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More demolition has been proposed for Balluta’s Villa St Ignatius, despite pending court action over the illegal pulling-down of another part of the historic building last year. A planning application submitted by developer Paul Gauci seeks to “carefullyMore demolition planned for Balluta’s historic Villa St Ignatius
More demolition has been proposed for Balluta’s Villa St Ignatius, despite pending court action over the illegal pulling-down of another part of the historic building last year. A planning application submitted by developer Paul Gauci seeks to “carefully cart away existing debris and dismantle existing structure at ground and first floor level”. Plans show the rooms proposed to be demolished are in the same area of the villa targeted for demolition in illegal works last November, days after the early 19th-century building had been proposed for scheduling. Mr Gauci and architect Stephen Vancell, as well as the Planning Authority’s enforcement chief, are currently facing contempt of court proceedings over the works, which were found to have breached the conditions of a dangerous structures permit – under which they were supposedly carried out – and a court order. Watch: Workers send Villa St Ignatius structure crashing down The PA is separately facing court action from Din L-Art Ħelwa over its failure to act when notified of the demolition, instead issuing a statement claiming that the works were in line with the court order and permit conditions. Despite the pending action, and a... Read more