The first phase of a partial review of the Local Plans has been started by the Planning Authority. It said that the purpose of the partial review is to provide a planning policy framework that “aligns with the aims of the Commercialisation of Sports Facilities Regulations and to introduce clear and consistent provisions regarding commercial development on land designated for sports purposes.”

In accordance with Article 53 of the Development Planning Act (DPA), the Authority said that this review is aimed at achieving the following proposed objectives:

1. To introduce a general planning policy in all local plans with clear provisions which:

a) takes on board the aims of the Commercialisation of Sports Facilities Regulations; and

b) set out the acceptable type, scale and form of commercial development on any land allocated for sports facilities; and

c) includes adequate safeguards to protect other interests of equal importance such as neighbour amenity, cultural heritage, the natural environment, transport and infrastructure.

2. To amend or delete all other provisions in the Local Plans which are deemed to run counter to the overall objectives set out in paragraph (1) above.

The Planning Authority invites the public to submit representations for the proposed objectives. Submissions are to be sent by email to: sports_facilities@pa.org.mt

Submissions must be sent to the Authority not later than the 15th of July. Further details on how to participate in the consultation process can be found on www.pa.org

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