Issue 11/16 Planning Application NEW LAW COURTS AND CARPARK FOR GOZO The Island of Gozo is to have new law courts after the Planning Commission granted development permission which will include a multistorey car park for the public. The approval by the Planning Authority of this development application will now facilitate the process for the eventually relocation of the law courts currently stationed within the Cittadella to a more accessible and appropriate place. Read More
Technology FOR A MORE EFFICIENT GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
The Planning Authority has signed an Enterprise Licence Agreement with the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) to upgrade its geographic information system (GIS) to one which is a more consolidated, faster and more efficient resulting in smarter decision-making. The ELA offer a large amount of tool to cater for day to day plotting up to heavy analysis, 3d modelling and web services. Read More
Career Opportunity
ASSISTANT PLANNING TECHNICIANS
The Planning Authority is seeking to recruit Assistant Planning technicians whose role and responsibilities will include to assess and process planning applications and preparing policies, reports and plans. The post is for a definite period of three years, with the possibility of renewal. Read More
Enforcement COMPLIANCE AFTER ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS INTERVENE
Over the past days, enforcement officers within the Planning Authority, persuaded four contravenors to remove the illegality themselves. In Fleur De Lys, Birkirkara, a brick room which was built in the front garden without permit was removed by the owner who also reinstated the front garden to its original state. Read More
Heritage Planning HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE IN MALTA (PART-TWO) In this short feature, one will continue to appreciate from where the concept of planning our towns and villages originated in Malta and how the science of architecture has developed and changed over the years. (Middle Ages - 1900)
Protecting Buildings and Monuments in Valletta STATUE OF ST PAUL
A franka stone statue of St. Paul was originally located on the façade of St. Paul’s Shipwreck Church, but in 1885 the statue was removed from a niche on the façade which was being remodeled and placed at one of the corners of Triq San Ġwann and Triq San Pawl. Both the statue and the supporting column are of a high artistic quality. Read More
Planning Notices LIST OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS, DECISIONS AND ENFORCEMENT NOTICES
The full lists of planning applications received and planning decisions taken by the Planning Board/Commissions are published on the website of the Department of Information on a weekly basis. The applications and decisions are set out by locality and within each locality. One can also view the list of stop and enforcement notices. Read More To unsubscribe from receiving these emails click here and type unsubscribe. If you wish us to share articles concerning planning issues on this e-newsletter kindly forward them to communication.office@pa.org.mt. The article will only be published at the discretion of the Authority.