Robert Abela’s summer gift to developers: Looser planning laws
Prime minister wants to rush planning changes through parliament without committee stage evaluation before summer recess
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
St John’s ditch devolved to Valletta council, football club for car park

The Valletta local council has been granted the devolution of a site in St John’s ditch from the Lands Authority for the future development of a car park

The Valletta local council has been granted the devolution...

PA approves Portelli mega development in Sannat

The development forsees the construction of swimming pools and decking on ODZ...

The development forsees the construction of swimming pools...

Decision on infamous Bahrija gate postponed to April

The Planning Authority’s planning commission has postponed a decision on...

The Planning Authority’s planning commission has...

PA wants ‘traditional’ makeover of Għargħur five-storey blocks

Planning commission recommends makeover of three, new five-storey apartment...

Planning commission recommends makeover of three, new...

Planning Authority refuses permit for massive Mġarr solar farm

Solar farm proposed on 44,500sq.m of farmland is rejected by planning...

Solar farm proposed on 44,500sq.m of farmland is...

Eight-storey ‘industrial’ complex in Marsa set for approval

Development near St Vincent de Paule for approval after PA scraps 12m height...

Development near St Vincent de Paule for approval after PA...

Abela forces Marsaxlokk council’s hand over unpopular local council project

Marsaxlokk local council withdraws three-storey office project in school garden after intervention of Prime Minister Robert Abela

Marsaxlokk local council withdraws three-storey office...

Villa Rosa high-rise could overshadow protected valley, ERA warns

Environmental watchdog concerned on excavation in buffer zone of protected...

Environmental watchdog concerned on excavation in buffer...

Għarb local council objects to fireworks factory near picnic area

Application foresees reconstruction of a fireworks factory, which had left five...

Application foresees reconstruction of a fireworks factory,...

Illegal dumping near helipad could pave way for Gozo airstrip

Heritage watchdog complained that rubble dumped in the area prevented proper...

Heritage watchdog complained that rubble dumped in the area...

Synagogue and kosher restaurant for prominent Sliema location

The former post office building in Manoel Dimech Street in Sliema, opposite the...

The former post office building in Manoel Dimech Street in...

Infamous Baħrija gate set for PA refusal

Gate in breach of policy securing access to footpaths established before 1967....

Gate in breach of policy securing access to footpaths...

Supermarket and mall proposed for Burmarrad after local plan changes

Changes to local plan in 2019 allowed offices, retail and catering developments...

Changes to local plan in 2019 allowed offices, retail and...

PA approves destruction of vernacular structures at Nigret

Zoning application will see Żurrieq ring-road pass through ODZ,...

Zoning application will see Żurrieq ring-road pass through...

Mdina’s Palazzo Gourgion eyes terrace restaurant, boutique hotel

Large restaurant and seven-room hotel could be in breach of local plan’s...

Large restaurant and seven-room hotel could be in breach of...

Villa to grow on Dingli’s controversial new road near medieval chapel

Yet-to-be-built villa outside development zones near Dingli’s medieval chapel seeking additional storey and pool permit

Yet-to-be-built villa outside development zones near...

Luqa mosque’s gold-cladded dome could disturb airplanes

Transport Malta ‘strongly objects’ to mosque in Luqa due to impact...

Transport Malta ‘strongly objects’ to mosque in...

Tuna magnate withdraws Birzebbuga nine-storey hotel plan

After refusal recommendation, Charles Azzopardi withdraws plan to add two...

After refusal recommendation, Charles Azzopardi withdraws...