Solar farm set for approval on former Maghtab landfill
The Planning Authority is set to approve a large photovoltaic solar farm covering an area equivalent to more than seven football pitches on the site of the disused Magħtab...
Sliema Council opposes fuel station expansion onto promenade
The Sliema Local Council has objected to a proposed redevelopment of the Speedy Petrol Station on Triq it-Torri, warning that the application would result in the loss of public...
Balzan’s Dolphin Centre: Zoning permit increases ‘risk’ to iconic trees

The future of two iconic ficus trees near the Dolphin Complex in Balzan is at risk, a case officer has warned

The future of two iconic ficus trees near the Dolphin...

Roman quarry and burial chamber discovered on Qawra site earmarked for apartments

Superintendence for Cultural Heritage confirms an ‘archaeological evaluation’ of the site is ongoing

Superintendence for Cultural Heritage confirms an...

Moviment Graffitti condemns Malta’s planning appeals law in new video

New video puts on display the full scale of developer Joseph Portelli’s Sannat development, which was built while under legal appeal

New video puts on display the full scale of developer...

Birgu Regatta Club applies to sanction illegal kiosks

The Birgu Regatta Club has applied to regularise two illegally constructed...

The Birgu Regatta Club has applied to regularise two...

PA considering UCA extension in Pietà

Pietà Council’s request for an Urban Conservation Area extension has been welcomed by Plan-ning Authority CEO Johann Buttigieg, who has instructed...

Pietà Council’s request for an Urban...

Environmental NGOs sound alarm over DNO amendments

Environmental NGOs warn that proposed DNO amendments will enable unchecked...

Environmental NGOs warn that proposed DNO amendments will...

ICOMOS Malta proposes ban on rooftop pools in Mdina

The issue was raised concerning a planning application in Mesquita Street...

The issue was raised concerning a planning application in...

Planning Authority enacting stricter rules for industrial areas

Reform of the development notification system for state owned industrial zones...

Reform of the development notification system for state...

Seven-storey old people’s home approved in Mosta

The Planning Authority has approved the construction of a seven-storey old...

The Planning Authority has approved the construction of a...

'Most haunted' Villa Sans Souci earmarked for old people’s home

A four-storey elderly care home is planned on ODZ land along Triq iż-Żejtun,...

A four-storey elderly care home is planned on ODZ land...

New sports complex plans submitted for Ta’ Qali Flower Power site amidst development debate

The proposed development includes a rehabilitation clinic and a multi-purpose sports village featuring a full-size rugby pitch, a half-size scrum training...

The proposed development includes a rehabilitation clinic...

ERA ‘not averse’ to old people’s home in Naxxar ODZ Quarry

The Environment and Resources Authority has signalled it is 'not...

The Environment and Resources Authority has signalled it is...

ODZ Mosta guest house proposed after PA approves villa in place of ruins

A guest house is proposed for Mosta’s Żokrija area, replacing ruins that had previously been approved for redevelopment into a villa, despite objections...

A guest house is proposed for Mosta’s Żokrija area,...

Crash barrier to stop off-roading in Ħas Saptan valley

A crash barrier is being proposed in a valley notorious for illegal...

A crash barrier is being proposed in a valley notorious for...

Transport Malta withdraws application to increase moorings in Kalkara

A controversial application to reorganise the mooring of boats in Kalkara,...

A controversial application to reorganise the mooring of...

Extension to Għallis landfill approved in race against time

Waste capacity of landfill to increase by 840,000 cubic meters give Malta 29...

Waste capacity of landfill to increase by 840,000 cubic...

PA set to approve demolition of Marsaxlokk villas to make way for new semi-detached homes

The villas, considered to be of 'cultural heritage and architectural interest' by the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage, are surrounded by...

The villas, considered to be of 'cultural heritage and...

Batching plant and bricks factory proposed in Wied Incita quarry

Environment and Resources Authority shoots down proposal insisting that area...

Environment and Resources Authority shoots down proposal...