The public’s support is being requested by ten organisations to appeal against the “shameful” approval of PA/04777/20, which involves the development of a 140-bed luxury hotel, 16 villas, and 44 swimming pools on Comino.
In a joint statement on Friday, the organisations said that “we believe that we have a strong legal basis to challenge the Planning Authority’s decision, but we need the public’s help to raise the €20,000 required to pursue this legal battle.”
The public can contribute to the expenses needed for the appeal by:
Filling in this online form by clicking here. [1]
Or via a bank transfer to this account:
BOV
Name: Moviment Graffitti
IBAN: MT27VALL22013000000011799516027
The organisations stated that despite receiving 13,472 objections, the Planning Authority ignored the clear public outcry and the protection Comino should enjoy as a nature reserve.
“If this decision is not overturned, Comino as we know it will be lost forever. One of Malta’s last relatively untouched natural sanctuaries risks being transformed into yet another privately developed, urbanised zone – causing irreversible environmental damage,” they said.
The ten organisations concluded by saying that “we are determined to do our utmost to protect Comino for future generations.”
Organisations
1. Azzjoni: Tuna Artna Lura
2. BirdLife Malta
3. Din l-Art Helwa
4. Friends of the Earth Malta
5. Ghawdix
6. Moviment Graffitti
7. Nature Trust – FEE Malta
8. Ramblers Association
9. The Archaeological Society Malta
10. Wirt Ghawdex
Photos: Moviment Graffitti