Prediction on pools in ODZ is proven right
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In July, the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) warned that if three ODZ villas in Żejtun were approved, the developers would be back with applications for swimming pools. In November, the developers were back with applications for swimming pools. TPrediction on pools in ODZ is proven right
In July, the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) warned that if three ODZ villas in Żejtun were approved, the developers would be back with applications for swimming pools. In November, the developers were back with applications for swimming pools. The Planning Authority had overruled objections from environmental and cultural heritage authorities, as well as a negative recommendation from its own case officer, to approve the plans for three tourist villas on a vacant plot in the rural area of Ta’ Salvaturi, outside development zones. The ERA warned at the time that approval would create a precedent for further development in the area, as well as adding pressures for extensions or related developments such as swimming pools, resulting in even more ODZ land being taken up. Less than four months later the warnings have been vindicated, with the submission of applications seeking to add swimming pools to two of the villas, extending beyond the built-up area already approved. The applications, formally published last week, have still to be assessed by the Planning Authority and are expected to be decided in January. The July decision marked third time lucky for the... Read more