Tag: building permits
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Surge in approved building permits raises questions on construction trajectory
Malta’s construction sector shows no signs of slowing down. Data from the National Statistics Office (NSO) for the second quarter of 2025 reveals a sharp rise in approved building permits and dwellings, signalling intensified development despite ongoing debates about overbuilding, environmental pressures, and community impact. According to official figures, 598 building permits covering 3,027 new…
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Governance by theatre
As of this week, the government rushed to issue the new building licensing system as part of its propaganda campaign to reiterate that it is doing “huge and historic” reforms in the construction sector. Apparently, the licensing system which was launched online this week isn’t even working, contractors are calling customer care and no one…
