Saturday 29 March 2008

Look at all the blue: Refuse refuse refuse and then?

Case NumberLocation of developmentDescription of worksApplicantArchitectReception date
01144/05Site at, Triq il-Ponta, Zebbug (Ghawdex)To demolish existing rooms and construct eleven maisonettes and fifteen garages.Mr Ludivigo Azzopardi Dimech A & CE & Associates, Monday, February 28, 2005
Validation DateWednesday, March 16, 2005
Target DateSunday, October 15, 2006
Application TypeFull development permission
Case CategoryOutside Scheme
Date Published in NewspapersSaturday, March 26, 2005
Representation Expiry DateSunday, April 10, 2005
The standard period for Representations is 15 days. However the Authority reserves the right to reduce the representation period for special cases.
Case OfficerMario Mizzi
DPA Report Cleared dateTuesday, April 11, 2006
DPA Report Endorsed ByRaphael Axiak BE&A (Hons), MA (T&CP)
Recommended DecisionRefuse Permission
DPA Report sent dateWednesday, April 12, 2006
DPA Submissions received dateWednesday, May 23, 2007
Agenda DCC dateMonday, June 19, 2006
Board DecisionRefuse Permission
Decision dateMonday, June 19, 2006
Decision posted dateMonday, June 26, 2006
Reconsideration received dateFriday, July 21, 2006
Reconsideration Case OfficerMario Mizzi
Reconsideration DPA Report Cleared dateThursday, May 17, 2007
Reconsideration DPA Report Endorsed ByRaphael Axiak BE&A (Hons), MA (T&CP)
Recommendation for Reconsideration BoardUpheld (Original decision overturned)
Reconsideration Agenda DateTuesday, June 19, 2007
Reconsideration Board DecisionUpheld (Original decision overturned)
Reconsideration Decision dateTuesday, June 19, 2007
Decision posted dateWednesday, September 26, 2007

...and todate the mepa website does not indicate what the decision was. Shall we guess?

Friday 28 March 2008

How much will YOU have to pay?

Again, these works at Marsalforn promanade started just few days before the general election. Yeah...one of those miracles.

Every Gozitan knows who the culprit is. Every Gozitan (and Maltese for that matter) knows that the responsibility falls also under the Zebbug Local Council. Perhaps not many are aware that the Kiosk owner is the colleague of the Zebbug Mayor and an elected councillor on the same local council. Moreover maybe fewer people know that the Manager ADT Gozo is the same mayor of Zebbug Local Council who was 'appointed'/'selected' not very long ago.

Now some people may put on a smile on their face since the Communications Minister Austin Gatt yesterday ordered the Malta Transport Authority (ADT) to take immediate and strict action if any illegal roadworks are undertaken by local councils or any other entity.

"The Ministerial Policy Directive was sparked by works being carried out by the Żebbuġ local council on the bridge in Marsalforn without an ADT permit. "

Can somebody explain?

Can somebody work out how much YOU are going to pay?

Tuesday 25 March 2008

AD welcomes halting of concrete works at Dwejra

The Malta Environment and Planning Authority has stopped works on the Interpretative Centre at Dwejra pending further investigations as it is possible that there are deviations from the approved plans, the authority said in a one sentence statement this evening.

The Regional Committee of Alternattiva Demokratika in Gozo welcomes the decision of the Planning Authority to stop the further concrete works at Dwejra. “MEPA should take this opportunity to ensure that all activities carried out to implement the Management Plan for Dwejra are fully transparent and that those responsible for its implementation are fully accountable and monitored” said Mr. Victor Galea, the Green Party’s spokesman for Gozo.

Monday 24 March 2008

Dwejra Developments


Some time ago I wrote about my personal feelings regarding the proposed 'Dwejra Heritage Park'.

Today I can show the following two photos of the developments taking place.

No further comment from my side.

But just imagine if this was being built by Joe citizen eh?
Vote PN get PN
Vote MLP get MLP
Vote AD get AD

Sunday 23 March 2008

Another 'miracle' just before the election

Case NumberLocation of developmentDescription of worksApplicantArchitectReception date
05538/06Site at, Triq Il-Blata, GharbTo construct a house with garage.Mr Edward Scerri obo Joseph Caruana Scerri, Mr. Edward Monday, September 04, 2006
Site Notice Image :
Validation DateWednesday, October 04, 2006
Target DateMonday, June 04, 2007
Application TypeFull development permission
Case CategoryOutside Scheme
Date Published in NewspapersSaturday, October 14, 2006
Representation Expiry DateSunday, October 29, 2006
The standard period for Representations is 15 days. However the Authority reserves the right to reduce the representation period for special cases.
Case OfficerMark Cini B.Plan. M.A. ISSS
DPA Report Cleared dateWednesday, February 21, 2007
DPA Report Endorsed ByRaphael Axiak BE&A (Hons), MA (T&CP)
Recommended DecisionRefuse Permission
DPA Report sent dateThursday, February 22, 2007
DPA Submissions received dateMonday, March 05, 2007
Agenda DCC dateMonday, April 23, 2007
Board DecisionRefuse Permission
Decision dateMonday, April 23, 2007
Decision posted dateFriday, May 04, 2007
Reconsideration received dateThursday, May 24, 2007
Reconsideration Case OfficerMark Cini B.Plan. M.A. ISSS
Reconsideration DPA Report Cleared dateFriday, June 22, 2007
Reconsideration DPA Report Endorsed ByRaphael Axiak BE&A (Hons), MA (T&CP)
Recommendation for Reconsideration BoardDismissed (Original decision stands)
Reconsideration Agenda DateTuesday, February 12, 2008
Reconsideration Board DecisionUpheld (Original decision overturned)
Reconsideration Decision dateTuesday, February 12, 2008
Board CommentsDCC 17-01A/08 held on 12 February 2008 Approved 6-0 in view of minute 35. Drawing 1B is not approved drawing. Built part of the development is to be wholly within scheme. The boundary wall in ODZ part is to be limited to four courses height. The blank wall elevation of the building (on the east) is to be treated to minimze visual impact.

The way forward... your views


Alternattiva Demokratika's executive has appointed a commission to examine its performance in the general election.

The commission is expected to examine AD's structures and to propose change wherever required.

AD's official Carmel Cacopardo will head the commission, which will also include journalist Kurt Sansone and lawyer Claire Bonello.

Kindly send your views/opinion and suggestions on alternattiva2008@yahoogroups.com


Thank you.