New owner applies to renew Marsaxlokk hotel permit
The new owner of the Hunters Tower in Marsaxlokk, GB Leisure Group, has applied to renew a permit for hotel development issued seven years ago
Comino hotel and bungalows project approved
Environmentalists question how project can be approved before ERA establishes the carrying capacity of the island as dictated by management plan for the Natura 2000 site •...
Kenuna Tower closed over structural concerns

Kenuna Tower and its garden in Nadur, Gozo, have been closed indefinitely due...

Kenuna Tower and its garden in Nadur, Gozo, have been...

Planning Authority moves forward with land use recategorisation in Gozo

PA moves to reclassify land in Xewkija and Għajnsielem

PA moves to reclassify land in Xewkija and Għajnsielem

PA proposes amendments to 2006 Local Plan policies for rural settlements

Partial review of 2006 Local Plan policies enters phase two

Partial review of 2006 Local Plan policies enters phase two

Floriana pinetum to be fenced and fortifications restored

The Planning Authority has approved the rehabilitation of the Pinetum site in...

The Planning Authority has approved the rehabilitation of...

Another 15-storey hotel on Sliema Strand set for approval

Hotel proposed by developer Carlo Stivala will rise to 15 floors on the Strand...

Hotel proposed by developer Carlo Stivala will rise to 15...

Planning Authority imposes new safeguard for Balzan trees

Condition proposed by CEO Johann Buttigieg ensures plans for new pedestrian...

Condition proposed by CEO Johann Buttigieg ensures plans...

Plans for 136-metre Blue Lagoon pier abandoned

Infrastruture Malta withdraws planning application for a pier at Comino

Infrastruture Malta withdraws planning application for a...

Marsaxlokk watchtower set to be relocated to nearby site

Council proposes relocating tower to a nearby site rather than to an ODZ...

Council proposes relocating tower to a nearby site rather...

Works on Pieta block suspended after SCH appeal

The Environment and Planning Review Tribunal has upheld a request by the...

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

Balzan’s Dolphin Centre: Zoning permit increases ‘risk’ to iconic trees

The future of two iconic ficus trees near the Dolphin Complex in Balzan is at risk, a case officer has warned

The future of two iconic ficus trees near the Dolphin...

Roman quarry and burial chamber discovered on Qawra site earmarked for apartments

Superintendence for Cultural Heritage confirms an ‘archaeological evaluation’ of the site is ongoing

Superintendence for Cultural Heritage confirms an...

Moviment Graffitti condemns Malta’s planning appeals law in new video

New video puts on display the full scale of developer Joseph Portelli’s Sannat development, which was built while under legal appeal

New video puts on display the full scale of developer...

Birgu Regatta Club applies to sanction illegal kiosks

The Birgu Regatta Club has applied to regularise two illegally constructed...

The Birgu Regatta Club has applied to regularise two...

PA considering UCA extension in Pietà

Pietà Council’s request for an Urban Conservation Area extension has been welcomed by Plan-ning Authority CEO Johann Buttigieg, who has instructed...

Pietà Council’s request for an Urban...

Environmental NGOs sound alarm over DNO amendments

Environmental NGOs warn that proposed DNO amendments will enable unchecked...

Environmental NGOs warn that proposed DNO amendments will...

ICOMOS Malta proposes ban on rooftop pools in Mdina

The issue was raised concerning a planning application in Mesquita Street...

The issue was raised concerning a planning application in...

Planning Authority enacting stricter rules for industrial areas

Reform of the development notification system for state owned industrial zones...

Reform of the development notification system for state...

Seven-storey old people’s home approved in Mosta

The Planning Authority has approved the construction of a seven-storey old...

The Planning Authority has approved the construction of a...