Law Blog

A planning application entitled “addition of one residence to existing block, installation of lift and internal alterations” pertaining to a site in Triq San Bastjan (in Valletta) was rejected by the Planning Commission. Were it to be approved, the proposal would result in the creation of two floors, the topmost which was to be receded […]

A summary planning application for the  ‘proposed sanctioning of shopfront and existing signage and AC compressor box unit within front terrace’  in relation to a small office located in Tower Street (Sliema) was submitted to the Planning Authority for assessment and eventual decision. In his application, applicant declared that he was the sole owner of […]

On the 30th June 2016, the Planning Board refused permission for a ‘destination port comprising a hotel, a yacht marina and a tourist village’ in Hondoq ir-Rummien, Qala (Gozo). The application was submitted to the then Malta Environment and Planning Authority  back in 2002. In order to justify its decision, the Board cited the following […]

In 2012, applicant made a planning application to sanction an illegal extension to a licensed confectionery in Zabbar. In essence, the proposal contemplated the interconnection of an already established confectionery with an adjacent garage. The submitted drawings also showed a sign and a canopy on the front elevation. Following a thorough assessment, the then Environment […]

A development application contemplating warehouse construction close to the airport was rejected by the Planning Commission. Applicant’s site measured circa 3000sq.m. To justify its decision, the Commission held as follows: 1    The proposed development ran counter to Thematic Objective 1.10 and to Rural Objective 4 of the Strategic Plan for Environment and Development in terms […]

An applicant submitted a proposal to construct retail shops and garages in Triq Bugharbiel corner with Triq Xandru Pulis in Zejtun. The site includes a building, which applicant intended to restore part thereof. Nevertheless, the request was rejected by the Commission on the following grounds: 1.  The proposal was in breach of Legal Notice 227 […]