--- title: "PA/02348/23: interconnect semi-basement level with the duplex apartment in Swieqi |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02348-23/swieqi-interconnect-semi-basement-level-with-the-duplex-apartment source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Swieqi: To interconnect semi-basement level with the duplex apartment at 2nd floor level via common parts. Proposed works to… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0234823 # PA/02348/23: interconnect semi-basement level with the duplex apartment in Swieqi 65, Ir-Rokna, Triq il-Wizna c/w, Triq it-Terz, Swieqi To interconnect semi-basement level with the duplex apartment at 2nd floor level via common parts. Proposed works to include alterations, and the installation of a lift and reconfiguration of common staircase. Also, to sanction alterations to front garden wall from approved permit PA/7694/18. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 65, Ir-Rokna, Triq il-Wizna c/w, Triq it-Terz, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** Vinay Aarohi - **Perit:** [Perit David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 28 March 2023 - **Validated:** 21 June 2023 - **Published:** 21 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 7 November 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02348/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02348&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 65, Ir-Rokna, Triq il-Wizna c/w, Triq it-Terz, Swieqi 167 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 8 refused, 22 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00057/25). On Triq il-Wizna: 5 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 43 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/07630/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-23/swieqi-sanction-changes-to-class-4a-office): To sanction changes to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 4 June 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/03189/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03189-22/swieqi-amend-layout-of-basement-approved-in-pa01352-21): To amend layout of basement approved in PA01352/21 to provide 1 additional car space, by conversion of approved domestic store into garage and request… Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/03028/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03028-24/swieqi-alterations-and-change-of-use-of-approved): Alterations and change of use of approved Class 4A offices (currently being used as a store) to Class 4B shop. Application includes proposed signage. Refused, validated 22 May 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/01352/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01352-21/swieqi-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-basement-and): To demolish existing dwelling and excavate basement and construct 6 no. basement garages with o/l 2 no. residential maisonettes at elevated ground floor, 11… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/01727/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01727-23/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To sanction minor internal and external alterations and sanctioning of washroom at back of the apartment. Granted, validated 16 May 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/03003/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03003-21/swieqi-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to a Class 4C shop (non cooking on site) and proposed internal alterations and change of front garden parapet wall from masonry to… Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/00684/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00684-23/swieqi-combine-two-class-4c-units): To combine two Class 4C units, sanctioning of minor alterations, internal and external alterations. Refused, validated 22 February 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/02280/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02280-22/swieqi-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction apartment as built from that approved in PA1730/13. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/01759/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01759-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-front-sign-roller-shutter-and-proposed): Proposed sanctioning of front sign/roller shutter and proposed display lightbox on facade; side sign; and pvc screen covering existing outdoor ac unit in… Pending, validated 18 March 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/07265/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07265-23/swieqi-change-of-use-of-habitable-rooms-from): Change of use of habitable rooms from permit PA6284/16. Granted, validated 26 January 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/04190/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04190-26/swieqi-proposal-includes-sanctioning-to-layout-of-semi-basement): Proposal includes sanctioning to layout of semi-basement garage and changes to the staircase leading to the elevated ground floor maisonette from the approved… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/07962/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07962-25/swieqi-sanction-class-4b-nail-bar): To sanction Class 4B Nail Bar, alterations to shop sign and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/03612/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03612-22/swieqi-demolition-of-washrooms-at-third-floor-level): Demolition of washrooms at third floor level, and re-construction of 1 residential unit at third floor level with an overlying penthouse at receded fourth… Granted, validated 17 August 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/07391/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07391-24/swieqi-minor-changes-from-pa08268-18-and-removal-of): Minor changes from PA08268/18 and removal of basement garages due to site restrictions. Withdrawn, 70 m away - [**PA/06381/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06381-25/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to existing garage with previously approved permit PB/01047/90. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 72 m away ## More by David Vassallo - [**PA/07404/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07404-26/gzira-sanction-1st-floor-apartment-as-existing-since): To sanction 1st floor apartment as existing since no permits could be traced. Pending - [**PA/07353/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07353-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-alteration-to-existing-balconies): Minor alteration to existing balconies. Pending - [**PA/07185/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07185-26/sliema-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from DN/1089/25. Pending - [**PA/07088/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07088-26/sliema-expand-retail-space-class-4b-at-level): To expand retail space Class 4B at level 0. Works to include extension at the rear of the property. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06981/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06981-26/attard-sanction-maisonette-and-garage-as-built-from): To sanction maisonette and garage as built from approved permit PA/1578/03. Pending - [**PA/06888/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06888-26/birkirkara-construct-a-garage-at-ground-floor-level): To construct a garage at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments, and a penthouse. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo) [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)