--- title: "PA/00559/20: Alterations and additions consisting in replacing of in Gharb | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00559-20/gharb-alterations-and-additions-consisting-in-replacing-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in Gharb: Alterations and additions consisting in replacing of timber beams in ground floor sitting room;… Planning applications › Gharb › PA0055920 # PA/00559/20: Alterations and additions consisting in replacing of in Gharb 19, Triq Birbuba, Gharb Alterations and additions consisting in replacing of timber beams in ground floor sitting room; alterations to first floor bedrooms and construction of bathroom; change in layout of staircase; construction of pool and reservoir; addition of washroom and parapet wall at roof level. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 19, Triq Birbuba, Gharb - **Locality:** [Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb) - **Applicant:** [Mr Mark Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mark-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit John Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-saliba) - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Residential units:** 1 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00559/20) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00559&caseYear=20) ## Planning activity around 19, Triq Birbuba, Gharb 51 other applications within 300 m: 31 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02115/24). On Triq Birbuba: 31 other applications, 18 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil), [Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo). Approval estimate for new construction 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/02392/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02392-25/gharb-sanction-differences-from-approved-drawings-in-pa-07132-21): To sanction differences from approved drawings in PA/07132/21 including extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/02106/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02106-25/gharb-carry-out-extension-to-dwelling-approved-in): To carry out extension to dwelling approved in PA/03393/22. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/03393/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03393-22/gharb-sanction-the-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwellings): To sanction the alterations and extensions to dwellings approved in PA04643/19. Alterations include changes to layout, facades, levels, to site outline and… Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/03017/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03017-25/gharb-sanction-minor-deviations-from-approved-permit-pa-00991-01): To sanction minor deviations from approved permit PA/00991/01, including alterations to pool shape, relocation of reservoir, addition of an underground pump… Granted, validated 2 June 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/00750/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00750-22/gharb-demolish-existing-apartments): To demolish existing apartments, excluding the existing pool; and to construct basement garages for private cars; one maisonette and apartment at the… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 95 m away - [**PA/02115/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02115-24/gharb-additions-and-alterations-at-all-levels-of): Additions and alterations at all levels of the existing building approved in PA1080/90, installation a lift shaft, construction of an extension at the receded… Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 100 m away - [**PA/01506/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01506-22/gharb-construct-agricultural-store-for-arable-farming-with): To construct agricultural store for arable farming with underground reservoir. To propose widening of existing ramp and to raise the existing soil level by… Status being checked, 102 m away - [**PA/05178/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05178-24/gharb-following-an-accurate-site-survey): Following an accurate site survey, to sanction wall thicknesses and outdoor area layout including location of pool. Proposed works to include construction of… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 114 m away - [**PA/04220/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04220-23/gharb-sanction-changes-from-pa3763-20): To sanction changes from PA3763/20. Changes include alignment of boundary of property following accurate survey. To also sanction domestic store at second… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 114 m away - [**PA/01882/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01882-23/gharb-sanction-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in-pa00056-14): To sanction alterations to dwelling approved in PA00056/14. Alterations include changes to layout and facade. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 122 m away - [**PA/03008/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03008-24/gharb-sanctioning-of-small-room-and-side-window): Sanctioning of small room and side window at second floor, chimney flue at roof, pergola at first floor and minor internal alterations overlooking courtyard… Refused, validated 22 May 2024, 130 m away - [**PA/07279/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07279-26/gharb-dismantle-and-reinstate-structurally-unsafe-roof-using): To dismantle and reinstate structurally unsafe roof using same materials and to raise same roof by 80cm. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 146 m away - [**PA/08707/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08707-24/gharb-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-residential): To carry out alterations and extensions to residential dwellings approved in PA/00673/03. Alterations include changes to layout, facades, to include lift and… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 150 m away - [**PA/03000/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03000-22/gharb-minor-alterations-to-layout-of-washroom-approved): Minor alterations to layout of washroom approved in PA559/20. Status being checked, 151 m away - [**PA/06306/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06306-26/gharb-sanction-room-at-ground-floor-level): To sanction room at ground floor level, to refurbish and restore an existing dis-used cattle farm, retaining the original architectural features. Proposal… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 160 m away ## More by John Saliba - [**PA/07789/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07789-26/xewkija-restoration-of-existing-stone-balcony-and-removal): Restoration of existing stone balcony and removal of stone enclosure. To change aluminium doors and window to timber. Pending - [**PA/07713/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07713-26/sannat-renewal-of-pa8645-18-to-construct-one): Renewal of PA8645/18 - To construct one storey house with basement garage and pool instead of two storey house with basement garage and pool as previously… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07643/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07643-26/qala-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-approved-in): To sanction minor internal alterations from approved in PA4818/16 and to change doors and windows from timber painted green to white pvc. Main door to remain… Pending - [**PA/07452/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07452-26/xewkija-renewal-of-pa07704-18-internal-alterations-and-additions): Renewal of PA07704/18- Internal alterations and additions, construction of pool and construction of washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07327/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07327-26/qala-renewal-to-pa07347-17-alterations-and-additions-to): Renewal to PA07347/17: Alterations and additions to existing house consisting in removal of wall separating the two ground floor rooms; addition of living… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07104/26** Ghasri](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07104-26/ghasri-internal-alterations-and-additions-consisting-in-construction): Internal alterations and additions consisting in construction of 3 bedrooms and excavation and construction of pool. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by John Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-saliba) ## More from Mark Farrugia - [**PA/04493/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04493-26/naxxar-sanction-alteration-from-approved-permit-pa-06714-06): To sanction alteration from approved permit PA/06714/06. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/02765/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02765-25/rabat-gozo-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-pa): Proposed internal and external alterations to approved PA permit PA/4823/21 to include changes to approved roof structure. Granted, validated 30 April 2025 - [**PA/08430/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08430-24/mosta-sanction-elevated-ground-floor-maisonette-and-semi-basement): To sanction elevated ground floor maisonette and semi-basement garage as built, from the as approved permits DN/1129/21 and PA/00031/04. Granted, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/04604/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04604-23/xghajra-sanction-alteration-in-internal-yard): To sanction alteration in internal yard. Granted, validated 7 September 2023 - [**PA/03000/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03000-22/gharb-minor-alterations-to-layout-of-washroom-approved): Minor alterations to layout of washroom approved in PA559/20. Status being checked [All planning applications in Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb)