PA/00304/26: internal and external alterations to existing dwelling in Lija
30, Triq Merino, Lija
Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, including extension of roof structure and conversion of front room to garage for private vehicles.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 30, Triq Merino, Lija
- Locality
- Lija
- Applicant
- Michaela Marie Abela
- Perit
- Perit Japheth Luke Borg
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Alterations & Extensions (Residential)
- Residential units
- 1
- Received
- 29 November 2025
- Validated
- 28 January 2026
- Published
- 28 January 2026
- Comments close
- 27 February 2026
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 7 July 2026
- Permit expires
- 22 July 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 30, Triq Merino, Lija
70 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/07585/24).
On Triq Merino: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused.
Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/04430/24 Lija: To transform an underutilized site into a public green space, featuring easily accessible pathways, a tranquil sensory garden with a labyrinth maze,…
- PA/05571/25 Lija: Sanctioning and upgrading of alterations carried out in the 1970's to a two storey residence in Lija plus addition of solar photovoltaic panels to existing…
- PA/00606/23 Lija: Proposed construction of parapet wall over development approved by PA8987/19 to include services including pv panels within.
- PA/00505/25 Lija: Proposed construction of wall at second floor level to match height of adjacent third-party property.
- PA/07593/24 Lija: Construction of lightweight structure at ground floor. Construction of room over existing terrace at first floor. Sanctioning of PV panels.
- PA/02821/22 Lija: Sanctioning of minor variations in site configuration, and proposing of the widening of an internal opening.
- PA/01194/23 Lija: Proposed alterations and minor extension to existing house of character. Alterations relate to internal walls and configuration at all levels, with the…
- PA/00183/25 Lija: Proposed minor internal alterations and extension at roof level to create living space and washroom to the existing townhouse.
- PA/06266/26 Lija: Sanctioning of pre-1968 townhouse following updated survey, including sanctioning of photovoltaic (pv) panels, and sanctioning of variations from approved…
- PA/04164/23 Lija: Proposed alterations and additions to existing pre-1968 dwelling. Proposed alterations include partial internal demolition and construction of new additions…
- PA/00411/22 Lija: To sanction changes from PAPB2863/82 including correction of site, construction of washroom at second floor, construction of parapet wall at roof level and…
- PA/07191/25 Lija: Proposed opening of a garage door in place of the existing window, and use of the front room as a garage for the parking of a private car.
- PA/03150/26 Lija: Proposed installation of a Single-Sided Solar Powered Externally Illuminated Billboard – static billboard with external lighting (no LED display).
- PA/00468/22 Lija: Demolition of various small accretions to enlarge courtyard, demolition and rebuilding of concrete slabs together with other alterations to annex no 67 to the…
- PA/04671/23 Lija: Proposed alteration and additions at ground and first floor level including minor demolition works to existing farmhouse and adjacent agricultural store in…
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- PA/04848/26 Belt Valletta: Proposed changed of use of existing pre-67 premises to Class 4D. Application also includes minor alterations.