--- title: "PA/01668/23: Internal alterations comprising opening of doorway at in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01668-23/lija-internal-alterations-comprising-opening-of-doorway-at source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: Internal alterations comprising opening of doorway at ground floor level, opening of doorway to main bedroom, shifting… Planning applications › Lija › PA0166823 # PA/01668/23: Internal alterations comprising opening of doorway at in Lija 17, Triq il-Knisja, Lija Internal alterations comprising opening of doorway at ground floor level, opening of doorway to main bedroom, shifting of doorways at ensuite and removal in wall at bathroom at first floor level. Said application also includes enlargement of aperture at washroom level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 17, Triq il-Knisja, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** [Mr John Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Frendo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-frendo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 15 January 2023 - **Validated:** 16 May 2023 - **Published:** 22 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 13 April 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 31 May 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01668/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01668&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 17, Triq il-Knisja, Lija 110 other applications within 300 m: 68 granted, 2 refused, 9 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/07585/24). On Triq il-Knisja: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/05321/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05321-26/lija-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to the existing building, including the construction of an additional room at first-floor level and an… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors, 8 m away - [**PA/04427/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04427-24/lija-carry-out-internal-changes-to-layout): To carry out internal changes to layout, including shifting of walls and to carry out changes to the parapet wall. Granted, validated 20 September 2024, 15 m away - [**PA/03313/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03313-22/lija-sanction-removal-of-one-wall-at-ground): To sanction removal of one wall at ground floor level, sanction of facade and Internal cleaning, proposed part (ground floor level) change of use to Class 4D… Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/04859/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04859-24/lija-subdivision-of-property-into-two): Subdivision of property into two; extensions at the intermediate level 1 and first floor level; internal alterations; the opening of a garage door onto Triq… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/02409/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02409-21/lija-change-of-room-to-garage): Proposed change of room to garage, formation of opening in facade, painting of facade apertures and sanctioning of minor internal changes. Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/05357/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05357-23/lija-high-tables-and-stools-on-pavement): Proposed high tables and stools on pavement, increased pavement width with timber platform and sanctioning of signs on facade and removal of a.c. external unit. Withdrawn, validated 13 September 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/08243/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08243-25/lija-restoration-of-side-and-back-elevations): Restoration of side and back elevations, and roof. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/07432/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07432-25/lija-alterations-to): Alterations to, including adjustment of the dividing line between, contiguous dwellings at 18/20 Triq il-Forn (approved PA/05798/24) and 22 Triq il-Forn… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/05798/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05798-24/lija-minor-alterations-to-existing-house): Minor alterations to existing house, including demolition of accretions and pool, and reinstatement of original apertures and soft landscaping. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/05282/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05282-25/lija-amend-the-approved-permit-pa-06520-21): To amend the approved permit PA/06520/21, primarily to reduce the extent of demolition works and to retain the existing stone spiral staircase in its original… Granted, validated 26 September 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/00263/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00263-22/lija-changes-to-approved-permit-pa8671-20-including-widening): Proposed changes to approved permit PA8671/20 including widening of arched apertures at the back of the property, extension of basement level to include games… Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/03728/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03728-24/lija-internal-and-external-alterations-including-construction-of): Internal and external alterations including construction of pool with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/3257/22. Granted, validated 5 September 2024, 73 m away - [**PA/03257/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03257-22/lija-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, horizontal extension at ground and first floor level. Formation of pool and installation of lift. Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/02128/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02128-21/lija-extensions-at-roof-level): Extensions at roof level, receded from the facade. The extension of an existing staircase to access the second floor. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/01184/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01184-22/lija-dismantling-of-existing-lightweight-structures): Proposed dismantling of existing lightweight structures, proposed extension at roof level, raising of façade height by two courses and correction of site plan… Status being checked, 81 m away ## More by Mark Frendo - [**PA/06473/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06473-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-vehicle-garage-to): Change of use from vehicle garage to [Class 4B] shop. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06334/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06334-26/sliema-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-second-floor): Proposed internal alterations and extension at second floor level comprising a lounge area, including installation of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05965/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05965-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Proposed change of use from a Class 4B shop to a 1 bedroom maisonette, and sanctioning of internal alterations. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05845/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05845-26/kalkara-raising-of-party-wall-at-roof-level): Raising of party wall at roof level as per civil code. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/04483/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04483-26/siggiewi-part-demolition-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Part demolition and alterations to existing dwelling. Construction of 1no. duplex unit at ground/first floors, 2no. apartments at second/third floors and 1no.… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04267/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04267-26/birkirkara-part-internal-demolition-of-internal-structures): Part internal demolition of internal structures, formation of 4no. 1-bedroom apartments within same built volume including extension at second and recessed… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Mark Frendo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-frendo) ## More from John Galea - [**PA/04957/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04957-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-washroom-to-a): Proposed change of use from washroom to a Class 1 - residential unit. Proposal includes also minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04860/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04860-26/msida-sanction-changes-following-detailed-survey-from-approved): To sanction changes following detailed survey from approved permit PA/3498/06. Granted, validated 27 August 2026 - [**PA/01355/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01355-26/zebbug-gozo-sanction-changes-made-following-rg-3436-18): To sanction changes made following RG/3436/18, including the construction of some walls and changes of some rooms. Pending, validated 18 April 2026 - [**PA/07402/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-25/mellieha-sanction-differences-from-pa-4487-06-including-repositioning): To sanction differences from PA/4487/06 including repositioning of walls. Granted, validated 18 December 2025 - [**PA/06555/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06555-25/zebbug-gozo-sanction-alterations-from-pa759-17-namely-internal-and): To sanction alterations from PA759/17 namely internal and external variations. Proposal includes the creation of a penthouse, replacing part of the existing… Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/06505/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06505-25/mellieha-sanction-differences-from-pa-4487-06-including-repositioning): To sanction differences from PA/4487/06 including repositioning of garage walls. Granted, validated 28 October 2025 [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)