--- title: "PA/01458/23: Convert existing terraced house into a block in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01458-23/san-gwann-convert-existing-terraced-house-into-a-block source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Gwann: Convert existing terraced house into a block of apartments, construction to site curtilage to be used as vertical… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0145823 # PA/01458/23: Convert existing terraced house into a block in San Gwann 47, Opal, Triq taz-Zwejt c/w, Triq l-Assemblea Nazzjonali, San Gwann Convert existing terraced house into a block of apartments, construction to site curtilage to be used as vertical circulation, construction of new receded washroom and proposed alterations and demolition to semi basement, ground floor, first floor and existing washroom. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 47, Opal, Triq taz-Zwejt c/w, Triq l-Assemblea Nazzjonali, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** Ms Marie Louise Borg - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Xuereb Archer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-xuereb-archer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 17 November 2022 - **Validated:** 15 March 2023 - **Published:** 15 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 July 2023 - **Permit expires:** 2 August 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01458/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01458&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 47, Opal, Triq taz-Zwejt c/w, Triq l-Assemblea Nazzjonali, San Gwann 14 other applications within 300 m: 10 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04057/24). On Triq taz-Zwejt: 6 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Matthew J Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-j-mercieca). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/04688/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04688-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-plinth): Demolition of existing plinth, generators, and above-ground fuel tank for installation of new generators including new concrete plinth, electrical room,… Withdrawn, 37 m away - [**PA/06616/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06616-25/san-gwann-roofing-over-of-internal-courtyard-to-form): Proposed roofing over of internal courtyard to form additional Class 6A storage area within existing mixed-use development covered by PA/03100/10. Granted, validated 19 January 2026, 121 m away - [**PA/04684/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04684-24/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-offices-at-first-floor-and): Sanctioning of Offices at first floor and change of use of part of the Office (Class 4A) to Training Center (Class 2C - Education). Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 128 m away - [**PA/01533/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01533-25/san-gwann-internal-modifications-to-existing-class-4a-offices): Proposed internal modifications to existing Class 4A offices, includes part change of use from Class 4A to Class 2C training centre. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 154 m away - [**PA/04484/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04484-23/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-existing-class-4a): Change of use from existing Class 4A offices to a Class 2C training centre. Includes internal modifications to layout. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 154 m away - [**PA/04173/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04173-23/san-gwann-extension-to-common-stairs-landing-at-intermediate): Extension to common stairs landing at intermediate floor level within existing commercial (Class 4A, 4B and 4C) development. Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 165 m away - [**PA/01889/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01889-26/san-gwann-sanction-placing-of-a-mobile-kiosk): To sanction placing of a mobile kiosk. Suspended, validated 25 March 2026, 230 m away - [**PA/05111/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05111-23/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-and-construction-of): Internal and external alterations and construction of Terraced House as per approved Permit PB/3218/83 and sanctioning of existing garage. Refused, validated 30 August 2023, 2 floors, 253 m away - [**PA/04057/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04057-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-class-4b-showroom): Proposed demolition of existing Class 4B showroom, proposed construction of garage, Class 4B showroom at basement level, construction of Class 4B showroom at… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 263 m away - [**PA/02753/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02753-23/san-gwann-placement-of-reverse-vending-machine): Placement of reverse vending machine (RVM) for container recycling including alterations to existing pedestrian pavement. Granted, validated 15 June 2023, 273 m away - [**PA/03929/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03929-23/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa2474-15-amendments-to-approved): Renewal of PA2474/15 - Amendments to approved layout in PA2601/12 including internal alterations, and development of part of backyard. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 278 m away - [**PA/00495/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00495-23/birkirkara-demolition-of-roof-structure): Proposed demolition of roof structure, wall in garage, staircases and other internal partitions. Conversion of maisonette into 2 duplex units up to the height… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 287 m away - [**PA/02400/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02400-21/birkirkara-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level): To sanction domestic store at roof level Status being checked, 298 m away - [**PA/00704/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00704-25/san-gwann-internal-changes-to-existing-property-layout-and): Proposed internal changes to existing property layout and reconstruction of existing front garden boundary wall. Proposed replacement of external apertures. Granted, validated 20 March 2025, 616 m away ## More by Stephen Xuereb Archer - [**PA/07108/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07108-26/zebbug-changes-to-treatment-of-facade-from-that): Proposed changes to treatment of facade from that approved in PA/05921/25. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05364/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05364-26/gharghur-additions-to-development-as-approved-in-pa-00543-26): Proposed additions to development as approved in PA/00543/26 at receded floor level. Overall height and main facade remain unchanged. Granted, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05312/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05312-26/cospicua-bormla-demolition-of-existing-dilapidated-residence-and-const): Proposed demolition of existing dilapidated residence and construction of new structure with 3 units on 4 levels with new interconnecting staircase and lift. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04584/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04584-26/qormi-relocation-of-vernacular-structure-approved-for-relocation): Proposed relocation of vernacular structure approved for relocation as part of PA/06564/22 to form an extension to school facilities. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04435/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04435-26/santa-venera-extension-of-washroom): Proposed extension of washroom. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04030/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-26/gharghur-change-of-use-of-public-car-garages): Proposed change of use of public car garages approved in PA/01270/25 to private car garages. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 [All applications by Stephen Xuereb Archer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-xuereb-archer) [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)