--- title: "PA/00212/26: Sanctioning of garages as built in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00212-26/lija-sanctioning-of-garages-as-built source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: Sanctioning of garages as built. Perit Ruben Sciortino. Validated 21 January 2026. Planning applications › Lija › PA0021226 # PA/00212/26: Sanctioning of garages as built in Lija Urban Hive, Triq Annibale Preca and, Triq Carmelo Farrugia, Lija Sanctioning of garages as built. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Urban Hive, Triq Annibale Preca and, Triq Carmelo Farrugia, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** [David Enriquez](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/david-enriquez) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 24 November 2025 - **Validated:** 21 January 2026 - **Published:** 21 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 20 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00212/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00212&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Urban Hive, Triq Annibale Preca and, Triq Carmelo Farrugia, Lija 64 other applications within 300 m: 35 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01221/23). On Triq Annibale Preca: 14 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli), [Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard), [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/06907/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06907-25/lija-alterations-to-an-existing-villa): Alterations to an existing villa, including modification of the front garden wall, installation of a new gate and main entrance access, construction of a lift… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/00679/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00679-23/attard-sanction-maisonette-not-constructed-as-per-approved): To sanction maisonette not constructed as per approved permit PA6619/06. Granted, validated 4 April 2023, 95 m away - [**PA/03844/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03844-23/attard-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-semi-detached-dwelling): Minor internal alterations to existing semi-detached dwelling, shifting of existing ground-floor garage within site curtilage and construction of swimming… Granted, validated 7 September 2023, 98 m away - [**PA/00940/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00940-23/attard-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed addition of a pool. Granted, validated 23 March 2023, 103 m away - [**PA/07426/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07426-23/lija-sanctioning-of-timber-frames): Sanctioning of timber frames (for creation of 2 small greenhouses) and sanctioning of underground reservoir. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 116 m away - [**PA/03352/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03352-25/lija-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-pre-1967-tool): It is proposed to demolish pre-1967 tool room and construct and shed, study, wine cellar and w.c. Granted, validated 27 June 2025, 133 m away - [**PA/05697/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05697-23/attard-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct 3 basement garages, ground floor maisonette, 3 apartments at 1st to 3rd floor and penthouse at receded… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 140 m away - [**PA/03434/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03434-26/attard-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa5540-20): To sanction variations from approved permit PA5540/20. Granted, validated 6 August 2026, 144 m away - [**PA/06559/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06559-26/attard-sanctioning-of-minor-deviations-from-pb-1065-84): Proposed sanctioning of minor deviations from PB/1065/84, sanctioning of construction of swimming pool and water reservoir, proposed internal alterations,… Pending, 155 m away - [**PA/00881/22** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00881-22/attard-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-garages): To demolish existing residential unit and construct garages at basement level, maisonettes at elevated ground floor level, apartments at first, second and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 156 m away - [**PA/00010/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00010-26/attard-sanction-internal-alterations-from-approved-pa2129-14): To sanction internal alterations from approved PA2129/14. Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 158 m away - [**PA/02001/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02001-23/attard-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations from existing approved PA1420/20 including subdivision of duplex penthouse into an apartment… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 167 m away - [**PA/02378/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02378-21/lija-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-uprooting-of): Proposed demolition of existing structures and uprooting of existing vegetation, excavation of 2 basement private parking levels, construction of 81 garages… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 177 m away - [**PA/03328/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03328-22/lija-change-of-use-from-domestic-stores-as): Proposed change of use from domestic stores as approved by PA 2378/21 to garages and proposed extension including an additional construction of 54 garages… Status being checked, 177 m away - [**PA/05094/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05094-25/attard-widening-of-facade-window-at-first-floor): Proposed widening of facade window at first floor level, proposed demolition of internal stairs from first to roof and reconstruct stairs in a different… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 178 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07833/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07833-26/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-permits-pa): Additions and alterations to approved permits PA 2916/22 and PA 5362/25, including the sanctioning of slight variances in layout, slab positions and the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from David Enriquez - [**PA/04264/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04264-26/zebbug-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-to): Additions and alterations to existing dwelling to create two separate houses with rooftop pools. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/02858/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02858-22/birkirkara-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-house): Proposed alterations and extension to existing house. Including the construction of a terraced house within the adjacent plot partially located within the… Status being checked - [**PA/00734/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00734-21/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-and-construction-of-two): Demolition of existing and construction of two semidetached villas with pools Status being checked [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)