--- title: "PA/00790/26: Alterations to an existing terraced house to in Xghajra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00790-26/xghajra-alterations-to-an-existing-terraced-house-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Xghajra: Alterations to an existing terraced house to include common areas at the ground floor, alterations of rooms at the… Planning applications › Xghajra › PA0079026 # PA/00790/26: Alterations to an existing terraced house to in Xghajra 3, Denise, Triq Carmelo Penza, Xghajra Alterations to an existing terraced house to include common areas at the ground floor, alterations of rooms at the first floor, and construction of duplex units from the first floor to the penthouse level. Total number of units: 3. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 3, Denise, Triq Carmelo Penza, Xghajra - **Locality:** [Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra) - **Applicant:** [Godfrey Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/godfrey-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 13 January 2026 - **Validated:** 11 February 2026 - **Published:** 11 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 29 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00790/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00790&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 3, Denise, Triq Carmelo Penza, Xghajra 30 other applications within 300 m: 24 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01770/23). On Triq Carmelo Penza: 3 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/08183/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08183-25/xghajra-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-04568-09): To sanction differences from approved PA/04568/09, namely shifting of internal walls, changes on facade and changes in site levels. Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/01770/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01770-23/xghajra-it-is-proposed-to-renew-the-approved): It is proposed to renew the approved permit PA/10380/18: ‘It is proposed to construct a street level garage with an interconnecting underlying basement… Granted, validated 16 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/01093/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01093-25/xghajra-alterations-to-residence-including-installation-of-travertine): Proposed alterations to residence including installation of travertine on facade, opening of window and internal alterations. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/01622/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01622-21/xghajra-modifications-to-existing-stairwell-and-proposed-new): Modifications to existing stairwell and proposed new lift. Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/02670/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02670-24/xghajra-conversion-of-two-garages-to-a-one): Conversion of two garages to a one bedroom maisonette including external and internal alterations to approved PAPB514/91. Refused, validated 8 May 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/01190/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01190-24/xghajra-sanction-differences-from-approved-permit): To sanction differences from approved permit (PA/04003/94) - changes in dimensions and use of rooms. The application proposes also the sanctioning of the… Withdrawn, 51 m away - [**PA/05966/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05966-26/xghajra-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-02519-19-and): Changes to development approved in PA/02519/19 and PA/05233/22. Proposed modifications whereby Flat 7 is reconfigured from a duplex to a single-level unit at… Granted, validated 27 October 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/05745/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05745-24/xghajra-placing-of-ac-on-floor-and-enclosed): Proposed placing of ac on floor and enclosed in an aluminium louvered casing. Withdrawn, 58 m away - [**PA/04947/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04947-26/xghajra-proposal-includes-sanctioning-to-the-apartments-kitchen-living): Proposal includes sanctioning to the apartment's kitchen/living/dining area. Granted, validated 17 August 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/05320/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05320-24/xghajra-sanctioning-of-existing-apartment-from-dn-00848-18): Proposed sanctioning of existing apartment from DN/00848/18. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/04404/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04404-26/xghajra-demolish-the-existing-building): To demolish the existing building, to excavate the site, and to construct 19 garages at basement level -2 (in relation to Triq Karmelo Ritchie), 11 garages, a… Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/01276/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01276-25/xghajra-combine-and-thus-create-residential-units-on): To combine and thus create residential units on each floor, another private car garage and carry out alterations including a link between two structures… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/04970/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04970-25/xghajra-sanction-minor-discrepancies-in-wall-alignments-and): To sanction minor discrepancies in wall alignments and balcony size with respect to PA/05787/17. Granted, validated 12 September 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/05301/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05301-23/xghajra-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, excavation to the required levels and construction of two levels basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 10 apartments and 3… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 3 floors, 99 m away - [**PA/02603/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02603-26/xghajra-roofing-of-part-of-yard-to-extend): Roofing of part of yard to extend internal area. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 125 m away ## More by Karl Borg - [**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/06807/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06807-26/pembroke-variations-from-official-alignments-to-the-development): Variations from official alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit PAPB/02901/87, DN/00047/06 and pending application PA/06519/24 Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06592/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06592-26/paola-proposed-development-consists-of-the-demolition-of): The proposed development consists of the demolition of existing rear-yard structures approved in RG/01221/22, excavation works to form the required site… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06191/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06191-26/qormi-sanction-a-garage-for-private-vehicles-and): To sanction a garage for private vehicles and a domestic store as built (no permits traced). Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05673/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05673-26/sliema-sanction-alterations-to-a-duplex-penthouse-approved): To sanction alterations to a duplex penthouse approved in PA/02130/16. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**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 [All applications by Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) ## More from Godfrey Borg - [**PA/04729/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04729-24/zebbug-upgrading-of-field): Proposed upgrading of field, excavation and construction of underground reservoir and sump with pump chamber, maintenance and construction of rubble walls,… Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/04512/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04512-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-variations-from-permit-pa53-16-and-to): To sanction variations from permit PA53/16 and to effect alterations to permit PA53/16 including minor alterations to aluminum door. Granted, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/00452/22** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00452-22/kalkara-internal-and-external-modifications-to-approved-terrace): Internal and external modifications to approved terrace house (PAPB00574/84). Modifications include change of use from living room to garage for private use… Status being checked [All planning applications in Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra)