Free no more: A price tag on groundwater
For the first time ever, the state intends to impose a tariff on ground water abstracted from the water table through boreholes while offering substantial incentives to users who...
PA resumes direct action on illegal Xewkija scrapyard
Truckloads of illegal scrap material which includes derelict cars, trucks, tyres, white goods, and electronic equipment removed by Planning Authority in direct action
Birzebbugia residents outraged at ruse to avoid impact studies

Concerns on overdevelopment at Birzebbugia’s Ghirghien area is mounting...

Concerns on overdevelopment at Birzebbugia’s...

Qala local council and green NGOs appeal Qala ODZ permit

The Qala local council, Din l-Art Helwa, and Nature Trust Malta teamed up to...

The Qala local council, Din l-Art Helwa, and Nature Trust...

Arkadia delays enforcement against Suq tal-Belt canopy with appeal

The Arkadia company is defending the erection of a canopy which is blocking...

The Arkadia company is defending the erection of a canopy...

Smart City and Xghajra council object to 14-storey high-rise

Both the Xghajra local council and Smart City Limited, the developers of the...

Both the Xghajra local council and Smart City Limited, the...

Fate of Pietà’s Villa Frere garden views hinges on board inspection

A proposed 10-storey hotel in Pietà adjacent to Giardino Zammitello will visually dominate views of the harbour town from Msida creek and Valletta

A proposed 10-storey hotel in Pietà adjacent to...

Kalkara valley under threat by development next to convent

Back in 2018 the Planning Authority had approved two new villas instead of...

Back in 2018 the Planning Authority had approved two new...

ERA objects to San Gwann supermarkets, residents warn of traffic congestion

The Environment and Resources Authority is objecting to the proposed development of two supermarkets on a 7,000sq.m site on the Tal-Balal road near San Gwann

The Environment and Resources Authority is objecting to the...

Deceptive zoning may pave way for 14-storey Xghajra high-rise

Xghajra residents are up in arms against a proposal for three blocks of a total...

Xghajra residents are up in arms against a proposal for...

PA to appeal €500,000 ‘planning gain’ discount to  St George’s Bay developer

The Planning Authority is appealing a decision by its appeals tribunal to slash a planning gain of €623,325 for a St George’s Bay development, to...

The Planning Authority is appealing a decision by its...

PA tightens ODZ screws as Bahrija permit set for refusal

In a clear sign of cautiousness from the Planning Authority in the aftermath of...

In a clear sign of cautiousness from the Planning Authority...

Cottonera rejoices as AUM extension is rejected by Planning Authority board

Plans for students' residence in Bormla for the American University have been rejected by the Planning Authority

Plans for students' residence in Bormla for the...

Two villas proposed instead of Maghtab petrol station

Abelcare proposes ‘recreation’ of farmhouses demolished to make way...

Abelcare proposes ‘recreation’ of farmhouses...

Marsa office hub to replace Edible Oil factory

A new commercial hub is being proposed on a 43,500sq.m site currently occupied...

A new commercial hub is being proposed on a 43,500sq.m site...

‘No decline’ in Valletta market for boutique hotels, architect says

Newest project on Merchants’ Street prospects no slowdown in demand for luxury Valletta accommodation

Newest project on Merchants’ Street prospects no...

Carpark in Carmelite convent approved despite Order’s objection

Commission chairperson Elizabeth Ellul votes against the Balluta development...

Commission chairperson Elizabeth Ellul votes against the...

ERA gives cold shoulder to proposed 26-storey hotel outside Regional Road tunnels

A proposed hotel just outside the Regional Road tunnels is in breach of the local plan that identifies the location as an open space, the environment authority...

A proposed hotel just outside the Regional Road tunnels is...

St George’s Bay developer to pay €500,000 less to environment fund

Villa Rosa developer’s €623,000 planning gain is cut down to €116,000 after PA appeals tribunal finds planning board’s hike went...

Villa Rosa developer’s €623,000 planning gain is...

Five-storey home near 17th century chapel 'totally unacceptable'

Superintendence objects to five-storey home for the elderly in Zebbug

Superintendence objects to five-storey home for the elderly...