SECTION 6 - Public Representations for Paceville

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SECTION 6 - Public Representations for Paceville

Account of Representations Subject No. of Comments Settlements 18 Transport 29 Housing 4 Retailing 2

Social & Community Facilities 0 Commerce & Industry 5

Conservation 4

Leisure & Recreation 9

Tourism 11

Public Utilities 0

Others 12

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Subject Name Comments Ref. Response Local Plan Policy No. (if applicable ) Areas of character Anonymous (16/06/00)

Suggests that areas of character are protected. 216 The plan protects urban areas of character by designating Urban Conservation Areas

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Building height Alberto Miceli Farrugia o.b.o. Architecture Project (22/06/00)

A building block in Triq Santu Wistin has been designated for three floors in the draft Plan. A present property on site comprises apartments on four floors, and a permit has recently been approved for the construction of a fifth floor.

426 The Plan now designated the block with a height limitation of 5 floors due to permits already issued.

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Therefore object to the proposal. The above-mentioned property would assist in screening the rear elevations of existing and future

developments on Triq San Gorg and will provide a suitable landmark building.

Central Activities Zone (CAZ) Stephen Attard L.L.D. & David Camilleri A&CE o.b.o. St. George's Park

Object to the proposed demarcation of the Central Activities Zone. The zone includes the whole residential complex of St. George's Park within it. This is purely for residential and not for

entertainment purposes. Suggest that St.

424 Map PV 1 has been amended such that St. George's Park is not in the CAZ.

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Owners' Association (20/06/00)

George's Park is excluded from the zone. The roads within the complex are for private use by residents and their guests only.

Uses within the Central Activities Zone (CAZ) Stephen Attard L.L.D. & David Camilleri A&CE o.b.o. St. George's Park

Urge the Planning Authority to regulate an entertainment complex with a swimming-pool which is located at a distance of 5 metres from the blocks of residential apartments of St. George's Park. Appeal to the Planning

424 Map PV 1 has been amended such that St. George's Park is not in the CAZ.

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Authority to clarify that open-air establishments within and on the periphery of the CAZ expect to be subject to lesser duties in so far as noise levels and overall inconvenience to concerned residents.

Resident Amenity Zone Ruth Borg L.L.D. o.b.o. ca. 33 residents (22/06/00)

Agree that Dobbie Street is declared as a resident amenity zone. Suggest that in resident amenity zones commercial premises are absolutely disallowed independently of their suggested designation. This would safeguard residents

400 / 486 The area is designated as a residential area where only low impact uses of a small scale are allowed subject to conditions.

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from any potential abuse by developers.

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Buffer Zone Ruth Borg L.L.D. o.b.o. ca. 33 residents (22/06/00)

The introduction of the buffer zone should ensure that only limited activity takes place in the same zone, in order to avoid that the same buffer zone acts as an extension of the Central Activities Zone.

400 / 486 Buffer Zones are designated with only limited uses being allowed that are neighbourhood compatible.

NHPV12 Height limitations Ruth Borg L.L.D. o.b.o. ca. 33 residents (22/06/00)

Suggests that the height limitation for Dobbie Street remains at four storeys. Streets in Paceville have become humid, dull and lack light and air due to the existing high buildings. An increase in height limitation would result in an

400 / 486 The maximum building height for Dobbie Street is four floors according to the Plan.

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increase in traffic congestion and added pressure on the existing infrastructure.

Front gardens Ruth Borg L.L.D. o.b.o. ca. 33 residents (22/06/00)

Suggests that the Local Plan specifies clearly that front gardens are to be strictly retained in the Resident Amenity Zone. The embellishment of front gardens should be encouraged, especially outside the Central Activities Zone.

400 / 486 With the exception of Triq Paceville, no structures are allowed within the front gardens of designated residential areas within Paceville.

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Building height Anonymous (19/06/00)

The Hilton tower is an eye sore. Property developers should not be allowed to build just as high.

366 The Plan does not envisage any high buildings like the Hilton Tower. Moreover, the Plan's overall strategy is to protect strategic and local views within the North Harbours area.

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Building height Anonymous (19/06/00)

Suggests that buildings in secondary roads are not built too high as this blocks the sun and views.

364 Overall there is no relaxation of buildings heights due to the area's over-stretched infrastructure in relation to traffic, open space, tourist facilities and other services. NHPV08 Height limitations Ruth Borg LL.D on her own behalf and o.b.o. Dobbie Street

The height limitation along Dobbie Street should be four storeys in order to preserve its four storey characteristics. The adjoining Hilton project has buried our residencies by surrounding them with eight storey development.

486 / 400 The maximum building height for Dobbie Street is four floors according to the Plan.

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residents (17/06/2000)

Further increase in the height limitation would result in a correlated increase in traffic congestion and added pressure on the exisiting infrastructure. Height Limitation Alex Bezzina A&CE o.b.o. Vivaldi Hotels Ltd. (23/06/2000)

Request to extend the height limitation from five to six storeys with an overlying penthouse for Vivaldi Hotel. The plan has scheduled a site which forms part of the Vivaldi hotel site which at this stage has only been developed up to ground floor level. The

460 The Plan designates the mentioned site with a maximum building height of six floors at Triq Dragunara.

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The hotel and immediate vicinity already has six floors with an overlying penthouse.

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Hobejza Lane Alex Bezzina A&CE o.b.o. Eden Leisure Group (23/06/2000)

Maps PV1, PV2 and PV3 still include what was known as Hobejza Lane. This lane has been removed from the scheme by Planning Control Permit PC0018/99. Maps should be amended accordingly.

437 Map PV1, 2 and 3 have been amended. n.a.

Building height Alex Bezzina A&CE o.b.o. Eden Leisure Group (23/06/2000)

Request to extend the height limitation for six floors for the whole site enfronting St Augustine Street. The site is already covered by permit PA1539/99, and is one large integral and undivided property. Suggets that in view of the

437 The plan desingates a maximum building height of six floors on the site which fronts St Augustine Street. Relaxation of heights would further exacerberate the area's over-stretched infrastructural services.

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scale of the site and the multi use development, a fexible approach is adopted in considering height limitation when dealing with this development. Impact on residential area George Micallef o.b.o. Ministry for Tourism (4/09/2000)

Although the residents' demands to protect their neighbourhoods from unsympathetic use or developments are understandable, this issue should however be seen in its proper

persepective. Paceville is too small not to have some level of impact on residents resulting from the leisure area.

639 The Plan's objective is to keep the level of impact on residents as low as possible in balance with commercial growth. n.a. Tourism vs Residents George Micallef o.b.o. Ministry for Tourism (4/09/2000)

The Tourism authorities agree with the various other policies protecting the remaining residential areas from commercial use. However, one cannot argue against new tourism accommodation on the basis of protection of resident numbers.

639 The Plan limits new tourist accomodation to within an identified area as shown on Map PV1.

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Residential Area Mario Sant (23/06/2000)

The Planning Authority should ensure that the residential area in front of the beach is protected from any bars and restaurants. This was done to Paceville residents in NHO04.

562 St. George's Park is protected as a residential area.

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Incentives Marguerite Camilleri (21/06/2000)

Suggets that the PA considers that in sensitive locations, fiscal incentives along the lines in NHSE14 might be encouraged with the objective of keeping facades of buildings up to a cerain standard.

555 The Plan does not exclude the possibility of introducing fiscal incentives for the upkeep of urban buildings.

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Subject Name Comments Ref. Response Local Plan

Policy No. (if applicable )

Public car parks Anonymous (16/06/00)

Suggests the construction of two public car parks in strategic locations.

216 The Plan allocates CPPS funds to promote the construction of three strategic car parks with good pedestrian links to the town centre and the St Georges Bay area.

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Traffic Anonymous (16/06/00)

The traffic entering Paceville needs to be controlled.

216 Measures will be taken to significantly reduce traffic entering the centre of Paceville.

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Car park Anonymous (22/05/00)

A car park is a must. 41 The Plan allocates CPPS funds to promote the construction of three strategic car parks with good pedestrian links to the town centre and the St Georges Bay area.

NHPV03 Access to St. George's Park Stephen Attard L.L.D. & David Camilleri A&CE o.b.o. St. George's Park

Object to the proposals contained in Section NHPV05, as access to St. George's Park will be blocked. The road access areas to the complex have all been indicated as 'pedestrian only access' during evening / peak hours. Request

424 The Plan will safeguard road access for the residents living in St. George's Park. Map PV3 amended accordingly

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the revision of the proposal to ensure

uninterrupted access at all times for residents and guests of the complex.

Resident parking zones Ruth Borg L.L.D. o.b.o. ca. 33 residents (22/06/00)

Agree with the proposed resident parking zones. Suggest that these are operative both at night and during the day.

400 / 486 Streets that are primarily residential and are subject to a severe competition for spaces between residents and non-residents are proposed for inclusion under a RPZ scheme for Paceville. NHPV02 Traffic management Anonymous (22/06/00)

Suggests that Dragonara Road is changed to one-way traffic going downhill. This will save residents from the inconveniences caused by large amounts of traffic, including coaches leaving hotels.

386 This is not a Local Plan issue. na

Traffic calming measures

Anonymous (22/06/00)

Traffic calming measures in Church Street, Paceville, need to be repaired.

386 Comment noted. na

Parking M. Bonnici (22/06/00)

Employees of hotels occupy most of the parking space available.

380 Streets that are primarily residential and are subject to a severe competition for spaces between residents and non-residents are proposed for inclusion under a RPZ scheme for Paceville. NHPV02 Resident parking zones Family Gauci (22/06/00)

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Pedestrianisation of Wilga Street

15 shop owners in Wilga Street (19/06/00)

Agree to the proposal to pedestrianise Wilga Street, provided a car park is built nearby and deliveries are effected within a specific time zone.

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Parking priority Anonymous (19/06/00)

Residents should have priority for parking in their streets.

364 The Plan's proposals for the setting up of RPZ will provide parking for Paceville residents.

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Parking Anonymous (26/06/00)

Suggests that a Government-owned open space at St Georges Bay is converted into a car park.

494 The Plan allocates CPPS funds to promote the construction of three strategic car parks with good

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Parking for mini-buses

Suggests the provision of space for mini-buses that transport students and youths to Paceville.

494 Comment noted. na Resident Parking Zones (RPZ) Ruth Borg LL.D on her own behalf and o.b.o. Dobbie Street residents (17/06/2000)

Agree with the introduction of RPZ. This would compensate the residents of Paceville for the great inconvenience caused due to the commerical and recreational activities. These should be operative both at night and day.

486 / 400 Comment noted. NHPV02

Traffic Circulation Alex Bezzina A&CE o.b.o. Eden Leisure Group (23/06/2000)

In MapPV3 the proposed day time and night traffic circulation along St.Augustine Street which runs in front of the Cinema Complex, the Bay Street Complex, the Bernard Hotel and the Eden Resort Complex is not consistent with the directions agreed upon with all the concerned owners and as proposed by the Works Division. The existing traffic direction is crucial for the manoeuvering of vehicles and proper functioning of the projects.

437 St.Augustine Street is now not marked as a pedestrian priority street to allow for satisfactory traffic circulation. NHPV01 Semi-pedestrian scheme Alex Bezzina A&CE o.b.o. Eden Leisure Group (23/06/2000)

The semi-pedestrian street, as indicated in Map PV3 in St Agustine Street extends only along the Bay View Complex. This pedestrian route should extend from the junction cose to the tunnel which leads to Swieqi Road right down the wholelength of St.Augustine Street up to junction with St. George's Bay. The semi-pedestrian scheme for St Augustine Street proposed by the Works Division, and as agreeed by all parties should be implemented in its entirety.

437 St.Augustine Street is now not marked as a pedestrian priority street to allow for satisfactory traffic circulation. NHPV01 Pedestrianisation along St George's Bay Alex Bezzina A&CE o.b.o. Eden Leisure Group (23/06/2000)

The proposed pedestrianisation of the street along St. George's Bay will restrict access in a

permanent way between all the five-star hotels located in the area. This might lead to blight of the activities which area being promoted for

437 This street is now a pedestrian priority street. NHPV01

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the area. Suggests that the road is semi-pedestrianised and form an extension to the St. Augustine semi-pedestrinisaton route.

Semi-pedestrian scheme Alex Bezzina A&CE o.b.o. Eden Leisure Group (23/06/2000)

Suggets that Elija Zammit Street which extends from Regional Road Junction up to the junction where St. George's Road, Wilga Street and Dragonara Road meet is semi-pedestrianised. At present the former junction marks the beginning of semi-pedestrian route into Paceville.

437 Part of Elija Zammit Street is designated as a nightime pedestrian street.

NHPV01 Traffic Management Hugh Zammit (Executive Secretary) o.b.o. Swieqi Local Council (29/07/2000)

Local council agrees with proposal made by Major H. L. Gatt et. al, as per request NHPC -485. Asked the Planning Authority to approve this proposal. 631 Comment noted. na Traffic Management Major H. L. Gatt on his own behalf and o.b.o. Lourdes

Suggestion to install bollards in front of St Rita church in order to separate the residential and commercial areas of Lourdes Lane. The traffic direction is suggested to be as follows:

485 This is not a Local Plan issue. na

Lane residents (19/06/2000)

Lower part of Lourdes Lane from Triq S. Wistin end to the Delivery and Supplies Bays of the Bay Street complex - two way traffic Upper part of Lourdes Lane - two way traffic. These measures need to be introduced immediately before the Bay Street complex start operating. Traffic

Congestion

The square infront of Spinola Palace is usually very congested with traffic.

624 Comment noted. na Multi-storey Car Park P Griscti Soler A&CE (19/06/2000)

Proposal for a multi-storey car park for St

George's Road. The Plan has identified two areas idealy located for car parks in order to alleviate the traffic congestion. Their implementation however is tied up to several other issues which cannot be decided in the

602 Such a proposal would compromise the contiguity of the town centre. Plan provides for strategic car parks at the perimeter of the locality.

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near future. The proposed project at St George's Road would give immediate relief to the present situation. It is therefore being suggested that the Plan is changed as follows - channelisation at the intersection between St George's Road and Gort Street and the reduction of the pedestrian area of that part of St George's Street between the above intersection and the access to the same car park. This project would benefit both the residents and local business.

Car Parks George Abdilla o.b.o. Small Business Efficiency Unit (July 2000)

The proposed car parks in Pender Place and St George's Bay are not enough to cater for the needs of the locality. These will only provide around 2000 parking spaces, whilst according to a 1992 study, over 6000 cars seek parking in

633 The Plan allocates CPPS funds to promote the construction of three instead of two strategic car parks with good pedestrian links to the town centre and the St Georges Bay area. These will cater for substantially more then 2000 spaces.

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Paceville on a busy day. Thus, when considering that a number of streets will be reseved to RPZ, then one has to see where to accommodate the remaining cars.

Parking George Abdilla o.b.o. Small Business Efficiency Unit (July 2000)

Parking management should be the first priority of the plan, this followed by traffic management. Reducing access and parking to Paceville will not necessarily translate to more use of public transport, but more probably less people visiting Paceville.

633 The plan recognises the need for traffic management in this locality. A number of proposals tackle parking and access whilst still maintaining a level of amenity for residents and operational requirements for businesses in this area. NHPV01/02/03 Regional Road Junction Improvement George Abdilla o.b.o. Small Business Efficiency Unit (July 2000)

The proposed changes will mean that Regional Road will not be able to cater for all the traffic. Better systems need to be introduced to manage traffic flow.

633 The proposal is for a grade seperated junction which has a much greater capacity than the present situation.

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Parking Provision George Micallef o.b.o. Ministry for Tourism (4/09/2000)

The Mercury House redevelopment (if need be independently of Pender Place) needs to be given priority. This development should take place sooner rather than later.

Car Park George Micallef o.b.o. Ministry for Tourism (4/09/2000)

Suggests the construction of an underground car park behind Spinola Palace. The site is along the main road.

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Traffic Management

D V Camilleri (7/07/00)

Proposes that a) St George's Park includes a resident complex for 121 mtrs (aprrox 500 residents) whose right of enjoyment to own property are safeguarded by law;

587 St. George's Park is protected as a residential area.

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b) Areas designated as CAZ in St George's Park is incorrect since it includes residential units and therfore policies are based on "grossly incorrect informtation";

c) CAZ as designated will definitely shift to Bay Street with the major rentertainment facilities and the opportunities must not be lost for the

redevelopment/improvement of adjacent residential area;

d) Pedestrian areas should be linked to

pedestrian walkway of adequate width for access to seafront.

Public Car Parks Julian Manduca (Coordinator for Friends of the Earth) (23/06/2000)

The use of private cars should be discouraged in this area, especially due to to the governemtn policy and laws on drinking and driving. Suggests expensive parking meters for all non-residents and an improved bus service. Maybe a

607 The Plan supports measures for increased use of public transport.

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boat service linking Paceville to other areas way into the night could be introduced.

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Subject Name Comments Ref. Response Local Plan Policy No. (if applicable ) Housing provision Anonymous (05/06/00)

It is useless to plan for new housing in Paceville, when the population is diminishing. Suggests an increase in retail.

248 The Plan merely protects the amenity of the Paceville residents from the entertainment industry. Additional construction consists only of relatively few additional housing units.

NHHO01 Resident Amenity Zone (RAZ) Ruth Borg LL.D on her own behalf and o.b.o. Dobbie Street residents (17/06/2000)

Agree with proposal of declaring this street as a RAZ. This will prevent further degradation caused from commercial establishments. Dobbie Street is a purely residentail area and should not change its designation.

486 The area is designated as a residential area where only low impact uses of a small scale are allowed subject to conditions.

NHPV14 Resident Amenity Zone (RAZ) Ruth Borg LL.D on her own behalf and o.b.o. Dobbie Street

Suggest that in RAZ, commercial premises should be absolutely disallowed independently of their suggested designation. This since until very recently, unharming take aways were changed into large scale discotheques, with or

486 The area is designated as a residential area where only low impact uses of a small scale are allowed subject to conditions.

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residents (17/06/2000)

without relative permits. This would safeguard the residents from any potential abuse by developers. Vacant Flats Anonymous

(13/07/00)

The abandoned flats in Balls street should be made use of.

624 The Plan designates Ball Street as part of the leisure and entertainment zone subject to residential amenity and traffic.

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Bars Joe Farrugia (22/06/00)

Bars are a nuisance to residents because of the noise and cause bad neighbourliness.

415 Certain areas are designated as residential areas where only low impact uses of a small scale are allowed subject to conditions.

NHPV14 CAZ Buffer Zone - Paceville Avenue Ruth Borg LL.D on her own behalf and o.b.o. Dobbie Street residents (17/06/2000)

Agree with the designation of Paceville Avenue as a buffer zone between the Central Zone Activities and the Residential Amenity Zone. This concept will safeguard the interests of the residents of Dobbie Street. The introduction of such buffer zone should ensure that only limited activity takes place in the same zone, in order to avoid that the same buffer acts as an extension of the CAZ, thereby defeating its purpose. This can be achieved by allowing limited activity in Paceville Avenue. The limitation lies both in the nature of the allowable designation of business and in the operating times. Cafeterias and restaurants only with a time limit not to exceed 1.00a.m. be allowed in Paceville.

486 Buffer Zones are designated with only limited uses being allowed that are neighbourhood compatible.

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Subject Name Comments Ref. Response Local Plan Policy No. (if applicable ) Commercial Area John Saliba (10/06/2000)

Objection to area marked as "Resident Amenity Zone" in MapV1, (block surrounded by Church Street, Salvino Privitera Street, Paceville Avenue and Ross Street). Propose to convert this area to a 'mere commercial use' area. This due to

461 This block is designated as a residential area where only low impact uses of a small scale are allowed subject to conditions in order to safeguard the existing residents.

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various reasons, including : there is no permanent resident, the price of the land is too high, it is not feasible for any other development other than commercial, noisy area, traffic congested area, and part of it is already for commercial use. Change of designation to Commerical area Dr Edwin Mintoff A&CE o.b.o. John Saliba (22/06/2000)

Request to change the designation of the activity for a block situated corner between Triq il-Knisja and Triq Ross from residential to incorporate other activities such as offices. This particular block currently accommodates commercial oultets, including restaurants, retail outlets, estate agencies, offices and conference halls. It is therefore illogical to include residential activities in a block which is already committed to commercial activities.

451 This block is designated as a residential area where only low impact uses of a small scale are allowed subject to conditions in order to safeguard the existing residents.

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Construction Industry

Developers are leaving too much damage, dirt and pollution behind.

624 Comment noted. n.a

Uses within the CAZ George Abdilla o.b.o. Small Business Efficiency Unit (July 2000)

Agree with such policy. Large retail should however be better specified; whilst a supermarket would not be appropriate in this area, yet other large retail shops may be appropriate. Activities to improve daytime visits and usage must be sought.

633 Policy has been changed as indicated in NHRE01 and NHPV05. These policies allow for a wide range of uses in the CAZ.

NHPV05, NHRE01 Commercial Use George Micallef o.b.o. Ministry for Tourism (4/09/2000)

Some level of constraint on commercial use in the short term on behalf of existing residents is acceptable. It is however, totally ill-conceived to argue against new tourism accommodation in Paceville on the basis of retention of resident numbers.

639 The Plan allows for the construction of new hotels within the designated zone as indicated in Map PV1 and as allowed by Policy NHPV04.

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Cave within Villa Rosa grounds

Annick Bonello o.b.o. Nature Trust (26/06/00)

Suggest that the cave within the Villa Rosa grounds becomes accessible to the public, though with limited access for scientific studies. Suggest that any form of development in the vicinity of the cave could threaten the ecolgy / geology and hydrodynamics of the cave. The cave is unique in that it houses the only deep pool of freshwater, the only such body known in the Maltese Islands.

531 The Plan sets a number of criteria for the development of the Villa Rosa area, amongst which are the safeguarding of Ghar Harq Hamiem.

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Coastal Management

Mario Sant (23/06/2000)

The Planning Authority should not allow any part of the coastal area around Spinola Beach from being covered with concrete.

562 Only projects that are totally reversible are allowed on the coastal area. The concreting of surfaces is not reversible.

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Foreshore Paul Gauci A&CE o.b.o. Messrs. St George's Bay Hotel Ltd (01/11/2000)

Map PV2 should give a clearer indication of how Structure Plan Policy CZM 3 is being applied on the Paceville/ St Julinas foreshore.

655 Policies NHCV03 and NHRL03 explain how Structure Plan policy CZM3 is being applied at the local level. Map PV 1 has also been amended to clearly indicate to which areas the relevant local plan policies apply.

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Villa Rosa Paul Gauci A&CE o.b.o. Messrs. St George's Bay Hotel Ltd (01/11/2000)

Propose that the Local Plan should include a policy desgined to protect the Villa Rosa grounds from further assaults on its unquestioned aesthetic qualities. Such a policy would make impossible the approval of development applications proposing the intensification of use, and the increase in scale and/or heights of developments located adjacent to the Villa Rosa grounds. It is unreasonable for the owner to be required to retain, at substantial expense, the garden character of Villa Rosa grounds, while other developers are permitted to downgrade both these gardens and the San Gorg Bay area.

655 The site directly adjacent to the Villa Rosa grounds is retained with a height limitation of 6 floors.

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Bocci' pitch Anonymous (16/06/00)

Suggests that an alternative location is found for a 'bocci' pitch.

216 The Plan identifies a site at Anglu Mikiel Borg street as a possible site for the relocation of sports facilities that will be removed from Spinola

Gardens.

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Access to coast Joe Farrugia (22/06/00)

Access to the coast has been blocked by the Hilton development and residents of Paceville have limited space to swim.

415 Public access to the coast is retained at the new Hilton Resort and will be improved at other locations along the coast. Wherever possible the MEPA will seek to improve access where it is currently hindered or ensure full access in proposals for new uses by the coast.

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Access to coast M. Bonnici (22/06/00)

There is no access to the coast, since the hotels have taken most of the area.

380 Public access to the coast is retained at the new Hilton Resort and will be improved at other locations along the coast. Wherever possible the MEPA will seek to improve access where it is currently hindered or ensure full access in proposals for new uses by the coast.

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Bocci' pitch Edgar

Montanaro L.P. (20/06/2000)

Disagree with the proposal to relocate the pitch from its present location at the Palazzo Spinola gardens. This is the only place where the youths can recreate themselves.

483 The Plan identifies a site at Anglu Mikiel Borg street as a possible site for the relocation of sports facilities that will be removed from Spinola

Gardens. This alternative site is located close to the existing Bocci Pitch

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Beaches Anonymous (13/07/00)

Beaches should be improved and made more accessible.

624 Public access to the coast is retained at the new Hilton Resort and will be improved at other locations along the coast. Wherever possible the MEPA will seek to improve access where it is currently hindered or ensure full access in proposals for new uses by the coast. Also the recent reclamation of the sandy beach at St. George's bay is a big improvement.

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Restaurants Anonymous (13/07/00)

No more new restaurants should be allowed if they do not provide parking.

624 All developments should provide for the required parking or else pay for any shortfall in parking through the CPPS.

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Restaurants Anonymous (13/07/00)

Restaurants should be made to remove gas cylinders and noisy motors/compressors from shafts in flats.

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Entertainment Area George Abdilla o.b.o. Small Business Efficiency Unit (July 2000)

In recent years the night-clubs and bars outside Paceville area have gained more popularity and a shift in patterns is already noticeable. Witness to this is the growth of popularity of a number of bars in the Balluta area. This fact should be borne in mind when discussing Paceville.

Embellishment Mario Sant (23/06/2000)

The area near the hotel Cavallieri should be embellished. The nearby outfall should not be allowed to dump in the sea.

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Subject Name Comments Ref. Response Local Plan Policy No. (if applicable ) Balance between tourist and residential uses Chamber of Architects & Civil Engineers (26/06/00)

Suggests that residual pockets (if any) should be identified. Having allowed Paceville to change into one large leisure zone, it is not fair to deny residual residences the opportunity to realise leisure income from their property.

510 The Plan's strategy to achieve a balance between the commercial and residential areas is by designating a town centre and leisure and entertainment zones where commercial uses are allowed, whilst other policies are designated to protect the remaining residential element in Paceville from bad neighbour activities.

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Tourism George Micallef o.b.o. Ministry for Tourism (4/09/2000)

The plan should recognise the fact that the upper end of our tourism accomodation is locted in this area. This should be one of the most important considerations in the drafting of the strategy and policies.

639 Tourism is appropriately considered in the Plan. NHPV06/04

Tourist Accommodation George Micallef o.b.o. Ministry for Tourism (4/09/2000)

The justification of this policy presents the tourism and residential development as being diametrically opposed to one another. It does not recognise that, subject to good design, tourism

accommodation and residential areas can co-exist.

639 In certain residential areas such as in Triq Paceville further tourism development is allowed.

NHPV04/14 Tourist Accommodation George Micallef o.b.o. Ministry for Tourism (4/09/2000)

The policy attributes the reduction in population only to tourism accommodation, and does not mention other reasons relating to retailing, entertainment and other uses. The real reason concerns the property market - commercial

uses fetch better prices than residential. Tourist Accommodation George Micallef o.b.o. Ministry for Tourism (4/09/2000)

As opposed to what the justifcation suggests, it is possible to provide urban spaces and facilities which are benefical to both tourists and residents.

639 Comment noted. na Tourist Accommodation George Micallef o.b.o. Ministry for Tourism (4/09/2000)

The justification refers to the tourist bed to permanent resident ratio and claims that it is as high as 8 to 1. This is hardly relevant. Although one understands the needs of the existing community to be respected, we need to recognise that the people who live in such areas will do so by choice.

639 The Plan is still protecting the remaining residential blocks.

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Tourist Accommodation George Micallef o.b.o. Ministry for Tourism (4/09/2000)

The justification stating "limiting opportunities to improve the range of services and facilities for tourists and residents" contradicts policy NHPV17. The latter identifies a range of uses for the Mecury House for Pender Place site, but which fails to provide for any of the facilities which NHPV06 claim are lacking.

639 The Plan allows for the construction of new hotels within the designated zone as indicated in Map PV1 and as allowed by Policy NHPV04.

NHPV04

Pender Place & Mercury House Redevelopment George Micallef o.b.o. Ministry for Tourism (4/09/2000)

Given that the site is located immediately adjacent to an important tourist resort, the absence of any tourism or leisure related uses, is conspicuous.

639 Pender Place & Mercury House Redevelopment is regulated by the approved Development Brief.

na. Pender Place Development George Micallef o.b.o. Ministry for Tourism (4/09/2000)

The option of a hotel on Pender Place should not be eliminated. This would be evaluated with reference to tourism policy and would be in accordance to design and space standards as being drawn up by MTA. The hotel design

639 Pender Place & Mercury House Redevelopment is regulated by the approved Development Brief.

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should ensure minimal inconvenience to residents at the back. In marketing terms, the MTA will only endorse proposals which will provide the tapping of new markets. The site could also include recreation facilities (such as health club). Coastal Tourism Marguerite

Camilleri (21/06/2000)

Uncontrolled coastal tourism and entertainment development has made this one of the few places where residential property has lost real value. This trend seems set to continue as tourism and entertainment uses leak out of Paceville, and the decline in residents is moving to St Julians.

555 The Entertainment Priority Area is being restricted to Paceville alone. No such designation is being indicated for St. Julians.

NHPV05

Villa Rosa Paul Gauci A&CE o.b.o. Messrs. St George's Bay Hotel Ltd (01/11/2000)

Villa Rosa deserves to be included in the list of hotels mentioned in the explanatory paragraph.

655 The developed parts of the Villa Rosa are being included in the area which is designated for hotel development.

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Front gardens Anonymous (16/06/00)

Suggests that all shops and restaurants in Paceville have a front garden.

216 The Plan does not add or remove front gardens in Paceville.

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Public gardens Anonymous (16/06/00)

Suggests that public gardens are protected. 216 General Policy NHRL01 protects all public gardens.

NHRL01

Space for boat storage

Suggests that adequate space is provided for boat storage.

216 Boat storage areas are designated on Map SJ7. NHSJ09

Residents and the entertainment industry Stephen Attard L.L.D. & David Camilleri A&CE o.b.o. St. George's Park Owners' Association (20/06/00)

Believe that an adequate balance between the needs of residents and the entertainment industry has to be struck.

424 Map PV1 has been amended to show St George's Park as a residential area.

NHHO01

Property value M. Bonnici (22/06/00)

The property values opposite the new Portomaso tower have been lowered, since this has blocked the sun. Houses are now darker and colder. Suggests that the Planning Authority asks for the opinion of residents before such developments are permitted.

380 Overall there is no relaxation of building heights by the Plan. In the designated Resort Zone the MEPA will adopt the existing heights on site with the exception of the Hilton Tower, which will not be used to determine future heights.

NHPV08

Construction works

Suggests that developers are given a time limit for the carrying out of construction works, as this is a nuisance to residents. 364 Comment noted. na Site at St. George's Bay David Xuereb o.b.o. Marco Millo (12/06/00)

Proposes to re-develop a site at St. George's Bay into a mix of recreational, residential, mixed commercial and restaurants / bars.

Building height limitations

Paul Gauci (26/06/00)

Suggests that building height limitations in Upper St Augustine Street as indicated in Map PV2 and Policy NHPV09 tend to be on the restrictive side and unclear. Suggests that a financially viable investment in the 'buffer' area would require a height limitation of a minimum of six floors. Suggests that well designed buildings of the height proposed should not be considered to be visually deleterious with respect to the area in

535 Overall there is no relaxation of building heights by the Plan. Building heights in the Buffer Zone are clearly explained in Policy NHPV12. A relaxation of building heights is being applied to parts of this Buffer Zone

NHPV12

Paceville

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question, since the street is at least double the width of a normal street. Suggests more clear guidelines are provided.

Inclusion of side street in Plan for St George's Bay

Asks why a particular side street is not included in the Plan regarding St George's Bay. This side street is a great inconvenience to the flats in the area since it is filthy and insecure. Work underneath the flats has rendered the block

503 The plan includes all the Paceville area at St. George's Bay.

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extremely unsafe, since anyone can enter the area. Thefts and vandalism are common. Residents are living in fear, filth, noise and anxiety.