--- title: "PA/01614/24: alterations to existing penthouse in Hamrun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01614-24/hamrun-alterations-to-existing-penthouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Hamrun: Proposed alterations to existing penthouse, including extension at roof level and minor internal alterations. Perit… Planning applications › Hamrun › PA0161424 # PA/01614/24: alterations to existing penthouse in Hamrun Flat 8, Pearl Court, Blk C, Triq Atocia c/w Triq Guze Bajjada c/w, Triq Willie Attard, Hamrun Proposed alterations to existing penthouse, including extension at roof level and minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Flat 8, Pearl Court, Blk C, Triq Atocia c/w Triq Guze Bajjada c/w, Triq Willie Attard, Hamrun - **Locality:** [Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun) - **Applicant:** [Adrian Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/adrian-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Frank Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/frank-muscat) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 27 February 2024 - **Validated:** 12 June 2024 - **Published:** 12 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 12 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 20 November 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01614/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01614&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Flat 8, Pearl Court, Blk C, Triq Atocia c/w Triq Guze Bajjada c/w, Triq Willie Attard, Hamrun 180 other applications within 300 m: 110 granted, 7 refused, 21 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04687/23). On Triq Atocia: 14 other applications, 8 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Lino Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lino-cachia), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, 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/00123/20** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00123-20/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-first-floor): Demolition of existing first floor, retention of ground floor facade and reconstruction of first floor and a setback room at second floor. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 6 m away - [**PA/00375/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00375-23/hamrun-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-from): To sanction minor internal and external alteration from PA2831/13. The proposal includes minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/08269/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08269-24/hamrun-convert-existing-grade1-building-into-a-16-unit): To convert existing Grade1 building into a 16-unit guest house (Class 3A) and ancillary rooms, according to MTA standards, works comprising: 1) The demolition… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 4 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/07751/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07751-23/hamrun-propose-demolition-of-existing-development-for-the): To propose demolition of existing development for the construction of two dwellings maintaining the existing use - Class 5A - workshop at the ground floor… Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/02148/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02148-21/hamrun-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, variations from approved PB 4527/81, proposed alterations on facade, minor internal alterations and extension of existing… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/02326/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02326-22/hamrun-sanction-alterations-to-facade-from-that-approved): To sanction alterations to facade from that approved in PA00710/94 and construct store in backyard and carry out internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/05849/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05849-23/hamrun-renewal-of-permit-number-pa-05396-18-for-the): Renewal of permit number PA/05396/18 for the renewal of permit number PA/01894/13 - Addition of second floor and washroom to pre-1967 dwelling including… Granted, validated 9 November 2023, 2 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/01243/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01243-24/hamrun-convert-a-3-bedroom-apartment-to-a): To convert a 3 bedroom apartment to a 5 bedroom apartment. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/02692/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02692-23/hamrun-extension-to-re-locate-kitchen-dining-area): Proposed extension to re locate kitchen-dining area. Minor internal alterations to development as approved in PA5011/22 including changes in room uses still… Granted, validated 26 June 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/00257/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00257-25/hamrun-construct-stairwell-from-first-to-second-floor): To construct stairwell from first to second floor (roof), to include demolition of existing ceiling above stairwell. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/08380/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08380-24/hamrun-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Internal alterations to existing townhouse, extension of washroom and introduction of front piece and flag poles at roof level. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/06790/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06790-26/hamrun-sanction-minor-layout-changes-from-approved-dn-01378-14): To sanction minor layout changes from approved DN/01378/14 and proposed change of use from garage to a ground floor one bedroom studio maisonette. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 71 m away - [**PA/02356/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02356-25/hamrun-demolition-of-two-existing-dwellings): Demolition of two existing dwellings, excavation and proposed construction of guesthouse (Class 3A) with 25 rooms. Under appeal, validated 9 April 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/07670/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07670-23/hamrun-changes-to-balcony-at-first-floor-and): Changes to balcony at first floor and extension of building at second floor and third floor. Granted, validated 27 February 2024, 4 floors, 71 m away - [**PA/06044/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06044-24/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-dangerous-structures-and-construction): Demolition of existing dangerous structures and construction of boundary wall and gate over site covered by PA/03424/19. Conservation of voussoirs. Refused, validated 18 September 2024, 72 m away ## More by Frank Muscat - [**PA/07148/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07148-26/kalkara-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-approved): To sanction internal and external variations from approved PA/1370/12, and proposed part change of use from Class 4D to Class 4B shop, internal partitions and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06554/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06554-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-within-an-existing-private-instituti): Proposed internal alterations within an existing private institution to provide 11 self-catering temporary social housing units (Class 2A). Proposal includes… Pending - [**PA/05700/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05700-26/qormi-relocation-of-approved-domestic-store-garage-to-basement): Proposed relocation of approved domestic store/garage to basement level, introduction of a retail outlet store room (Class 4B) serving the adjacent retail… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03198/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03198-26/santa-venera-include-a-store-room-at-the-razzett): To include a store room at the razzett in Romeo Romano Garden. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02975/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02975-26/rabat-gozo-proposal-for-a-temporary-ambulance-support-area): Proposal for a temporary ambulance support area comprising shaded ambulance parking, offices, and staff administrative facilities. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02947/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02947-26/kercem-excavation-and-construction-of-new-dwelling-which): Proposed excavation and construction of new dwelling which includes, ground and basement level, reservoir and reinstating soil at roof level. Suspended, validated 6 May 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Frank Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/frank-muscat) ## More from Adrian Borg - [**PA/07163/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07163-26/rabat-carry-out-internal-alterations-in-order-to): To carry out internal alterations in order to extend the Class 3C (assembly and recreational area) as approved in PA/8446/24 and to sanction store. The social… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/02985/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02985-26/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-building-and-to-construct-a): To demolish existing building and to construct a Class 4B (retail) at ground and mezzanin level, Class 4A offices from first to receded floor and garages and… Granted, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/01447/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01447-26/fontana-extend-3-garages-at-the-back): To extend 3 garages at the back. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/08446/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08446-24/rabat-carry-out-alterations-and-change-of-use): To carry out alterations and change of use from pre-1967 winery to Class 3C assembly and leisure (recreational) area for children, to sanction minor… Granted, validated 18 December 2024 - [**PA/02627/24** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02627-24/cospicua-bormla-sanction-replacement-of-dangerous-structures-to-a): To sanction replacement of dangerous structures to a pre-1967 old building and replacement of the existing metal apertures with timber profile pvc apertures. . Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/02564/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02564-21/mosta-sanction-as-approved): To sanction as approved (DN2525/15 and PA/1825/19). Proposal includes roofing over of semi-basement garage airspace, serving two garages) and internal… Status being checked [All planning applications in Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun)