Law Blog

A third party lodged an appeal before the Environment and Planning Tribunal following the issue of a permit entitled “to effect internal and external alterations, and to enlarge existing bathroom of a two storey residence”. The said appellant alleged that the Environment and Planning Commission issued the permit “regardless of a number of grievances which […]

A planning application for the construction of a pool on the roof of a Sliema residence was turned down by the Environment and Planning Commission after it concluded that “the proposed development is incompatible with the urban design and environmental characteristics of the Urban Conservation Area.” The drawings show a proposed pool and a cantilevered […]

A planning application for the “rehabilitation” of a ‘British Military Ancillary Building’ situated in the limits of Gharghur (the area known as ‘Tal-Fanal’) was turned down by the MEPA’s Environment and Planning Commission after it found that the premises were subject to a pending Enforcement Notice which was issued way back in 1995. In the […]

A planning application proposing a timber gate providing direct access to a field (located within the Outside Development Zone of Rabat) was issued by the Environment and Planning Commission despite strong objections from a third party who alleged that the applicant had no legal title in relation to the land. Following permit approval, the objector […]

A 2013 planning application concerning the proposed change of use from a residential unit to an office in Triq Zekka, Valletta was initially turned down by the Environment and Planning Commission after it held that “the proposed office is situated within the Valletta Residential Zone as identified in the Grand Harbour Local Plan”, which in turn […]

A planning application for the construction of four industrial garages in the limits of Xewkija was submitted to the Malta Environment and Planning Authority, following which a detailed case assessment was prepared, recommending outright refusal. In turn, the Planning Commission turned down the applicant’s request, concluding inter alia that “the proposed industrial development does not meet […]