Massive Mosta site near Ta’ Qali set to be zoned for development
The Planning Authority is set to decide on the zoning of one of Malta’s largest-ever development parcels at Tad-Dib, Mosta, on 3 March. • Area was added to the...
Developer declares public ownership on land earmarked for Buġibba lido
Revised plans for a Buġibba foreshore lido reveal the site is partly or wholly government-owned, correcting a previous application that stated otherwise
Heritage hotel at Villa Buleben needed to fund restoration, planners say

A proposal seeks to convert the Villa Buleben estate in Żebbuġ into a four-star heritage hotel with 32 rooms • Project combines restored palazzo with a...

A proposal seeks to convert the Villa Buleben estate in...

NGOs demand urgent law change after Halland Hotel ruling exposes planning appeals loophole

Environmental groups led by Moviment Graffitti are calling for immediate legal amendments to suspend construction during planning appeals

Environmental groups led by Moviment Graffitti are calling...

Planning reforms are being delayed to avoid election backlash – Il-Kollettiv

Residents’ coalition Il-Kollettiv says the government is deliberately delaying amendments to controversial planning bills to avoid public backlash before...

Residents’ coalition Il-Kollettiv says the government...

A 13-storey hotel proposed over Palazzina Vincenti will dominate Balluta Bay

Visuals highlight how revised design for new Balluta Bay hotel will tower over surrounding streets despite partial preservation of landmark...

Visuals highlight how revised design for...

Planning farce: Court revokes planning permit but massive Swieqi residential complex is already built

The Appeals Court has revoked the planning permits for a 10-storey residential complex in Swieqi on the site of the former Halland Hotel • Momentum calls...

The Appeals Court has revoked the planning permits for a...

ODZ relocation proposed for Ta’ Xbiex petrol station

Application seeks to move existing fuel station to undeveloped land along Mdina...

Application seeks to move existing fuel station to...

Eight-storey elderly home proposed in Mosta

A number of residents object to elderly home over height, scale, and impact on...

A number of residents object to elderly home over height,...

Wied iz-Zurrieq quay upgrade plans include new toilets, diver facilities and covered boat storage

ERA says the Wied iz-Zurrieq upgrade will increase the site’s visual prominence but is unlikely to significantly affect landscape or visual amenity,...

ERA says the Wied iz-Zurrieq upgrade will increase the...

Demolish now, sanction later: Carlo Stivala applies to regularise Sliema building demolition

Hotelier Carlo Stivala has submitted a new application to regularise the demolition of the façade of a Sliema building fronting Triq ix-Xatt and...

Hotelier Carlo Stivala has submitted a new...

Anton Cutajar seeks sanctioning of zoo irregularities

Zookeeper Anton Cutajar has applied to regularise a series of irregularities at...

Zookeeper Anton Cutajar has applied to regularise a series...

Heritage watchdog clears way for db Group’s pool instead of boathouse

After initially raising heritage concerns, the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage has now cleared the way for the demolition of a boathouse which dates back...

After initially raising heritage concerns, the...

Suq tal-Belt: Heritage watchdog objects to umbrellas instead of irregular canopies

The Superintendence for Cultural Heritage has objected to a new proposal by Arkadia to install six large umbrellas outside Suq tal-Belt instead of the present...

The Superintendence for Cultural Heritage has objected to a...

Joseph Portelli eyes five-storey block instead of old pasta factory in Balzan

Developer Joseph Portelli is proposing a five-storey residential and commercial block in place of the Macaroni Premier factory on Triq in-Naxxar in Balzan

Developer Joseph Portelli is proposing a five-storey...

Planning Authority approves extra floors on Corinthia’s St George’s Bay hotels

Planning authority decision clears way for 252 new rooms across three hotels in St Julian’s resort zone

Planning authority decision clears way for 252 new rooms...

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...

Parking charges are being considered to ensure regular...

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...

Despite being presented as a limited restoration, the...

Shifting goalposts: Zoning change gives Polidano bigger mixed-use area in Xemxija

​The Planning Authority has approved a zoning change that expands the area in Xemxija where residential and commercial development may be allowed,...

​The Planning Authority has approved a zoning change that...

Mizzi Estates resubmits plans to rebuild hotel in Natura 2000 site in Mellieħa

Mizzi Estates have once again submitted a planning application to rebuild a long-derelict hotel within a Natura 2000 site in Mellieħa

Mizzi Estates have once again submitted a planning...