Development Planning (Planning Obligations) Regulations, 2002 (L.N. No. 28 of 2002). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to the Gazette of Malta No. 17,192 of 29 January, 2002, pp. B 274-278. Subject Land & soil Keyword Land-use planning Authorization/permit Contract/agreement Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations provide for the specification, modification, discharge and enforcement of Planning Obligations in terms of section 40 the Development Control Act and entered into by public deed. A Planning Obligation may be unconditioned or subject to conditions. And may be for a specified period or be for an indefinite period (reg. 3). A Planning Obligation shall be enforceable by the Authority against persons entering into an obligation or persons acquiring a property on which the obligation rests. A notice of enforcement may be served by the Authority if it appears that any restriction or requirement imposed by a Planning Obligation is not observed (reg. 4). The Authority may also revoke the planning permission. A Planning Obligation may be modified or discharged in accordance with provisions of regulation 5. A right of appeal against decisions of the Authority shall lie with the Planning Appeals Board (reg. 6). (6 regulations) Full text English References - Legislation Implements Development Planning Act, 1992 (Act No. I of 1992). Legislation | Malta | 1992 Keyword: Land-use planning, Institution, Authorization/permit, Erosion, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX