What main permits or licences are required for building works and/or the use of real estate?
The standard permit required for any type of development is the Development Permission issued by the Malta Environment and Planning Authority which also issues a compliance certificate once the development is finalised, certifying that the development was carried out in accordance with the development permits.
The town planning permit and building permit must be issued for the construction of building works to commence under Law 90/1972. With the completion of the construction, the Final Certificate of Approval must be obtained. Vertical and horizontal subdivision may be required. The Lands Registry may then proceed with the up-dating and issuance of separate title deeds for the property.
