--- title: "PA/02273/26: Extension to Block E in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02273-26/pieta-extension-to-block-e source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Pieta: Extension to Block E (as approved in PA/04022/23) to add a shop (Class 4B at ground level with independent separate… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0227326 # PA/02273/26: Extension to Block E in Pieta Extension to Urban Square, Block E, Triq Pietru Xuereb, Pieta Extension to Block E (as approved in PA/04022/23) to add a shop (Class 4B at ground level with independent separate entrance) and another 6 units (5 apartments and 1 duplex penthouse) as well as to modify approved drawings to allow for passage into new proposed apartments from the common area. approved in this permit. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Extension to Urban Square, Block E, Triq Pietru Xuereb, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [Raymond Desira](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/raymond-desira) - **Perit:** [Perit Duncan Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-muscat) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 8 December 2025 - **Validated:** 22 July 2026 - **Published:** 22 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 7 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02273/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02273&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Extension to Urban Square, Block E, Triq Pietru Xuereb, Pieta 19 other applications on the same street: 10 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/05355/24). On Triq Pietru Xuereb: 19 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Duncan Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-muscat), [Neil Markham](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neil-markham). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/07509/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07509-26/pieta-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built-and): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built and proposed internal alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06718/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06718-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-office): To change of use from bakery to office space (Class 4A) and a pastizzeria and confectionery. Proposal includes installation of lift, construction of staircase… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/04079/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04079-26/pieta-sub-division-of-the-approved-unit-at): Sub division of the approved unit at the fifth floor level to create two separate residential units, including changes to the internal door numbering at the… Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/01107/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01107-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-class-4-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4 to Class 4C - cafeteria approved Class 4 shop is covered by PA156/14. The proposal includes outdoor table and chairs,… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/08587/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08587-24/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-third-floor-apartment-approved): Sanctioning of existing third floor apartment approved as per PA/0156/14. Granted, validated 6 February 2025 - [**PA/05484/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05484-24/pieta-installation-of-signage-at-local-shop-class): Installation of signage at local shop Class 4B. Granted, validated 2 October 2024 - [**PA/05355/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05355-24/pieta-demolition-of-an-existing-house-and-construction): Proposed demolition of an existing house and construction of 2 garages at the ground floor, 9 apartments from first to the fifth floor and 1 penthouse at the… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02405/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02405-24/pieta-internal-alterations-and-to-change-use-of): Internal alterations and to change use of approved garage in PA/02174/21 into local shop Class 4B. Refused, validated 30 April 2024 - [**PA/01902/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01902-24/pieta-develop-pool-and-move-staircase-at-roof): To develop pool and move staircase at roof level of penthouse as approved in permits PA/1188/22 and PA/2761/21. Reduction of apartment 9 from two-bedroom to… Granted, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/05338/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05338-23/pieta-internal-and-external-alterations-and-amendments-to): Proposed internal and external alterations and amendments to an existing childcare facility (Class 2C) approved in PA2560/17 which includes provision of a… Granted, validated 13 September 2023 - [**PA/04919/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04919-23/pieta-apply-for-a-class-4b-hairdresser-including): To apply for a Class 4B hairdresser including fascia sign in a pre-1967 building. Granted, validated 23 August 2023 - [**PA/04022/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04022-23/pieta-construct-block-of-2-maisonettes): To construct block of 2 maisonettes, 15 apartments and overlying penthouse (18 units in total) and underlying 2 stories of garages and to replace one parking… Granted, validated 5 July 2023 - [**PA/02038/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02038-23/pieta-construct-basement-garages): To construct basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 15 apartments and 2 penthouses and to sanction ramp at basement -1. Granted, validated 12 April 2023 - [**PA/01639/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01639-23/pieta-sanctioning-of-privacy-railing-above-front-garden): Sanctioning of privacy railing above front garden boundary wall approved by PA05265/20. Withdrawn, validated 22 March 2023 - [**PA/01188/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01188-22/pieta-convert-approved-3-penthouses-at-setback-floor): To convert approved 3 penthouses at setback floor level into 5 apartments at fifth floor level and construct 3 penthouses at setback floor level. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor ## More by Duncan Muscat - [**PA/07796/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07796-26/mosta-change-of-use-from-barber-shop): Change of use from Barber Shop (Class 4b) to Clinic (Class 2a) and sanctioning of internal partition walls as well as signage and glazed painted PVC vetrina /… Pending - [**PA/06672/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06672-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-additional-use-as-class-4b-mini-market-selling): Proposed additional use as Class 4B Mini-Market selling groceries, everyday essentials and household goods, as well as alcoholic beverages and tobacco /… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06557/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06557-26/mosta-excavate-an-undeveloped-plot-of-land-down): To excavate an undeveloped plot of land down to semi-basement level and develop a block with underlying garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level and 2… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06350/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06350-26/zebbug-excavation-of-one-basement-level-and-the): Excavation of one basement level and the construction of one Class 4B retail unit at basement and ground floor levels, and the construction of four overlying… Suspended, validated 16 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05867/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05867-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-reinstate-dividing-wall-and-divide-existing-restaura): To reinstate dividing wall and divide existing restaurant into two separate restaurants (as was approved in PA2400/99). Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05319/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05319-26/zejtun-conversion-of-an-existing-tool-room-within): Conversion of an existing tool room within a small two-storey rural building into a value-added Class 4D, agricultural processing facility. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 [All applications by Duncan Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-muscat) ## More from Raymond Desira - [**PA/03936/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03936-26/zejtun-renewal-to-pa10927-17-and-pa2444-12-and-pa5922-07): Renewal to PA10927/17 and PA2444/12 and PA5922/07 - To construct semi-basement garages and overlying apartments and penthouse. Granted, validated 21 July 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03609/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03609-26/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-in-layout-to-second-floor): To sanction changes in layout to second floor apartment from approved PA7088/23, to sanction changes to third floor converting a receded floor to an apartment… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/01902/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01902-24/pieta-develop-pool-and-move-staircase-at-roof): To develop pool and move staircase at roof level of penthouse as approved in permits PA/1188/22 and PA/2761/21. Reduction of apartment 9 from two-bedroom to… Granted, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/07088/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07088-23/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-roof-structure): Proposed demolition of existing roof structure, redevelopment of maisonette into three apartments and alterations to install lift. Granted, validated 29 November 2023 - [**PA/04022/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04022-23/pieta-construct-block-of-2-maisonettes): To construct block of 2 maisonettes, 15 apartments and overlying penthouse (18 units in total) and underlying 2 stories of garages and to replace one parking… Granted, validated 5 July 2023 - [**PA/02038/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02038-23/pieta-construct-basement-garages): To construct basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 15 apartments and 2 penthouses and to sanction ramp at basement -1. Granted, validated 12 April 2023 [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)