--- title: "PA/02441/24: propose structural alterations to pre-1967 block in Santa Venera | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02441-24/santa-venera-propose-structural-alterations-to-pre-1967-block source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Santa Venera: To propose structural alterations to pre-1967 block. The alterations include the demolition of some internal… Planning applications › Santa Venera › PA0244124 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/santa-venera) - **Applicant:** [Steve Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/steve-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02441/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02441&caseYear=24) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kerstien-micallef), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella), [Robert Sarsero](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-sarsero), [Michelle Micallef Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07508-26/santa-venera-alterations-to-existing-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing maisonette, part-demolition, construction of an additional floor and receded floor level and creating four new residential… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 14 m away - [**PA/07616/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07616-25/santa-venera-sanction-replacement-of-concrete-roof-post-1967): To sanction replacement of concrete roof post 1967 to existing pre-1967 property. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 2 floors, 28 m away - [**PA/02943/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02943-23/santa-venera-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): 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… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/06609/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06609-26/santa-venera-demolish-two-maisonettes): To demolish two maisonettes, while retainining front elevation, and to construct a ground floor maisonette, two apartments and one duplex penthouse. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/07824/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07824-24/santa-venera-make-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To make minor internal and external alterations to an existing pre-1967 townhouse. Alterations include the reconstruction of damaged ceilings. Granted, validated 17 January 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/02873/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02873-25/santa-venera-construction-of-a-2nd): 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… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 4 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/03928/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03928-23/santa-venera-washroom-at-roof-level-in-lieu-of): Proposed washroom at roof level in lieu of PA2234/22. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/02234/22** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02234-22/santa-venera-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-dwelling-and): Internal alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling and construction of an additional floor. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/02840/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02840-25/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette (partially retaining existing facade) and proposed construction of three apartments and a penthouse at receded… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/08633/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08633-24/santa-venera-alterations-to-dwelling-and-garage-including-formation): Alterations to dwelling and garage including formation of an interconnection and sanctioning of garage door material. Granted, validated 17 February 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/03061/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03061-25/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-maisonette): Proposed demolition of existing maisonette (retaining existing facade) and construction of new maisonette following new layout. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/03217/22** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03217-22/santa-venera-sanctioning-the-construction-of-an-extension-at): 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… Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/03605/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03605-23/santa-venera-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-a): To carry out alterations and extensions to a pre-1967 dwelling and to construct 3 residential units on existing airspace. Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/03571/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03571-23/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-structure-at-roof-level): Demolition of existing structure at roof level, internal and external alterations including changing of closed balcony. Construction of an extension at… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/07259/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07259-23/santa-venera-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-3691-23-whereby-we): 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… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 2 floors, 54 m away ## More by Charles Azzopardi - [**PA/07767/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07767-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-changes-to-approved-permit): 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… Pending - [**PA/07679/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07679-26/st-julians-replacement-of-a-gold-aluminium-closed-balcony): 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… Pending - [**PA/07666/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07666-26/gzira-proposal-involves-the-demolition-of-the-approved): 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… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07499/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-26/gzira-propose-minor-alterations-to-facade-of-approved): To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07263/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07263-26/tarxien-extend-room-at-second-floor-to-facade): To extend room at second floor to facade. Pending - [**PA/07205/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-26/birkirkara-installation-of-a-new-toilet-facility): Installation of a new toilet facility, installation of a toilet door and repainting of the main entrance garage door. Pending [All applications by Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) ## More from Steve Farrugia - [**PA/02442/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02442-26/luqa-rehabilitate-an-existing-pre-1967-house-including-internal): 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… Granted, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/07503/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07503-25/marsaxlokk-proposed-installation-of-timber-sliding-gate-and): The proposed installation of timber sliding gate and sanctioning of walls as-built. Granted, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/05655/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05655-25/zurrieq-dismantle-existing-deteriorated-agricultural-store-with-partia): To dismantle existing deteriorated agricultural store with partially collapsed roof and to construct new agricultural store using recycled stone with same… Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/02933/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02933-24/marsaskala-sanction-internal-alterations-in-garage-from-approved): To sanction internal alterations in garage from approved permit PA4853/17. Granted, validated 11 July 2024 [All planning applications in Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/santa-venera)