An extensive unauthorised development located within metres of a runway at Malta International Airport has prompted renewed scrutiny of planning enforcement practices in Malta. The site, which reportedly includes large storage facilities and a privately constructed horse racing track, is positioned in a highly sensitive area subject to strict land use controls....
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NEWS Malta
January 15, 2026
Michael Stivala settlement reshapes Townsquare project plans
A private settlement reached between Malta Developers’ Association President Michael Stivala and a group of residents objecting to his Townsquare development has introduced a new chapter in one of Malta’s...
NEWS Malta
December 1, 2025
Curia secures long term income from Apap Institute lease
The long-term lease of the former Apap Institute in Santa Venera has drawn considerable attention within Malta’s ecclesiastical, social care, and property sectors. The agreement, signed by the Archbishop’s Curia...
NEWS Malta
November 25, 2025
Għasri holiday homes plan moves toward approval
A recent planning proposal involving the sanctioning of previous alterations and the redevelopment of two residential houses into licensed holiday accommodation in Għasri has moved closer to approval following a...
NEWS Malta
November 15, 2025
Architect’s permits raise safety concerns in Malta
Residents have voiced serious concerns after the Planning Authority approved new development applications submitted by architect Roderick Camilleri, who had previously been found guilty of involuntary homicide in relation to...
NEWS Malta
November 5, 2025
Siġġiewi ODZ project faces review amid planning suspension
The ongoing debate surrounding Malta’s urban expansion has taken a new turn after the Planning Authority (PA) announced the suspension of an application to develop so-called “farmer quarters” within the...
NEWS Malta
October 16, 2025
Sliema residents win partial victory in Townsquare case
Sliema residents secured a partial victory on Wednesday in their prolonged legal battle against developer Michael Stivala, after the Court of Appeal ordered the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal (EPRT)...
NEWS Malta
October 15, 2025
Planning Authority hires Robert Musumeci as consultant
The Planning Authority (PA) has recently awarded a consultancy contract to lawyer and architect Robert Musumeci, describing his services as strictly “academic” — a move widely interpreted as an effort...
NEWS Malta
October 3, 2025
Malta faces nationwide protest over planning reforms
A national protest is scheduled to take place in Valletta on Saturday, 4 October at 10am, as Moviment Graffitti and a broad coalition of environmental and civic organisations rally against...
NEWS Malta
August 19, 2025
Marco Gaffarena’s Kirkop warehouse permit sparks controversy
The name of Marco Gaffarena has long been linked to controversial planning issues in Malta, and his latest project has once again drawn significant public attention. The developer, widely remembered...
NEWS Malta
April 25, 2025
Concerns Over Perit Ellul’s Re-appointment to Planning Role
A coalition of environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Malta has voiced significant concerns following the recent re-appointment of Perit Elizabeth Ellul as the Chairperson of a Planning Commission that will...
NEWS Malta
February 3, 2025
Gozo Land Expropriation Raises Serious Concerns
A recent investigation into a controversial land expropriation in Gozo has sparked significant concerns over potential conflicts of interest involving Gozo and Planning Minister Clint Camilleri. The €1 million land...