The Planning Authority has approved a controversial development near Ġgantija Temples, allowing a 22-apartment block and 20 basement garages within the site’s buffer zone.The Planning Board voted 10–1 in favour of the proposal during a meeting on Thursday.The application had previously been approved in 2023 before being revoked pending a heritage impact assessment by the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage, which later raised no objections following revised plans.NGOs, including Din l-Art Ħelwa Għawdex, Għawdix and Wirt Għawdex, criticised the decision, calling it “alarming” and questioning the assessment’s conclusions.NGO representative Romano Cassar cast the only vote against, arguing the development was too close to the temple and could set a precedent.What do you make of this decision?Photo: Planning Authority•