Law Blog

A planning application entitled “To convert existing window on facade to garage door, and division of front room, including change of use from sitting room to garage and hall” was turned down by the Planning Commission after it held that the proposed façade alterations ran counter to Part 7, Sections A and F of the UCA […]

A development planning application was lodged with the Planning Authority in an attempt to sanction a freestanding billboard which was installed without first obtaining planning permission. The billboard is located on the Mriehel Bypass. The applicant’s request was initially turned down by the Environment and Planning Commission after the Planning Directorate had previously insisted that ‘new’ […]

A development application entitled “to sanction existing residence structures post 1967 and demolish and reconstruct deteriorated roof slabs” was turned down by the Planning Commission after it was found that the proposal ran counter to ODZ policies, specifically policy 6.3 of the Rural and Policy Design Guidelines which allows for limited extensions to dwellings on […]

A development planning application contemplating the demolition of a two-storey building, retaining its façade, followed by the construction of a five-storey block was turned down by the Planning Commission. In fact, the proposed drawings show a four-storey building with a receded topmost floor. The applicant’s premises are situated in Triq il-Kbira San Guzepp, Hamrun. To justify […]

A development planning application entitled ‘placing of tables and chairs’ was approved by the Planning Authority, following which the Senglea Local Council filed a third party appeal before the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal.  The permit concerns a small public area, the size of two car parking spaces, situated in front of a catering establishment in […]

A development application contemplating the change of use of an empty premises to a car showroom was issued subject to applicant abiding with two specific conditions. First, applicant was ordered to effect a payment to the amount of €1,305 since the proposed ‘change of use’ had already taken place. Secondly, applicant was required to remove an […]