I am already the holder of a Lands Authority temporary permit for a mobile kiosk. Can I convert the temporary permit to a temporary emphyteusis?
Yes, provided you have held a Lands Authority Land Directorate permit for the mobile kiosk at least as from 1992 and provided further that you have obtained a MEPA permit…
I am interested in placing a mobile kiosk on a government public space. Will Lands Authority grant me a permit?
You should first seek MEPA’s approval for the mobile kiosk. If this is granted then Lands Authority will evaluate your request and may grant you a permit.
What should I do to obtain a permit for the use of government property for film shooting?
When granting permits for film shooting on government property the Lands Authority works in close collaboration with the Malta Film Commission and the Parliamentary Secretariat in the Ministry for Economic…
What is the Development Notification Order (DNO) 2001and what are its provisions in relation to the placing of tables and chairs in public spaces?
The DNO 2001 is a legal notice issued by MEPA in 2001 and is intended to remove the requirement for a Development Application in a number of development initiatives including…
I am the operator of a catering establishment/bar. Can I use the pavement in front of my premises to place tables and chairs as an outside café?
The use of government-owned public spaces (including pavements) is also regulated by the Disposal of Government Land Act and therefore requires a permit from the Lands Authority. To make use…
How do I obtain a Lands Authority permit for the temporary use of government property?
You need to submit a written application to the Lands Authoritys Estate Management Directorate, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta. Your application should indicate the period being requested, the use being proposed…
I already have a MEPA Permit to use a public space to place a Bill Board? Do I still need a Lands Authority permit
Yes, you still need a Lands Authority permit. Permits issued by MEPA cover questions of development planning and not of property ownership. The permit from Lands Authority is required as…
I am interested in the temporary use of government property. Do I need a Lands Authority permit
Yes a Lands Authority permit is required for the use of government property for such likely purposes as holding fairs, tombolas, camping, luna parks, mobile kiosks, fixing of bill-boards, film…
Do successful bidders, enter into a contractual agreement?
Yes, any type of property transfer by Lands Authority (whether by sale, emphyteusis or lease) requires a formal contractual agreement. Once the tender is adjudicated, Lands Authority issues a Letter…
What is a right of first refusal and when is it awarded?
A right of first refusal is awarded according to the Lands Authority Act Chapter 573.