Prime Minister accused of allowing developers to undermine Malta’s planning system
In a protest on Saturday, a coalition of environmental
Nicole Sciberras Balbi
August 31, 2024 14:48
Controversy over PA’s approval of illegal penthouses in Sannat
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar, Din l-Art Ħelwa, and Moviment
Nicole Sciberras Balbi
August 19, 2024 10:27
Four storey Għajnsielem flats, shops approved despite case officer refusal
The Planning Authority has approved a permit to construct
Sean Montebello
March 6, 2024 11:05
Gozitan developer’s Naxxar sheep farm proposal latest in a string of similar applications
Gozitan developer Francesco Raniero Grima is seeking Planning Authority
Sean Montebello
March 2, 2024 12:00
Owner of steel fabrication business now another sheep farmer in Gozo
The owner of a Gozitan steel fabrication business is
Sean Montebello
February 20, 2024 08:17
‘No space for delay’ – Local council calls for finalisation of Qbajjar Battery guardianship
The Żebbuġ, Gozo local council has urged the Lands
Sean Montebello
October 27, 2023 13:12
Residents, NGOs against proposed four-storey Sliema guesthouse and restaurant
Sliema residents object to a development application for a
Sean Montebello
September 30, 2023 16:07
Cabinet still delaying DLĦ guardianship of Knight’s era Qbajjar Battery
Guardianship for the restoration of the historic, Knight’s era
Sean Montebello
September 17, 2023 07:58
Government ‘shamefully silent’ on Comino overcommercialisation  – NGOs
Eight environmental NGOs have reiterated calls for the de-commercialisation
Sean Montebello
September 15, 2023 14:22
Ta’ Żejta project approved despite objections from residents, NGOs
The Planning Authority this morning approved a controversial development
The Shift Team
August 29, 2023 12:29
Din l-Art Ħelwa in appeal to increase its planning objections and appeals
Din l-Art Ħelwa is appealing for funds to increase
The Shift Team
August 21, 2023 15:43
Marsalforn road widening: NGOs ‘have not seen promised amended plans’
Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri has not yet shared the
Sean Montebello
June 9, 2023 13:02
NGOs file judicial protest against Legal Notice ‘rewarding ODZ illegalities’
Seven environmental organisations today filed a judicial protest against
The Shift Team
June 2, 2023 14:46
Graffitti ‘disappointed but pursuing further legal action’ after court ruling
The court decided against an appeal raised by eight
Sean Montebello
May 31, 2023 17:10
Legal action to be taken against recently-enacted ODZ regularisation scheme
Legal action is set to be taken against the
The Shift Team
May 27, 2023 13:50
Comino hotel ‘ERA approval shows authorities are developers’ puppets’
Environmental NGO Moviment Graffitti has described the Environment and
Sean Montebello
May 24, 2023 13:05
A Six Senses Comino hotel will ‘put the area out of reach to all but the wealthy’
A group of seven NGOs this morning staged a
The Shift Team
April 22, 2023 13:43
MDA fails to submit accounts while claiming ENGO financial malpractice
The Malta Developers Association, headed by Michael Stivala, has
Sean Montebello
April 5, 2023 18:21
Event organiser refuses to explain permits for party at Gozo historical site
Event organiser Andrea Britton is refusing to divulge details
Sean Montebello
April 1, 2023 17:18
‘Atrocious’ Villa Rosa towers ‘a case of the cart pulling the horse’ – NGOs
NGOs Din L-Art Ħelwa and Moviment Graffitti have joined
Sean Montebello
March 22, 2023 15:57
A record: public files 13,500 objections against ‘Comino village’ development
The Planning Authority is currently processing over 13,500 objections
The Shift Team
January 27, 2023 13:11
Portelli’s pools: Five NGOs and local council in appeal against ODZ Marsalforn Valley development
A crowdfunding campaign has managed, in a matter of
The Shift Team
August 24, 2022 07:00
Planning Authority sanctions Joseph Portelli’s illegal ODZ pools in Qala
A planning application to sanction the illegal excavation of
Julian Delia
August 2, 2022 10:52
Leading environmental NGOs not consulted on Hal Far race track
The government’s track record with noise regulation has made
Joanna Demarco
July 19, 2022 15:23
‘I have no plans to open a night club in Mistra’ – Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando
Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando has denied plans to push for
Julian Delia
July 2, 2022 17:30
Planning Authority assessing four new development applications in picturesque Għeriexem valley
Three fresh development applications awaiting a recommendation from the
Julian Delia
June 7, 2022 12:13
Joseph Portelli’s planned developments in Qrendi ‘ignore the rights of existing residents’
The Planning Authority’s evaluation process for two connected development
Julian Delia
April 11, 2022 17:28
Stakeholders put forward their election demands
As the 2022 general elections campaign is in full
Joanna Demarco
March 8, 2022 12:12
Objections mount against Joseph Portelli’s ODZ swimming pool in Gozo development project
Xagħra’s local council and six eNGOs have filed objections
Julian Delia
December 8, 2021 16:16
Conservationists propose EPRT decision review mechanism
A series of decisions by the Environment Planning Review
Julian Delia
December 6, 2021 16:51

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