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At issue was a planning application to sanction an ‘extended’ agricultural store to be used as a sheep farm and a dairy processing unit. Applicant’s site consists of a field located outside the development zone of Siggiewi. The Planning Commission agreed with the Planning Directorate and went on to refuse permission on the following grounds: […]

The case under examination concerns a planning application for the demolition of a building in order to make way for a three star hotel in Sliema. Initially, the Planning Directorate had recommended the application for approval, even though the Superintendent for Cultural Heritage was concerned with regard to the proposed demolition works. As a matter […]

A planning application seeking the replacement of an ‘old fuel tank’ used to service a licensed petrol station was rejected by the Planning Commission despite applicant had insisted that the proposed tank would be compliant to European Norms. To substantiate its decision, the Commission held as follows: 1.    The petrol station was located close to […]

Applicant had his proposal to excavate a site and build seven residential units turned down by the Planning Commission. The site borders Triq Sammy Bartolo in Mellieha, overlooking a valley. According to the initial drawings, two of the seven dwellings were to be located below street level, facing the valley whilst lacking direct outlook from […]

In the case under review, applicant had his planning application for the construction of additional floors over a two-storey dwelling refused by the Planning Commission. The building in question was located close to the church of Birzebbugia. According to the submitted drawings, the proposal would add up to a full floor at second floor and […]

In the case under review, the applicant had filed a planning application with a view to regularise a girna and a small room built next to it, both which had been constructed without prior authorisation. The applicant also sought to sanction a rubble wall which, according to the Authority, was also reinstated without a permit. […]