Issue 5/17
Planning Decision 17TH CENTURY STRUCTURE IN BUSKETT TO BE REUSED AS AN EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETATION CENTRE A 17th century rural structure, known as ir-Razzett tal-Għorof, located within the Buskett woodlands, limits of Siġġiewi, will be turned into an educationa l interpretation centre following planning permission by the Planning Commission. Read More
Employee Profile Planning notices
CONSERVING OUR HERITAGE An interview with Mr Joe Azzopardi, senior planning technician who has been working for the past five years within the Planning Authority. His main role entails the identification of sites deemed worth of being protected through the scheduling process and carrying out research to determine the historical and artistic value of the said sites Read More
Planning Decision
VALLETTA DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS PROPERLY SCRUTINIZED
The Planning Authority can confirm that it is in continual discussions with the Ambassador for UNESCO and the Superintendent for Cultural Heritage to ensure that proposed development applications and ongoing work in Valletta do not, in anyway, compromise the urban harmony and skyline of the city which amongst other factors makes it a UNESCO World Heritage site. Read More
Social and Cultural Event
PA EMPLOYEES VISIT ST PAUL’S CATACOMBS Last week the Planning Authority organised a social and cultural event at St Paul’s Catacombs in Rabat for its employees and their family. Besides being an educational experience the event also served as a platform for the employees and their families to socialize and get to know each other better. Read More
Statistics
DWELLINGS APPROVED IN DECEMBER
During the month of December, there was an increase in the number of approved dwellings over the previous years. The Planning Authority approved 597 new apartments, 81 maisonettes and 14 terraced houses. Also during the month of December, statistics show a significant increase in the number of validated development planning applications, over the corresponding period of the previous year. Read more
Irrestawra Darek Grant Scheme
INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PERITI
The Planning Authority in collaboration with KTP will be organising two information sessions (one in Malta and one in Gozo) about two separate funding initiatives, one aimed at further assisting in the regeneration of Malta’s village core areas and another which seeks to promote local projects which can leave an impact and improve the quality of life for residents. Read More
Protecting Buildings and Monuments in Valletta THE BIBLIOTHECA The Bibliotheca was built in the Neo-classical style to the design of architect Stefano Ittar and was completed under the supervision of the local architect Antonio Cachia. The Bibliotheca adjoins the Grand Master’s Palace and faces onto Misraħ ir-Repubblika. 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 To unsubscribe from receiving these emails please 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. .