--- title: "PA/01970/26: widening of existing garage opening and reconstruction in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01970-26/mqabba-widening-of-existing-garage-opening-and-reconstruction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mqabba: Proposed widening of existing garage opening and reconstruction of recessed floor. Perit James Dingli. Validated 25… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0197026 # PA/01970/26: widening of existing garage opening and reconstruction in Mqabba 40, Lily, Dahlet l-Isptar il-Qadim, Mqabba Proposed widening of existing garage opening and reconstruction of recessed floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 40, Lily, Dahlet l-Isptar il-Qadim, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** Julian Demicoli - **Perit:** [Perit James Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-dingli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 7 January 2026 - **Validated:** 25 March 2026 - **Published:** 25 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 19 August 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01970/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01970&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 40, Lily, Dahlet l-Isptar il-Qadim, Mqabba 125 other applications within 300 m: 77 granted, 4 refused, 8 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05418/26). On Dahlet l-Isptar il-Qadim: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. - [**PA/00003/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00003-24/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-pb-04263-90-including): To sanction minor internal alterations from PB/04263/90 including changes to facade. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 12 m away - [**PA/01958/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01958-22/mqabba-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. Status being checked, 12 m away - [**PA/00612/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00612-23/mqabba-construction-of-pool-and-retractable-awning-at): Proposed construction of pool and retractable awning at roof level. Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/00700/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00700-26/mqabba-construction-of-garage-on-vacant-land-including): Construction of garage on vacant land including partial demolition of balcony from approved PA/5681/16. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/04549/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04549-24/mqabba-sanction-additions-and-alteration-to-existing-dwelling): To sanction additions and alteration to existing dwelling from that approved in PA3615/16. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/07364/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07364-25/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garages, a ground floor level maisonette, two overlying… Refused, validated 18 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/03402/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03402-24/mqabba-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-an): To carry out alterations and additions to an existing corner part dwelling including the change of use from a corner garage approved with PA/3738/02 and… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/01353/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01353-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation and construction of water reservoir, 3 basement garages, 1 dwelling, 2 maisonettes and 6 apartments. Suspended, validated 4 March 2026, 3 floors, 66 m away - [**PA/01413/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01413-23/mqabba-construction-of-pool): Proposed construction of pool, reservoir, w.c and canopy at back garden. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/00823/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00823-25/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-of-garage-from): To sanction minor internal alterations of garage from approved PA3381/15, excavate back garden to interconnect garage at basement level and create a larger… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/00714/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00714-22/mqabba-sanctioning-of-changes-from-pa-04231-20-of): Proposed sanctioning of changes from PA/04231/20 of; party walls at second floor, extension of back terrace at third floor, lowering of slab level at roof… Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/01336/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01336-22/mqabba-propose-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-structure): To propose change of use from pre-1967 structure to Class 4A - offices, including extension at ground, first and second floor levels. Status being checked, 3 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/02700/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02700-21/mqabba-internal-and-external-alterations-to-townhouse): Proposed internal and external alterations to townhouse, changing of facade apertures to timber, opening of garage door on facade, demolition of old rooms and… Status being checked, 84 m away - [**PA/00369/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00369-21/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-discrepancies-at-first-floor): To sanction minor internal discrepancies at first floor level from that approved in permission PA/01791/18. Proposal also includes internal alterations and… Status being checked, 85 m away - [**PA/02091/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02091-25/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-public-convenience-at-ground-floor): Demolition of existing public convenience at ground-floor level and excavation of a basement level to relocate the public convenience, construction of a Class… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away ## More by James Dingli - [**PA/07186/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07186-26/luqa-extension-at-roof-level-with-a-different): Extension at roof level with a different design to that approved in PA/06128/17. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06831/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06831-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling): Sanctioning of existing dwelling. Pending - [**PA/06222/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06222-26/san-gwann-accessible-ramp-to-provide-access-to-the): Proposed accessible ramp to provide access to the common parts of the existing block. Pending - [**PA/05916/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05916-26/st-julians-sanctioning-of-approved-permit-pa-04413-05): Sanctioning of approved permit PA/04413/05, and proposed internal alterations to subdivide the existing apartment into two separate dwelling units. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05386/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05386-26/gharghur-single-sided-led-illuminated-digital-billboard): Proposed single sided LED illuminated digital billboard. Suspended, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/03988/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03988-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling-from-that-approved): Sanctioning of existing dwelling from that approved in PA/7818/94, including changes to approved permit PA/2829/23. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by James Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-dingli) [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)