TMID Editorial: The planning anomaly

The recent court decision revoking a planning permit which had granted permission to construct a residential complex in Swieqi is a clear example of the government's failure to stop the ability to carry out works when applications are under appeal. The end result now is an already constructed ten-storey block of apartments on the site of the former

Court revokes permit for already-built Swieqi residential block, Momentum seeks its demolition

In another ruling highlighting Malta's anomalous planning framework, the Appeals Court has revoked the permit for a residential complex that has already been constructed. The 10-storey block replaced the former Halland Hotel in Swieqi. The development, overlooking Wied Għomor at the upper part of Tal-Ibraġġ, has been erected but still requires finishing

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