Planning Authority
At least 161 illegal developments in Malta remain untouched by enforcement, despite... View more
Developer wants to turn ruins into ‘farmer’s quarter’ in Buskett Natura 2000 site
A planning application to redevelop ruins within Buskett, a Natura 2000 site... View more
Gozo PA permits to be issued by Gozitan Commission
Gozitan developers have welcomed the establishment of a new permits commission dedicated... View more
‘Tal-Bamboċċu’ demands payment from developers over Jerma Palace deal
Kenneth Abela has called on Gozitan developers Joseph Portelli and Charles Camilleri,... View more
Authorities consider changes to planning rules to override court decision on Ta’ Xbiex restaurant
The government is pushing proposals, already submitted to the Planning Authority, aimed... View more
Government hides €1 million spent for controversial land expropriation in Gozo
The Lands Authority has refused a freedom of information request seeking details... View more
Family’s illegal ‘rural settlement’ in Gozo set to get sanctioned
A number of illegal developments on agricultural land in Gozo developed over... View more
Damaged Qbajjar Battery finally returns to government, ‘id-Dias’ walks away scot-free
The 300-year-old Qbajjar Battery has finally been returned to the government after... View more
La Grotta owner challenges €59,000 fine for sanctioning decades of illegalities
The owner of La Grotta club in Xlendi is contesting a €59,000... View more
Corrupt footballer’s illegal restaurant disappears from PA’s data as owner seeks relocation
An illegally built restaurant on public ODZ land near Gozo’s heliport in... View more
‘Urgent revision of planning appeals law needed’ – Graffitti
Moviment Graffittit drew attention to flawed planning laws in a statement on... View more
NGOs warn new development changes will promote lawlessness
Ten Maltese environmental and heritage NGOs have warned that proposed changes to... View more
Court revokes illegal development permit in Xewkija
Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti has struck down an illegal development permit in... View more
Il-Gigu splits illegal development to circumvent court decision
Gozitan Developer Francesco Grima, better known as Il-Gigu, has split an illegally... View more
Permit for Ta’ Xbiex Marina Capitanerie struck down by the court
The Court of Appeal has revoked a permit to build a controversial... View more
Planning Authority inspection at minister’s hotel draws a blank despite evidence
The Planning Authority has refrained from taking legal action against Agriculture Minister... View more
No stopping road contractor Barbros’ take-over of Ghaxaq fields
Two large agricultural fields in Għaxaq have been illegally converted into a... View more
Ta’ Xbiex Marina shareholders fail to explain waterfront restaurant project
The chairman of Gardens Marina Ltd, Matthew Fiorini Lowell, is refusing to... View more
Illegal development fines reach penalty limit in 161 cases – no enforcement
At least 161 illegal developments in Malta remain untouched by enforcement, despite... View more
Developer wants to turn ruins into ‘farmer’s quarter’ in Buskett Natura 2000 site
A planning application to redevelop ruins within Buskett, a Natura 2000 site... View more
Authorities consider changes to planning rules to override court decision on Ta’ Xbiex restaurant
The government is pushing proposals, already submitted to the Planning Authority, aimed... View more
Government hides €1 million spent for controversial land expropriation in Gozo
The Lands Authority has refused a freedom of information request seeking details... View more
Family’s illegal ‘rural settlement’ in Gozo set to get sanctioned
A number of illegal developments on agricultural land in Gozo developed over... View more
Damaged Qbajjar Battery finally returns to government, ‘id-Dias’ walks away scot-free
The 300-year-old Qbajjar Battery has finally been returned to the government after... View more
La Grotta owner challenges €59,000 fine for sanctioning decades of illegalities
The owner of La Grotta club in Xlendi is contesting a €59,000... View more
Corrupt footballer’s illegal restaurant disappears from PA’s data as owner seeks relocation
An illegally built restaurant on public ODZ land near Gozo’s heliport in... View more