The conversion of two Wied Għomor villas into a hotel was finally laid to rest on Friday when the Planning Commission unanimously refused the application.
The commission ruled that the change of use runs counter to Out of Development Zone policies which only allow projects that give a wider environmental benefit to the area.
Moreover, it said the conversion would lead to intensification of activity in the area, especially through the generation of traffic and the exacerbation of existent parking problems.
“The original application for this site in 2016 was to convert two dilapidated structures into dwellings. Had it been presented as a hotel or a touristic accommodation, it would not have been accepted in the first place,” one of the commission members, Anthony Borg, noted.
The Planning Commission on Friday unanimously rejected a recommendation to approve the conversion of two Wied Għomor villas into a hotel. 
The commission
The Planning Directorate has recommended approval of an application for the conversion of two Wied Għomor villas into a hotel after a similar bid for the same b
Christmas toys: collectability a big factor
What should parents watch out for in the world of toys this season?
16 December 2020, 8:00am
by Laura Calleja
LOL continues to dominate the toy market, and the companies new OMG Dolls are a big ticket item this year
So what should parents watch out for in the world of toys this season?
Stephania Buhagiar, marketing and commercial executive for Junior Toy Stores, says that LEGO, the all-time classic, is doing especially well this Christmas season. “LEGO is an all-time favourite, but this year given the fact that people are staying inside more than previous years, they are looking for toys with higher play value. Which means kids spend a longer time playing with the toys.”