--- title: "PA/00921/24: facade alteration - increase in depth to in Hamrun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00921-24/hamrun-facade-alteration-increase-in-depth-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Hamrun: Proposed facade alteration - increase in depth to existing balcony. Perit Robert Zerafa. Validated 24 April 2024. Planning applications › Hamrun › PA0092124 # PA/00921/24: facade alteration - increase in depth to in Hamrun Flat 1, 12, Margaret Court, Triq Karmnu Abela, Hamrun Proposed facade alteration - increase in depth to existing balcony. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Flat 1, 12, Margaret Court, Triq Karmnu Abela, Hamrun - **Locality:** [Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Zarb](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-zarb) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Zerafa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-zerafa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 28 November 2023 - **Validated:** 24 April 2024 - **Published:** 24 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 24 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 13 November 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00921/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00921&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Flat 1, 12, Margaret Court, Triq Karmnu Abela, Hamrun 149 other applications within 300 m: 89 granted, 8 refused, 13 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04687/23). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/03261/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03261-23/hamrun-sanction-minor-changes-to-facade): To sanction minor changes to facade, and widen door of existing garage for private cars approved with PB2645/71. Granted, validated 24 July 2023, 15 m away - [**PA/06731/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06731-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-the-existing-property-and-the): Sanctioning of the existing property and the construction of two units at third floor level, one two bedroom and one, one bedroom units and washrooms at roof… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/00181/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00181-21/marsa-sanction-internal-alterations-and-alterations-to-fa-ade): To sanction internal alterations and alterations to façade. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/04589/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04589-26/hamrun-sanction-apartment-and-garage-approved-in-pb-02645-71): To sanction apartment and garage approved in PB/02645/71 as built. Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/01208/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01208-22/hamrun-install-an-aluminium-structure-with-retractable-canvas): To install an aluminium structure with retractable canvas awning on front garden area. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/01811/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01811-26/hamrun-sanctioning-of-site-and-change-of-use): Sanctioning of site and change of use form salon (Class 4B) to studio apartment. Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/03802/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03802-23/hamrun-sanction-property-as-existing-and-proposed-pool): To sanction property as existing and proposed pool in existing back yard. Withdrawn, validated 28 June 2023, 48 m away - [**PA/05082/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05082-25/hamrun-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing terraced house and construct garage at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments and 1 apartment at receded floor level. Application… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/00118/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00118-25/hamrun-sanction-the-carrying-out-of-external-alterations): To sanction the carrying out of external alterations and shifting of sign, and to connect a Class 4A vet clinic with a Class 4B shop and to change the use… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/07186/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07186-23/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-dwellings-and-garages): Demolition of existing dwellings and garages, minor excavation towards Triq ir-Rabbat at ground floor level, and construction of private parking spaces and… Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/07628/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07628-23/hamrun-sanction-variations-from-pa3167-06-including-internal-alteratio): To sanction variations from PA3167/06 including internal alterations and change in backyard floor level. Proposed change of use from Class 4B retail outlet to… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/06781/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06781-23/marsa-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4C Cafeteria. Proposal also includes internal partitioning, replacement of main door and fixing of facade sign. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/01171/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01171-22/marsa-alterations-and-extensions-to-ground-floor-warehouse): Alterations and extensions to ground floor warehouse, demolition of existing overlying first floor maisonette, and construction of 4 overlying apartments… Status being checked, 2 floors, 67 m away - [**PA/07680/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07680-26/hamrun-proposal-includes-change-of-use-from-private): Proposal includes change of use from private garage to Class 4B, internal and external alterations including installation of signage. Proposal includes… Pending, 73 m away - [**PA/05897/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05897-25/hamrun-sanctioning-of-alterations-carried-out-to-pre-1968): Sanctioning of alterations carried out to pre-1968 apartment. Granted, validated 10 October 2025, 75 m away ## More by Robert Zerafa - [**PA/07669/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07669-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-as-built-three-bedroom-apartment): Proposed sanctioning of as built three bedroom apartment approved under PA5713/99. Pending - [**PA/04607/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04607-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-structures-and-proposed): Proposed demolition of existing pre-1968 structures and proposed construction of ground floor maisonette and garage, three in number one bedroom apartments… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04333/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04333-26/luqa-sanction-the-change-of-use-of-a): To sanction the change of use of a pre-1967 dwelling into a Class 4B Shop, the carrying out of internal and external alterations, and the fixing of a sign.… Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03874/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03874-26/gharghur-changes-to-approved-application-pa2813-24-in-the): Proposed changes to approved application PA2813/24 in the form of shifting of position of roof structure to the rear part of the property. Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/03838/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03838-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-as-built-three-bedroom-first): Proposed sanctioning of as built three bedroom first floor maisonette approved in PA2880/92 and proposed increase of parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 30 June 2026 - [**PA/02409/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02409-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-approved-garage-to): Proposed change of use from approved garage to Class 4A office including proposed minor internal alterations and proposed facade alterations. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 [All applications by Robert Zerafa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-zerafa) ## More from Joseph Zarb - [**PA/05409/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05409-26/zebbug-relocation-of-gate): Proposed relocation of gate, green house, and underlying reservoir. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/07642/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-25/rabat-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4C cafeteria, including the introduction of a sign. Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/05505/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05505-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-greengrocer-approved-in): Change of use from greengrocer approved in PA7432/03 to Class 4B outlet as per LN74 of 2014. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/03557/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03557-24/mosta-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as built, change of use from approved private garage in PB/04407/86 to Class 5B industrial garage and installation of signage. Granted, validated 19 June 2024 - [**PA/04311/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04311-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-splitting-and-extension-of-existing-duplex-penthouse): Splitting and extension of existing duplex penthouse into 2 units and correction of site levels after survey. Granted, validated 19 July 2023 - [**PA/01660/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01660-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-greengrocer-approved-in): Change of use from greengrocer approved in PA7432/03 to Class 4C outlet. Withdrawn, validated 22 March 2023 [All planning applications in Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun)