--- title: "PA/01261/25: alterations at back yard area in lieu in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01261-25/tarxien-alterations-at-back-yard-area-in-lieu source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Tarxien: Proposed alterations at back yard area in lieu of PA8024/20 and PA1650/17, to accommodate a passenger lift, an… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0126125 # PA/01261/25: alterations at back yard area in lieu in Tarxien No. 32, Melodija & No. 34 (garage), Triq Karlu Maratta, Tarxien Proposed alterations at back yard area in lieu of PA8024/20 and PA1650/17, to accommodate a passenger lift, an access between ground and first floor level, removal of approved but not built pool and amenities, proposed alterations to rear balconies and addition of washroom at roof level. Proposal also sees installation of jacuzzi pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 32, Melodija & No. 34 (garage), Triq Karlu Maratta, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** Jessica Scerri Ellul - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Received:** 29 January 2025 - **Validated:** 26 March 2025 - **Published:** 5 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 20 March 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 9 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01261/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01261&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No. 32, Melodija & No. 34 (garage), Triq Karlu Maratta, Tarxien 105 other applications within 300 m: 66 granted, 1 refused, 12 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03582/26). On Triq Karlu Maratta: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions 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/00243/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00243-21/tarxien-sanction-changes-from-approved-papb-928-78): To sanction changes from approved PAPB 928/78. Changes consist of internal alterations in the layout plans, changes in the location of windows on the façades… Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/02983/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02983-26/tarxien-sanctioning-variations-to-existing-property-from-approved): Sanctioning variations to existing property from approved PB1121/83, carrying out internal changes and extension of parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 27 May 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/02117/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02117-22/tarxien-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-facade-elements-and): Sanctioning of alterations to facade elements and internal alterations from the approved permit PB0887/78 and alterations to roof level and washroom approved… Status being checked, 25 m away - [**PA/02920/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02920-22/tarxien-sanction-maisonette-at-no): To sanction maisonette at no.1, maisonette at no. 58, garages at no.60,62,64,66 from approved PAPB5806/1980, proposed change of use of shop no.68 to domestic… Status being checked, 25 m away - [**PA/00640/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00640-25/tarxien-internal-and-external-alterations-including-addition-of): Proposed internal and external alterations including addition of ground floor garage and excavation and construction of pool. Proposal includes sanctioning… Granted, validated 17 March 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/07485/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07485-25/tarxien-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to approved permit PA/7397/18. Granted, validated 16 December 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/05868/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05868-25/tarxien-non-structural-alterations-to-subdivide-an-existing-3rd): Non-structural alterations to subdivide an existing 3rd floor apartment into two. Granted, validated 9 October 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/03967/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03967-24/tarxien-demolition-of-roof-structures): Demolition of roof structures, sanctioning from approved PB/04858/83 and alterations to first floor maisonette including demolition of slabs and internal… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 60 m away - [**PA/03582/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03582-26/tarxien-construction-of-three-garages-and-a-class): Proposed construction of three garages and a Class 4A office at ground floor level, construction of five apartments and one duplex apartment at first, second,… Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/00459/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00459-23/tarxien-excavation-of-domestic-store-underneath-garage-approved): Excavation of domestic store underneath garage approved in PA513/22. Refused, validated 5 April 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/00513/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00513-22/tarxien-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing terraced house and construct garage at ground floor, three overlying apartment and one recessed floor apartment. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/03483/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03483-25/tarxien-change-of-use-from-store-to-class): Proposed change of use from store to Class 4B and minor internal and external alterations. Application also includes to sanction layout as built from approved… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/01567/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01567-23/tarxien-sanction-connection-of-existing-maisonette-to-basement): To sanction connection of existing maisonette to basement garage in adjacent development of PA/02605/12. Sanctioning includes conversion of reservoir to… Granted, validated 9 May 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/06349/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06349-26/tarxien-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-from-approved): Sanctioning of garage as built from approved permit PA/2605/12. Granted, validated 21 October 2026, 83 m away - [**PA/01825/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01825-24/tarxien-sanction-minor-internal-shifting-of-walls-and): To sanction minor internal shifting of walls and creation of a walk in wardrobe from approved PA02605/12. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 83 m away ## More by Matthew Bugeja - [**PA/07173/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07173-26/paola-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, removal of second floor pigeon loft, construction of second floor washroom, replacement of facade apertures and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06991/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06991-26/santa-venera-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor Class 4A office, apartments at first and second floor levels and one duplex apartment at third and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06885/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06885-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-at): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing townhouse at ground and first floor levels. Proposed extension at first floor level terrace, construction of… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06782/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06782-26/tarxien-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail outlet. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05947/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05947-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-garage-lightweight-roof-and): Proposed demolition of existing garage lightweight roof and façade. Proposed construction of ground floor garage and a first floor duplex maisonette. Works… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05188/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05188-26/lija-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-to): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level to remove accretions, enlarging internal yards and construction of new stairwell. Proposed construction of… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)