--- title: "PA/00311/25: replacement of apertures and railing on facade in Ta' Xbiex | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00311-25/ta-xbiex-replacement-of-apertures-and-railing-on-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ta' Xbiex: Proposed replacement of apertures and railing on facade and minor internal alterations. Perit Matthew Bugeja.… Planning applications › Ta' Xbiex › PA0031125 # PA/00311/25: replacement of apertures and railing on facade in Ta' Xbiex No. 23, St. Bernard Flats, Flat No. 2, Triq l-Abate Rigord, Ta' Xbiex Proposed replacement of apertures and railing on facade and minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 23, St. Bernard Flats, Flat No. 2, Triq l-Abate Rigord, Ta' Xbiex - **Locality:** [Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex) - **Applicant:** Lloyd Zarb - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 17 December 2024 - **Validated:** 28 February 2025 - **Published:** 22 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 6 February 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 12 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00311/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00311&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No. 23, St. Bernard Flats, Flat No. 2, Triq l-Abate Rigord, Ta' Xbiex 126 other applications within 300 m: 78 granted, 1 refused, 15 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07218/24). On Triq l-Abate Rigord: 14 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [George Pullicino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-pullicino), [Carmel Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/carmel-farrugia), [Daniel Bernard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-bernard). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/03389/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03389-26/ta-xbiex-extend-5th-floor-and-add-a-receded): To extend 5th floor and add a receded floor to an office block (Class 4A) as approved in PA/03165/24. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/03165/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03165-24/ta-xbiex-extend-the-fourth-floor-and-add-a): To extend the fourth floor and add a receded floor (Class 4A) to an office block. Granted, validated 16 July 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/07218/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07218-24/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-fourth-floor-level): Demolition of existing fourth floor level, extension of fourth floor, and construction of fifth and sixth floors with the use of Class 4A offices. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 7 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/07467/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07467-26/ta-xbiex-relocate-ramp): To relocate ramp, remove sign and carry out minor internal alterations from PA00319/26. Pending, 55 m away - [**PA/00319/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00319-26/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-residential-to-class): To change of use from residential to Class 4B - beauty therapy (relocation of activity). To put up signage on the facade. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/02803/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02803-22/ta-xbiex-internal-alterations-and-to-change-an-existing): Internal alterations and to change an existing window overlooking a terrace on Triq L-Imradd to a door. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/00828/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00828-22/ta-xbiex-alterations-and-extension): Alterations and extension (74 sq.m) to flat 9b on fifth floor and construction of new (receded) dwelling (183 sq.m) on sixth floor. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/02938/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02938-21/ta-xbiex-sanction-variations-from-pb-00558-79-re): To sanction variations from PB/00558/79 re. apartment located in Block A at third floor level. To propose minor internal alterations including demolishing and… Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/05181/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05181-26/ta-xbiex-sanctioning-of-alterations-and-proposed-minor-alterations): Sanctioning of alterations and proposed minor alterations. Granted, validated 22 September 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/02635/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02635-26/ta-xbiex-propose-internal-alterations-including-removal-of-walls): To propose internal alterations including removal of walls and the construction of en-suite. Granted, validated 11 May 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/08101/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08101-24/ta-xbiex-convert-private-existing-garage-approved-in-rg1662-23): To convert private existing garage approved in RG1662/23 to bedroom and to connect it with existing maisonette approved in PA8051/22. Granted, validated 28 January 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/02616/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02616-21/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-approved): Proposed change of use from approved (PA/06067/17) Class 4B (massage parlour) to Class 4C including internal alterations. Status being checked, 78 m away - [**PA/06018/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06018-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of ground floor maisonette, 5 overlying apartments and an additional apartment receded floor level.… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/00306/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00306-26/ta-xbiex-change-in-layout-and-design-to-approved): Change in layout and design to approved PA/01377/10 and renewed by PA/04678/15, whereby the new proposal includes excavation of two levels of basement… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/03491/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03491-24/ta-xbiex-correction-of-site-plan-with-reference-to): Correction of site plan with reference to PA6514/20. Granted, validated 25 November 2024, 81 m away ## More by Matthew Bugeja - [**PA/07173/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07173-26/paola-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, removal of second floor pigeon loft, construction of second floor washroom, replacement of facade apertures and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06991/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06991-26/santa-venera-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor Class 4A office, apartments at first and second floor levels and one duplex apartment at third and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06885/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06885-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-at): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing townhouse at ground and first floor levels. Proposed extension at first floor level terrace, construction of… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06782/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06782-26/tarxien-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail outlet. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05947/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05947-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-garage-lightweight-roof-and): Proposed demolition of existing garage lightweight roof and façade. Proposed construction of ground floor garage and a first floor duplex maisonette. Works… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05188/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05188-26/lija-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-to): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level to remove accretions, enlarging internal yards and construction of new stairwell. Proposed construction of… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) [All planning applications in Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex)