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title: "Prime Minister Pledges Planning Appeal Reform Within 100 Days"
date: 2026-06-18T22:58:27.339+00:00
updated: 2026-06-18T22:58:27.339+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "Planning", "National"]
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# Prime Minister Pledges Planning Appeal Reform Within 100 Days

## In brief

- Prime Minister Robert Abela has promised to introduce legislation to halt construction works while planning permits are under appeal.
- This measure is expected to be implemented within the government's first 100 days.
- The proposal was previously announced in 2023 but was not put into effect at the time.

Prime Minister Robert Abela has pledged to introduce new legislation that will prevent construction works from starting while a planning permit is still under appeal. The Prime Minister stated that this measure would be implemented within the government's first 100 days.

The announcement was made following the Labour Party's recent election victory. The reform aims to address concerns regarding ongoing construction projects that face objections.

Times of Malta noted that a similar proposal to stop construction works during planning appeals was first announced in 2023 but was not implemented at that time. Lovin Malta also reported on the Prime Minister's commitment.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both Lovin Malta and Times of Malta reported on the Prime Minister's pledge, with Times of Malta adding historical context.

## Sources (2)

- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/robert-abela-pledges-planning-appeal-reform-first-100-days.1130098)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/abela-vows-to-pause-works-on-developments-under-appeal-within-first-100-days/)

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