PA/02441/24: propose structural alterations to pre-1967 block in Santa Venera
38, 40, 42, Triq Abela, Santa Venera
To propose structural alterations to pre-1967 block. The alterations include the demolition of some internal walls; façade at 1st floor; stairs; and the 2 balconies at first floor. Yet the proposal does not include for the demolition of slabs, except for the creation of a ventilation/service shaft and lift shaft. The proposal includes for the extension of roofed over internal area at the back; erection of new walls in order to create a vertical lift, all in order to produce a layout in keeping with today’s standards, while improving the vertical access, while keeping the same number of units with bigger balconies.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 38, 40, 42, Triq Abela, Santa Venera
- Locality
- Santa Venera
- Applicant
- Steve Farrugia
- Perit
- Perit Charles Azzopardi
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction
- Received
- 16 January 2024
- Validated
- 30 April 2024
- Published
- 30 April 2024
- Comments close
- 30 May 2024
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 6 December 2024
- Permit expires
- 5 February 2030
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 38, 40, 42, Triq Abela, Santa Venera
229 other applications within 300 m: 157 granted, 3 refused, 17 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05235/24).
On Triq Abela: 22 other applications, 16 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Kerstien Micallef, Samuel Formosa, Kyle Vella, Robert Sarsero, Michelle Micallef Bugeja.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 35 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/07508/26 Santa Venera: Proposed alterations to existing maisonette, part-demolition, construction of an additional floor and receded floor level and creating four new residential…
- PA/07616/25 Santa Venera: To sanction replacement of concrete roof post 1967 to existing pre-1967 property.
- PA/02943/23 Santa Venera: Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop (Barber Shop) to include removal of existing garage door, and proposed fixing of sign, a shop front and ac…
- PA/06609/26 Santa Venera: To demolish two maisonettes, while retainining front elevation, and to construct a ground floor maisonette, two apartments and one duplex penthouse.
- PA/07824/24 Santa Venera: To make minor internal and external alterations to an existing pre-1967 townhouse. Alterations include the reconstruction of damaged ceilings.
- PA/02873/25 Santa Venera: Construction of a 2nd, 3rd, and a recessed floor over existing 1st floor. Proposal includes for the extension of common stairs and lift. Finally, proposal…
- PA/03928/23 Santa Venera: Proposed washroom at roof level in lieu of PA2234/22.
- PA/02234/22 Santa Venera: Internal alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling and construction of an additional floor.
- PA/02840/25 Santa Venera: Demolition of existing first floor maisonette (partially retaining existing facade) and proposed construction of three apartments and a penthouse at receded…
- PA/08633/24 Santa Venera: Alterations to dwelling and garage including formation of an interconnection and sanctioning of garage door material.
- PA/03061/25 Santa Venera: Proposed demolition of existing maisonette (retaining existing facade) and construction of new maisonette following new layout.
- PA/03217/22 Santa Venera: Sanctioning the construction of an extension at the ground floor level and store at the second-floor level to a pre-1968 dwelling. A proposed extension of the…
- PA/03605/23 Santa Venera: To carry out alterations and extensions to a pre-1967 dwelling and to construct 3 residential units on existing airspace.
- PA/03571/23 Santa Venera: Demolition of existing structure at roof level, internal and external alterations including changing of closed balcony. Construction of an extension at…
- PA/07259/23 Santa Venera: Proposed changes to approved permit PA/3691/23 whereby we are requesting to demolish the existing building and retain the facade and entrance hall, install a…
More by Charles Azzopardi
- PA/07767/26 Birkirkara: Proposed internal and external changes to approved permit PA/728/24, consisting of the revision of the site extents to reflect the measured survey and the…
- PA/07679/26 St Julians: The replacement of a gold aluminium closed balcony to a glass railing, matching the majority of the other facade treatment within the same block. Application…
- PA/07666/26 Gzira: The proposal involves the demolition of the approved [PA/2680/07] maisonette and construct a block of five apartments, comprising three 2- bedroom units at…
- PA/07499/26 Gzira: To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials.
- PA/07263/26 Tarxien: To extend room at second floor to facade.
- PA/07205/26 Birkirkara: Installation of a new toilet facility, installation of a toilet door and repainting of the main entrance garage door.
All applications by Charles Azzopardi
More from Steve Farrugia
- PA/02442/26 Luqa: To rehabilitate an existing pre-1967 house including internal and external alterations. Proposal includes the formation of a garage for a car space and the…
- PA/07503/25 Marsaxlokk: The proposed installation of timber sliding gate and sanctioning of walls as-built.
- PA/05655/25 Zurrieq: To dismantle existing deteriorated agricultural store with partially collapsed roof and to construct new agricultural store using recycled stone with same…
- PA/02933/24 Marsaskala: To sanction internal alterations in garage from approved permit PA4853/17.