--- title: "PA/00480/26: Extension at fifth floor inline with the in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00480-26/swieqi-extension-at-fifth-floor-inline-with-the source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Swieqi: Extension at fifth floor inline with the approved stairwell in PA/05892/25 to create a duplex residential unit at… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0048026 # PA/00480/26: Extension at fifth floor inline with the in Swieqi 9, St. Paul Flats, Triq il-Wasliet, Swieqi Extension at fifth floor inline with the approved stairwell in PA/05892/25 to create a duplex residential unit at fourth and fifth floor. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 9, St. Paul Flats, Triq il-Wasliet, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Paul Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-cachia) - **Perit:** [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 18 December 2025 - **Validated:** 4 February 2026 - **Published:** 4 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 6 March 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00480/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00480&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 9, St. Paul Flats, Triq il-Wasliet, Swieqi 201 other applications within 300 m: 117 granted, 7 refused, 23 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00057/25). On Triq il-Wasliet: 6 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/00947/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00947-24/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation and construction of basement garages and five overlying residences. Granted, validated 1 April 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/01618/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01618-23/swieqi-minor-changes-to-existing-duplex-apartment): Minor changes to existing duplex apartment, and construction of domestic store and small pool at roof level. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/00265/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00265-24/swieqi-sanction-differences-as-built-from-pa-02845-16): To sanction differences as built from PA/02845/16. Variations from the building alignment.. Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/01546/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01546-24/swieqi-sanction-internal-yard-and-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction internal yard and minor internal alterations from approved PA/07188/16. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/06676/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06676-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-changes-and-proposed-sub-division-of): To sanction minor changes and proposed sub-division of existing properties at level 2 and 3 to create two 1-bedroom units at each level. Proposed… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/00057/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00057-25/swieqi-alterations-to-existing-basement): Alterations to existing basement, ground and first floor and construction of 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors and 5 overlying residential units.. Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 5 floors, 48 m away - [**PA/04409/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04409-23/swieqi-construction-of-a-10): Proposed construction of a 10.8 cubic meters pool at roof level overlying receded floor. Granted, validated 26 September 2023, 48 m away - [**PA/00306/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00306-22/swieqi-extend-set-back-level): To extend set back level. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/02112/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02112-22/swieqi-construct-additional-apartment-and-penthouse-with-a): To construct additional apartment and penthouse with a different layout from that approved in PA04484/15, and carry out alterations to existing facade. Granted, validated 5 May 2022, 49 m away - [**PA/04437/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04437-23/swieqi-demolish-own-residence): To demolish own residence, excavate site and subsequently erect 3 No. Basement garages having capacity of 3 independent parking slots, 1 no. 3 bedroom… Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/03165/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03165-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-variances-to-house-approved): To sanction minor internal variances to house approved with PB5184/82, and proposed internal alterations to divide the property into two maisonettes. Granted, validated 30 June 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/02610/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02610-21/swieqi-change-of-use-of-garage-into-class): Change of use of garage into Class 4A (Office), including formation of mechanically ventilated w.c and replacement of garage door with aluminium door. Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/00416/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00416-23/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa1609-18): To sanction variations from approved permit PA1609/18. At basement level these consist of reduction of 1 independent parking space due to retention of 0.76m… Granted, validated 18 May 2023, 69 m away - [**PA/04211/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04211-25/swieqi-change-of-garage-door-material): Change of garage door material. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/01901/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01901-21/swieqi-split-existing-two-bedroom-penthouse-into-two): To split existing two bedroom penthouse into two one bedroom penthouses, including minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 75 m away ## More by MASStudio - [**PA/07770/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07770-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-differences-from-approved-pa-02840-92): Sanctioning of differences from approved PA/02840/92, in Garage No 5. Pending - [**PA/07724/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07724-26/balzan-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1967-domestic): Change of use of a pre-1967 domestic garage to a studio maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07658/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07658-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-approved-30-rooms): Proposed change of use from approved 30 rooms Class 3A guesthouse (PA/02543/25) to 39 rooms Class 3B 3-star hotel while keeping the same approved volume and… Pending - [**PA/06521/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06521-26/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-approved-pa-07822-06): Sanctioning of minor changes from approved PA/07822/06 of third floor level. And proposed extension of the existing apartment at third-floor level and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06435/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06435-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of ground floor maisonette, two overlying apartments at first and second floor, and a duplex unit at third… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06423/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06423-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-property-and-reconstruction-of): Proposed demolition of existing property and reconstruction of basement garages and residential units, amalgamated with the adjacent property already covered… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) ## More from Paul Cachia - [**PA/06313/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06313-26/rabat-sanction-internal-alterations-consisting-of-removing-wall): To sanction internal alterations consisting of removing wall between sitting dining, enlarging the kitchen, closing a door into a window in the ground floor… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/01061/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01061-26/swieqi-change-of-use-of-garage): Change of use of garage (which is independent from the overlying residential units) into a Class 4B shop, similar to other Class 4B shops in the vicinity and… Refused, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/00190/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00190-26/qala-widen-garage-door-approved-in-pa-05462-22-for): To widen garage door approved in PA/05462/22 for better accessibility. Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/05892/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05892-25/swieqi-changes-to-existing-common-area-and-including): Changes to existing common area and including installation of lift. Full demolition of flat 3 at current receded third floor and construction of flat 3 at… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07681/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07681-24/senglea-isla-sanctioning-of-removal-of-dangerous-and-dilapidated): Sanctioning of removal of dangerous and dilapidated timber balcony and proposed replacement with an exact replica of the existing in solid timber. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/00018/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00018-24/santa-venera-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-approved-bar): Internal alterations and extension to approved bar with cooking on site (Class 4D) in PA/04603/18 and to sanction design of shopfront Pending, validated 8 February 2024 [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)