Concerned residents are currently urging people all over Malta to object to the development, with representations being accepted until 22nd September.

Activist group Moviment Graffitti appealed for citizens to register their objections to the development, which is almost five times as dense in square metres as the average building in the area.

“This development should not be approved since it would gobble up an unprecedented amount of land in the area for an intensive development that will severely threaten the quality of life of all Santa Luċija residents,” it said on social media.

The development is objectionable for a number of reasons, with the current proposal even exceeding the height limitation on all four facades due to being situated on a slope.

The application also runs counter to Urban Objective UO 3.6 of the Strategic Plan for Environment and Development, due to failing to adhere to appropriate building height and development density.

“A similar proposal filed in 2020 located mere metres from the site in question, was also rejected due to similar infringements that also apply to these plans. In fact, the current proposal is 7.5 times larger than the one refused.”

Graffitti also addressed the psychological impact that would be inflicted on residents of the area, which is mainly made up of elderly people and young families.

You may submit your objection by Thursday 22nd September by sending an email to [email protected] quoting the application number, PA/05152/22, in the subject line.

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