--- title: "PA/00499/23: renew PA3987/18 - To construct seven apartments in Marsaxlokk | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00499-23/marsaxlokk-renew-pa3987-18-to-construct-seven-apartments source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Marsaxlokk: To renew PA3987/18 - To construct seven apartments and one penthouse with underlying garage basement. Perit… Planning applications › Marsaxlokk › PA0049923 # PA/00499/23: renew PA3987/18 - To construct seven apartments in Marsaxlokk Plots 1 & 2, Triq Abdosir, Marsaxlokk To renew PA3987/18 - To construct seven apartments and one penthouse with underlying garage basement. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Plots 1 & 2, Triq Abdosir, Marsaxlokk - **Locality:** [Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaxlokk) - **Applicant:** [Mr Emanuel Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/emanuel-zammit) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) - **Application type:** Renewal of development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Permit Renewal - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 5 December 2022 - **Validated:** 29 March 2023 - **Published:** 29 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 5 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 1 August 2023 - **Permit expires:** 17 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00499/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00499&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Plots 1 & 2, Triq Abdosir, Marsaxlokk 46 other applications within 300 m: 27 granted, 2 refused, 6 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03179/23). On Triq Abdosir: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Periti active on this street: [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone). Approval estimate for permit renewal applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/00029/23** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00029-23/marsaxlokk-renew-pa03691-18): To renew PA03691/18, namely "To construct seven apartments and two penthouses with underlying garage basement." Granted, validated 28 February 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/00924/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00924-26/marsaxlokk-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, retaining existing reservoir, relocation of existing nymphaeum and clock, and construction of a substation, 17 basement garages… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 1 floor, 32 m away - [**PA/02119/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02119-26/marsaxlokk-excavation-of-reservoirs): Proposed excavation of reservoirs, retention of front wall with alterations, construction of two villas with adjoining garages and overlying pools, 1 Class 4D… Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/06845/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06845-24/marsaxlokk-changes-in-layout-to-convert-two-semi-detached): Proposed changes in layout to convert two semi-detached villas into one fully detached villa including the excavation to necessary levels to construct a… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 1 floor, 70 m away - [**PA/02348/21** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02348-21/marsaxlokk-sanctioning-of-maisonette-as-built-from-pa): Sanctioning of maisonette as built from PA 2126/00. Proposed extension at roof level to an existing maisonette. Proposal includes the construction of a… Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/06965/23** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06965-23/marsaxlokk-sanction-minor-internal-variations-to-permission-pa-02878-8): To sanction minor internal variations to permission PA/02878/80, which include the extension of a kitchen and oven, as well as interconnection with adjacent… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 71 m away - [**PA/04896/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04896-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-third-floor-level-as-built-from): To sanction third floor level as built from PA/01582/13, and to construct extension at roof level. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 79 m away - [**PA/07091/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-25/marsaxlokk-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-2657-01): Application to sanction differences from approved PA/2657/01, proposed installation of shop sign, replacement of front aperture and re-activation of use of… Granted, validated 14 November 2025, 79 m away - [**PA/01762/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01762-25/marsaxlokk-sanction-differences-at-third-floor-and-setback): To sanction differences at third floor and setback floor plan from those approved in PA/01582/13. Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2025, 79 m away - [**PA/00699/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00699-24/marsaxlokk-sanction-third-floor-level-as-built-from): To sanction third floor level as built from PA/01582/13, proposed room at setback floor level plus minor internal alterations at third floor level to create… Refused, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/01749/21** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01749-21/marsaxlokk-renewal-of-pa-02429-16): Renewal of PA/02429/16. To convert from two separate penthouses into one penthouse and to sanction as built penthouse. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/02779/22** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02779-22/marsaxlokk-sanction-as-built-external-alterations-to-pa02429-16): To sanction as built external alterations to PA02429/16 including two courses glass railing, installation of jacuzzi, construction of laundry room, to… Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/04612/23** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04612-23/marsaxlokk-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at-second): Proposed minor internal and external alterations at second, third and setback floor levels. Granted, validated 7 September 2023, 82 m away - [**PA/00433/22** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00433-22/marsaxlokk-alterations-at-ground): Proposed alterations at ground, first and second floor levels, demolition of stairwell and rooms at third floor level, construction of 2 apartments at third… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 82 m away - [**PA/03306/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03306-24/marsaxlokk-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to Class 4D restaurant as per LN74 of 2014, to carry out internal and external alterations and to fix a sign Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 88 m away ## More by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras - [**PA/07670/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07670-26/attard-sanction-an-existing-lpg-tank-to-service): To sanction an existing LPG tank to service the approved Class 4D commercial premises, as approved under PA/08275/17. Pending - [**PA/07638/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07638-26/gzira-addition-of-third): Proposed addition of third, fourth floors and a receded fifth-floor level to accommodate residential units, alterations to the existing common parts to… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07581/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07581-26/mqabba-basement-level-to-the-approved-agriculture-store): Proposed basement level to the approved agriculture store in PA/07479/25. Pending - [**PA/07578/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-26/hamrun-sanction-the-existing-room-at-roof-level): To sanction the existing room at roof level as a laundry room to the existing pre-1967 property, and to carry out minor proposed alterations. Pending - [**PA/07549/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07549-26/mosta-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): To sanction internal and external alterations to the Class 4B shop approved under PA/04699/22. Proposed shop sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07306/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07306-26/siggiewi-internal-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Proposed internal demolition of the existing building, retaining the existing facade and garage; construction of a dwelling over two floors, including a… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) ## More from Emanuel Zammit - [**PA/03364/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03364-25/zebbug-internal-and-external-alterations-to-two-adjacent): Proposed internal and external alterations to two adjacent garages and proposed change of use to Class 5B. Granted, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/03292/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03292-25/zebbug-internal-and-external-alterations-to-two-existing): Proposed internal and external alterations to two existing garages and proposed change of use to Class 5B. Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/00395/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00395-25/birzebbuga-construct-agricultural-store-on-existing-agricultural-land): To construct agricultural store on existing agricultural land, which is visible on 1957 and 1967 aerial photos. Proposal comprises excavation for another room… Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/04362/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04362-24/attard-sanctioning-of-existing-rubble-walls): Proposed sanctioning of existing rubble walls, construction of a new rubble wall and underground reservoir. Pending, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/04490/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04490-23/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-terraced): To sanction minor internal alterations to existing terraced house as built Granted, validated 6 September 2023 - [**PA/00029/23** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00029-23/marsaxlokk-renew-pa03691-18): To renew PA03691/18, namely "To construct seven apartments and two penthouses with underlying garage basement." Granted, validated 28 February 2023 [All planning applications in Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaxlokk)