
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 recommendation issued by the Planning Authority’s case officer. The recommendation was issued notwithstanding the objections raised by neighbouring residents, civil society groups, and relevant public authorities. The project, situated in Sqaq Wied tal-Qattus, has generated public interest due to concerns related to the site’s location near a valley ridge, the potential effects on surrounding rural scenery, and the implications for development norms......
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NEWS Malta
November 12, 2025
NGOs vow to continue legal fight to protect Comino
Malta’s leading environmental organisations have pledged to continue their campaign to protect the island of Comino after the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal (EPRT) rejected an appeal against a controversial...
NEWS Malta
November 4, 2025
Ġustizzja Għal Artna denies deal with government
The environmental coalition Ġustizzja Għal Artna has firmly denied reports suggesting that it was close to reaching a compromise with the Maltese government on the country’s controversial planning reform Bills....
NEWS Malta
October 25, 2025
Marsaskala Bay €18M regeneration triggers dispute
In less than half a year, the coastal town of Marsaskala in Malta has become the focal point of a heated debate over the future of its beloved bay. What...
NEWS Malta
October 13, 2025
Maltese NGOs plan protest against planning reforms
A broad coalition of Maltese environmental and civil society organisations has announced plans for a second national protest later this month, accusing the government of introducing planning reforms that “hand...
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
September 8, 2025
Charles Polidano’s Xemxija development plans raise concern
Newly accessed planning documents have uncovered the full scale of businessman Charles Polidano’s latest proposed development in Xemxija, shedding light on a project larger than previously disclosed. According to these...
NEWS Malta
August 13, 2025
Malta NGOs warn over planning amnesty for illegal developments
A coalition of prominent Maltese environmental and heritage organisations has issued a strong joint statement expressing deep concern over the government’s latest legislative measures that, they believe the measures offer...
NEWS Malta
June 9, 2025
MIDI open to talks on Manoel Island public park plan
MIDI plc, the company holding the long-term lease on Manoel Island, has publicly declared its willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with the Government of Malta regarding the future of...
NEWS Malta
April 30, 2025
Villa Rosa public consultation sparks controversy
A major controversy has emerged around a public consultation concerning a proposed high-rise development on the Villa Rosa site in Malta. The draft public consultation document released by the Planning...
NEWS Malta
April 12, 2025
Petition calls for Manoel Island to become a national park
In recent weeks, more than 5,000 people have signed a parliamentary petition calling on the government to return Manoel Island to public hands. The petition advocates transforming the island into...
NEWS Malta
March 11, 2025
Malta Planning Laws Allow Illegal Developments to Proceed
Malta’s urban planning and development framework is facing mounting criticism due to its significant loopholes that allow developers to sidestep legal rulings with impunity. Environmental activists, legal experts, and concerned...
NEWS Malta
February 15, 2025
Activists oppose Fort Chambray redevelopment permits
A coalition of environmental and heritage organisations has launched a major legal battle against two permits granted by the Planning Authority (PA) for the redevelopment of Fort Chambray, a historically...
NEWS Malta
November 5, 2024
Graffitti’s ‘Prime Puppet Award’ mocks PM Abela
In an audacious display of activism, Moviment Graffitti, a Maltese social justice organization, attempted to present Prime Minister Robert Abela with a symbolic cardboard trophy labeled the "Prime Puppet Award."...
NEWS Malta
September 18, 2024
Public Funds Diverted to Private Schools: Graffitti
The recent agreement signed between the Minister of Education and the Independent Schools Association (ISA) has ignited a heated debate within Malta. Moviment Graffitti, a prominent non-governmental organization, has voiced...
NEWS Malta
March 14, 2024
The Controversial Development of Manoel Island
The Planning Authority Board is set to deliberate on MIDI's latest application for Manoel Island, a development recommended for approval. However, concerns have been raised regarding significant deviations from previously...































