Media Statements

Following its recently launched policy for building outside the development zones, the government has now issued its draft regulations on high buildings, known as the Floor Area Ratio policy. With its drive for land reclamation and the promotion of so-called ‘landmark’ high-rise buildings, the government’s vision for Malta appears to be based on the urban landscape of Dubai, says environment...

Press Release – 3rd November 2013 The new government has been in place for eight months, and so far the only direction for the environment seems to be to exploit and use it to the maximum, says Din l-Art Helwa.  There is an emerging scenario in which it is evident that it is now only the NGOs left to champion the...

Press Release 14th September 2013 Din l-Art Helwa is highly concerned that the government is formulating the objectives of key planning policies without giving environmental NGOs and the general public adequate opportunity to participate. These objectives will affect existing rules on construction outside the development zone (ODZ), and building heights. It is unacceptable that the government is choosing to conduct such an important process, with far-reaching impacts on our landscape and natural environment, in a manner...

Press Release 10th September 2013 Din l-Art Helwa has requested the Malta and Environment Planning Authority to extend its time-frames which give members of the public only one week to react and place submissions with regards to the objectives of the review of the Policy and Design Guidance announced two days ago by MEPA. These will affect and relax current policies on Outside...