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title: "PA/00338/20: propose opening of door on facade of in Tarxien | PropertyList"
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> Status being checked planning application in Tarxien: To propose opening of door on facade of palazzo garden at Triq il-Knisja, Tarxien. Proposed works to…

Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0033820

# PA/00338/20: propose opening of door on facade of in Tarxien

Palazzo Abela Garden, Triq il-Kbira, Triq il-Knisja, Tarxien

To propose opening of door on facade of palazzo garden at Triq il-Knisja, Tarxien. Proposed works to include minor excavation works of passageway.

- **Status:** Status being checked
- **Location:** Palazzo Abela Garden, Triq il-Kbira, Triq il-Knisja, Tarxien
- **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)
- **Applicant:** Mr Charles Vella Zarb
- **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-sciberras)
- **Type of works:** Minor

[Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00338/20)

[Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00338&caseYear=20)

## Planning activity around Palazzo Abela Garden, Triq il-Kbira, Triq il-Knisja, Tarxien

180 other applications within 300 m: 121 granted, 1 refused, 17 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03582/26).

On Triq il-Knisja: 7 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Robert Borg Hayman](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-borg-hayman).

Approval estimate for minor applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/08942/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08942-23/tarxien-installation-of-photovoltaic-panels-on-existing-roof): Installation of photovoltaic panels on existing roof of residential apartment block Status being checked
- [**PA/05004/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05004-24/tarxien-carry-out-restoration-works-on-facade): To carry out restoration works on facade. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 16 m away
- [**PA/01281/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01281-22/tarxien-demolition-works): Demolition works, Alterations and additional construction at first and second floor to an existing dwelling. Status being checked, 3 floors, 25 m away
- [**PA/01606/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01606-26/tarxien-propose-minor-internal-and-facade-alterations): To propose minor internal and facade alterations, an increase to a total of 8 courses to the first floor party wall, and the construction of a second floor… Granted, validated 25 May 2026, 2 floors, 29 m away
- [**PA/03948/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03948-25/tarxien-sanctioning-of-retractable-canopy-in-courtyard-of): Sanctioning of retractable canopy in courtyard of partly pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 30 m away
- [**PA/07119/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07119-23/tarxien-sanctioning-of-garage-at-ground-floor-as): Sanctioning of garage at ground floor as built, change of use of part of the garage to car valeting service (Class 5A), installation of a fascia sign. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 45 m away
- [**PA/01519/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01519-23/tarxien-restoration-to-existing-facade): Proposed restoration to existing facade, minor alterations to planters and introduction of original staircase. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 46 m away
- [**PA/07786/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07786-25/tarxien-alteration-to-existing-house-and-construction-of): Alteration to existing house and construction of an additional floor plus recessed level including pool; proposed garage at ground floor. Pending, validated 3 December 2025, 47 m away
- [**PA/01382/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01382-23/tarxien-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground): Minor internal and external alterations at ground, first and section floor levels including the proposed construction of washroom at second floor level. Withdrawn, validated 8 March 2023, 3 floors, 49 m away
- [**PA/02990/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02990-23/tarxien-partial-demolish-of-existing-structures): To partial demolish of existing structures. To construct ground floor garage and overlying apartments. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 53 m away
- [**PA/03760/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03760-25/tarxien-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 57 m away
- [**PA/06416/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06416-24/tarxien-change-of-use-from-class-4c-wine): Change of use from Class 4C wine bar as approved in PA/03714/06 into Class 1 residential. Proposed changes in room use and sanctioning of changes to facade… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 58 m away
- [**PA/02265/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02265-26/tarxien-amendment-to-proposal-approved-in-pa2990-23-after): Amendment to proposal approved in PA2990/23 after new survey. Proposed garage at ground floor, maisonette at first floor and apartments at first floor, second… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 60 m away
- [**PA/05604/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05604-26/tarxien-proposal-consists-of-the-change-of-use): The proposal consists of the change of use of a domestic garages and domestic store into a three-bedroom ground-floor maisonette. The proposed maisonette will… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 64 m away
- [**PA/02837/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02837-22/tarxien-sanctioning-internal-and-external-alterations-in-character): Sanctioning internal and external alterations in character house as built, mostly minor changes in the configuration of the rooms, minor changes in the… Status being checked, 85 m away

## More by Matthew Sciberras

- [**PA/06312/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06312-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building-and-to-propose-a): To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B 4 star hotel of 78 units (as an extension to the already approved 4 star hotel in PA/01720/18) that… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 12 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/06147/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06147-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building-and-to-propose-a): To demolish existing building and to propose a Class 3B hotel with 73 rooms in total from first till tenth floor. The proposed development includes 14 floors… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 10 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/02643/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02643-26/rabat-propose-underground-reservoir-and-to-sanction-existing): To propose underground reservoir and to sanction existing pump room. Suspended, validated 29 April 2026
- [**PA/00391/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00391-26/zebbug-propose-demolition-of-roof-structures-and-construction): To propose demolition of roof structures and construction of penthouse at second floor level. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors
- [**PA/08328/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08328-25/cospicua-bormla-sanction-changes-in-layout-of-garage-approved): To sanction changes in layout of garage approved in PA/5894/04. Granted, validated 24 January 2026
- [**PA/07443/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07443-25/ghaxaq-amendment-to-pa-4483-23-garage-door-to): Amendment to PA/4483/23 - garage door to be replaced from galvanized steel to aluminium with a solid timber finish. Granted, validated 24 February 2026

[All applications by Matthew Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-sciberras)

[All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)
