--- title: "PA/02408/24: Variations from the official building alignment in Safi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02408-24/safi-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Safi: Variations from the official building alignment. To sanction minor changes from approved permit PA/02168/16. Changes… Planning applications › Safi › PA0240824 # PA/02408/24: Variations from the official building alignment in Safi 47, Sakura, Triq il-Biedja c/w, Triq in-Newba, Safi Variations from the official building alignment. To sanction minor changes from approved permit PA/02168/16. Changes include railing on front garden, changes to washroom and solar panels at roof level. Proposed internal and external alterations including dismantling and the reconstruction of the front garden boundary wall, roofing over yard, additions at first and second floor level and opening of aperture at ground floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 47, Sakura, Triq il-Biedja c/w, Triq in-Newba, Safi - **Locality:** [Safi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/safi) - **Applicant:** [Paul Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Ivan Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-bondin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 8 March 2024 - **Validated:** 24 April 2024 - **Published:** 11 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 20 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 April 2025 - **Permit expires:** 7 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02408/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02408&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 47, Sakura, Triq il-Biedja c/w, Triq in-Newba, Safi 72 other applications within 300 m: 41 granted, 4 refused, 6 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03728/25). On Triq il-Biedja: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/01006/20** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01006-20/safi-minor-extension-to-single-dwelling-unit-at): Minor extension to single dwelling unit at roof level including minor alterations and construction of shower in washroom Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/03765/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03765-25/safi-sanction-property-as-built-including-the-sanctioning): To sanction property as built including the sanctioning of alteration from previous permit covered by DN/00492/08. Application is also intended to replace the… Granted, validated 28 July 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/07150/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07150-26/safi-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-an-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of alterations to an as built street level garage and interconnected dwelling from that approved by virtue of PA/03830/92. The proposal… Pending, 29 m away - [**PA/02463/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02463-24/safi-sanction-part-of-front-garden): To sanction part of front garden, stairwell from ground to roof level, second floor maisonette and part of third floor level as built from approved PA6335/99. Granted, validated 28 May 2024, 4 floors, 40 m away - [**PA/00515/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00515-24/safi-sanction-the-erection-of-a-lightweight-screening): To sanction the erection of a lightweight screening partition in the backyard as approved in PA/02955/18. Granted, validated 8 April 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/03091/22** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03091-22/safi-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-including-the): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations including the shifting of internal walls, installation of a false ceiling and a metal spiral staircase at the back… Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/04075/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04075-24/safi-sanction-as-built-apartments-1-6-as-approved): To sanction as built apartments 1-6 as approved in PA/02955/18. Granted, validated 26 July 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/00617/22** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00617-22/safi-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To propose internal and external alterations to an existing residential building including construction of lift shaft, opening of doors and windows and… Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/03162/21** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03162-21/safi-construction-of-basement-level-garage-for-private): Proposed construction of basement level garage for private use and three overlying apartments at ground, first and second floor and duplex at third and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/01201/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01201-26/safi-sanction-minor-changes-from-approved-permit-pa3162-21): To sanction minor changes from approved permit PA3162/21 as built [internal] including passenger lift up to basement level, and minor external changes. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 68 m away - [**PA/08667/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08667-24/safi-propose-the-change-of-use-from-an): To propose the change of use from an existing private garage to a public service garage. Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/06827/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06827-23/safi-renewal-to-pa827-18): Renewal to PA827/18 - (Proposed alterations to approved permit PA2383/12 and proposed additional floor.) Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 78 m away - [**PA/05414/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05414-24/safi-demolish-existing-staircase-and-construct-new-staircase): To demolish existing staircase and construct new staircase in front parapet. Granted, validated 7 October 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/02068/21** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02068-21/safi-demolish-existing-two-washrooms-and-drying-area): To demolish existing two washrooms and drying area at third floor level and construct third floor apartment and penthouse overlying existing garages and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/06622/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06622-25/safi-demolish-existing-site): To demolish existing site, excavate site to necessary levels, and propose construction of 3 private car garages at basement level, one maisonette at ground… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 88 m away ## More by Ivan Bondin - [**PA/07067/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07067-26/marsa-minor-and-internal-alterations-to-class-6a): Proposed minor and internal alterations to Class 6A stores and garages at ground floor level. Proposed construction of 3 apartments at first, second and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06757/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06757-26/gudja-sanction-minor-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-02471-14): To sanction minor changes from approved permit PA/02471/14, changes include shifting of walls and levels. Proposed changes to ground floor duplex unit,… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06649/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06649-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-pre-1967-property-including): Proposed alterations and additions to pre-1967 property including demolition of internal walls at ground floor, proposed alterations to stairwell at all… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/04978/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04978-26/zejtun-alteration-to-house-with-the-addition-of): Proposed alteration to house with the addition of a one car private parking garage. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04817/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04817-26/mqabba-changes-and-additions-to-approved-permit-pa-04405-18): Proposed changes and additions to approved permit PA/04405/18. Changes include reconfiguration of common area and first floor apartment. Proposed construction… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04658/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04658-26/zurrieq-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-02945-25): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/02945/25, changes include shifting of levels and changes in configuration at ground floor level. Granted, validated 8 July 2026 [All applications by Ivan Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-bondin) ## More from Paul Grech - [**PA/06641/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06641-26/xghajra-sanction-garage-as-built-from-pa-06629-05): To sanction garage as built from PA/06629/05. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/03554/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03554-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-variances-from-pb-01542-86): Proposed sanctioning of variances from PB/01542/86. Property includes variations from the official building alignments. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/00084/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00084-25/paola-sanctioning-of-retractable-awning-and-shop-sign): Sanctioning of retractable awning and shop sign. Granted, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/08023/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08023-23/naxxar-installation-of-illuminated-signage-on-commercial-premises): Proposed installation of illuminated signage on commercial premises facade Status being checked - [**PA/09680/21** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-09680-21/iklin-construction-of-new-mixed-use-development-comprising-retail): Construction of new mixed-use development comprising retail at ground floor and eight apartments above Status being checked, 2 floors - [**PA/07018/21** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07018-21/qrendi-sanction-stables-structure-and-proposed-construction-of): To sanction stables structure and proposed construction of three (3) stables, footprint increase to include manure clamp and proposed construction of cesspit. Granted, validated 13 October 2021 [All planning applications in Safi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/safi)