deserves an elderly home but insists it should not come at the cost of ODZ...
Rodrick Zerafa, a potential Labour candidate on the second...
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San Giljan water polo pitch project gets environment authority green light
The Environment and Resources Authority has cleared a land reclamation project linked to the redevelopment of the San Giljan Aquatic Sports Club
The Environment and Resources Authority has cleared a land...

Balzan and Ħamrun historic properties set for guest house conversions
PA approves guest house in Balzan’s village core and is expected to greenlight the conversion of Ħamrun’s oldest building
PA approves guest house in Balzan’s village core and...

Żabbar’s PN councillors had backed ODZ elderly home in April council meeting
Minority leader Joseph Buttigieg cited current policies permitting old people’s homes on ODZ land to justify his stance against objecting to the proposed...
Minority leader Joseph Buttigieg cited current policies...

Valley Road’s giant Norfolk tree saved
The latest plans for the construction of a five-storey development foresee the retention of Norfolk pine tree previously earmarked for removal
The latest plans for the construction of a five-storey...

ODZ elderly home proposed in Żabbar
Old people’s homes are allowed in the Outside Development Zones, but only if developers adhere to a sequential approach, first considering sites within...
Old people’s homes are allowed in the Outside...

Supermarket plan resurfaces on Fgura site despite earlier PA exclusion
Developer Anton Camilleri has submitted a zoning application to develop a supermarket on land known as Tax-Xemx u l-Qamar, along Triq id-Dejma in Fgura
Developer Anton Camilleri has submitted a zoning...

Case officer says no to Alfresco re-development
A case officer has recommended the refusal of a planning permit for the...
A case officer has recommended the refusal of a planning...

ERA objects to Naxxar ODZ home despite floor removal
The environment authority is objecting to an elderly care home in the rural...
The environment authority is objecting to an elderly care...

Gaffarena in another bid to regularise Qormi petrol station
Johann Gaffarena has presented yet another application to regularise illegal...
Johann Gaffarena has presented yet another application to...

Robert Abela’s summer gift to developers: Looser planning laws
Prime minister wants to rush planning changes through parliament without...
Prime minister wants to rush planning changes through...

Developers’ lobby first to back planning reform, but says it’s not a win for developers
Developers say the planning reform is long overdue but are urging caution over measures they say could create uncertainty
Developers say the planning reform is long overdue but are...

PA defers decision on Birgu kiosks deemed ‘objectionable in principle’
The Planning Authority has deferred a decision on an application to regularise two kiosks and outdoor seating in the historic Birgu ditch
The Planning Authority has deferred a decision on an...

Radical overhaul of planning laws presented before summer recess
Planning system overhaul sees court limited in its ability to revoke permits,...
Planning system overhaul sees court limited in its ability...

Graffitti slams new planning bills: 'A developer’s wish list'
NGO Moviment Graffitti say new legal amendments to Malta’s planning laws...
NGO Moviment Graffitti say new legal amendments to...

Birżebbuġa kerbside pump could be relocated to Ħal Far car park
A kerbside fuel pump in Birżebbuġa could be located out of the locality to...
A kerbside fuel pump in Birżebbuġa could be located...

Planning Authority cracks down on kiosks at Ġnejna Bay
Kiosks liable to daily fines which can reach a maximum of €50
Kiosks liable to daily fines which can reach a maximum of...