The Planning Authority has officially refused the development permit for this site. Protecting the character of Tal-Pieta' and Gwardamangia required a collective focus that ultimately proved successful. We must remain vigilant to ensure that future proposals respect the heritage and scale of our neighborhood.
February 5, 2019
Final supporters
The undersigned objects to the development of the site covered by PA8271/18 for the following reasons:
· A large part of the site is a Grade 1 scheduled site, according to the National Protective Inventory for the Maltese Islands and should therefore not be developed. The North Harbours Local Plan (Map MP 2) also indicates the site as Scheduled in line with the same National Protective Inventory.
· The site is adjacent to a schedule Grade 1 building, which is Fatima Church and the proposed development will obscure the importance of this building. It will pose a negative visual impact on the landmark building and therefore goes against the provisions of policy NHSE 08 in the same North Harbours Local Plan.
· The scale and design of the proposed development is totally out of context with the rest of Triq Santa Monika and hence goes against the principles of the Strategic Plan for Environment and Development (SPED) as well as the Planning Authority’s Design Guidelines DC2015. The Planning Authority has already refused PA2201/17, PA9624/17 and PA2116/18 in the same street, because they are incompatible with the context of this street.
· The bungalow and the villa, which are proposed to be demolished, although not scheduled, have now become iconic buildings in the Pieta’ scene and should be restored and retained within the setting of the scheduled gardens.
· The proposed development will increase the parking problem which already exists in the area around Triq Santa Monika. The number of parking spaces being provided (44 garages and 25 spaces) is not enough for the 114 apartments being proposed and therefore the problem will increase considerably.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 16, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
January 15, 2019
130 Comments
"Over-development" li ser tordom il-knisja, tikkawza problemi kbar ta inkonvenjent ghal xi sentejn sakemm jinbena dan il-"mostru", biex ma nsemmux problemi enormi ta parking ghall-lokalita kollha kif jitlesta. Tafu li il-hajt tal-gnien ta dan is-sit ghandu iskrizzkjoni li turi li sar fil-1847. Iva xejn mhu protett f`dan il-pajjiz?
This development will be an eyesore. It will destroy one of the last lungs in Pieta . It will obscure and over shadow the beautiful Fatima Church . If this development is allowed to happen it will be really shameful ! We don't need anymore ugly concrete towers . We needs gardens and trees !
I was born and lived in Blackley St in Pieta' for 28 years. One of the express wishes of the Gauci family when they passed on the land to the Dominicans was that the view of the church tower from Portes de Bombes stays unobstructed.
The Pieta’ skyline should be left intact. Obstructing the church view goes against the Schedule properties of the area. Building also on Schedule 1 gardens goes against all policies in PA. Keep Pieta’ a picturesque village not over urbanising it like Sliema.
There are other alternatives. These villas can easily be converted in a boutique hotel whilst keeping the gardens and charm they allready have. Let’s not also destroy these little gems we have in our country. No to such greed. The proposed apartments will just be an eye sore and will add nothing of value to our beloved town.
Just no
qui ci sono i miei tempi pssati a malta, basta con questi edifici moderni ,questa era la villa del mio caro luca gauci.
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The Planning Authority has officially refused the development permit for this site. Protecting the character of Tal-Pieta' and Gwardamangia required a collective focus that ultimately proved successful. We must remain vigilant to ensure that future proposals respect the heritage and scale of our neighborhood.
February 5, 2019
Final supporters
The undersigned objects to the development of the site covered by PA8271/18 for the following reasons:
· A large part of the site is a Grade 1 scheduled site, according to the National Protective Inventory for the Maltese Islands and should therefore not be developed. The North Harbours Local Plan (Map MP 2) also indicates the site as Scheduled in line with the same National Protective Inventory.
· The site is adjacent to a schedule Grade 1 building, which is Fatima Church and the proposed development will obscure the importance of this building. It will pose a negative visual impact on the landmark building and therefore goes against the provisions of policy NHSE 08 in the same North Harbours Local Plan.
· The scale and design of the proposed development is totally out of context with the rest of Triq Santa Monika and hence goes against the principles of the Strategic Plan for Environment and Development (SPED) as well as the Planning Authority’s Design Guidelines DC2015. The Planning Authority has already refused PA2201/17, PA9624/17 and PA2116/18 in the same street, because they are incompatible with the context of this street.
· The bungalow and the villa, which are proposed to be demolished, although not scheduled, have now become iconic buildings in the Pieta’ scene and should be restored and retained within the setting of the scheduled gardens.
· The proposed development will increase the parking problem which already exists in the area around Triq Santa Monika. The number of parking spaces being provided (44 garages and 25 spaces) is not enough for the 114 apartments being proposed and therefore the problem will increase considerably.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 16, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
January 15, 2019
130 Comments
These high rise buildings are creating overcrowding, increase parking problems and claustophobic. Besides our parish church enjoyed unobstructed views for decades and should remain so for the benefit of all the parishioners and visitors.
"Over-development" li ser tordom il-knisja, tikkawza problemi kbar ta inkonvenjent ghal xi sentejn sakemm jinbena dan il-"mostru", biex ma nsemmux problemi enormi ta parking ghall-lokalita kollha kif jitlesta. Tafu li il-hajt tal-gnien ta dan is-sit ghandu iskrizzkjoni li turi li sar fil-1847. Iva xejn mhu protett f`dan il-pajjiz?
This development will be an eyesore. It will destroy one of the last lungs in Pieta . It will obscure and over shadow the beautiful Fatima Church . If this development is allowed to happen it will be really shameful ! We don't need anymore ugly concrete towers . We needs gardens and trees !
I was born and lived in Blackley St in Pieta' for 28 years. One of the express wishes of the Gauci family when they passed on the land to the Dominicans was that the view of the church tower from Portes de Bombes stays unobstructed.
The Pieta’ skyline should be left intact. Obstructing the church view goes against the Schedule properties of the area. Building also on Schedule 1 gardens goes against all policies in PA. Keep Pieta’ a picturesque village not over urbanising it like Sliema.
There are other alternatives. These villas can easily be converted in a boutique hotel whilst keeping the gardens and charm they allready have. Let’s not also destroy these little gems we have in our country. No to such greed. The proposed apartments will just be an eye sore and will add nothing of value to our beloved town.
Just no
qui ci sono i miei tempi pssati a malta, basta con questi edifici moderni ,questa era la villa del mio caro luca gauci.
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These high rise buildings are creating overcrowding, increase parking problems and claustophobic. Besides our parish church enjoyed unobstructed views for decades and should remain so for the benefit of all the parishioners and visitors.