A recent appointment within the Planning Authority has prompted renewed discussion about governance standards, institutional independence and the balance between professional expertise and regulatory oversight in Malta. The case concerns architect Manuela Mercieca Sultana, who has been selected to serve on a Planning Authority commission responsible for assessing development permits, including applications that seek to regularise previously unauthorised works....
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NEWS Malta
October 9, 2025
Controversial Seven Storey Apartment Proposed in Munxar
Munxar, a quaint village near the scenic Xlendi Bay in Gozo, is facing a significant shift in its landscape. Plans for a seven-storey apartment block have sparked debates over urban...
NEWS Malta
September 9, 2025
Joseph Portelli Hal Far Project Faces Permit and Grant Risks
Recent developments in the Maltese industrial property sector have brought attention to Gozitan developer Joseph Portelli and his Hal Far warehouse project. Several potential investors have expressed concern after discovering...
NEWS Malta
January 9, 2025
ADPD calls for inquiry into Planning Authority CEO reappointment
The reappointment of Johann Buttigieg as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Malta’s Planning Authority (PA) has sparked a heated debate about transparency and ethics in public office. ADPD—The Green Party—has...