--- title: "PA/01525/24: convert existing penthouse at third floor level in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01525-24/tarxien-convert-existing-penthouse-at-third-floor-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Tarxien: To convert existing penthouse at third floor level into an apartment and to construct a new penthouse at fourth… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0152524 # PA/01525/24: convert existing penthouse at third floor level in Tarxien Flat 3, Moonstone Flats, Triq Santu Wistin, Tarxien To convert existing penthouse at third floor level into an apartment and to construct a new penthouse at fourth floor level. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Flat 3, Moonstone Flats, Triq Santu Wistin, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** Bernard Bonnici - **Perit:** [Perit Hector Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/hector-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 23 October 2023 - **Validated:** 13 March 2024 - **Published:** 13 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 19 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 17 January 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01525/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01525&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Flat 3, Moonstone Flats, Triq Santu Wistin, Tarxien 185 other applications within 300 m: 122 granted, 6 refused, 16 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00124/26). On Triq Santu Wistin: 9 other applications, 6 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 84% (likely range 54–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/02622/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02622-24/tarxien-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to an existing maisonette approved by virtue of PA4817/92, including extension to approved washroom at… Granted, validated 13 June 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/07106/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07106-24/tarxien-internal-and-external-changes-to-duplex-maisonette): Proposed internal and external changes to duplex maisonette in lieu of PA/02622/24. Granted, validated 9 December 2024, 26 m away - [**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, 35 m away - [**PA/02691/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02691-22/tarxien-demolish-existing-dwellings-and-construct-13-basement): To demolish existing dwellings and construct 13 basement garages, 2 maisonettes with pools at ground floor level, six apartments (two at each level) at first,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/08324/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08324-25/tarxien-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade, entrance hall and first room and construction of 2 garages, 1 ground floor maisonette, 2… Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/02515/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02515-24/tarxien-retain-existing-fa-ade-and-demolish-first-floor): To retain existing façade and demolish first floor level and part of ground floor level to allow for the construction of stairwell and lift. Proposed… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/02741/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02741-21/tarxien-alterations-of-townhouse-at-washroom-level): Alterations of townhouse at washroom level Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/05782/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05782-25/tarxien-convert-existing-penthouse-at-third-floor-level): To convert existing penthouse at third floor level into an apartment and to construct a new penthouse at fourth floor level. Including transfer of fees from… Refused, validated 10 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/07659/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07659-24/tarxien-sanction-minor-changes-to-dn256-22-at-all): To sanction minor changes to DN256/22 at all levels, additions and proposed pool at roof level at 32/34/36 Tereza House, Triq l-Iskola, Tarxien. Granted, validated 14 January 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/07428/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07428-24/tarxien-sanction-internal-alterations-in-an-apartment-at): To sanction internal alterations in an apartment at first floor level approved in PA/03762/03. Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/00621/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00621-22/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-residential-dwelling): Demolition of existing residential dwelling, and construction of basement garages and 9 overlying units including recessed floor level. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/05621/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05621-24/tarxien-alterations-to-dwelling): Alterations to dwelling, including modifications to apertures, addition of balconies, extension of volume at second floor level. Granted, validated 21 October 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/06261/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06261-25/tarxien-sanction-extension-at-first-floor-and-stairwell): To sanction extension at first floor and stairwell at second floor levels to pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/03397/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03397-25/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement and reservoir. Proposed construction of basement level for garages for private… Granted, validated 28 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/06782/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06782-26/tarxien-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail outlet. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 77 m away ## More by Hector Zammit - [**PA/07415/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07415-26/fgura-renewal-of-pa3902-22-renewal-of-pa3256-15): Renewal of PA3902/22 - Renewal of PA3256/15 - Renewal to PA3583/08 (To demolish existing building in a dilapidated state but retain lime-kilns and construct… Pending - [**PA/07336/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07336-26/zebbug-remove-existing-aviaries-from-roof-level): To remove existing aviaries from roof level, to sanction pre-1978 agricultural stores, pump room and sheep barn and proposed alterations to the pump room. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06843/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06843-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4a): Change of use from approved Class 4A (PA 2226/19) to Class 4B. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06771/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06771-26/zabbar-sanction-the-differences-as-built-over-pb2467-81): To sanction the differences as built over PB2467/81. Proposal include removal of existing facade balustrades and replace in franka stone and construct front… Pending - [**PA/06761/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06761-26/mosta-extend-the-existing-washroom-at-roof-level): To extend the existing washroom at roof level. Pending - [**PA/06695/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06695-26/birkirkara-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-construct-a): To carry out internal alterations and construct a one bedroom at first floor level. Pending [All applications by Hector Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/hector-zammit) [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)