--- title: "PA/00684/26: propose internal alterations to existing duplex unit in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00684-26/swieqi-propose-internal-alterations-to-existing-duplex-unit source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: To propose internal alterations to existing duplex unit (as approved in PA4448/21) in order to create two separate… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0068426 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Clive Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/clive-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00684/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00684&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00262-22/swieqi-raise-parapet-wall-of-existing-penthouse-roof): 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… Status being checked, 32 m away - [**PA/00244/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00244-25/swieqi-remove-an-existing-fabric-and-metal-tent): To remove an existing fabric and metal tent and to propose the installation of a retractable awning at ground floor level. Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/00104/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00104-25/swieqi-alterations-to-existing-ground-floor-and-first): Proposed alterations to existing ground floor and first floor maisonettes, consisting of internal alterations, demolition of existing stairs and construction… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/05717/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05717-26/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-02383-05): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/02383/05 (Proposed construction of two maisonettes and underlying two basement garages), to carry out internal… Granted, validated 28 September 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/04815/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04815-24/swieqi-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, and construct basement garage, one elevated ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 20 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 73 m away - [**PA/01352/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01352-21/swieqi-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-basement-and): 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… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 73 m away - [**PA/03189/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03189-22/swieqi-amend-layout-of-basement-approved-in-pa01352-21): 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… Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/05831/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05831-26/swieqi-internal-alterations-at-semi-basement-and-ground): Internal alterations at semi basement and ground floor level, including the introduction of a pool at semi basement level. Property regularised through… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/03071/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03071-21/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, minor excavation works and construction of basement garages, 4 overlying apartments and a duplex penthouse… Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/03145/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03145-23/swieqi-extension-of-3rd-floor-level-from-penthouse): Proposed extension of 3rd floor level from penthouse to apartment and construction of penthouse at receded level. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 77 m away - [**PA/01565/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01565-24/swieqi-sanctioning-changes-to-existing-apartment-from-approved): To sanctioning changes to existing apartment from approved permit PA/2096/05. Granted, validated 21 May 2024, 87 m away - [**PA/06047/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06047-23/swieqi-sanction-changes-to-two-maisonettes-and-underlying): 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… Granted, validated 23 November 2023, 90 m away - [**PA/06122/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06122-26/swieqi-extension-to-the-existing-third-floor-penthouse): Proposed extension to the existing third-floor penthouse, including minor internal alterations, the construction of an additional recessed penthouse at… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 91 m away - [**PA/07630/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-23/swieqi-sanction-changes-to-class-4a-office): To sanction changes to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 4 June 2024, 94 m away - [**PA/07045/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07045-25/swieqi-sanction-the-second-floor-apartment-as-built-from): 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… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 95 m away ## More by David Zahra - [**PA/07611/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-26/tarxien-rehabilitation-of-pre-67-dwelling-including-internal-alteratio): Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07304/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07304-26/fgura-internal-alterations-with-changes-from-pa-02158-26): Proposed internal alterations with changes from PA/02158/26, extension at roof level, and addition of pool. Pending - [**PA/06887/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06887-26/belt-valletta-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): 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… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06462/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06462-26/msida-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-development-including): To demolish existing building and construct development including ground floor shop (Class 4B), and overlying six apartments. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/05821/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05821-26/zebbug-changes): Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05233/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05233-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-to-stairwell): Alterations to pre-1967 dwelling to stairwell (to include lift) and extend/subdivide existing dwelling to include three units. Works to include… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 [All applications by David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) ## More from Clive Vella - [**PA/07536/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07536-26/msida-demolish-the-existing-property): To demolish the existing property, excavate to the required levels, and construct basement garages, a ground-floor maisonette, apartments on the first to… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05296/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05296-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation on site to form levels, and construction of basement garages with underlying reservoir, ground floor… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04886/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04886-26/naxxar-demolish-existing-residential-block-and-garages): To demolish existing residential block and garages, excavate basement level and reservoir, and construct private car garages at basement level, one maisonette… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/01656/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01656-26/mosta-excavation-into-a-vacant-plot-to-form): Excavation into a vacant plot to form levels and construction of basement garages, ground floor maisonette, first to 3rd floor apartments, and a penthouse at… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00634/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00634-26/mellieha-variations-from-official-alignments-to-the-development): Variations from official alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit PA/03575/23. Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00960/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00960-25/siggiewi-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement, proposed construction basement garage, proposed maisonette at ground floor, three units at… Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)