BirdLife Malta is urging people to object to the "premeditated twist in the Bidnija sheep farm saga."

"Unlike all NGOs, the Planning Authority was taken for a ride when the applicants had applied for a massive construction under the Rural Development Policy with the excuse that it was to become a sheep farm. The Planning Authority had given the green light amidst all the red flags brought up by civil society," BirdLife said.

"Just a few months down the line, the truth has emerged and the owners of the monstruous construction in what was a pristine natural area have changed plans and want to transform this scam 'sheep farm' into a residence, along with commercial outlets."

BirdLife Malta joins previous calls from Moviment Graffitti in objecting to this new application.

BirdLife Malta is also requesting the demolition of the entire complex, for the site to be returned to its natural state.

BirdLife Malta would like to add that this application is an "insult to the country and a detriment to the common good of Malta and Gozo. It is high time that the Planning Authority and the Ministers concerned admit that the planning policies are allowing for the destruction of our natural footprint with the only intention to have individuals fattening their pockets."

"The Planning Authority needs to become more environmentally conscious and also courageous enough to stop this abuse."