--- title: "PA/00707/26: retain facade in Qala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00707-26/qala-retain-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Qala: To retain facade, to partly demolish existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings.… Planning applications › Qala › PA0070726 # PA/00707/26: retain facade in Qala 119, 120, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Triq it-Tletin ta' Ottubru 1948, Qala To retain facade, to partly demolish existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also carry out alterations to the existing facade and to construct 3 pools and water reservoirs. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 119, 120, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Triq it-Tletin ta' Ottubru 1948, Qala - **Locality:** [Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala) - **Applicant:** [Francesco Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/francesco-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 4 November 2025 - **Validated:** 11 February 2026 - **Published:** 11 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 29 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00707/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00707&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 119, 120, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Triq it-Tletin ta' Ottubru 1948, Qala 43 other applications within 300 m: 26 granted, 0 refused, 7 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03188/25). On Triq il-Kuncizzjoni: 31 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil), [Andrew Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-borg), [Glorianne Vassallo Cardona](https://propertylist.mt/perit/glorianne-vassallo-cardona). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction 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/06298/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06298-26/qala-extension-of-the-site-profile-by-building): Proposed extension of the site profile by building up the side party walls up to an existing back wall and dismantling of a low wall. Also to sanction the… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/00457/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00457-24/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling): To carry out alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling and to carry out extensions. The extensions include construction of ground, first and receded floor… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/00765/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00765-26/qala-construct-9-garages-at-lower-basement-level): To construct 9 garages at lower basement level, 2 duplex apartments both with street level garages, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses with rooftop pools including… Pending, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 78 m away - [**PA/05694/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05694-23/qala-construction-of-boundary-wall-along-street-alignment): Proposed construction of boundary wall along street alignment. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/01605/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01605-24/qala-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-to-3): To sanction internal and external variations to 3 dwellings approved in PA/6023/20. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 95 m away - [**PA/03410/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03410-26/qala-propose-construction-of-three-houses-including-garage): To propose construction of three houses including garage at ground floor, first floor and receded floor. Suspended, validated 27 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 101 m away - [**PA/07345/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07345-23/qala-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-extension-at): To carry out internal alterations and extension at back at ground, first and second floor to house approved in PA1456/23. Granted, validated 26 March 2024, 108 m away - [**PA/01456/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01456-23/qala-renewal-of-pa10237-17-to-demolish-existing-house): Renewal of PA10237/17: To demolish existing house and construct 3 houses. Granted, validated 24 April 2023, 117 m away - [**PA/03365/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03365-21/qala-carry-out-internal-alteration-and-extension-at): To carry out internal alteration and extension at back at ground, first and second floor to house approved PA10237/17. Status being checked, 117 m away - [**PA/03188/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03188-25/qala-construction-of-garages-at-basement-and-ground): Construction of garages at basement and ground floor level, 2 apartments at first and second floor level and a penthouse at third floor level. Including… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 4 floors, 123 m away - [**PA/08009/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08009-25/qala-construct-pool): To construct pool. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 124 m away - [**PA/03309/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03309-21/qala-carry-out-minor-internal-alteration-and-split): To carry out minor internal alteration and split house approved in PA10237/17 to 3 flats, garages and a penthouse. Status being checked, 124 m away - [**PA/05890/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05890-25/qala-sanction-alterations-to-dwellings-approved-in-pa-04606-20): To sanction alterations to dwellings approved in PA/04606/20 and PA/01835/18. Alterations include changes to layout, levels, facade and to site outline. To… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 133 m away - [**PA/06782/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06782-24/qala-sanction-internal-alterations-and-alterations-in-facade): To sanction internal alterations and alterations in facade of garage and stationery shop (Class 4B) approved in PA6644/99 including proposed minor internal… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 134 m away - [**PA/00860/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00860-23/qala-sanction-house-as-built-with-changes-from-that): To sanction house as-built with changes from that approved in PAPB217/72. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 138 m away ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from Francesco Caruana - [**PA/07296/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07296-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-dwellings-approved-in): To carry out alterations to dwellings approved in PA/00707/26 which have not been built yet. Alterations include changes to layout. Pending - [**PA/01414/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01414-26/qala-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate site and construct lower basement garages with overlying 15 flats and 3 penthouses. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06252/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06252-25/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-to-residential-dwelling-approved): To carry out alterations to residential dwelling approved in PA/00311/24. To also construct a washroom. Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/03194/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03194-25/birzebbuga-roofing-over-part-of-backyard-of-maisonette): Roofing over part of backyard of maisonette and extension of terrace above. Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/08040/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08040-24/xaghra-demolish-existing-pre-1967-structures): To demolish existing pre-1967 structures, to excavate and to construct a terraced house. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 1 floor - [**PA/04086/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04086-24/xewkija-construct-basement-garages-with-overlying-retail): To construct basement garages with overlying retail (Class 4B) outlet at ground-floor and overlying (Class 6A) warehouse at 1st, 2nd and penthouse levels. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala)