The Planning Authority approved the building of six villas outside the development zone in Mellieħa, justifying its decision on previous applications for buildings that were approved in the 1970s.

The site, known as ‘Sunshine,’ is on Triq il-Palma in Mellieħa. The application’s case officer report describes it as being located outside the limits of development in an area known as Tal-Arġentier on the upper side of Xemxija Hill. “The existing site consists partly of agricultural land and partly of disused derelict structures.”

The application was filed by CF Developers Ltd, in which developer Joseph Portelli is one of the shareholders. It proposes the demolition of an existing approved agricultural glasshouse, apartments and restaurant, and the construction of six residential dwellings, including the construction of pools and rubble wall, on the site.