Environmental & Planning Law

Our Environmental & Planning Law practice supports individuals, homeowners, communities, developers, NGOs, and businesses in navigating Malta’s intricate planning and environmental regulatory framework. We provide clear, strategic guidance on development permits, land use, environmental compliance, and challenges to decisions of the Planning Authority. Our practice is grounded in the belief that environmental law is fundamentally human law: pollution, overdevelopment, noise, and environmental degradation are issues that directly affect people’s health, safety, quality of life, and the wellbeing of future generations.

A core part of our work involves representation before the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal (EPRT). We assist clients in appealing Planning Authority decisions, including refusals or approvals of development permits, enforcement notices, regularisation requests, and conditions imposed on projects. Our team prepares comprehensive legal submissions, manages technical evidence, and provides full representation at tribunal hearings. Over the years, we have built strong collaborative relationships with architects, environmental consultants, and technical experts who support us in analysing plans, identifying policy issues, and strengthening the factual foundation of each case. By working side by side with these professionals, we ensure that every appeal is presented with precision, clarity, and an integrated legal-technical approach.

Beyond tribunal appeals, our practice encompasses a broad range of environmental matters, including issues related to pollution, air quality, noise, waste management, ODZ and conservation areas, protected zones, environmental impact assessment processes, and regulatory compliance. We advise clients on how to align projects with planning policies and sustainable development principles while also assisting individuals and communities affected by activities that harm their living environment.

With a commitment to legal depth, technical collaboration, and respect for Malta’s environmental realities, our practice empowers clients to protect their rights, pursue lawful development, and contribute to a built and natural environment that is safe, sustainable, and centred on human dignity and community wellbeing.