PA/02008/26: proposal includes internal alterations to the existing in Hamrun
John House, Sqaq il-Qasab, Hamrun
The proposal includes internal alterations to the existing first floor and the construction of three additional levels, transforming the property from a 3-bedroom maisonette to a development comprising 2 two-bedroom apartments (1st & 2nd floor) and 1 three-bedroom duplex apartment (3rd & 4th Floor). The development also includes the installation of a lift.
- Status
- Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.)
- Location
- John House, Sqaq il-Qasab, Hamrun
- Locality
- Hamrun
- Applicant
- Massimo Buemi
- Perit
- Perit Charles Azzopardi
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 4 floors
- Residential units
- 3
- Received
- 23 January 2026
- Validated
- 25 March 2026
- Published
- 25 March 2026
- Comments close
- 4 May 2026
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Refuse Permission
- Decision date
- 3 August 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around John House, Sqaq il-Qasab, Hamrun
159 other applications within 300 m: 98 granted, 5 refused, 12 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05540/25).
On Sqaq il-Qasab: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 1 refused.
Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/06064/24 Hamrun: To sanction third floor unit as built and to extend the unit and replace part of roof.
- PA/02364/24 Hamrun: Alterations to ground floor level including the construction of a new stairwell, demolition of part of first floor level and construction of an extension to…
- PA/01057/25 Hamrun: Demolition of a ground floor maisonette retaining the facade and construction of a 4-storey block of 4 flats with an overlying washroom and covered drying area.
- PA/03463/25 Hamrun: Renewal of PA/7802/16 To change the use of existing store to residential unit on two floors including minor changes to main elevations and change of use of…
- PA/05714/23 Hamrun: Change of use of a former ''Class 5A''cement tiles factory (with an expired trading license) into 1.) a part educational facilityClass 2C and 2.) a facility…
- PA/05008/26 Hamrun: Proposal change of use from a furniture showroom to a Class 3B hotel, including demolition of the existing first floor slab and facade, the construction of…
- PA/00302/23 Hamrun: To relocate outdoor AC unit into a pre-1967 Class 4B retail outlet display window
- PA/00187/26 Hamrun: To sanction garage for private cars and store as built. Variations from PA5518/02.
- PA/08509/24 Hamrun: Proposed partial demolition of first floor duplex maisonette and the construction of two 1-bedroom apartments and a 2-bedroom duplex apartment, including…
- PA/00189/22 Hamrun: To sanction internal and external alterations from the approved permit and installation of solar panels at roof level.
- PA/07578/26 Hamrun: To sanction the existing room at roof level as a laundry room to the existing pre-1967 property, and to carry out minor proposed alterations.
- PA/01090/21 Hamrun: To sanction the re-opening of a previously approved Class 4B as per PA7699/95 and an external sign.
- PA/05515/23 Hamrun: To sanction maisonette as built. Proposed minor additions and alterations to the existing substandard residential unit to result in a one-bedroom compliant…
- PA/00891/23 Hamrun: Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4D (restaurant) and Class 4C shop (ice cream). Proposed minor internal alterations and addition of new signs on…
- PA/00509/23 Hamrun: Restoration of Facade as per Irrestawra L-Faccata - GS208/21.
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- PA/07679/26 St Julians: The replacement of a gold aluminium closed balcony to a glass railing, matching the majority of the other facade treatment within the same block. Application…
- PA/07666/26 Gzira: The proposal involves the demolition of the approved [PA/2680/07] maisonette and construct a block of five apartments, comprising three 2- bedroom units at…
- PA/07499/26 Gzira: To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials.
- PA/07263/26 Tarxien: To extend room at second floor to facade.
- PA/07205/26 Birkirkara: Installation of a new toilet facility, installation of a toilet door and repainting of the main entrance garage door.