--- title: "PA/01945/23: carry out internal alterations to existing structure in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01945-23/pieta-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-structure source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Pieta: To carry out internal alterations to existing structure whilst retaining the existing facade, to accommodate one… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0194523 # PA/01945/23: carry out internal alterations to existing structure in Pieta 54, Triq Hookham Frere, Pieta To carry out internal alterations to existing structure whilst retaining the existing facade, to accommodate one maisonette, 2 overlying residential units and a receded one-bedroom penthouse. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 54, Triq Hookham Frere, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [George Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/george-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit Nadine Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nadine-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 8 February 2023 - **Validated:** 5 April 2023 - **Published:** 5 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 8 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 17 December 2024 - **Permit expires:** 6 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01945/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01945&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 54, Triq Hookham Frere, Pieta 203 other applications within 300 m: 106 granted, 7 refused, 31 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06798/25). On Triq Hookham Frere: 15 other applications, 12 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago). 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/03842/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03842-25/pieta-changes-to-the-development-approved-in-pa8054-24): Changes to the development approved in PA8054/24; to create two penthouses instead of the approved one penthouse. Granted, validated 7 July 2025, 18 m away - [**PA/08054/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08054-24/pieta-demolish-existing-maisonettes-and-to-construct-2): To demolish existing maisonettes and to construct 2 garages for private vehicles at ground floor level, with overlying 10 apartments and 1 penthouse, and an… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/01964/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01964-23/pieta-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-premises): Proposed internal alterations to existing pre-1968 premises. Granted, validated 25 April 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/00264/21** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00264-21/pieta-correction-of-site-for-development-permission-pa): Correction of site for development permission PA 2841/17 Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/05480/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05480-24/pieta-sanction-apartments-as-built): To sanction apartments as built. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/01791/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01791-24/pieta-sanction-apartments-as-built): To sanction apartments as built. Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/05857/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05857-23/pieta-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/00916/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00916-26/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-2-dwelling-units): Additions and alterations to 2 dwelling units approved by permit PA/07252/24. Granted, validated 20 March 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/05174/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05174-24/pieta-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/07252/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07252-24/pieta-internal-and-external-alterations-to-2-pre-1968): Proposed internal and external alterations to 2 pre-1968 houses, to sanction two areas that were built after, and to reconstruct a recently demolished room at… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/04140/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04140-24/pieta-minor-alteration-works-and-extension-on-ground): Minor alteration works and extension on ground, 1st and 2nd floor including subdivision of existing single dwelling unit into 2 apartments consisting of a 1… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/06862/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06862-24/pieta-excavate-water-reservoir-and-lift-pit-and): To excavate water reservoir and lift pit and to construct a Class 4CB shop (hairdresser/beautician) at ground floor level, overlying five apartments and 1… Withdrawn, validated 9 October 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/03807/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03807-23/pieta-sanction-internal-demolition-of-ground-floor-and): To sanction internal demolition of ground floor and construct maisonette including sanctioning of alterations to facade. Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 2 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/01024/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01024-22/pieta-internal-alterations-to-an-old-building-visible): Proposed internal alterations to an old building visible in 1968 survey sheets. Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/06180/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06180-25/pieta-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building (to retain existing facade with alterations), excavate for basement to construct water reservoir and basement garages, 2… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away ## More by Nadine Vella - [**PA/07325/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07325-26/zejtun-construction-of-machinary-store): Construction of machinary store, hay store and other ancillary facilities to diary farm as approved in PA/1057/12. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06932/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06932-26/qormi-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-carried-out): To sanction minor internal alterations carried out, remove loose material and soil in front garden to introduce a store underneath and add an illuminated sign… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06304/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06304-26/lija-carry-out-internal-and-external-changes-to): To carry out internal and external changes to existing premisses from approved permit PA/2400/93 and to introduce a Class 4B retail shop at ground floor level… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/01085/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01085-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-penthouse-and-construct-two-additi): To demolish existing penthouse and construct two additional two bedroom apartments and a one bedroom penthouse on top. Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/04383/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04383-25/zurrieq-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967): To carry out internal alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling, widening existing garage door, replacement of existing external aluminium apertures and carry… Granted, validated 2 July 2025 - [**PA/02422/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02422-25/mosta-propose-minor-changes-from-approved-permit-rg-1148-23): To propose minor changes from approved permit RG/1148/23 which include, modifications to the internal layout and materials on the external facade. Granted, validated 22 May 2025 [All applications by Nadine Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nadine-vella) ## More from George Azzopardi - [**PA/06730/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06730-26/hamrun-sanctioning-of-pa-002256-19-including-differences-in-wall): Sanctioning of PA/002256/19 including differences in wall layouts, internal heights, facade materials and basement. Pending - [**PA/06390/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06390-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-disused-rooms): Proposed demolition of disused rooms, excavation of basement garages for private vehicles, and construction of 12 units with 3 receded units overlooking Triq… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/07196/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07196-25/marsa-demolish-existing-one-storey-garage): To demolish existing one storey garage, construct street level garage accessible from Triq il-Qwabar, and overlying apartments. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/05714/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05714-25/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-garages-at-ground-floor): Demolition of existing garages at ground floor level and construction of 3 ground floor garages with 8 overlying apartments (first, second and third floor)… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07801/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-24/santa-venera-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-construct): To demolish existing first floor maisonette and construct three bedroom apartments at the first, second and third floor level and another three bedroom… Refused, validated 26 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02876/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02876-24/gzira-sanction-change-of-use-from-residential-to): To Sanction change of use from residential to Ananda Marga Meditation and worship centre Granted, validated 15 May 2024 [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)