--- title: "PA/02165/25: development of the existing penthouse to be in Ta' Xbiex | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02165-25/ta-xbiex-development-of-the-existing-penthouse-to-be source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Ta' Xbiex: Proposed development of the existing penthouse to be converted into an apartment, including the proposal of a… Planning applications › Ta' Xbiex › PA0216525 # PA/02165/25: development of the existing penthouse to be in Ta' Xbiex The Willows, Triq il-Halg c/w, Triq il-Watar, Ta' Xbiex Proposed development of the existing penthouse to be converted into an apartment, including the proposal of a new penthouse level at roof level. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** The Willows, Triq il-Halg c/w, Triq il-Watar, Ta' Xbiex - **Locality:** [Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex) - **Applicant:** [Wilfred Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/wilfred-spiteri) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-abela) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 5 February 2025 - **Validated:** 2 April 2025 - **Published:** 2 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 9 May 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02165/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02165&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around The Willows, Triq il-Halg c/w, Triq il-Watar, Ta' Xbiex 147 other applications within 300 m: 92 granted, 0 refused, 20 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/02882/25). On Triq il-Halg: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Peter Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/peter-zammit). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/04956/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04956-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-buildings-including-changes-to): Proposed demolition of existing buildings including changes to development approved in PA/00566/23, proposed excavation of 3 basement levels and underlying… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 1 floor, 16 m away - [**PA/00079/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00079-24/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-2-terraced-houses): Demolition of existing 2 terraced houses, excavation of one level basement, construction of garages/cars paces at basement level, 2 ground floor maisonettes… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 19 m away - [**PA/00566/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00566-23/ta-xbiex-minor-changes-to-pa6356-21): Minor changes to PA6356/21, including additional 2 basement levels (levels -2 and -3) and proposed extension to development approved in PA6356/21 with ground… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 20 m away - [**PA/06018/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06018-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of ground floor maisonette, 5 overlying apartments and an additional apartment receded floor level.… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/03272/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03272-23/ta-xbiex-carry-out-extensions-at-5th-and-6th): To carry out extensions at 5th and 6th floor of development as approved in PA/04978/22 in order to convert approved duplex penthouse into triplex penthouse. Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 6 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/02349/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02349-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation works and construction of underlying reservoir, and development of a residential block comprising a ground floor… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 40 m away - [**PA/03311/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03311-21/ta-xbiex-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To construct ground floor level garage, five overlying residential units and swimming pool at receded floor level. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/05392/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05392-26/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-approved-duplex-unit-at-fifth): Alterations to approved duplex unit at fifth and receded floor level covered by PA/07449/23. Alterations include internal and external changes to approved… Granted, validated 28 September 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/07449/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07449-23/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of garage at ground floor level and 4 overlying apartments and one duplex unit at fifth and receded… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/05944/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05944-26/ta-xbiex-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house, construction of street level garage, overlying 4 apartments and one duplex unit. Pending, 2 floors, 48 m away - [**PA/05181/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05181-26/ta-xbiex-sanctioning-of-alterations-and-proposed-minor-alterations): Sanctioning of alterations and proposed minor alterations. Granted, validated 22 September 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/02635/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02635-26/ta-xbiex-propose-internal-alterations-including-removal-of-walls): To propose internal alterations including removal of walls and the construction of en-suite. Granted, validated 11 May 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/03491/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03491-24/ta-xbiex-correction-of-site-plan-with-reference-to): Correction of site plan with reference to PA6514/20. Granted, validated 25 November 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/03021/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03021-24/ta-xbiex-subdivision-of-existing-class-4a-office-into): Subdivision of existing Class 4A office into two separate Class 4A offices including internal alterations to bathrooms and formation of new access from common… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/03185/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03185-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a hostel (Class 3A) comprising basement hostel facilities and breakfast area, ground floor… Suspended, validated 27 May 2026, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away ## More by Christian Abela - [**PA/07162/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07162-26/senglea-isla-restoration-and-replacement-of-existing-apertures): Proposed restoration and replacement of existing apertures (including balconies) from an old-building facade. Pending - [**PA/06466/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06466-26/rabat-sanction-internal-alteration-from-that-approved-in): To sanction internal alteration from that approved in PA/04571/17 and the proposed construction of a platform lift at the back yard. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06412/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06412-26/marsaskala-extension-at-roof-level): Proposed extension at roof level. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/04411/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04411-26/birzebbuga-sanction-apartment-at-second-floor-level-from): To sanction apartment at second floor level from that approved in PAPB/03888/69 including proposed internal alteration and the installation of a wrought iron… Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04254/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04254-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-apartment-8): To sanction existing apartment 8, at second floor level, from that approved in PA/04740/78. Granted, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03647/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03647-26/birkirkara-sanction-existing-3-bedroom-apartment-at-first-floor): To sanction existing 3-bedroom apartment at first floor level including a one-car garage at basement level from that approved in PA/07698/03. Granted, validated 15 July 2026 [All applications by Christian Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-abela) ## More from Wilfred Spiteri - [**PA/00980/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00980-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-changes-to-the-approved-pa-01924-11): To sanction changes to the approved PA/01924/11, including the proposed alterations at the sixth floor level, and the proposed construction for a new unit. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/04885/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04885-25/paola-sanction-class-1a-dwelling-as-built-from): To sanction Class 1A dwelling as built from that approved in permit PA/06314/99 of clinic and boutique (Class 4B) including proposed new internal alterations. Granted, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/04264/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04264-25/marsaxlokk-installation-of-retractable-canopy-and-shop-sign): Proposed installation of retractable canopy and shop sign. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 [All planning applications in Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex)