--- title: "PA/01440/23: Lowering of height of fifth floor in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01440-23/pieta-lowering-of-height-of-fifth-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Pieta: Lowering of height of fifth floor, change of use of rooms and sanctioning of windows on the North facade of building.… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0144023 # PA/01440/23: Lowering of height of fifth floor in Pieta 16, 17, Triq Zammit Clapp c/w, Sqaq ix-Xatt Nru. 1, Pieta Lowering of height of fifth floor, change of use of rooms and sanctioning of windows on the North facade of building. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 16, 17, Triq Zammit Clapp c/w, Sqaq ix-Xatt Nru. 1, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [Sandhill Ltd Attn: Mr Kenneth Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sandhill-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Patrick Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-calleja) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 23 November 2022 - **Validated:** 15 March 2023 - **Published:** 15 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 August 2023 - **Permit expires:** 16 August 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01440/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01440&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 16, 17, Triq Zammit Clapp c/w, Sqaq ix-Xatt Nru. 1, Pieta 79 other applications within 300 m: 42 granted, 4 refused, 9 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00771/24). On Triq Zammit Clapp: 10 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [David Cilia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-cilia). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/02209/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02209-26/pieta-demolition-of-internal-walls-and-ceilings-of): Proposed demolition of internal walls and ceilings of existing three storey townhouse, ground and first floor facade to be retained. Proposed construction of… Suspended, validated 8 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 14 m away - [**PA/08372/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08372-24/pieta-change-use-of-ground-floor-property-from): To change use of ground floor property from a Class 4A office to a bed-sit maisonette. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 14 m away - [**PA/00771/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00771-24/pieta-carry-out-works-as-previously-approved-by): To carry out works as previously approved by PA/08683/17 which are to demolish existing building but retain the existing façade overlooking Triq ix-Xatt with… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 15 m away - [**PA/05473/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05473-26/pieta-project-involves-the-demolition-of-the-existing): The project involves the demolition of the existing structure, and construction of a Class 3A Guesthouse. The proposal includes at ground floor level 0 a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 11 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/03235/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03235-26/pieta-internal-demolition-of-first-floor-of-existing): Internal demolition of first floor of existing townhouse retaining facade, change of use of ground floor to office 4A, construction of six in number one… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/08252/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08252-25/pieta-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-five-storeys): To demolish existing building and construct five storeys of one bedroom apartments and a receded floor level. Retention of the existing façade at ground and… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/00835/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00835-25/pieta-renewal-of-pa6178-19-internal-demolition-of): Renewal of PA6178/19 - Internal demolition of existing 2 floors while retaining existing facade. Alterations to approved garage at ground floor,… Granted, validated 10 March 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/07263/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07263-24/pieta-sanction-and-carry-out-alterations-to-existing): To sanction and carry out alterations to existing dwelling (internal and external), including lowering of back yard to match internal layout. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/07390/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07390-25/pieta-addition-of-a-new-floor-and-alterations): Addition of a new floor and alterations to facade departing from approved drawings (PA835/25). Pending, validated 11 March 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/02299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02299-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to a maisonette. Works include the erection of gypsum partitions. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/00697/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00697-26/pieta-sanction-use-from-that-approved-in-pa-4514-18): To sanction use from that approved in PA/4514/18 (Class 4B) to Class 3C (gymnasium) including sanctioning of internal layout and fascia sign. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/06704/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06704-25/pieta-sanction-internal-alterations-and-aperture-on-facade): To sanction internal alterations and aperture on facade as built. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/05644/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05644-25/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-from-that-approved): Sanctioning of existing garage from that approved in PAPB/02197/87, including proposed change of use to valet service including proposed signage including… Refused, validated 3 September 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/03152/21** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03152-21/pieta-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, removal of slabs at first floor whilst retaining façades and construction of above lying apartments (9 in number) using a shared common… Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/04919/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04919-24/pieta-sanction-amendments-from-approved-pa-05819-03-as-built): To sanction amendments from approved PA/05819/03 as built. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 54 m away ## More by Patrick Calleja - [**PA/02118/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02118-24/santa-venera-renewal-of-pa-00073-18-demolition-of-existing-factory): Renewal of PA/00073/18: Demolition of existing factory and offices, excavation of site, construction of underground parking area, stores with overlying bank… Granted, validated 4 February 2025 - [**PA/06610/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06610-23/gharghur-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Withdrawn - [**PA/05902/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05902-23/pieta-widen-existing-window-to-become-a-door): Widen existing window to become a door, widen kitchen window, replace ceiling slab of garden store, construct new bedroom, change existing bedroom into… Granted, validated 8 November 2023 - [**PA/05811/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05811-23/zejtun-sanction-changes-to-internal-walls-from-original): To sanction changes to internal walls from original approved plans. Granted, validated 24 November 2023 - [**PA/05801/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-23/gharghur-repair-of-rubble-walls): Repair of rubble walls. Granted, validated 14 November 2023 - [**PA/05479/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05479-23/belt-valletta-open-up-existing-windows-into-doors-and): To open up existing windows into doors and install wrought iron balconies. Granted, validated 20 September 2023 [All applications by Patrick Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-calleja) [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)