The Malta Environment & Planning Authority (MEPA) determined 676 applications in September and received 495 new applications. The net pending caseload at the end of the month was 4,667.

During September the Authority processed 74 notifications of development, which, according to the Development Notification Order 2001, do not require a formal application.

During the same month, 93 Stop and Enforcement notices were issued, 64 in Malta and 29 in Gozo.

In September 2008, 53 enforcement cases were closed, 26 in Malta and 27 in Gozo. 39 enforcement cases were sanctioned by the issue of a sanctionable permit. Another 10 cases were resolved since owners decided to remove illegal development and comply with enforcement notice.

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