Developers shift focus from mall to elderly home in Marsaskala
Abela Ventures Ltd has submitted a new application to develop an old people’s home on a site located outside the development zone along Triq Sant’ Antnin in Marsaskala
Paint it darker: Design fix for Naxxar guesthouse
The Planning Authority’s Design Advisory Committee has called for a darker colour scheme to tone down the visual impact of a proposed 46-room hotel next to Naxxar’s...
PA defers decision on Stivala’s 15-storey hotel

Board chairman expresses concern on lack of an adequate transition from the...

Board chairman expresses concern on lack of an adequate...

Gzira lido deckchairs: PA’s legal office insists on Land Authority clearance

A hotel consortium, fronted by hotelier and Malta Development Association President Michael Stivala, wants to regularise a rooftop sunbed area erected without...

A hotel consortium, fronted by hotelier and Malta...

Guest house proposed in Hamrun’s oldest building

A planning application has been submitted to convert Palazzo Atocia, a...

A planning application has been submitted to convert...

PA ignores cultural heritage watchdog to approve eight-storey block in Pieta

The Planning Authority has greenlit the construction of an eight-storey block with seven flats overlooking Triq ix-Xatt in Pietà, despite multiple...

The Planning Authority has greenlit the construction of an...

Ta’ Qali Sports Village application to be reconsidered following submission of late plans

An application to develop a large sports complex with retail and hotel facilities on agricultural land in Ta’ Qali, set for refusal, was removed from the...

An application to develop a large sports complex with...

Council concerned over retirement home and mall in Naxxar quarry

The Naxxar Local Council has expressed serious reservations about a proposed...

The Naxxar Local Council has expressed serious reservations...

Close to 80% of Jerma Project earmarked for apartments

Local plans approved in 2006 state that development on the Jerma site should be...

Local plans approved in 2006 state that development on the...

Valletta Hotel decision postponed following Planning Authority CEO’s intervention

New hotel to be built over five levels will feature 29 guest rooms, a spa area, an indoor pool, and a wine bar, along with a one-floor extension to Preti...

New hotel to be built over five levels will feature 29...

Photomontages show Saqqajja block’s impact on historic views

Development characterised by the use of traditional balconies will increase...

Development characterised by the use of traditional...

Court revokes permit for ODZ swimming pool in Marsalforn valley

Judges rule development failed to meet policy requirements

Judges rule development failed to meet policy requirements

Ombudsman investigation finds multiple stable permits issued for same horses

In eight years, the Planning Authority issued permits for 1,022 stables but Environment and Planning Commissioner finds lack of oversight to ensure same horse...

In eight years, the Planning Authority issued permits for...

Flats and offices on Qajjenza LPG site set for approval

Zoning application foresees erection of three blocks of residential flats...

Zoning application foresees erection of three blocks of...

Old people’s home, mall proposed instead of Naxxar quarry site

A Naxxar quarry could be turned into a major mixed-use development featuring...

A Naxxar quarry could be turned into a major mixed-use...

Hotels insist their Gzira lido does not require Lands Authority’s permission for rooftop sunbeds

Hotel consortium fronted by Michael Stivala presents legal opinion stating that the deed for the lease of public land transferred to it for 65 years only bans...

Hotel consortium fronted by Michael Stivala presents legal...

ERA objects to hotelier’s bid to relocate Xaghra farmhouse to pristine site in ODZ area

Hotelier Alfred Refalo wants to relocate a vernacular building from a rural hamlet along a main road, where he is building a hotel, to a pristine site...

Hotelier Alfred Refalo wants to relocate a vernacular...

48-apartment block approved in Sa Maison

Planning Authority approves demolition of the ex-Sa Maison residential home and a neighbouring old warehouse to make way for an eight-storey development...

Planning Authority approves demolition of the ex-Sa Maison...

Staircase, ramp and bathing platform in latest Veċċa plans

Veċċa project aimed at protecting cave and overlying road from collapse 

Veċċa project aimed at protecting cave and overlying road...

Planning Authority approves Rialto restoration with new rooftop venue

Yana Mintoff, daughter of former Labour leader and Prime Minister Dom Mintoff,...

Yana Mintoff, daughter of former Labour leader and Prime...