--- title: "PA/01315/24: internal and external alterations to approved four in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01315-24/swieqi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-four source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: Proposed internal and external alterations to approved four semi-detached villas in PA513/20 including proposed… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0131524 # PA/01315/24: internal and external alterations to approved four in Swieqi Plot 1, Triq il-Gizimin, Swieqi Proposed internal and external alterations to approved four semi-detached villas in PA513/20 including proposed excavation of two basements in total including basement level -2 for Class 1 garages and change of use from Class 1 garages to addition of Class 1 dwelling for each villa at basement level -1; proposed relocation of entrance to villas 01 and 02 garages at basement level -2; and re-design of all villa facades. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Plot 1, Triq il-Gizimin, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [ICI Limited Attn: Keith Attard Portughes](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ici-ltd) - **Perit:** [Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 30 October 2023 - **Validated:** 13 March 2024 - **Published:** 13 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 19 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 22 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01315/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01315&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Plot 1, Triq il-Gizimin, Swieqi 124 other applications within 300 m: 68 granted, 5 refused, 9 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02877/24). On Triq il-Gizimin: 16 other applications, 8 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Jonathan Avellino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-avellino). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 72% (likely range 42–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/08513/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08513-24/swieqi-construct-three): To construct three (3) penthouses at receeded floor level up to a maximum height of 12m. Withdrawn, validated 18 December 2024, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/04974/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04974-25/swieqi-sanction-as-built-minor-variations-from-approved): To sanction as built minor variations from approved PA/4687/04. Granted, validated 2 September 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/08514/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08514-24/swieqi-villa-including-pool-and-lift-up-to): Proposed villa including pool and lift up to a max. height of 7.1m overlying existing garages approved in PA/1487/05. Withdrawn, validated 18 December 2024, 2 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/05521/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05521-24/swieqi-change-of-use-of-ancilliary-facilicities-in): Change of use of ancilliary facilicities in basement into 27 new lock up garages. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/02189/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02189-25/swieqi-sanctioning-of-minor-discrepancies-from-approved-planning): Proposed sanctioning of minor discrepancies from approved planning permit PA/04971/09. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/00159/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00159-25/swieqi-change-of-use-of-existing-garage-from): Change of use of existing garage from a garage for the parking of private cars to a garage for the parking of public service vehicles (light vehicles only).… Refused, validated 22 January 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/01116/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01116-21/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to dwelling and basement garage approved by PA 6158/98 including shifting of doors, walls and windows at… Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/00061/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00061-21/swieqi-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-at-second): Internal alterations to existing dwelling at second floor, extension of existing roof structure, addition of jacuzzi at roof level. Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/04717/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04717-23/swieqi-renewal-of-pa5503-18-proposed-excavation-of): Renewal of PA5503/18 - Proposed excavation of basement and constructionof detached apartments over three floorsand receded floor. Proposed constructionof pool… Granted, validated 2 October 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 73 m away - [**PA/06798/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06798-24/swieqi-renewal-of-pa-06443-17-proposed-alterations-to): Renewal of PA/06443/17 - Proposed alterations to existing farmhouse and construction of an extension to same building at ground and first floor levels.… Granted, validated 19 November 2024, 2 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/02481/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02481-25/swieqi-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 78 m away - [**PA/01036/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01036-20/swieqi-extension-and-alterations-existing-building-plus-subdivision): Proposed extension and alterations existing building plus subdivision of existing maisonette into two units. Status being checked, 81 m away - [**PA/05888/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05888-24/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pb-4822-82-and): To sanction variations from approved permit PB/4822/82 and to propose additional floor at first floor level and to include a washroom and pool at roof level Pending, validated 4 September 2024, 2 floors, 84 m away - [**PA/02588/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02588-24/swieqi-sanctioning-of-the-existing-building-from-the): Sanctioning of the existing building from the approved permit PA/02399/05, the proposed demolition of the existing staircases and the front garden stairs and… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 87 m away - [**PA/07318/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07318-23/swieqi-internal-and-external-changes-to-existing-semi-detached): Proposed internal and external changes to existing semi-detached villa including changes/extension to garage, excavation and construction of pool/balance… Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 87 m away ## More by Bencini and Associates - [**PA/06955/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06955-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-of-a): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations of a terraced house from the latest approved permit (PA/1012/95). Proposed minor internal alterations at all levels,… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06620/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06620-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, proposed excavation of a semi-basement level and an underlying reservoir and proposed construction of 2… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06619/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06619-26/swieqi-changes-to-developments-approved-in-pa-6336-18-comprising): Changes to developments approved in PA/6336/18 comprising of proposed 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom penthouse at 4th floor level in lieu of currently approved… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06424/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06424-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-disused): Proposed demolition of existing disused, derelict rooms/structures. Proposed construction of a 3-bedroom apartment at ground floor, including excavation and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06174/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06174-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-sign-to-elevation): Addition of sign to elevation. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**PA/06063/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06063-26/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-external-alteration-to-approved-dn625-26-includ): Proposed minor external alteration to approved DN625/26 including small recess of the front apertures. Withdrawn [All applications by Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) ## More from ICI Ltd - [**PA/05283/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05283-26/swieqi-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa1315-24-including): Proposed internal alterations to approved permit PA1315/24 including change from store to bedroom at basement level -1 and sanctioning of external minor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05150/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05150-26/xghajra-excavate-the-site-to-the-required-depth): To excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a two level underground car park designated for private vehicle use and… Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04772/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04772-26/marsa-proposed-development-seeks-an-outline-development-permission): The proposed development seeks an outline development permission for a commercial hospitality development consisting of a new 4-star luxury hotel Class 3B… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 9 floors - [**PA/03566/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03566-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-layout-and-design-of-semi-detached): Alterations to layout and design of semi-detached villa, as approved in PA/03904/22. Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02605/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02605-26/gharghur-restoration-of-facade-as-per-schedule-2): Restoration of facade as per Schedule 2- Type1.7 - changes to facade. Granted, validated 11 June 2026 - [**PA/02551/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02551-26/swieqi-change-of-use-to-class-4d-restaurant): Change of use to Class 4D restaurant. Suspended, validated 22 April 2026 [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)