--- title: "PA/01630/23: Alteration to the existing ground and first in Marsa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01630-23/marsa-alteration-to-the-existing-ground-and-first source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Marsa: Alteration to the existing ground and first floor, including part demolition of the existing stairs, demolition of… Planning applications › Marsa › PA0163023 # PA/01630/23: Alteration to the existing ground and first in Marsa Matador Stable, Triq is-Serkin abutting with, Triq in-Naghal, Marsa Alteration to the existing ground and first floor, including part demolition of the existing stairs, demolition of existing roof, construction of 1-bedroom apartment at first floor and 3-bedroom duplex apartment at second and third floor. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Matador Stable, Triq is-Serkin abutting with, Triq in-Naghal, Marsa - **Locality:** [Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa) - **Applicant:** Marja Van Loo - **Perit:** [Perit George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 20 February 2023 - **Validated:** 14 June 2023 - **Published:** 14 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 6 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 20 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01630/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01630&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Matador Stable, Triq is-Serkin abutting with, Triq in-Naghal, Marsa 87 other applications within 300 m: 45 granted, 8 refused, 8 pending. 85% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01446/23). On Triq is-Serkin: 15 other applications, 8 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [Hector Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/hector-zammit), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, 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/05619/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05619-23/marsa-sanction): To sanction, ground floor Class 4B shop, and construction of equestrian related store at first floor level. Proposed replacement and fixing of apertures. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 2 floors, 4 m away - [**PA/04096/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04096-25/marsa-propose-change-of-use-from-first-floor): Propose change of use from first floor store approved in PA5619/23 to a residential unit. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 2 floors, 10 m away - [**PA/02141/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02141-21/marsa-change-of-use-from-stable-to-class): Change of use from stable to Class 4B shop at ground floor, and construction of maisonette. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/03531/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03531-25/marsa-sanctioning-of-store-as-built-over-pa-00422-93): Sanctioning of store as built over PA/00422/93. Change of use from store to stable and alterations. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/03458/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03458-25/marsa-sanction-stable-as-built-from-approved-pa422-93): To sanction stable as built from approved PA422/93 including subdivision and minor external alterations to create ventilation windows. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/05552/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05552-24/marsa-make-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To make minor internal and external alterations to approved permit PA/2209/15. To propose an additional floor level dedicated for Jockey's. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/00934/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00934-23/marsa-sanction-existing-stables-as-built-in-view): To sanction existing stables as built in view that no permit was found. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/05673/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05673-23/marsa-sanction-modifications-from-approved-permit-pa8599-20): To sanction modifications from approved permit PA8599/20. Discrepancies consist of a lower building height, minor changes to facade design and a small terrace… Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/03505/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03505-23/marsa-renew-pa2698-17-construction-stables-over-existing): To renew PA2698/17 - construction stables over existing stables over site covered by PA4562/07. Granted, validated 4 August 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/00090/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00090-23/marsa-sanctioning-of-internal-apertures-to-stables-as): Sanctioning of internal apertures to stables as built over site covered by PA422/93. Granted, validated 13 April 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/05625/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05625-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-stables-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of stables as built. Pending, 63 m away - [**PA/04390/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04390-25/marsa-sanction-four-garages-as-built): To sanction four garages as built. Granted, validated 7 August 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/03560/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03560-21/marsa-retention-of-existing-garage-at-ground-floor): Retention of existing garage at ground floor, demolition of first floor and internal stairs, and construction of 2- 1 bedroom units at 1st and 2nd level, and… Status being checked, 4 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/05396/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05396-26/marsa-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built (wc at back of property). Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/02330/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02330-24/marsa-construction-of-2-additional-floors-and-a): Construction of 2 additional floors and a receded floor level to serve as store rooms and jockey rooms. Withdrawn, validated 24 April 2024, 72 m away ## More by George Farrugia - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07564/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07564-26/mgarr-sanction-existing-concrete-structure-to-support-dangerous): To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock. Pending - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-approved-pa-04287-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07418/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07418-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-drawings-as): Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07402/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-26/rabat-dismantling-of-existing-pre-1978-room-walls-and): Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) [All planning applications in Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa)