--- title: "Controversial Tourist Bungalow Complex Approved for Żurrieq ODZ Area" date: 2026-03-23T14:51:46.57+00:00 updated: 2026-03-24T02:01:08.045+00:00 topics: ["Planning", "Environment", "National", "Local"] canonical: https://filqosor.com/article/2026-03-23/controversial-tourist-bungalow-complex-approved-zurrieq-odz-area source: Fil-Qosor --- # Controversial Tourist Bungalow Complex Approved for Żurrieq ODZ Area ## In brief - A full planning permit has been granted for a tourist bungalow complex in an Out of Development Zone (ODZ) area of Żurrieq. - The site overlooks Wied Babu, a sensitive environmental area. - The permit was issued two years after an outline permit was first obtained for the controversial plans. Plans for a controversial tourist bungalow complex in an Out of Development Zone (ODZ) area of Żurrieq have received a full planning permit. The proposed development is situated in an area overlooking Wied Babu, a site known for its environmental sensitivity. The permit was granted this month, approximately two years after the developers initially secured an outline permit for their project. The decision has drawn criticism due to the location of the complex outside the designated development zone. According to Times of Malta, the case officer for the project stated that the proposed bungalows are of "higher quality" than existing structures in the area. However, environmental groups and local residents have often expressed concerns about development in ODZ areas, particularly those near natural landscapes. A planning case officer justified the approval for the tourist bungalow complex on protected Żurrieq cliffs by stating that the proposed bungalows are of 'higher quality' than those currently occupying the area. This assessment was part of the decision-making process to grant a full planning permit for the controversial development. Controversial plans for a tourist bungalow complex in an Out of Development Zone (ODZ) area of Żurrieq have now received a full planning permit. The site for the proposed development overlooks Wied Babu, a sensitive environmental area. This full permit was issued this month, approximately two years after the developers initially obtained an outline permit for their plans. Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on [the approval of a controversial tourist bungalow complex in an Out of Development Zone (ODZ) area of Żurrieq](/article/2026-03-23/controversial-tourist-bungalow-complex-approved-zurrieq-odz-area). Since then, further details regarding the planning decision have emerged. Times of Malta reported that a case officer involved in the decision stated that the proposed bungalows are considered to be of 'higher quality' compared to those currently occupying the area. This detail was part of the justification for granting a full planning permit for the tourist bungalow complex on protected Żurrieq cliffs, a site that overlooks Wied Babu, an environmentally sensitive area. A full planning permit has now been granted for the controversial tourist bungalow complex planned for an Out of Development Zone (ODZ) area in Żurrieq. The site overlooks Wied Babu, an environmentally sensitive area. This permit follows an outline permit obtained two years prior. A case officer involved in the decision reportedly commented that the proposed bungalows are of "higher quality" compared to those currently occupying the area. Controversial plans for a tourist bungalow complex in an Out of Development Zone (ODZ) area of Żurrieq have now received a full planning permit. The site overlooks Wied Babu. This full permit was granted this month, approximately two years after the developers first obtained an outline permit for the project. A full planning permit has now been issued for the controversial tourist bungalow complex located on protected cliffs in Żurrieq. This development is situated in an Out of Development Zone (ODZ) area, overlooking Wied Babu. According to the case officer, the proposed bungalows are considered to be of "higher quality" compared to the structures currently occupying the area. The permit's approval comes two years after an outline permit was initially granted for the project. Controversial plans to build a complex of tourist bungalows in an Out of Development Zone (ODZ) area of Żurrieq have now received a full planning permit. The site overlooks Wied Babu, a sensitive environmental area. This full permit was issued this month, approximately two years after the developers had initially obtained an outline permit for their plans. ## The Spin Room **Low media divide.** Newsbook reported on the approval of a controversial planning permit for a tourist complex in an ODZ area. ## Updates - **2026-03-23:** A case officer justified the approval by stating the proposed bungalows are of 'higher quality' than existing structures. - **2026-03-23:** The controversial tourist bungalow complex in Żurrieq has now received a full planning permit. - **2026-03-23:** A case officer's justification for approving the Żurrieq bungalow complex was reported, citing 'higher quality' designs. - **2026-03-23:** A full planning permit has been granted for the tourist bungalow complex in Żurrieq, with a case officer noting the proposed bungalows are of "higher quality." - **2026-03-23:** A full planning permit has now been granted for the controversial tourist bungalow complex in Żurrieq. - **2026-03-23:** A full planning permit has been granted for the tourist bungalow complex on Żurrieq cliffs, with the case officer noting the proposed structures' 'higher quality'. - **2026-03-24:** Controversial plans for a tourist bungalow complex in Żurrieq's ODZ area have now received a full planning permit. ## Sources (2) - [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/tourist-bungalow-complex-protected-zurrieq-cliffs-given-green-light.1125881) - [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/planned-odz-tourist-bungalow-complex-in-zurrieq-gets-full-permit/) ## More stories - [Concerns Rise Over New Ranger Service for Ċirkewwa Marine Park](https://filqosor.com/article/2026-08-19/concerns-rise-new-ranger-service-cirkewwa-marine-park) (2026-08-19) - [Momentum Condemns Nigret Development Approval, Calls it 'Betrayal'](https://filqosor.com/article/2026-07-29/momentum-condemns-nigret-development-approval-calls-it-betrayal) (2026-07-29) - [NGOs Vow Legal Challenge Against Manoel Island Padel Court Approval](https://filqosor.com/article/2026-07-25/ngos-vow-legal-challenge-manoel-island-padel-court-approval) (2026-07-25) --- Generated and reviewed by AI; verify critical facts with the primary sources. 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