Planning Authority

12/06/2026

The Planning Authority has published a Partial Review of the Strategic Plan for Environment and Development concerning land at Bulebel, Żejtun.

The proposed review seeks to remove the identified land from the Industrial Development Zone and redesignate it as Outside Development Zone, in recognition of the area’s agricultural, ecological and cultural value.

Members of the public and interested parties are invited to review the proposals and submit their feedback during the consultation period.

Submissions are to be made through the official online form on publicconsultation.gov.mt by 3rd July 2026.

More information: www.pa.org.mt/consultation

12/06/2026

📢 Espressjoni ta' Interess - Ċertifikazzjoni minn Inġinier Indipendenti

L-Awtorità tal-Ippjanar qiegħda tistieden persuni kwalifikati sabiex jipparteċipaw f’din l-espressjoni ta’ interess għall-ikkummissjonar ta’ Ċertifikazzjoni minn Inġinier Indipendenti.

📄 Id-dettalji jinsabu fuq is-sit: pa.org.mt/en/expression-of-interests
🗓 Data tal-għeluq: Il-Ġimgħa, 26 ta’ Ġunju, 2026 sall-10:00 ta’ filgħodu.

Sottomissjonijiet li jidħlu t**d jew li ma jkunux kompluti ma jiġux ikkunsidrati.

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📢 Expression of Interest – Independent Engineer’s Certification

The Planning Authority is inviting qualified individuals to submit their interest for the commissioning of an Independent Engineer’s Certification.

📄 Download details here: pa.org.mt/en/expression-of-interests
🗓 Submit by Friday, 26 June 2026 at 10:00am

Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

10/06/2026

🇬🇧 With reference to various reports and media articles concerning development in Armier, the Planning Authority would like to confirm that it has issued enforcement notice EC/071/26 against a known individual, as well as the Lands Authority in its capacity as the landowner.

The contravener was instructed to stop works and remove the illegal development. However, the Planning Authority notes that, instead of complying, the contravener ignored these instructions and proceeded with further unauthorised development.

In line with current legislation, the enforcement notice requires the reinstatement of the site within sixteen days.

The Planning Authority will consider further action in accordance with the provisions of the Development Planning Act (Chapter 552 of the Laws of Malta).

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🇲🇹 B’referenza għal diversi rapporti u artikli fil-midja dwar żvilupp ġewwa l-Armier, l-Awtorità tal-Ippjanar tixtieq tikkonferma li ħarġet avviż ta’ infurzar EC/071/26 kontra individwu responsabbli, kif ukoll kontra l-Awtorità tal-Artijiet fil-kapaċità tagħha bħala s-sid tal-art.

L-individwu ġie ordnat iwaqqaf ix-xogħlijiet u jneħħi l-iżvilupp illegali. Madankollu, l-Awtorità tal-Ippjanar tinnota li, minflok ma kkonforma ma’ dawn l-istruzzjonijiet, dawn l-ordnijiet ġew injorati u l-iżvilupp mhux awtorizzat baqa’ għaddej.

Skont il-leġiżlazzjoni fis-seħħ, l-avviż tal-infurzar jagħti perjodu ta’ 16-il jum sabiex is-sit jerġa lura għall-istat oriġinali tiegħu.

L-Awtorità tal-Ippjanar se tikkunsidra li tieħu aktar azzjoni skont id-dispożizzjonijiet tal-Att dwar l-Ippjanar tal-Iżvilupp (Kap. 552 tal-Liġijiet ta’ Malta).

(Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)

10/06/2026

🇬🇧 The Planning Authority can confirm that the unauthorised structure on the foreshore of Buġibba has been removed following direct instructions issued by its enforcement officers. This happened after the individual responsible for the structure cooperated with the Authority’s officials, eliminating the need for any further enforcement action.

The Authority will continue to monitor the site to ensure full and sustained compliance with planning regulations and can take further action where necessary.

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🇲🇹 L-Awtorità tal-Ippjanar tista’ tikkonferma li l-istruttura mhux awtorizzata fuq ix-xatt ta’ Buġibba tneħħiet wara struzzjonijiet diretti mogħtija mill-uffiċjali tal-infurzar tagħha. Min kien poġġa l-istruttura kkollabora mal-uffiċjali tal-Awtorità mingħajr il-ħtieġa li tittieħed azzjoni ulterjuri.

L-Awtorità se tkompli tissorvelja s-sit biex tiżgura konformità sħiħa u kontinwa mar-regolamenti tal-ippjanar, u tista’ tkun qiegħda tieħu azzjonijiet ulterjuri fejn ikun meħtieġ.

09/06/2026

The Planning Authority was alerted to the presence of an unauthorised structure on the foreshore of Bugibba. Enforcement officers instructed that the activity cease immediately and that the structure be removed without delay.

Should the structure not be removed, the Authority will proceed with the issuance of an enforcement notice in accordance with applicable legislation.

The Planning Authority remains committed to ensuring full compliance with planning law and established permission requirements.

04/06/2026

The Planning Authority has resumed direct action at a site in Ta’ Qali, where illegal dumping of material has persisted on ODZ agricultural land opposite the Ta’ Qali National Park.

Following repeated communication and unsuccessful efforts to secure compliance, the PA’s Compliance and Enforcement Directorate has intervened to remove the illegally dumped material and return the land to agricultural use.

The site, which covers more than 13,000m², is subject to an enforcement notice and a breach of enforcement notice carrying daily penalties amounting to €100,000. The contravener is also required to cover the full costs of the PA’s direct action.

The operation is being carried out with the assistance of the Police and is expected to continue over the coming days.

29/05/2026

Supporting inclusion, accessibility and community solidarity.

The Planning Authority donated €1,000 to VNVN and purchased fresh produce from the organisation, which was then presented to Dar tal-Providenza, creating a double contribution in support of two important community initiatives.

29/05/2026

The Planning Authority has donated €1,000 to the Visual Non-Visual Network, while also purchasing fresh produce from the organisation, including tomatoes, olive oil and herbs, which was then presented to Dar tal-Providenza.

Through this initiative, the Authority is supporting VNVN’s work in promoting inclusion and accessibility for persons who are blind or have low vision, while also contributing to the daily mission of Dar tal-Providenza.

The Planning Authority will also be consulting with VNVN on its Safe Pedestrian Project, aimed at helping ensure pavements are safer and more accessible for all.

27/05/2026

The deadline to submit expressions of interest for the Irrestawra Darek u l-Villaġġ Grant Scheme has been extended to:

🗓️ Wednesday 3 June 2026
🕙 10.00am

The scheme supports the restoration and maintenance of façades of heritage buildings and scheduled properties within Urban Conservation Areas.

For Reġjun Tramuntana, the scheme is backed by €3.5 million, with grants covering 100% of eligible costs, subject to caps and conditions.

Eligible properties are located in the Urban Conservation Areas of:

📍 Il-Mellieħa
📍 L-Imġarr
📍 Il-Mosta
📍 In-Naxxar
📍 San Pawl il-Baħar
📍 Ħ’Att**d
📍 Ħal Balzan

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to eligibility and the availability of funds.

Submit your expression of interest online through the Planning Authority website or in person at the Authority’s Front Desk in Malta or Gozo.

For more information:
📞 2290 0000
✉️ [email protected]

The Circular highlights how the PA will adopt a more Gozo-specific approach in the interpretation and applicability of existing policy and guidance statements that concern design principles for future development applications in Gozo.

21/05/2026

Tomorrow, SHARE focuses on Mediterranean architecture — where sustainability, heritage and coastal urbanism meet in sites characterized by history, climate and identity.

On 22 May, we will be meeting in Malta for a professional dialogue dedicated to the challenges and opportunities of contemporary Mediterranean cities.

Drawing upon Sustainability, Heritage and Coastal Urbanism, this edition creates an opportunity for architects, urban planners, and leaders of the built environment to share thoughts and perspectives on key topics.

This is the FINAL CALL to register:
https://2026.share-architects.com/share-malta-forum/