--- title: "PA/02511/23: extension to artisan studio Class 4B in Gharb | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02511-23/gharb-extension-to-artisan-studio-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gharb: Proposed extension to artisan studio Class 4B, at first floor level for ancillary storage use. Perit Emanuel Vella.… Planning applications › Gharb › PA0251123 # PA/02511/23: extension to artisan studio Class 4B in Gharb Unit TDG 014, Decostone, Ta Dbiegi Crafts Centre, Triq Frangisk Portelli, Gharb Proposed extension to artisan studio Class 4B, at first floor level for ancillary storage use. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Unit TDG 014, Decostone, Ta Dbiegi Crafts Centre, Triq Frangisk Portelli, Gharb - **Locality:** [Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb) - **Applicant:** Michael Axiak - **Perit:** [Perit Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Commercial) - **Received:** 17 April 2023 - **Validated:** 6 June 2023 - **Published:** 6 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 6 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 29 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02511/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02511&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Unit TDG 014, Decostone, Ta Dbiegi Crafts Centre, Triq Frangisk Portelli, Gharb 43 other applications within 300 m: 30 granted, 4 refused, 1 pending. 88% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/00009/24). On Triq Frangisk Portelli: 20 other applications, 15 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Ramona Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ramona-cassar), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/00287/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00287-23/gharb-sanction-additions-carried-out-post-1968): To sanction additions carried out post 1968. These include an enclosure to the loggia. Also to remove a lightweight structure at roof level. Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/05382/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05382-25/gharb-sanction-minor-variations-from-approved-development-in): To sanction minor variations from approved development in PA6204/99 and DN2435/15. Variations include internal modifications to the layouts, change in the… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/01488/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01488-24/gharb-carry-out-additions-and-alterations-to-pre-1967): To carry out additions and alterations to pre-1967 dwelling house. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/00608/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00608-24/gharb-alterations-to-dwelling-consisting-in-a-new): Proposed alterations to dwelling consisting in a new internal staircase linking ground and first floor; opening new windows on the street facade; removal of… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/00943/20** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00943-20/gharb-sanction-extensions): To sanction extensions (2 bathrooms, w.c & kit/din room) to a pre-1968 house of character and shifting of pool approved in DN009/03 Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/02664/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02664-23/gharb-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-2-houses): To demolish existing building and construct 2 houses with 2 pools. Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/01838/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01838-23/gharb-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-house-having): Additions and alterations to existing house having PA/4103/05. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/00009/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00009-24/gharb-new-dwelling-over-an-existing-garage): Proposed new dwelling over an existing garage. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 2 floors, 48 m away - [**PA/06299/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06299-25/gharb-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, extension at second floor level; proposed excavation works; heated pool, water reservoir, sauna and pv panels and… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/07051/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07051-23/gharb-carry-out-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): To carry out alterations to dwelling approved in PA/04648/18. Alterations include changes to internal layout, changes to facade and extention at roof level. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/03086/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03086-22/gharb-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Alterations to existing townhouse; inc. minor alterations to exterior main entrance; reduction in built up area at 1st floor and roof level and retention of… Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/03252/21** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03252-21/gharb-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-dwelling-unit): Additions and alterations to approved dwelling unit, namely internal and external alterations and shifting of swimming pool from first floor level to setback… Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/02574/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02574-26/gharb-sanction-differences-from-pa03252-21-including-an-indoor): To sanction differences from PA03252/21 including an indoor pool at basement level and proposed change in facade material. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/02562/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02562-24/gharb-excavate-site-and-proposed-garage-at-basement): To excavate site and proposed garage at basement level for private cars. Refused, validated 30 April 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/01727/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01727-26/gharb-sanction-variations-from-pa8748-21-which-include-the): To sanction variations from PA8748/21 which include the site configuration, shifting of internal walls and elements in facade. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 82 m away ## More by Emanuel Vella - [**PA/07758/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07758-26/rabat-gozo-renew-pa-03677-21-excavation-of-site): To renew PA 03677/21 - Excavation of site and proposed garage for private cars at basement level; garage for private cars and one flat at ground floor; three… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06824/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06824-26/xaghra-renew-pa-00564-18-proposed-four-dwelling): To renew PA 00564/18 - Proposed four dwelling houses with garage. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05304/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05304-26/msida-addition-of-two-units): Proposed addition of two units. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/07650/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07650-24/zebbug-gozo-sanction-changes-of-dwelling-house-consisting-of): To sanction changes of dwelling house consisting of increase in built up footprint and proposed change of use of part of garage to public service garage Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/06135/24** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06135-24/nadur-swimming-pool-to-dwelling-house): Proposed swimming pool to dwelling house. Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/05882/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05882-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-additions-to-poultry-farm-and-create): To sanction additions to poultry farm and create a new access to the back of the farm and proposed alterations and additions to the egg packing area and… Granted, validated 4 September 2024 [All applications by Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella) [All planning applications in Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb)