NGOs slam Villa Rosa local plan review as ‘blueprint for overdevelopment’
Critics accuse government of favouring developer interests over environment and public good
Faced with refusal, developer withdraws Ta’ Qali sports village plan
Application withdrawn after board signalled its intention to refuse the application which included a sports hotel and retail centre apart from sports facilities
Despite 1,800 objections to flats, NGOs fear threat to Ġgantija heritage zone

Activists defending historical setting of Xagħra’s Ta’ Kola windmill say PA pursuing ‘develop at all costs’ approach

Activists defending historical setting of Xagħra’s...

Marsaskala: 7-storey block for Bidni farmland

Farmland in the Marsaskala area of il-Bidni is being earmarked for residential...

Farmland in the Marsaskala area of il-Bidni is being...

National UNESCO committee wants ban on rooftop swimming pools in Mdina

Easysell’s Fabio Fenech wants rooftop pool over late-medieval Mdina home that heritage watchdog says is objectionable in principle

Easysell’s Fabio Fenech wants rooftop pool over...

Mellieha: Pergola Hotel wants to go higher

72 new rooms could be added to the Pergola Hotel with a request by Daniel...

72 new rooms could be added to the Pergola Hotel with a...

Domino effect in St Julian’s with demand to raise Sirdar heights

The owners of a St Julian’s home seeking the green light for a...

The owners of a St Julian’s home seeking the green...

Stivala 11-storey hotel over Villa Bonici gardens set for approval

Tripartite agreement would include construction and maintenance of...

Tripartite agreement would include construction...

Greens slam proposed stone crushing activities next to Mqabba primary school

ADPD - The Green Party says that such activities would be detrimental to the environment but also to the physical and mental health of children and residents

ADPD - The Green Party says that such activities would be...

Żonqor project in Marsaskala approved

The planning board had approved a 118-apartment block in Marsaskala after the developer presented fresh plans following an initial postponement requested by...

The planning board had approved a 118-apartment block in...

Marsa carnival village will now include 5D theatre and performance space for bands

Marsa site will still accommodate a museum of carnival performing arts and workshops as foreseen in an application approved in 2016

Marsa site will still accommodate a museum of carnival...

67% say air quality in Malta has deteriorated over past decade

The Maltese and the Cypriots are the most likely in Europe to think that air...

The Maltese and the Cypriots are the most likely in Europe...

Danish Village owners want solar farm on Mellieha land

Solar farm on degraded land will be visible from bypass and road to Anchor Bay,...

Solar farm on degraded land will be visible from bypass and...

Chalet redevelopment? No Paceville at Għar id-Dud, Sliema mayor says

Plans for the Chalet development will be assessed according to a development...

Plans for the Chalet development will be assessed according...

Villa instead of Wied Għollieq farmhouse could set precedent for development rush

Villa and pool instead of derelict farmhouse, plans submitted by BCA chairman and architect to Portelli business partner

Villa and pool instead of derelict farmhouse, plans...

Graffitti urge public to object to ‘sham sheep farm’

Graffitti files formal objection with PA over Bidnija sheep farm plans to...

Graffitti files formal objection with PA over Bidnija sheep...

Infrastructure Malta submits new plans for Msida Creek project

60% of the Msida Creek project will be dedicated to open public spaces in a...

60% of the Msida Creek project will be dedicated to open...

Smart City villas: heights reduced from 2009 plans

A 38,000 square-metre plot of land between Fort St Rocco and the Xgħajra...

A 38,000 square-metre plot of land between Fort St...

Landmark decision sees PA order developers to downscale Nadur plans

The Planning Authority has ordered developers of an apartment block in Nadur to...

The Planning Authority has ordered developers of an...

Prime Minister’s villa: Din l-Art Ħelwa objects, Superintendence asks for photomontages

Din l-Art Ħelwa  insists on archeological investigation of property before any permit for excavations are issued while Superintendence for Cultural...

Din l-Art Ħelwa  insists on archeological...