In a significant ruling that underscores the ongoing planning controversies in Malta, Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti has annulled an illegal development permit granted by the Planning Authority (PA) in 2022. The ruling pertains to a contentious residential project in Xewkija, Gozo, which was given the green light despite violating established urban planning regulations. The decision highlights the persistent issues of regulatory oversight, lack of transparency, and political influence within Malta’s construction and development sector....

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