Many people question the placement of advertisements and billboards and how these fall under the Planning Authority’s jurisdiction. The answer is quite simple: advertisements are considered development under Article 70(2) of the Development Planning Act, which requires planning permission from the Planning Authority.
This process is not always as straightforward as one might think.
Various policy issues and consultations with external parties, particularly Transport Malta, come into play. My latest short publication, ‘Reklami, Billboards u Permessi,’ provides a technical perspective with a legal focus on these matters.
