Ligi Ippjanar

In recent years, a growing number of development permits have been annulled by the courts. This pattern has not gone unnoticed, prompting reflection among academics, developers, NGOs, policymakers, public authorities, and the media alike. What lies behind these judicial reversals? A wide array of legal issues can lead to the revocation of a permit. However, […]

COVID was not something we want back, but one good thing for sure emerged: the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal’s (EPRT) rapid shift to electronic processes. The EPRT has long been recognized for its procedural flexibility, operating with the principle that “in the absence of any rules on any matter, the Tribunal may regulate its […]

Article 80 of Chapter 552 (the Development Planning Act) allows for the revocation of planning permissions within five years of their issuance ‘(1) The Planning Board may, only in: (a) the cases of fraud; or (b) the submission of any information, declaration or plan which is incorrect or does not reflect the situation onsite; or […]

The President of Malta occupies a unique position within the constitutional framework of the country. The prerogatives vested in the office grant the President a limited but significant capacity to act in extraordinary circumstances. There exist specific prerogatives that empower the President to act independently in constitutional crises. Specifically, Article 80 of the Constitution of […]

Accessibility is a fundamental requirement for new development, ensuring that all individuals, not least those with disabilities, have equitable access to buildings and spaces. No doubt, this is an essential aspect of fairness and equality in urban development. However, Planning Circular 2/14 adds that “Spaces which are required to be in line with the ‘access […]

Article 39 of Chapter 551 of the Laws of Malta provides as follows: ‘The decisions of the Tribunal shall be final and no appeal shall lie therefrom, except on a point of law decided by the Tribunal or on any matter relating to an alleged breach of the right of a fair hearing before the […]