--- title: "PA/02118/23: Sanctioning building as built not as previously in Safi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02118-23/safi-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-previously source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Safi: Sanctioning building as built not as previously approved in PA/02473/19, sanctioning include internal and external… Planning applications › Safi › PA0211823 # PA/02118/23: Sanctioning building as built not as previously in Safi 7, St Joseph, Triq Hlantun, Safi Sanctioning building as built not as previously approved in PA/02473/19, sanctioning include internal and external variations after site survey. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 7, St Joseph, Triq Hlantun, Safi - **Locality:** [Safi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/safi) - **Applicant:** Mr Salvu Grixti - **Perit:** [Perit Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 14 March 2023 - **Validated:** 12 April 2023 - **Published:** 12 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 12 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 23 August 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02118/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02118&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 7, St Joseph, Triq Hlantun, Safi 117 other applications within 300 m: 73 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04952/24). On Triq Hlantun: 5 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 29 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/00498/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00498-26/safi-alterations-to-an-existing-maisonette-and-extension): Alterations to an existing maisonette and extension at third and fourth floors to form two new residential units. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 4 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/04952/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04952-24/safi-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construct-apartment): Proposed demolition of existing building and construct apartment block, consisting of garage at ground floor, and four apartments at first, second, third and… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 5 floors, 30 m away - [**PA/03082/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03082-24/safi-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-previously): Sanctioning building as built not as previously approved in PA/02473/19, alterations consist of: Shifting of services from top of penthouse to back terrace at… Refused, validated 29 May 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/06989/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06989-24/safi-proposed-project-involves-the-demolition-of-the): The proposed project involves the demolition of the current apartment block, while preserving the existing façade. The new development plan includes the… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 4 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/06677/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06677-26/safi-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-the): To carry out alterations and additions to the existing dwelling - alterations at ground floor, formation of garage, extension and alterations at first floor,… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 3 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/07574/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-25/safi-widening-of-internal-door-and-modification-to): Proposed widening of internal door and modification to size and material of aperture on facade. Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/00478/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00478-26/safi-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, from previously approved PA/08986/19. Granted, validated 10 March 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/00954/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00954-24/safi-part-demolition-of-pre-1967-ground-floor): Part demolition of pre-1967 ground floor. To construct extension at ground and first floor levels. Construction of receded floor level and restoration of… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/00733/20** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00733-20/safi-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa867-19-to-demolish): Alterations to approved permit PA867/19 [To demolish existing garage and construct garage and residence] consisting mainly in the addition of a domestic… Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/05075/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05075-23/safi-rehabilitation-and-restoration-of-existing-dwelling-with): Rehabilitation and restoration of existing dwelling with changes from previously approved PA/6818/19, inclusive of internal and external alterations, an… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/01961/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01961-25/safi-sanction-existing-terraced-house-from-that-approved): To sanction existing terraced house from that approved in DN4397/01. Work to include extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/07580/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07580-25/safi-demolition-of-the-existing-structure): Proposed demolition of the existing structure, proposed construction of a residential building consisting of 32 apartments - 7 units at ground floor, 7 units… Suspended, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 73 m away - [**PA/03530/22** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03530-22/safi-construction-of-3-new-residential-units-with): Construction of 3 new residential units with a different layout from that approved in permission PA07106/18. Granted, validated 25 May 2022, 73 m away - [**PA/02778/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02778-25/safi-demolition-of-third-party-wall-at-back): Demolition of third party wall at back of property due to structural stability issues during construction of permit PA/03530/22. Addition of washroom on each… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/06009/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06009-23/safi-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private cars to garage for private cars and Class 6A warehouse, variations from the official building alignment, internal… Refused, validated 18 October 2023, 76 m away ## More by Ludovico Micallef - [**PA/07489/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07489-26/attard-renewal-of-pa-08212-18): Renewal of PA/08212/18 (Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of a building comprising of basement garages and five overlying… Pending - [**PA/07071/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07071-26/zurrieq-restoration-and-replacement-of-wooden-apertures): Proposed restoration and replacement of wooden apertures. Pending - [**PA/06962/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06962-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-railing-from): To sanction minor internal alterations and railing from PA/05347/20. Pending - [**PA/06949/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06949-26/marsaskala-variations-from-the-official-building-alignments-in): Variations from the official building alignments in line with Circular 1/24. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06197/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06197-26/hamrun-renewal-of-pa-01212-15): Renewal of PA/01212/15 (addition of another flat and penthouse to existing building, including addition of lift and minor alterations to facade). Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06120/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06120-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of apartment block with 1 maisonette, 3 apartments, 1 penthouse and underlying basement… Granted, validated 16 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef) [All planning applications in Safi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/safi)