“German supermarket chain Lidl has been told its application to build a branch in Xewkija will not be considered until it proved the development will not negatively affect nearby retailers.”

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20120602/local/Lidl-s-plan-for-new-branch-put-on-hold.422357

This stinks, actually, it reeks. Aside from any other considerations as to whether building in that location is right or wrong, of course.