Plans submitted for garden and multi-level underground parking in Gozo’s capital
Parking charges are being considered to ensure regular maintenance, while metered on-street parking is being considered to reduce pressure on surrounding streets
Controversy re-awakened: Case officer recommends redevelopment of Qala ruin into ‘agricultural store’
Despite being presented as a limited restoration, the Environment and Resources Authority has warned that approving the Qala proposal could open the door to a fully-fledged...
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...

Shopping village proposed in Kirkop instead of Elbros yard

A commercial development—including a hotel, shopping complex, and...

A commercial development—including a hotel, shopping...

WATCH | Marsaxlokk residents livid at works during summer break

Residents in Marsaxlokk have raised concerns over ongoing site clearance at the...

Residents in Marsaxlokk have raised concerns over ongoing...

Garden of Eden wedding hall to be replaced by 14 bungalows

Plans have been filed to demolish the Garden of Eden wedding hall in the...

Plans have been filed to demolish the Garden of Eden...

Planning Authority approves second phase of AX Qawra lido redevelopment

AX project will replace Qawra lidos historically used by Sunny Coast Hotel and Seashells Resort

AX project will replace Qawra lidos historically used by...

Żabbar cemetery extension set for approval

The Planning Authority is set to approve a significant expansion of the Żabbar...

The Planning Authority is set to approve a significant...

Tribunal revokes hotel permit for Sirdar House in St Julian’s but…

The Environment and Planning Review Tribunal has revoked a planning permit for a hotel development at Sirdar House, a 19th century townhouse in St...

The Environment and Planning Review Tribunal has revoked a...