Malta is once again approaching a new phase of intensive development, as a coalition of established construction and property interests consolidates its position through a structured partnership aimed at accelerating large-scale projects. Operating under the umbrella of BBT Group, this alliance reflects a broader transformation within the Maltese construction sector, where capital concentration and strategic collaboration are increasingly shaping the pace and scale of urban expansion....
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NEWS Malta
January 14, 2026
Planning Authority clears site changes for major Xemxija project
The Planning Authority has formally approved a planning control application submitted by developer Charles Polidano, widely known as iċ-Ċaqnu, clearing the way for a significant reconfiguration of land parcels in...
NEWS Malta
December 9, 2025
Żabbar council challenges elderly home project approval
The long-running dispute surrounding a proposed five-storey elderly home in Żabbar’s historic square has intensified, with the Labour-led local council reaffirming its firm opposition to the development. The project, approved...
NEWS Malta
December 1, 2025
Xlendi ridge project moves forward amid concern
A major residential project proposed for the ridge above Xlendi Bay is poised to receive approval from the Planning Authority, even though it has been the subject of significant public...
NEWS Malta
November 26, 2025
Debate grows over revived Msida Creek bridge plan
Transport Minister Chris Bonett has once again found himself navigating public and political scrutiny after presenting a revised element of the Msida Creek infrastructure project as a new policy development....
NEWS Malta
November 21, 2025
Malta public parks review reveals limited green space
The public presentation of Malta’s environmental landscape often gives the impression of an island nation rich with well-designed and generously sized public parks. Through online campaigns, ministerial statements, and an...
NEWS Malta
October 6, 2025
Architects in Malta renew call for national architecture policy
As Malta continues to grapple with rapid urban development and planning controversies, the Chamber of Architects (Kamra tal-Periti, KTP) has once again renewed its call for a National Architecture Policy,...
NEWS Malta
August 12, 2025
Swieqi faces rising tensions over short term rentals
Swieqi’s mayor has delivered a strong caution to Malta’s national authorities, stating that the formerly peaceful residential town is now in the midst of what he terms a “crisis” brought...
NEWS Malta
June 5, 2025
Manoel Island Developers Deny Breach of Agreement
The developers behind the Manoel Island redevelopment project have publicly rejected allegations that they have breached the concession agreement governing the ambitious and controversial plans to regenerate the historic site....
NEWS Malta
May 30, 2025
Malta ratifies Europe landscape treaty after 25 years
On May 26, 2025, the Republic of Malta formally completed the ratification of the Council of Europe Landscape Convention, marking a full quarter-century since the country initially endorsed the agreement...
NEWS Malta
March 24, 2025
Decades of illegal development at La Grotta club
The owner of the well-known La Grotta nightclub in Xlendi, Gozo, is currently contesting a substantial €59,000 financial penalty imposed by the Planning Authority (PA). This fine was levied as...
NEWS Malta
March 7, 2025
Chief Justice Overturns Illegal Xewkija Development Permit
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....
NEWS Malta
January 30, 2025
Controversial Qajjenza Development Threatens Public Land
The proposed redevelopment of Qajjenza, Birzebbuġa, is set to move forward as the Planning Authority signals its support for a significant real estate project led by developer Paul Attard. This...
NEWS Malta
January 25, 2025
PA to spend €1M on office space and refurbishment
The Planning Authority (PA) in Malta has initiated a significant investment, amounting to nearly €1 million, aimed at modernizing its infrastructure. This includes the refurbishment of its historic headquarters in...
NEWS Malta
January 11, 2025
Legal Appeal Filed Against Mellieħa Heights Plan
In an escalating dispute over urban development in Malta, the Mellieħa Local Council has officially filed an appeal against the approval of the Mellieħa Heights project, a contentious proposal for...