--- title: "PA/01362/26: internal/external alterations to existing residential units at in Mellieha |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01362-26/mellieha-internal-external-alterations-to-existing-residential-units-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mellieha: Proposed internal/external alterations to existing residential units at first/second floor, and proposed… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0136226 # PA/01362/26: internal/external alterations to existing residential units at in Mellieha Tulip Flats, Triq l-Etna, Mellieha Proposed internal/external alterations to existing residential units at first/second floor, and proposed development of airspace so as to form an apartment block having a total of 7 units. Proposed development is to replace that approved in PA/6118/18. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Tulip Flats, Triq l-Etna, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** [Francesca Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/francesca-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 7 - **Received:** 23 January 2026 - **Validated:** 4 March 2026 - **Published:** 4 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 22 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01362/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01362&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Tulip Flats, Triq l-Etna, Mellieha 121 other applications within 300 m: 79 granted, 7 refused, 10 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07990/25). On Triq l-Etna: 16 other applications, 10 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb), [Mauro Debono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mauro-debono), [Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/07545/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07545-24/mellieha-change-of-use-from-private-car-space): Proposed change of use from private car space to public service vehicle park space. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/05308/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05308-24/mellieha-sanctioning-of-minor-alteration-to-villa-as): Sanctioning of minor alteration to villa as approved in PA4015/15, and proposed internal and external alterations, including; opening and closing of… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/00470/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00470-25/mellieha-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-4061-08): To sanction variations from approved PA/4061/08. Sanctioning mainly includes conversion from car space into garage, installation of door and introduction on… Refused, validated 11 June 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/06764/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06764-24/mellieha-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to existing first floor apartment approved in PA/04061/08 as built; and to propose the installation of an… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/01985/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01985-26/mellieha-renew-permit-pa9556-17-to-sanction-changes): To renew permit PA9556/17 - To sanction changes at basement level, including extension of basement and minor internal alterations at ground floor and first… Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/08194/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08194-25/mellieha-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in-pa3011-24): Alterations to dwelling approved in PA3011/24. Proposed formation of pool and boundary wall along street. Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 82 m away - [**PA/03011/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03011-24/mellieha-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-and): To sanction minor internal and external changes and basement extension to bungalow approved in PA/02527/17. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/02386/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02386-23/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-bungalow): Demolition of existing bungalow, excavation of site and construction of two semi-detached villas with independent pools. Withdrawn, validated 26 April 2023, 83 m away - [**PA/05519/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05519-23/mellieha-replace-existing-front-garden-wall): To replace existing front garden wall, construction of lift shaft, changes to driveway and front garden area. Granted, validated 26 October 2023, 84 m away - [**PA/03341/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03341-23/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-06118-18-proposed-construction-of): Renewal of PA/06118/18 - Proposed construction of one dwelling unit onto existing airspace. Granted, validated 13 July 2023, 91 m away - [**PA/01119/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01119-26/mellieha-change-of-use-from-an-approved-confectionery): Change of use from an approved confectionery to Class 5A (car washing and detailing) and Class 4B (car accessories), including the sanctioning of as-built… Refused, validated 25 February 2026, 95 m away - [**PA/03625/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03625-26/mellieha-propose-minor-internal-alterations-at-basement): To propose minor internal alterations at basement, ground floor and first floor levels to the existing structure, previously approved under permit PA/5043/21.… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 4 floors, 97 m away - [**PA/02308/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02308-23/mellieha-carry-out-change-of-use-from-two): To carry out change of use from two residential units and a garage to a Class 3A - guesthouse, proposed internal and external alterations, structures at roof… Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 100 m away - [**PA/06899/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06899-23/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pa-5387-21-to-basement-garages): To sanction departures from PA/5387/21 to basement garages and overlying residential developments which includes changes to the internal layout, changes to… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 103 m away - [**PA/00775/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00775-22/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation, construction of garages and service rooms at levels -1 and -2, 2 maisonettes, 7 apartments and pool on roof. Status being checked, 116 m away ## More by Gilbert Bartolo - [**PA/07081/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07081-26/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-that-approved-in-pa-3316-95): To sanction departures from that approved in PA/3316/95 to residential units which includes changes to the internal layouts, site configuration, levels, to… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07079/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07079-26/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-include-a-lift): Proposed internal alterations to include a lift. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06891/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06891-26/fgura-sanction-residential-dwelling): To sanction residential dwelling (no permits traced). Proposed alterations and additions to first floor dwelling to include a lift shaft and sub-division into… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06698/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06698-26/mellieha-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-4930-24-which): Changes to development approved in PA/4930/24 which includes changes to the internal layout, facade and site levels. Proposal includes also the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06588/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06588-26/mellieha-extension-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling approved in RG/528/26 in lieu of development approved in PA/1314/20. Proposal includes also a jacuzzi at… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06527/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06527-26/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwelling-while-retaining-facade): To demolish existing dwelling while retaining facade. Proposed construction of a Class 4A-office at ground floor and overlying residential development having… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) ## More from Francesca Vella - [**PA/04573/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04573-23/birzebbuga-open-window-on-facade): To open window on facade, demolish room and extension at backyard and construction of bathroom at ground and first floor. Granted, validated 7 September 2023 - [**PA/03341/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03341-23/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-06118-18-proposed-construction-of): Renewal of PA/06118/18 - Proposed construction of one dwelling unit onto existing airspace. Granted, validated 13 July 2023 [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)