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title: "Consultation on Planning Appeals Reform Concludes, Government Prepares Next Steps"
date: 2026-08-20T19:56:44.762+00:00
updated: 2026-08-20T19:56:44.762+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "Planning", "National"]
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source: Fil-Qosor
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# Consultation on Planning Appeals Reform Concludes, Government Prepares Next Steps

## In brief

- The public consultation period for the proposed Planning Appeals Reform has officially ended.
- The reform aims to enhance justice and transparency within the planning sector.
- The government is now preparing to take the next steps following the conclusion of the consultation process.

The public consultation period for the proposed Planning Appeals Reform has officially concluded. This reform is designed to strengthen justice and transparency within Malta's planning system.

The conclusion of the consultation marks a new phase in the reform process.

The government is now set to review the feedback received during the consultation and prepare the subsequent steps. The reform seeks to address various aspects of planning appeals, aiming for a more equitable and clear process.

Stakeholders, including environmental groups, developers, and the general public, were invited to submit their views on the proposed changes. The feedback gathered will inform the finalisation of the reform.

The initiative underscores the government's commitment to modernising the planning framework. The ultimate goal is to ensure that planning decisions are made with greater accountability and public trust.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both ONE News and TVM News reported the conclusion of the planning appeals reform consultation, with ONE News highlighting justice and transparency, and TVM News mentioning government's next steps.

## Sources (2)

- [TVM News](https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/planning-appeals-reform-consultation-concludes-as-government-prepares-next-steps/ "Planning Appeals Reform consultation concludes as Government prepares next steps")
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/tasal-fi-tmiemha-l-konsultazzjoni-dwar-ir-riforma-li-se-ssahhah-il-gustizzja-u-t-trasparenza-fl-ippjanar/)

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