PA/00684/26: propose internal alterations to existing duplex unit in Swieqi
76, Blk C, Mais 1, Acacia Avenue, Triq ir-Ratal, Swieqi
To propose internal alterations to existing duplex unit (as approved in PA4448/21) in order to create two separate units as originally approved in PA2096/05 - maisonettes at lower ground floor and apartment at ground floor
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 76, Blk C, Mais 1, Acacia Avenue, Triq ir-Ratal, Swieqi
- Locality
- Swieqi
- Applicant
- Clive Vella
- Perit
- Perit David Zahra
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Alterations & Extensions (Residential)
- Residential units
- 2
- Received
- 15 January 2026
- Validated
- 25 March 2026
- Published
- 25 March 2026
- Comments close
- 4 May 2026
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 16 September 2026
- Permit expires
- 14 October 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 76, Blk C, Mais 1, Acacia Avenue, Triq ir-Ratal, Swieqi
124 other applications within 300 m: 70 granted, 4 refused, 13 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00104/25).
On Triq ir-Ratal: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Wayne Scerri.
Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/00262/22 Swieqi: To raise parapet wall of existing penthouse roof and construct access to the penthouse from an internal spiral staircase. To sanction the position of the…
- PA/00244/25 Swieqi: To remove an existing fabric and metal tent and to propose the installation of a retractable awning at ground floor level.
- PA/00104/25 Swieqi: Proposed alterations to existing ground floor and first floor maisonettes, consisting of internal alterations, demolition of existing stairs and construction…
- PA/05717/26 Swieqi: To sanction variations from approved permit PA/02383/05 (Proposed construction of two maisonettes and underlying two basement garages), to carry out internal…
- PA/04815/24 Swieqi: To demolish existing terraced house, and construct basement garage, one elevated ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and 1 penthouse.
- PA/01352/21 Swieqi: To demolish existing dwelling and excavate basement and construct 6 no. basement garages with o/l 2 no. residential maisonettes at elevated ground floor, 11…
- PA/03189/22 Swieqi: To amend layout of basement approved in PA01352/21 to provide 1 additional car space, by conversion of approved domestic store into garage and request…
- PA/05831/26 Swieqi: Internal alterations at semi basement and ground floor level, including the introduction of a pool at semi basement level. Property regularised through…
- PA/03071/21 Swieqi: Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, minor excavation works and construction of basement garages, 4 overlying apartments and a duplex penthouse…
- PA/03145/23 Swieqi: Proposed extension of 3rd floor level from penthouse to apartment and construction of penthouse at receded level.
- PA/01565/24 Swieqi: To sanctioning changes to existing apartment from approved permit PA/2096/05.
- PA/06047/23 Swieqi: To sanction changes to two maisonettes and underlying garage from approved PA/00529/04 and to carry out an extension at the roof (second floor) of the upper…
- PA/06122/26 Swieqi: Proposed extension to the existing third-floor penthouse, including minor internal alterations, the construction of an additional recessed penthouse at…
- PA/07630/23 Swieqi: To sanction changes to Class 4A office.
- PA/07045/25 Swieqi: To sanction the second-floor apartment as built from that approved in PA/04651/16 following a more accurate site survey. The proposal also includes the…
More by David Zahra
- PA/07611/26 Tarxien: Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor.
- PA/07304/26 Fgura: Proposed internal alterations with changes from PA/02158/26, extension at roof level, and addition of pool.
- PA/06887/26 Belt Valletta: To carry out internal and external alterations to local shops at Triq Zakkarija, Belt Valletta. Works to include extension to pre-1967 shop (no. 47) to take…
- PA/06462/26 Msida: To demolish existing building and construct development including ground floor shop (Class 4B), and overlying six apartments.
- PA/05821/26 Zebbug: Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level.
- PA/05233/26 Birzebbuga: Alterations to pre-1967 dwelling to stairwell (to include lift) and extend/subdivide existing dwelling to include three units. Works to include…
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- PA/00634/26 Mellieha: Variations from official alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit PA/03575/23.
- PA/00960/25 Siggiewi: Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement, proposed construction basement garage, proposed maisonette at ground floor, three units at…