The Planning Authority said Friday it has published a Partial Review of the Strategic Plan for Environment and Development (SPED) 2015 concerning an area of land at Bulebel, Żejtun, Wied iż-Żrinġ, following instructions received from Government in accordance with Article 44(2) of the Development Planning Act (Cap. 552).

The objective of this partial review is to exclude the identified land at Bulebel from the Industrial Development Zone and redesignating it as land Outside the Development Zone (ODZ).

The review is being undertaken in recognition of the area's high agricultural, ecological and cultural value, the PA said. The proposed changes seek to ensure the long-term protection of the site by removing it from the Industrial Development Zone and safeguarding it from incompatible uses and other potential adverse impacts.

As part of the review process, amendments are being proposed to the current designations contained in Maps 2A and 2B of the Strategic Plan for Environment and Development (SPED) 2015.

The Planning Authority encouraged all interested parties to review the proposals and submit their feedback during the consultation window. More details about the consultation may be viewed on www.pa.org.mt/consultation. Submissions must reach the Authority no later than 3rd July 2026