Issue 21/17
Planning Decision TERRACED HOUSE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ON PROTECTED SITE WITHDRAWN The Planning Board took an unanimous decision to withdraw a planning permit which was granted last January within the protected heritage site of Għar Għerduf in Kercem, Gozo. Read more
Summer Breaktime EXCAVATION AND DEMOLITION WORKS TO STOP IN TOURISM AREAS DURING SUMMER MONTHS The Planning Authority in collaboration with the Building Regulation Office (BRO) and the Malta Tourism Authority will be stopping demolition and excavation works at construction sites within tourism areas during the summer months. Read more
Business Development BUSINESSES NEED SOLUTIONS NOT HURDLES Around 90 per cent of business-related applications are being approved by the Planning Authority, compared to around 50-60 per cent before the setting up of a unit dedicated to streamlining processes. Read more
Heritage Planning FRONT GARDENS AND LANDSCAPING DESIGN In this short feature, one can understand more the planning policies and guidelines of DC15 about front gardens. The Development Control Design Policy, Guidance and Standards 2015, (DC15) is a new contextual design framework which distinguishes between different qualities and elements t hat comprise urban and architectural design. Watch Video
Protecting Buildings and Monuments in Valletta STATUE OF ST. ROQUE A life-size franka stone statue of the saint is located at the corners of Triq Sant’ Ursula with Triq San Kristofru on the same side as the church dedicated to St. Roque. The saint is portrayed with the right hand holding a staff across his chest, right leg jutting forward and exposed from under the tunic and outstretched left hand with head turned upwards to heaven. 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 in reference number order. One can also view the list of stop and enforcement notices. Read More
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