--- title: "PA/01806/25: extension to existing penthouse at third floor in Ghajnsielem | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01806-25/ghajnsielem-extension-to-existing-penthouse-at-third-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghajnsielem: Proposed extension to existing penthouse at third floor level and construction of a new penthouse at setback… Planning applications › Ghajnsielem › PA0180625 # PA/01806/25: extension to existing penthouse at third floor in Ghajnsielem Garden Flats, Triq il-Gnien, Ghajnsielem Proposed extension to existing penthouse at third floor level and construction of a new penthouse at setback floor in lieu of PA/8690/20 which includes changes to the levels, to the facade and minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Garden Flats, Triq il-Gnien, Ghajnsielem - **Locality:** [Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghajnsielem) - **Applicant:** [Victor Bonavia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/victor-bonavia) - **Perit:** [Perit Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) - **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:** 21 February 2025 - **Validated:** 2 April 2025 - **Published:** 2 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 9 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 10 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01806/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01806&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Garden Flats, Triq il-Gnien, Ghajnsielem 55 other applications within 300 m: 35 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01167/24). On Triq il-Gnien: 19 other applications, 11 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri), [Godwin Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/godwin-sultana), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/06994/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06994-25/ghajnsielem-remove-existing-sign-of-approved-permit-pa-01167-24): To remove existing sign of approved permit PA/01167/24 and install a new sign. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 8 m away - [**PA/01167/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01167-24/ghajnsielem-sanction-minor-alterations-from-approved-permit-pa): To sanction minor alterations from approved permit PA 485/15 and to sanction existing signs. Proposed construction of apartment at third floor level. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 4 floors, 8 m away - [**PA/07314/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07314-25/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 10 residential dwellings, a showroom and garages at ground floor level. To also construct a store… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/01239/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01239-24/ghajnsielem-basement-garages): Proposed basement garages; Class 4B shop at ground floor and three flats at first, second and third floor levels on part of site approved in PA7899/18 and… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 4 floors, 29 m away - [**PA/05412/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05412-25/ghajnsielem-two-flats-at-second-floor-level-and): Proposed two flats at second floor level and two receded flats at setback floor level overlying approved development in PA4236/91 and PA1351/99. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending, 40 m away - [**PA/02689/22** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02689-22/ghajnsielem-demolition-of-existing-structures): Proposed demolition of existing structures, clearing and excavation of site, and construction of a garage at basement, an apartment at each level at ground… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/06472/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06472-26/ghajnsielem-change-of-use-from-car-showroom-previously): Proposed change of use from car showroom previously covered by RG/03694/18 to a Class 6A warehouse. Proposal shall include the removal of facade glazing and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/03189/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03189-25/ghajnsielem-partially-demolish-the-existing-building): To partially demolish the existing building, excavate, and construct 7 residential units, 1 shop (Class 4B), and 1 office (Class 4A) with underlying storage… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/03204/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03204-24/ghajnsielem-sanction-variation-from-pa2788-20-including-internal-alter): To sanction variation from PA2788/20 including internal alterations; variations in facade, the construction of a swimming pool and increase in site footprint. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/05941/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05941-25/ghajnsielem-excavate-and-construct-basement-garage-and-water): To excavate and construct basement garage and water reservoir, four apartments and a receded floor including pool. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/04780/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04780-24/ghajnsielem-sanction-variations-from-permission-pa8703-19-namely-minim): To sanction variations from permission PA8703/19 namely minimal changes at all levels, to update site configuration and to introduce a shading screen to the… Pending, validated 24 July 2024, 94 m away - [**PA/04361/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04361-26/ghajnsielem-retain-existing-building): To retain existing building, to demolish small part, and to construct garage and Class 4A office, 3 apartments, and a receded floor. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 107 m away - [**PA/03837/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03837-23/ghajnsielem-to-construct-a-garage-for-private-cars): Proposed to construct a garage for private cars, reservoir, 4 flats and penthouse at ground, 1st, 2nd and receded floor level in lieu of PA6349/19. Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 108 m away - [**PA/02418/21** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02418-21/ghajnsielem-sanctioning-of-slight-variations-to-approved-elevation): Sanctioning of slight variations to approved elevation in PB/2643/90 and proposed changes to elevation. Status being checked, 113 m away ## More by Gilbert Bartolo - [**PA/07081/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07081-26/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-that-approved-in-pa-3316-95): To sanction departures from that approved in PA/3316/95 to residential units which includes changes to the internal layouts, site configuration, levels, to… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07079/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07079-26/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-include-a-lift): Proposed internal alterations to include a lift. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06891/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06891-26/fgura-sanction-residential-dwelling): To sanction residential dwelling (no permits traced). Proposed alterations and additions to first floor dwelling to include a lift shaft and sub-division into… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06698/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06698-26/mellieha-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-4930-24-which): Changes to development approved in PA/4930/24 which includes changes to the internal layout, facade and site levels. Proposal includes also the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06588/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06588-26/mellieha-extension-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling approved in RG/528/26 in lieu of development approved in PA/1314/20. Proposal includes also a jacuzzi at… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06527/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06527-26/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwelling-while-retaining-facade): To demolish existing dwelling while retaining facade. Proposed construction of a Class 4A-office at ground floor and overlying residential development having… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) ## More from Victor Bonavia - [**PA/02024/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02024-26/mosta-part-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and): Proposed part demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a duplex maisonette at ground floor and first floor, apartment at second floor and… Suspended, validated 25 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06863/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06863-25/marsaxlokk-propose-a-timber-gate-and-to-sanction): To propose a timber gate and to sanction existing works. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/01600/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01600-25/qormi-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of Class 4B shop at ground floor level, and 4 studio apartments at first, second, third and receded floor… Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04116/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04116-24/zejtun-sanction-alterations-to-basement-level-as-per): To sanction alterations to basement level as per attached drawings. Granted, validated 29 August 2024 - [**PA/01894/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01894-24/marsaxlokk-sanction-existing-gate): To sanction existing gate. Withdrawn, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/00374/21** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00374-21/dingli-replacement-of-expropriated-rooms-by-infrastructure-malta): Replacement of expropriated rooms by Infrastructure Malta including replacement of dilapidated dangerous roof and amendments to facade in existing room Status being checked [All planning applications in Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghajnsielem)