The Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) has advised that it has drafted one concise policy and design document which will regulate future development in ODZ areas.

MEPA said that this proposed guidance is intended to support the agricultural sector, especially in assisting and simplifying procedures that address the needs of genuine farmers.

“The policy also seeks to promote and incentivize diverse farming practices such as farm gate sales, visitor attractions and agro-tourism. Scheduled buildings in the countryside are also being encouraged to be brought back into active use without compromising their historic and/or architectural value,” MEPA said.

The draft policy can be viewed on the Authority’s website www.mepa.org.mt

Individuals and organizations are being invited to send their submissions pertaining to this draft policy to: ODZpolicies@mepa.org.mtin or in writing writing to the:

MEPA

Director of Planning

ODZ Policy and Design Guidance

P.O. Box 200,

Marsa MRS 1000.

Submissions should reach the Authority by Friday, the 6th of December 2013.

Photograph – Alain Salvary

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