--- title: "PA/02008/26: proposal includes internal alterations to the existing in Hamrun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02008-26/hamrun-proposal-includes-internal-alterations-to-the-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Hamrun: The proposal includes internal alterations to the existing first floor and the construction of three additional… Planning applications › Hamrun › PA0200826 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun) - **Applicant:** Massimo Buemi - **Perit:** [Perit Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02008/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02008&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around John House, Sqaq il-Qasab, Hamrun 159 other applications within 300 m: 99 granted, 5 refused, 13 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06064-24/hamrun-sanction-third-floor-unit-as-built-and): To sanction third floor unit as built and to extend the unit and replace part of roof. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/02364/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02364-24/hamrun-alterations-to-ground-floor-level-including-the): 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… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/01057/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01057-25/hamrun-demolition-of-a-ground-floor-maisonette-retaining): 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. Refused, validated 26 February 2025, 4 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/03463/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03463-25/hamrun-renewal-of-pa-7802-16-to-change-the-use): 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… Granted, validated 16 June 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/05714/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05714-23/hamrun-change-of-use-of-a-former-class): 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… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/05008/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05008-26/hamrun-proposal-change-of-use-from-a-furniture): 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… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/00302/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00302-23/hamrun-relocate-outdoor-ac-unit-into-a-pre-1967): To relocate outdoor AC unit into a pre-1967 Class 4B retail outlet display window Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/00187/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00187-26/hamrun-sanction-garage-for-private-cars-and-store): To sanction garage for private cars and store as built. Variations from PA5518/02. Granted, validated 12 February 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/08509/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08509-24/hamrun-partial-demolition-of-first-floor-duplex-maisonette): Proposed partial demolition of first floor duplex maisonette and the construction of two 1-bedroom apartments and a 2-bedroom duplex apartment, including… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/00189/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00189-22/hamrun-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-the): To sanction internal and external alterations from the approved permit and installation of solar panels at roof level. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/07578/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-26/hamrun-sanction-the-existing-room-at-roof-level): 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. Pending, 53 m away - [**PA/01090/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01090-21/hamrun-sanction-the-re-opening-of-a-previously-approved): To sanction the re-opening of a previously approved Class 4B as per PA7699/95 and an external sign. Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/05515/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05515-23/hamrun-sanction-maisonette-as-built): To sanction maisonette as built. Proposed minor additions and alterations to the existing substandard residential unit to result in a one-bedroom compliant… Granted, validated 31 October 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/00891/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00891-23/hamrun-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): 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… Withdrawn, validated 5 April 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/00509/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00509-23/hamrun-restoration-of-facade-as-per-irrestawra-l-faccata): Restoration of Facade as per Irrestawra L-Faccata - GS208/21. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 72 m away ## More by Charles Azzopardi - [**PA/07767/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07767-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed internal and external changes to approved permit PA/728/24, consisting of the revision of the site extents to reflect the measured survey and the… Pending - [**PA/07679/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07679-26/st-julians-replacement-of-a-gold-aluminium-closed-balcony): 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… Pending - [**PA/07666/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07666-26/gzira-proposal-involves-the-demolition-of-the-approved): 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… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07499/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-26/gzira-propose-minor-alterations-to-facade-of-approved): To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07263/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07263-26/tarxien-extend-room-at-second-floor-to-facade): To extend room at second floor to facade. Pending - [**PA/07205/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-26/birkirkara-installation-of-a-new-toilet-facility): Installation of a new toilet facility, installation of a toilet door and repainting of the main entrance garage door. Pending [All applications by Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) [All planning applications in Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun)