A proposed reform at the planning authority has come under fire amid accusations that the government is attempting to soften the approach to illegal development.
However, Mepa CEO Johann Buttigieg defended the proposals saying the planning process needed to be simplified.
The plan is to separate the planning and environment functions of the authority, and proposals – in a document titled For an efficient planning system – were launched for public consultation this week.
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