ERA put forward its opinion that no development and works should be allowed to take place within the area earmarked for a development proposal of 6 apartments, parking and pool in Żebbuġ (Gozo).
Should the development still be given the green light by the Planning Authority, ERA may not be in a position to grant the nature and tree permits that are legally required to accommodate the proposed interventions.
ERA’s objection to the proposed development was provided to the Planning Authority on 23rd March 2017, in its capacity as an external consultee and an interested party.
In its position, ERA put forward its concerns about the strong visual impact and the significant degradation that the proposed development is envisaged to have on the environmentally sensitive site. The interventions being proposed would degrade the environment through the loss of natural habitat from extensive construction.
In addition, ERA envisages that the proposal would adversely impact the valley system and its overall rural character, and would require the uprooting of existing trees and other vegetation typically found on such cliff sides.
