China applies to renew Pembroke embassy permit
China has applied to renew its permit for a planned embassy in Pembroke, a project approved in 2020 despite local objections over the loss of open space
Massive shopping mall and supermarket approved in Burmarrad
Development made possible by planning policy approved in 2020 which permits 17.5-meter-high commercial development in the rural hamlet
Domino effect forces watchdog’s hand in clearing 11-storey Spinola hotel

The Superintendence for Cultural Heritage has withdrawn its objection to a proposed 11-storey hotel on the site of the former HSBC branch in St Julian’s

The Superintendence for Cultural Heritage has withdrawn its...

Smart City road link will displace 5,000 cubic metres of soil

A new road linking Bieb is-Sultan in Żabbar to Smart City will displace 5,000...

A new road linking Bieb is-Sultan in Żabbar to Smart City...

Libyan school in Ta’ Giorni applies for mosque and apartment block

Mosque will include a turret and will be located next to a proposed apartment...

Mosque will include a turret and will be located next to a...

PA to finance reconstruction of historical footbridge in Għajnsielem

Planning Authority announces it will fund reconstruction of a historically...

Planning Authority announces it will fund reconstruction of...

ERA objects to ‘restoration’ of Qala ruin by Portelli’s company

Environment and Resources Authority firmly objecting to application by a...

Environment and Resources Authority firmly objecting to...

Dingli cliff-face fireworks factory earmarked for olive oil production

The owners of the Pulvich fireworks factory have filed a planning application in a bid to replace a disused factory that has been literally carved into the...

The owners of the Pulvich fireworks factory have filed a...

Gozo muxrabija loses protected status over DIY reveal from 1975

Heritage or handiwork? PA de-lists Għarb muxrabija after owner presents...

Heritage or handiwork? PA de-lists Għarb muxrabija after...

‘The people will fight back’ : residents, local councils and NGOs denounce Villa Rosa project as ‘an affront to democracy’

“They stabbed us in the back....Not only are we not “Malta Tagħna lkoll”, but “Malta biss tal-iżviluppaturi.”"...

“They stabbed us in the back....Not only are we not...

Qajjenza development on Enemalta land downscaled

Latest plan still envisages development of up to 22m but buildings has...

Latest plan still envisages development of up to 22m...

19 greening projects to be completed by 2025

Project Green working on 118 different projects covering a total of 1.7 million...

Project Green working on 118 different projects covering a...

PA gives Palazzo Marnisi in Marsaxlokk highest level of protection

An emergency conservation order had been issued by the Superintendence of...

An emergency conservation order had been issued by the...

Seven-storey ‘quarry tower’ to give Naxxar skyline a bump

The Planning Authority is set to approve 275 residential units on the site of a...

The Planning Authority is set to approve 275 residential...

Permit granted for 7,000sqm expansion at Bengħajsa Family Park

Extension will bring the Bengħajsa park to 27,000 square metres

Extension will bring the Bengħajsa park to 27,000...

Wied Inċita set to become prominent open space project

Approximately 20 tumuli of land...

Approximately 20 tumuli of land...

FAA: Capitanerie works takes Gżira gardens from residents, to give to yacht owners

Astrid Vella: “Far from taking from the rich to give to the poor, this socialist government is stealing from the poor to give to the rich...

Astrid Vella: “Far from taking from the rich to give...

PA set to refuse Hagar Qim restaurant make-over

Project was being objected to by the National World Heritage Technical...

Project was being objected to by the National World...

Graffitti says discrepancy in Villa Rosa consultation betrays government acquiescence

Planning Authority document initiating local plan review for the Villa Rosa high-rise has included an additional area beyond the land parcel’s...

Planning Authority document initiating local plan...

PN wants House committee hearing on St George’s Bay local plan changes

Government insists local plans will be scrutinised through public consultation and parliamentary committee hearing as prescribed at law

Government insists local plans will be scrutinised through...