Law Blog

A planning application for the demolition of a detached two-storey block followed by the reconstruction of a multi-storey complex was initially turned down by the MEPA Board despite the building envelope being in line with the established height limitation. The property is situated in Triq Simar, Xemxija. A number of residents living in the area […]

A planning application contemplating the relocation of a fuel station to San Giljan was approved by the Malta Environment and Planning Authority subject to the applicant committing himself to “decommission” a kerb side fuel station operating elsewhere. The applicant had said that he acquired “rights” to decommission the fuel station, by means of a private […]

The Environment and Planning Commission renewed a permit for the construction of additional floors on an existing building. Subsequently, a number of objectors lodged an appeal against the permit before the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal, insisting also that the permit should be revoked. Appellants alleged inter alia that the boundaries indicated in the approved […]

A planning application for the conversion of a showroom into a dwelling was turned down by the Environment and Planning Commission. The premises are located in Triq Rudolfu, Sliema. In its refusal report, the Commission objected to the façade design, concluding that the proposed development is incompatible with the urban design and environmental characteristics of […]

A development application contemplating the “reconstruction” of an agricultural store situated in the limits of Zurrieq was turned down by the Environment and Planning Commission. Although the description of the application refers to the “reconstruction of a collapsed roof”, the proposed drawings show a new room which is yet to be constructed, having an area […]

A development application for the construction of a lift structure and two levels of apartments overlying third party property was approved by the Environment and Planning Commission. The case officer maintained that the proposal was in line with the land-Use Zoning Conditions and Height limitations of the area. (The building is situated in Triq ir-Rihan, […]