--- title: "PA/00011/20: Construction of a block of apartments in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00011-20/mgarr-construction-of-a-block-of-apartments source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mgarr: Construction of a block of apartments, with a different layout as well as external alterations from that approved in… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0001120 # PA/00011/20: Construction of a block of apartments in Mgarr Site at, Triq il-Fuhhar l-Ahmar, Triq Ras il-Gebel, Mgarr Construction of a block of apartments, with a different layout as well as external alterations from that approved in permission PA/07437/17 - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at, Triq il-Fuhhar l-Ahmar, Triq Ras il-Gebel, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** [Mr Mario Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mario-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit David Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 4 November 2019 - **Validated:** 15 April 2020 - **Published:** 15 April 2020 - **Comments close:** 15 May 2020 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 October 2020 - **Permit expires:** 18 November 2028 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 65 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00011/20) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00011&caseYear=20) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq il-Fuhhar l-Ahmar, Triq Ras il-Gebel, Mgarr 52 other applications within 300 m: 26 granted, 3 refused, 12 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04139/24). On Triq il-Fuhhar l-Ahmar: 10 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Mariello Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariello-spiteri). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/04139/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04139-24/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-excavate-type): To demolish existing dwelling and to excavate type 2 basement garages for private cars (to be accessible from the adjacent site approved in PA10977/17),… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 14 m away - [**PA/06488/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06488-23/mgarr-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Internal and external alterations to existing townhouse. To erect first floor level and overly receded floor level. To subdivide part of ground floor into an… Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/01827/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01827-24/mgarr-sanction-alterations-to-approved-residential-dwelling-in): To sanction alterations to approved residential dwelling in PA996/93. To demolish washroom at second floor level, construct two additional floors, carry out… Pending, validated 2 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/02748/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02748-21/mgarr-minor-internal-alterations-including-the-addition-of): Minor internal alterations including the addition of basement room with ground floor maisonette. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/07591/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07591-26/mgarr-sanction-the-property-as-built): To sanction the property as built, with variations from the approved permit PA/2748/21. Pending, 40 m away - [**PA/00149/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00149-21/mgarr-sanction-minor-changes-to-internal-layouts-and): To sanction minor changes to internal layouts and facade 'as built' originally approved in PA 4141/98, including conservatory and chimney at receded third… Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/05952/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05952-26/mgarr-sanctioning-apartment-as-built-including-minor-deviations): Sanctioning apartment as built including minor deviations from approved permits PA/203/14 and PA/2017/14. Pending, 55 m away - [**PA/01614/22** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01614-22/mgarr-alterations-to-the-approved-residential-unit-at): Alterations to the approved residential unit at 2nd level and extension of 3rd level to create a new separate unit. Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/01776/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01776-25/mgarr-sanction-changes-from-approved): To sanction changes from approved (PA/01608/03), change of use from approved public parking to gymnasium Class 3C and proposed internal and external… Pending, validated 18 March 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/00827/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00827-25/mgarr-renewal-of-pa9019-18-construction-of-child): Renewal of PA9019/18 - Construction of child care centre (Class 2C) and 3 apartments and residential garage space (Class 1) above existing structure,… Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/02844/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02844-26/mgarr-alterations-to-ground-floor-level-property-pre-67): Alterations to ground floor level property pre-67, construction of 3 additional floors and receded floor, proposed construction of pool at roof level and… Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 113 m away - [**PA/01417/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01417-23/mgarr-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-existing-property): It is proposed to demolish existing property. Proposed construction of maisonette at ground floor level, 2 apartments at first & second floor levels and… Refused, validated 15 March 2023, 4 floors, 114 m away - [**PA/06779/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06779-25/mgarr-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of garage at ground and apartment at first, second and third floor and 1 unit at receded floor level. Pending, validated 22 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 115 m away - [**PA/01576/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01576-23/mgarr-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of one residential unit with underlying garage for private car parking. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 123 m away - [**PA/04717/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04717-25/mgarr-sanction-the-ground-floor-property-approved-under): To sanction the ground floor property approved under PA/03213/97, which is currently being used as a Martial Arts School (Class 3C), including the proposed… Refused, validated 16 July 2025, 1 floor, 132 m away ## More by David Psaila - [**PA/05915/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05915-24/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to the common area stairs and lift shaft, apartments at first, second floors and at penthouse level, from… Granted, validated 29 October 2024 - [**PA/05895/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05895-24/attard-propose-a-change-of-use-from-a): To propose a change of use from a Class 1 [residential dwelling] to a Class 2C [childcare], including the proposal of minor internal and external alterations… Withdrawn, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/04482/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04482-24/mosta-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment): Variations from the official building alignment, sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations to all levels, including the chimney flue in the shaft… Granted, validated 11 September 2024 - [**PA/03018/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03018-24/mosta-propose-minor-internal-alterations-only-to-existing): To propose minor internal alterations only to existing office space [Class 4A], by creating a kitchenette, a small storeroom, another store room for filing… Refused, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/01460/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01460-23/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from the previous approved permit PB02206/79 and to propose an additional unit at ground floor level… Withdrawn, validated 15 March 2023 - [**PA/03288/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03288-22/luqa-sanction-external-alterations-to-the-existing-two): To sanction external alterations to the existing two penthouses at fourth floor level. Status being checked [All applications by David Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-psaila) ## More from Mario Schembri - [**PA/06883/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06883-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structures-and-to-propose): To demolish existing dilapidated structures and to propose a new dwelling. Proposal also includes part excavation for a basement garage. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06277/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06277-26/xaghra-carry-out-extensions-to-dwelling-approved-in): To carry out extensions to dwelling approved in PA/02370/23. Alterations include construction of additional rooms. Granted, validated 26 October 2026 - [**PA/04013/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04013-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-previously-approved-pa-01221-09-class): Proposed minor alterations to previously approved PA/01221/09 Class 4A offices. Granted, validated 30 July 2026 - [**PA/02321/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02321-25/tarxien-change-of-use-of-existing-garage): Proposed change of use of existing garage (to sanction in view of no permits found) to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 9 April 2025 - [**PA/04793/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04793-24/qrendi-sanctioning-of-terraced-house-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of terraced house from approved permit PA/375/85. Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/06305/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06305-23/mosta-renew-pa-02442-16-extension-to-the-existing-rs2): To renew PA/02442/16 extension to the existing RS2 complex as software industrial building including IT processing centre, administration offices and child… Granted, validated 13 February 2024 [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)