Pembroke Local Council U-Turns And Now Opposes Db Tower Extension

Pembroke’s local council decided to vote against a proposal by the db Group to construct more floors to its development on the former ITS site.

The business currently has a permit to construct 17 and 18 storey towers, as well as a hotel, but has now applied to extend their heights to 23 and 25 floors.

The council had initially decided not to oppose these extension plans in return for a €3 million investment by the company into local community projects.

However, in an urgent meeting today, the council U-turned and its members decided to vote against the proposal. The Planning Authority was initially set to discuss this application later today but postponed its meeting.

Pembroke mayor Kaylon Zammit said the council has a duty to respect the wishes of residents, many of whom criticised the council’s initial decision.

He added that he still believes the promised €3 million investment could materialise, stating that db intended to compensate residents for the inconvenience brought about by the development works.

Photo left: Db group, Photo right: Kaylon Zammit