Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) stepped up its efforts to curb illegal development across the Maltese Islands by carrying out a number of direct action operations in over 7 localities

In Qala, Gozo, the Enforcement team stepped in to demolish an illegal extension that was constructed at the back of a guesthouse. Although a Stop and Enforcement Notice had been issued last February, the owner continued to carry out works without a permit. Midway through the operation, MEPA officials had to stop after the owner of the guest house sought a warrant of prohibitory injunction from the Gozo Court. Last Friday, in front of the Magistrates Court, the owner and his lawyer admitted to the court that works carried out were illegal and they were prepared to continue removing the existing illegalities themselves. MEPA will continue to monitor that this action will be carried out.

Other operations, carried out by the Enforcement Unit within MEPA includedthe removal of over 180 truck-loads of illegally dumped material from Attard, Rabat and Luqa. The Authority also stopped the operation of an illegal yard in Ghaxaq, cleared derelict vehicles from a field in Qormi and removed an unsightly metal structure that was being used as store for an adjacent shop.

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