--- title: "PA/02193/21: construction of the second floor in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02193-21/lija-construction-of-the-second-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Lija: Proposed construction of the second floor, third floor apartments and fourth floor/penthouse over an… Planning applications › Lija › PA0219321 # PA/02193/21: construction of the second floor in Lija Dar Maria, Triq Salvu Mifsud, Lija Proposed construction of the second floor, third floor apartments and fourth floor/penthouse over an existing roof level, including minor internal and external alterations to existing first floor maisonette and respective stairwell areas to form new separate access and lift for proposed overlying apartments as well as general improvements to the facade - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Dar Maria, Triq Salvu Mifsud, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** [Mr Saviour Desira](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/saviour-desira) - **Perit:** [Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02193/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02193&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around Dar Maria, Triq Salvu Mifsud, Lija 47 other applications within 300 m: 26 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03729/26). On Triq Salvu Mifsud: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/01476/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01476-26/lija-pv-panels-at-receded-level): Proposed pv panels at receded level. Granted, validated 27 March 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/03729/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03729-26/lija-demolish-existing-disused-residence): To demolish existing disused residence, excavation of a basement level and construction of a basement garage, four residential units and an overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 17 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/07349/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07349-23/lija-sanction-fa-ade): To sanction façade, semi-basement, apartment 1, apartment 2 and penthouse level from that approved in PA/1525/14, mainly internal and external layout. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/06482/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06482-25/lija-replacement-of-existing-solid-natural-timber-louvers): Replacement of existing solid natural timber louvers (like with like) as request by GS/6/25. Granted, validated 27 October 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/03155/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03155-26/lija-clearing-of-site): Proposed clearing of site, excavation of reservoir and construction of 2 duplex units over 4 floors and washroom level. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 91 m away - [**PA/00180/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00180-22/lija-sanction-existing-minor-alterations-including-shifted-internal): To sanction existing minor alterations including shifted internal walls and openings from approved PA2410/14 and proposed change of use from residential villa… Status being checked, 94 m away - [**PA/01771/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01771-21/lija-add-room-in-garden-by-enclosing-existing): To add room in garden by enclosing existing patio Status being checked, 98 m away - [**PA/00742/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00742-26/lija-sanction-discrepancies-to-approved-permit-pa-00653-17-including): To sanction discrepancies to approved permit PA/00653/17 including variations to official alignment. Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2026, 117 m away - [**PA/06686/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06686-26/lija-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-existing): Internal and external alterations to the existing house, including installation of lift, solar panels and pool at roof level. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 118 m away - [**PA/06812/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06812-26/lija-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa573-21): To sanction changes from approved PA573/21, and extension at second floor. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 128 m away - [**PA/00573/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00573-21/lija-sanction-works-following-pa-07249-07-which-includes-changes): To sanction works following PA/07249/07 which includes changes in the driveway/garage area, change in position of the approved pool and front garden wall… Status being checked, 128 m away - [**PA/00832/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00832-24/lija-minor-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa8612-19): Proposed minor alterations to approved permit PA8612/19. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 141 m away - [**PA/00212/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00212-26/lija-sanctioning-of-garages-as-built): Sanctioning of garages as built. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 143 m away - [**PA/07053/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07053-25/lija-sanction-an-existing-maisonette-and-an-existing): To sanction an existing maisonette and an existing artisan Class 5A woodwork shop. Pending, validated 29 October 2025, 143 m away - [**PA/01427/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01427-21/lija-demolish-washroom): To demolish washroom, convert terraced house into maisonette and common stairwell with lift, and construct three overlying apartments and penthouse. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 146 m away ## More by Bencini and Associates - [**PA/06955/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06955-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-of-a): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations of a terraced house from the latest approved permit (PA/1012/95). Proposed minor internal alterations at all levels,… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06620/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06620-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, proposed excavation of a semi-basement level and an underlying reservoir and proposed construction of 2… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06619/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06619-26/swieqi-changes-to-developments-approved-in-pa-6336-18-comprising): Changes to developments approved in PA/6336/18 comprising of proposed 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom penthouse at 4th floor level in lieu of currently approved… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06424/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06424-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-disused): Proposed demolition of existing disused, derelict rooms/structures. Proposed construction of a 3-bedroom apartment at ground floor, including excavation and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06174/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06174-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-sign-to-elevation): Addition of sign to elevation. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**PA/06063/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06063-26/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-external-alteration-to-approved-dn625-26-includ): Proposed minor external alteration to approved DN625/26 including small recess of the front apertures. Withdrawn [All applications by Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) ## More from Saviour Desira - [**PA/04359/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04359-26/zabbar-installation-of-lift-in-existing-residence): Installation of lift in existing residence. Granted, validated 7 August 2026 - [**PA/01881/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01881-23/iklin-sanctioning-of-minor-as-built-variations-from-originally): Proposed sanctioning of minor as-built variations from originally approved permits (PAPB223/80). Granted, validated 26 April 2023 - [**PA/01068/23** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01068-23/kalkara-construction-of-pool-and-pump-room-in): Proposed construction of pool and pump room in back yard. Granted, validated 19 April 2023 [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)