Planning application 'trimmed' to what was legally established and environmentally compatible
The Authority was ordered to issue the permit subject to the removal of another room which was found to be illegal, and rehabilitating the remaining substantial part of the site...
Permit to convert 19sq.m room to ODZ dwelling denied
The Tribunal found that for re/development to qualify in terms of Policy 5.2C, ‘a negative environment impact on the site and its surroundings’ had to subsist
Green strip should be safeguarded

The then Environment and Planning Commission turned down a planning application that relates to an agricultural field bordering the rear of a...

The then Environment and Planning Commission turned down...

Flexibility policy complements local plans

Nothing in the engineer’s report to suggest that the mitigation measures...

Nothing in the engineer’s report to suggest that the...

Stables issued following court direction

Applicant felt that the Tribunal had failed to substantiate the Authority’s allegations

Applicant felt that the Tribunal had failed to substantiate...

Old building ‘out of context’

The Authority reminded the Tribunal that the building is a traditional Maltese farmhouse built around a central courtyard and should therefore be...

The Authority reminded the Tribunal that the building is a...

Tribunal relies on applicant’s consultant

The Tribunal observed that the applicant had commissioned a heritage consultant...

The Tribunal observed that the applicant had commissioned a...

Once applicants accept an order

The tribunal pointed out that the applicant never objected to removing the illegal canopy

The tribunal pointed out that the applicant never objected...

When ‘overriding reasons’ prevail

Applicant contended that bakeries are synonymous with Hal Qormi

Applicant contended that bakeries are synonymous with...

Townsquare tower – Planning Authority should decide

In the case of Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar and a group of Tigné...

In the case of Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar and a group of...

Application to be reassessed in line with 2004 policies

Architect describes his proposal as ‘an iconic building that serves the...

Architect describes his proposal as ‘an iconic...

Appellant must be given opportunity to defend his case

The Court held that the Tribunal was obliged to take note of any illegalities...

The Court held that the Tribunal was obliged to take note...

Minister’s opinion on Ta’ Ċenċ carries no weight

The Court held that planning decisions are taken by the Planning Authority...

The Court held that planning decisions are taken by the...

Boundary wall on rear of villa approved

The Tribunal observed that the design was visually acceptable in the given context and thus ordered the Authority to issue the permit

The Tribunal observed that the design was visually...

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Too small to be converted to an ODZ residence

An application for additions to an existing farmhouse outside the...

An application for additions to an existing...

Consent from recognized co-owners 'a must'

The applicant for the sanctioning of an open staircase did not enjoy an...

The applicant for the sanctioning of an open staircase...

Third parties lose Rabat restaurant appeal

the Commission held that the proposal was in line with Policy

the Commission held that the proposal was in line with...

Building in Zebbug regularised

Safe vehicular access to and from the garage was possible once the area does not attact heavy traffic

Safe vehicular access to and from the garage was possible...

Parking of coaches not allowed in residential area

Appellant contended that the garage was constructed with a clear intention to...

Appellant contended that the garage was constructed with a...

Restoration works and office use in Valletta

Tribunal insisted that the existing façade, the hall way and the spiral...

Tribunal insisted that the existing façade, the hall...