Update from PA below – The Irrestawra Darek grant scheme by the Planning Authority received an “overwhelming response” from applicants within minutes of its launch, the Authority said.

As a result, the category for private owners of residences located within an Urban Conservation Area (UCA) has been closed due to high demand and over-subscription. The Authority said that this category was allotted €4 million of the scheme’s €5 million budget.

The evaluation process will be commencing shortly. The grant scheme is now in its fourth term and aims to regenerate Malta’s urban conservation areas while promoting investment in the restoration, conservation, and maintenance of the country’s built heritage.

The Authority will reimburse all eligible restoration works carried out, subject that the amount does not exceed €11,000, for residences in UCAs.

The scheme is still scheduled to open for Grade 1 and 2 residential properties, with a budget of €1 million. This category will open on Tuesday, the 6th of June.

Update: PA categorically denies Irrestawra Darek scheme opened earlier than noon for certain Periti

The Planning Authority in a statement, said it “categorically denies” the allegation made in Parliament earlier today that the Irrestawra Darek scheme opened earlier than noon for certain Periti.

The Authority confirmed “that the scheme opened at noon as agreed with the Kamra Tal-Periti (KTP).”

It said that “over 200 different Periti submitted applications for this scheme within minutes of it opening. The PA had to close the scheme due to high demand and the number of applications submitted that went over the allocated money for this scheme.”

The PA said that “the strong response for this scheme is evidence of the success this scheme has achieved over the past years.”

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