PA File No.: PA/06044/17 and PA/06714/20
ERA Reference: EA/00026/18
Project Title: Redevelopment of the Grand Verdala Hotel
Location: Former Grand Hotel Verdala, Triq Inguanez across, Triq Ir-Rghajja, Rabat, Malta
Project Description Statement:
EIA Screening Report:
  • N/A
EIA Required: Yes
Status: Concluded
EIA Terms of Reference Consultation Period: 20/06/2018 - 20/07/2018
Terms Of Reference:
EIA Report:
Consultation Dates on EIA Report: 13/05/2019 - 12/06/2019
Public Hearing Date: 02/07/2019
Public Hearing Time: 17:30
Public Hearing Location: Għajn National Water Conservation Centre​, Triq Għajn Qajjet, Rabat, Malta.
Deadline for Comments: 09/07/2019
Minutes of Public Hearing:
ERA’s assessment & recommendation:
Statement from the EIA Coordinator: Statement from the EIA Coordinator
Visual Impact Assessment: Visual Impact Assessment
ERA's Final Assessment and Conditions: ERA's Final Assessment and Conditions
Other Comments:

PA/06044/17 - Demolition of the existing Grand Hotel Verdala and its proposed redevelopment to achieve a better skyline and urban setting. The development consists of class 1 residential units, class 4B ancillary retail use and class 3B 5 star Spa Hotel.

PA/06714/20 - Demolition of the existing Grand Hotel Verdala and its proposed redevelopment to achieve a better skyline and urban setting as per outline permit PA 6044/17. The development is spread over six floors above highest street level and two levels below. The proposed uses include: Class 1 residential units, Class 4B ancillary retail use, Class 3B hotel with ancillary facilities and garage making provision for 176 cars.

Responsible authorities and nature of decisions:
  • the authority responsible for the Environmental Impact Assessment process: ERA
  • the nature of the decisions to be taken: development consent decision
  • the authorities responsible for the development consent decisions: Planning Authority