**Planning Reform Campaign Tour Heads to Mellieħa: A Step Towards a Sustainable Future** Mellieħa, the picturesque northern town known for its pristine beaches, historical sites, and vibrant community, is set to be the next stop on the national planning reform campaign tour. This initiative, spearheaded by the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA), aims to…
— # ‘You Trick Us’: Outrage Over ‘Planning Reform for Developers’ Hot Malta readers, the Maltese archipelago is no stranger to contentious urban planning issues. The latest uproar has seen a significant crowd gather to protest what they perceive as a planning reform heavily skewed in favor of developers. This movement isn’t just about policy;…
— # Planning Reform Should Be Guided by Fairness, MDA Says The Malta Development Authority (MDA) has recently emphasized that any planning reform in Malta must be guided by fairness. This statement comes at a crucial time as the island nation grapples with rapid urbanization, environmental concerns, and the need to balance economic growth with…
### Government Stands Firm on Planning Reform Bill: Aiming for Improvement Amidst Controversy The Maltese government has recently reaffirmed its commitment to the planning reform bill, a move that has sparked both hope and controversy among local residents and developers. Despite mounting pressure from various quarters, the administration insists that the bill is not only…
Over 1,500 Voices Shape Malta’s Planning Future in Record-Breaking Consultation By Hot Malta Staff Valletta – When the Environment and Planning Reform public consultation closed at midnight on Friday, the tally on the e-platform read 1,532 submissions—more than double the number received during the 2015 Strategic Plan for Environment and Development (SPED) review and the…
Ġustizzja għal Artna: NGOs unite to block ‘fast-track’ planning reform that could redraw Malta’s skyline By Luke Vella – Hot Malta Valletta’s sun-baked streets echoed with chants of “Ġustizzja għal Artna – Justice for Our Land!” on Tuesday evening as a coalition of 23 NGOs launched an island-wide campaign against the government’s latest planning reform….
