--- title: "PA/01403/26: Construction of additional floor space in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01403-26/san-gwann-construction-of-additional-floor-space source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Gwann: Construction of additional floor space (Class 4A) at the third floor level, and construction of an additional… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0140326 # PA/01403/26: Construction of additional floor space in San Gwann Leopardi Buildings, Triq Tal-Balal, San Gwann Construction of additional floor space (Class 4A) at the third floor level, and construction of an additional receded floor (Class 4A) at fourth floor level. The proposal also includes minor internal alterations at the first and second floor levels. Variations from the official building alignment. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Leopardi Buildings, Triq Tal-Balal, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** [Alfred Abela](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alfred-abela) - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 26 January 2026 - **Validated:** 4 March 2026 - **Published:** 4 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 29 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01403/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01403&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Leopardi Buildings, Triq Tal-Balal, San Gwann 114 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 1 refused, 13 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04768/25). On Triq Tal-Balal: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/00732/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00732-22/san-gwann-sanction-minor-changes-to-existing-second-floor): To sanction minor changes to existing second floor apartment as built, originally covered by PB 1950/80. Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/01842/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01842-24/san-gwann-carry-out-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): To carry out minor internal and external alterations to existing apartments block, to demolish washroom at recessed floor level and to re construct recessed… Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/01436/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01436-22/san-gwann-minor-internal-alterations-joining-existing-class-4b): Minor Internal alterations joining existing Class 4B retail [electronics store] & adjacent elevated ground level garages to form one Class 4B retail,… Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/04972/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04972-26/san-gwann-sanction-minor-alterations-and-signage-in-a): To sanction minor alterations and signage in a Class 5B - Mechanic Workshop covered by trading licenses and previously approved PB/5252/81. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/01574/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01574-23/san-gwann-demolish-existing-dilapidated-slab-over-second-floor): To demolish existing dilapidated slab over second floor apartment and propose construction of the same including some minor internal alterations and… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 4 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/07033/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07033-23/san-gwann-sanction-minor-changes-to-plans-and-elevation): To sanction minor changes to plans and elevation approved in PA/4006/91, construct an additional floor and a receded floor on top of terraced house and create… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/02332/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02332-24/san-gwann-sanction-minor-variation-in-layout-from-approved): To sanction minor variation in layout from approved permit PA6170/16. Granted, validated 19 July 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/05715/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05715-25/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-approved-existing-private-car): Proposed change of use from approved/existing private car garage, approved by virtue of PB4614/84, into a Class 4B shop. Proposal also consists of… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 96 m away - [**PA/00689/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00689-22/san-gwann-construct-a-duplex-apartment-at-third-floor): To construct a duplex apartment at third floor and set-back floor and installation of pv panels at roof level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 96 m away - [**PA/06197/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06197-25/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-residential-garage-and-change-of): Sanctioning of residential garage and change of use from private car garage into Class 4A, including proposed facade sign and minor internal and external… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 98 m away - [**PA/05719/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05719-26/san-gwann-change-use-of-two-approved-class-4a): To change use of two approved Class 4A offices as per PA/1341/23 to residential units as per original layout permit PA/5659/08. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 100 m away - [**PA/03209/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03209-25/san-gwann-sanction-internal-alteration-and-changes-to-measurements): To sanction internal alteration and changes to measurements from as built by Housing Authority. Granted, validated 26 June 2025, 101 m away - [**PA/01524/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01524-25/san-gwann-sanction-the-garage-for-private-vehicles): To sanction the garage for private vehicles (approved in PB/01545/85) as built. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 103 m away - [**PA/01341/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01341-23/san-gwann-change-use-of-two-approved-class-2a): To change use of two approved Class 2A Clinics in PA 6954/18 into two Class 4A Offices and to fix outdoor a/c units Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 103 m away - [**PA/01468/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01468-22/san-gwann-sanction-minor-variations-in-pharmacy): To sanction minor variations in pharmacy (Class 4B) from PA02466/17 and PA2823/14, and block a connecting doorway to create a separate tenancy Status being checked, 103 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) ## More from Alfred Abela - [**PA/01968/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01968-24/swieqi-construct-apartment-at-receded-level): To construct apartment at receded level. Granted, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/02500/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02500-23/msida-renewal-of-pa-5116-18): Renewal of PA/5116/18 (renewal of PA/2300/13 (Proposed subdivision of dwelling units to form two residential units and internal alterations.) Granted, validated 22 May 2023 - [**PA/00356/21** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00356-21/sliema-sanction-alterations-from-approved-pa-1445-94-consisting-of): To sanction alterations from approved PA/1445/94 consisting of changes to staircase, minor changes to internal apertures and walls and extension at roof… Status being checked - [**PA/00966/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00966-20/tarxien-sanction-existing-terraced-house-as-built-over): To sanction existing terraced house as built over variations from permit PB/4020/83. Status being checked - [**PA/00379/20** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00379-20/zebbug-reinstatement-of-existing-dry-random-rubble-wall): Proposed reinstatement of existing dry random rubble wall including raising of same up to 1.2m high, installation of timber gate and formation of beaten earth… Status being checked [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)