PA set to approve massive development in Xlendi despite over 100 objections
The Planning Authority batted away 121 letters of objection,
Victor Paul Borg
January 8, 2021 16:02
NAO confirms Planning Authority’s blunder over direct order awarded to Labour pollster
An investigation by the National Audit Office (NAO) found
Caroline Muscat
November 13, 2020 12:19
Gozitan heavyweights gifted €9 million public contract despite illegalities
A group of Gozitan businessmen, led by construction magnate
November 5, 2020 09:11
Chloe Portelli’s farmer permit to build store on scenic land stalled… for now
The Planning Commission has decided to suspend and postpone
The Shift Team
October 5, 2020 08:53
Local council slams ‘deliberate inaction’ by PA on Joseph Portelli development
The Qala Local Council has slammed “the deliberate inaction”
Victor Paul Borg
September 26, 2020 11:30
Joseph Portelli’s daughter becomes a farmer in ODZ development application
Chloe Portelli, 24, the youngest daughter of Gozitan construction
The Shift Team
September 24, 2020 15:58
Joseph Portelli behind three large developments set to ‘change the character of Xlendi forever’
Property magnate Joseph Portelli and his associates are behind
Victor Paul Borg
September 21, 2020 17:30
Red Cross temporary tent slapped with PA notice was government funded
The story has been updated to include the Planning
Gabriel Schembri
August 19, 2020 14:29
Mistra Bay restaurant owner on possible legal action against caravan plague
Restaurant owner Claude Camilleri has been battling far too
Gabriel Schembri
August 12, 2020 13:27
PA’s refusal of hotel permit in Xagħra town square ‘a victory for Gozo’ – Mayor
In a decision that has been characterised by Mayor
Victor Paul Borg
August 7, 2020 15:22
Corinthia still to determine how many residences it will build in Għajn Tuffieħa
In a possible change to an earlier agreement, the
Caroline Muscat
July 21, 2020 10:51
New appeal filed against Minister Ian Borg’s pool permit in ODZ
Transport Minister Ian Borg and his wife Rachelle will
The Shift Team
July 7, 2020 07:39
Club supremo retains hold of Knights’ fort due to inaction by Lands Authority
Pictures of the interior of a 300-year-old Knights’ era
Victor Paul Borg
July 4, 2020 16:40
Thousands object for the third time to DB project despite lavish PR campaign
Over 4,400 objections have been submitted to the Planning
The Shift Team
June 26, 2020 12:09
Controversial Ta’ Muxi permit in Qala withdrawn
Two board members who had voted in favour of
June 12, 2020 12:34
Architects sound warning on changes to Ħal Ferħ development brief
As the wheels have been set in motion to
June 4, 2020 07:26
Developers, architects say changes to PA applications can ‘curb abuse’
Changes to the Planning Authority’s (PA) development application that
Victor Paul Borg
May 28, 2020 12:25
Xagħra council gears up to fight ‘objectionable’ hotel in town square
The Xagħra local council has taken a unanimous decision
Victor Paul Borg
May 13, 2020 14:27
Zurrieq ODZ development plans withdrawn by project architect
Updated with the withdrawal of the planning application by
Gabriel Schembri
May 12, 2020 13:00
Auditor General asked to investigate ‘ghost contract’ for Muscat’s pollster
Nicholas Wright, the pollster behind the Labour Party’s success
Caroline Muscat
May 10, 2020 10:43
New direct order for illegal batching plant from Gozo Ministry
The Gozo Ministry has given yet another direct order
The Shift Team
April 25, 2020 10:10
Surge in building permits given three-year grace period
A total of 18,518 development permits have been given
Joanna Demarco
April 21, 2020 18:27
No reply from Lands Authority on inaction over apertures on Citadel ditch
The Lands Authority has sidestepped replying to questions on
Victor Paul Borg
April 14, 2020 10:08
Gozo hotel application returns to Planning Directorate as architect alters design
The application for a four-storey hotel in Xagħra Square
Victor Paul Borg
April 9, 2020 17:00
Name of applicant for hotel in Gozo changed again before PA hearing
An application for a hotel in Xagħra square that
Victor Paul Borg
April 9, 2020 06:38
Watch what they do, not what they say
When you want to evaluate someone, don’t listen to
Ryan Murdock
April 3, 2020 07:08
Over 3,000 building permits extended by three years
More than 3,400 development permits due to expire this
Joanna Demarco
March 31, 2020 20:07
Leak of project development details in 2016 puts Gozo Minister in the spotlight
Updated to include response by architect Alexander Bigeni An
The Shift Team
February 1, 2020 09:09
Mġarr Council has not objected to Fomm ir-Riħ project by Mayor’s cousin
Paul Vella, the developer behind the controversial project at
The Shift Team
January 25, 2020 15:33
Some trees marked with spray paint will be removed for Central Link project
Infrastructure Malta has confirmed that the trees marked with
The Shift Team
January 21, 2020 18:27

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