Since recent years, environmental & planning issues have been the target of a number of legislative instruments and policies. The Malta Environment and Planning Authority, working in close collaboration with other organisations and institutions, continuously develops and implements sustainable development policies whilst ensuring compliance with planning and environmental policies in force.

The competence of the Malta Environment and Planning Authority includes the issue of building development permits and enforcement in respect of breach of building authorisation. The organisation is structured in a manner as to allow persons aggrieved by any decision of the Authority a right of redress before diverse planning boards at different levels. The firm offers advice with regard to planning legislation and represents its clients at board hearings at various levels.