The PA's Planning Commission gave the green light for a new residential project in Triq il-Qortin in Nadur, which has been considerably downsized in scale and massing, the PA said in a statement.

The Commission said that following nearly a year-long of negotiations with the PA's Development Management Directorate, the project’s final set of drawings “clearly show that its proportion and design are now more harmonious with its surroundings”.

The Commission noted that the concerns it raised at the previous sitting pertaining to the height of the project have been well-addressed. While a number of receded floors have been introduced to create a better terracing effect, the part facing the ODZ has been reduced to only two floors.

The Commission also noted that despite the fact that a year ago the project was in line with the area policies, the architect still adhered to its recommendations and scale down the sides of the building to bring building in line with the terracing fields while respecting the area's topography. The approved Nadur project lies within the development zone and has a setback of 3m from the ODZ boundaries along its side.

Addressing issues of land ownership, the Commission highlighted that the development permission is granted subject to third party rights. The PA said it also confirmed that the submitted photomontages are correct and realistic.