PA renews permit for Mistra Ridge mega-project, despite environmental concerns
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Updated Thursday with PA decision, vote - The Planning Authority on Thursday approved the renewal of a permit for a massive residential development rising to 12 storeys on the site of the former Mistra Village. The project includes a complex of 744 residentiaPA renews permit for Mistra Ridge mega-project, despite environmental concerns
Updated Thursday with PA decision, vote - The Planning Authority on Thursday approved the renewal of a permit for a massive residential development rising to 12 storeys on the site of the former Mistra Village. The project includes a complex of 744 residential units in four blocks at the top of Xemxija Hill, along with shops, restaurants, offices, a spa, pool and clubhouse as well as more than 1,600 parking spaces. A permit for the development was issued in 2013 but no development was ever carried out and developers Gemxija Crown Ltd applied last July to renew the permit before the expiry of its five-year validity period. No changes have been proposed to the approved plans and the PA case officer has recommended the renewal application for approval. Nevertheless, neighbours raised concerns in objections to the PA over the height of the development, which they said would dwarf its surroundings. They also complained about the overall scale, which is expected to negatively impact the transport network of the area and increase pollution. The original permit was issued prior to the introduction of the floor area ratio policy for high-rise buildings in 2014, under which the project... Read more