--- title: "Perit Greta Caruana Smith, Openworkstudio (OWS): contact and planning applications | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/perit/greta-caruana-smith source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Perit Greta Caruana Smith, Openworkstudio (OWS): contact details and 17 planning applications, mostly in Naxxar, Xewkija, Vittoriosa (Birgu), with approvals… Planning applications › Periti › Greta Caruana Smith # Perit Greta Caruana Smith ## Contact Greta Caruana Smith Greta Caruana Smith is an architect and structural engineer, and a partner at Openworkstudio, which she co-founded in 2016 with Alberto Miceli-Farrugia, Joanna Spiteri Staines and Debby de Domenico. She graduated in Architecture and Civil Engineering from the University of Malta (2006) and holds an MSc in Environmental Design and Engineering from UCL (2009). She previously worked at AP Valletta, where her projects included the new Brewhouse for Simonds Farsons Cisk. - **Practice:** Openworkstudio (OWS) - **Phone:** [+356 2133 9202](tel:+35621339202) - **Website:** [ows.com.mt](https://ows.com.mt) - **Office:** 3 Melita House, 35 Sir Augustus Bartolo Street, Ta' Xbiex, Malta - **Expertise:** Structural design; environmental design and low-energy buildings; building envelope performance assessment; alternative building materials; architecture, restoration and interior design (firm) From public sources: [Openworkstudio – About](https://ows.com.mt/about/), [Openworkstudio – Home](https://ows.com.mt/), [Openworkstudio – Contact](https://ows.com.mt/contact/), [Openworkstudio – Energy and Buildings](https://ows.com.mt/energy-and-buildings/). Are you Greta Caruana Smith? [Manage this page](https://propertylist.mt/perit/greta-caruana-smith?claim=1). 17 planning applications since 2020: 8 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. Tallest granted: 4 floors. Main localities: [Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/naxxar) (3), [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) (1), [Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/vittoriosa-birgu) (1), [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) (1), [Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/sliema) (1), [Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/santa-venera) (1). - [**PA/06432/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06432-26/qormi-conversion-of-farmhouse-into-family-home): Conversion of farmhouse into family home. Proposal includes internal alterations, conversion of living room into a garage, extension of roof washroom,… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05614/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05614-26/naxxar-proposal-the-proposal-seeks-to-combine-two): Proposal: The proposal seeks to combine two back-to-back properties into one residential unit. Proposal includes alterations to the back facade of one of the… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/04995/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04995-26/xewkija-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04118/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04118-26/marsa-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first): Proposed minor internal alterations at ground and first floor; replacement of ceiling slab at second floor and extension of washroom. Proposal also includes… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03444/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03444-26/swieqi-alterations-as-part-of-the-refurbishment-of): Proposed alterations as part of the refurbishment of a first floor apartment within a pre-1968 block, comprising of screen to conceal services along the back… Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/00020/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00020-26/santa-venera-installation-of-a-glazed-opening-to-create): Proposed installation of a glazed opening to create an enclosed front porch and to sanction maisonette and garage as built; changes to PA/04571/97 include… Suspended, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/07845/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07845-25/hamrun-addition-of-2nd-and-3rd-floor-extension): Addition of 2nd and 3rd floor extension to existing townhouse. Granted, validated 9 January 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04790/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04790-25/san-gwann-internal-alterations-consisting-of-an-extension-to): Internal alterations consisting of an extension to the existing garage to accommodate two cars, formation of a dressing room, w.cs, study, pantry,… Granted, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/02211/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02211-25/rabat-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-garage-including): Proposed internal alterations to an existing garage including removal of existing mezzanine, removal of internal walls, lowering of floor level and… Granted, validated 30 April 2025 - [**PA/01324/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01324-25/cospicua-bormla-renewal-of-permit-pa-01225-17-proposed-replacement-of): Renewal of permit PA/01225/17: Proposed replacement of damaged uppermost roof and other minor internal alterations within a pre-1967 townhouse. Proposed… Granted, validated 24 March 2025 - [**PA/07558/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07558-24/marsaskala-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment-and): Variations from the official building alignment and minor alterations comprising of the replacement of deteriorated concrete slabs and stairs, alterations to… Refused, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/02024/24** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02024-24/vittoriosa-birgu-rehabilitation-of-existing-townhouse-including-restor): Rehabilitation of existing townhouse including restoration of existing facade, replacement of deteriorated elements and minor alterations. Granted, validated 10 April 2024 - [**PA/04782/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04782-23/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facades-and-rehabilitation-of-abandoned): Restoration of facades and rehabilitation of abandoned property to offices (Class 4A). Granted, validated 16 August 2023 - [**PA/02837/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02837-23/naxxar-sanctioning-of-apartment-to-include-change-of): Sanctioning of apartment to include change of internal clear height, minor changes in position of internal walls and windows and change in size of back balcony. Granted, validated 14 June 2023 - [**PA/03199/22** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03199-22/sliema-sanction-minor-alterations-from-pa00260-03): To sanction minor alterations from PA00260/03, at semi basement and third floor. Status being checked - [**PA/01914/21** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01914-21/naxxar-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, and extension at second floor level to existing terraced house Status being checked - [**PA/00873/20** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00873-20/mellieha-sanctioning-of-pool-room): Sanctioning of pool room, position of pool, nib along facade, changes to the height of apertures, changes to the front garden boundary wall, shifting of wall… Status being checked