NGOs welcome Ramla permit scrutiny
Published on The Times of Malta on Wednesday, 3rd October, 2007.
Environmental NGOs Flimkien Ghal Ambjent Ahjar, Nature Trust, Friends of the Earth and the Ramblers Association have welcomed Mepa's decision to hold a public hearing to discuss the withdrawal of a permit to build 23 villas with pools overlooking Ramla l-Hamra in Gozo.
"The verdict to stop any project in the area will be considered a mature decision as only in this way can environmental responsibility be shown and development-free zones maintained for future generations to enjoy," said the NGOs.
"Revocation of the Ulysses Lodge permit will confirm that an error has indeed been made and that Mepa has had the courage to act accordingly as required by law.
"It is hoped that this decision means that other permits for development outside the development zone, like Hondoq ir-Rummien and Ta' Cenc, will be subjected to the same scrutiny as this one, in the interest of Malta's environment, heritage, tourism and residents' rights," they said.
Environmental NGOs Flimkien Ghal Ambjent Ahjar, Nature Trust, Friends of the Earth and the Ramblers Association have welcomed Mepa's decision to hold a public hearing to discuss the withdrawal of a permit to build 23 villas with pools overlooking Ramla l-Hamra in Gozo.
"The verdict to stop any project in the area will be considered a mature decision as only in this way can environmental responsibility be shown and development-free zones maintained for future generations to enjoy," said the NGOs.
"Revocation of the Ulysses Lodge permit will confirm that an error has indeed been made and that Mepa has had the courage to act accordingly as required by law.
"It is hoped that this decision means that other permits for development outside the development zone, like Hondoq ir-Rummien and Ta' Cenc, will be subjected to the same scrutiny as this one, in the interest of Malta's environment, heritage, tourism and residents' rights," they said.
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