PA/02720/23: Removal of low dilapidated rubble walls in Marsaxlokk

Plot unofficially marked 5, 6, 7, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Marsaxlokk

Removal of low dilapidated rubble walls, to excavate the existing un-built property as shown in the site plan and section up to the required levels, and construct basement garages, two ground floor maisonettes, and one apartment, three overlying floors of apartments, and overlying receded floor apartments. The total amount of dwellings is 15 No.

Status

Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)

Location

Plot unofficially marked 5, 6, 7, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Marsaxlokk

Locality

Marsaxlokk

Applicant

Dr Andrea Gera De Petri

Perit

Perit Benny Cortis

Application type

Full development permission

Zone

Within Development Zone

Type of works

New Construction (Residential)

Height

4 floors plus a receded floor

Residential units

15

Received

21 March 2023

Validated

17 May 2023

Published

17 May 2023

Comments close

16 June 2023

Recommendation

Grant Permission

Decision

Grant Permission

Decision date

12 December 2023

Permit expires

3 January 2029

Case details on the Planning Authority website

Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps

Planning activity around Plot unofficially marked 5, 6, 7, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Marsaxlokk

95 other applications within 300 m: 63 granted, 3 refused, 4 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02286/24).

On Triq il-Kuncizzjoni: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Jason Zammit.

Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/02584/22 Marsaxlokk: Proposed part internal demolition and extension of the existing residential unit. Restoration of existing facade. Status being checked, 14 m away
• PA/05285/25 Marsaxlokk: To propose change of use from approved mini-market approved by virtue of PA1378/95 to Class 1 dwelling (maisonette). Proposal consists also of internal and… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 21 m away
• PA/00780/26 Marsaxlokk: To change the use of a garage and 5 residential units, as approved in PA/04299/19, into a Class 3A Guest House, accommodating 10 guest bedrooms, with… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 24 m away
• PA/02135/25 Marsaxlokk: To propose splitting of existing duplex maisonette into two separate units, two- bedroom apartment at first floor level and one bedroom apartment at second… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 3 floors, 24 m away
• PA/00383/25 Marsaxlokk: Renewal of PA/01188/17 - Placing of tables and chairs opposite 'Principino' restaurant'. Granted, validated 17 February 2025, 24 m away
• PA/03102/25 Marsaxlokk: Alterations to approved PA/04299/19. Works include changes to internal walls, creation of an additional common staircase, an additional unit at third floor,… Withdrawn, 4 floors, 29 m away
• PA/01152/20 Marsaxlokk: To extend existing kitchen/living/dining in lieu of approved canopy and roofing over of corridor to create an internal link between stairwell and… Status being checked, 31 m away
• PA/03132/26 Marsaxlokk: To sanction variations from approved permit PA/0306/14 and installation of stainless steel staircase as access to third floor roof. Granted, validated 5 June 2026, 33 m away
• PA/07118/26 Marsaxlokk: Internal alterations to the existing second floor apartment, including the construction of an extension over the existing terrace, the construction of a… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away
• PA/06741/23 Marsaxlokk: Proposed facade restoration (Irrestawra Darek 2023 Restoration Grant Scheme GS/00517/23). Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 36 m away
• PA/05399/25 Marsaxlokk: To sanction corner private car garage built without a permit, to sanction changes in site configuration, change of use of adjacent boathouse built with… Granted, validated 28 October 2025, 42 m away
• PA/00048/22 Marsaxlokk: To sanction internal and external changes from approved permit PA3635/05. Status being checked, 42 m away
• PA/00712/20 Marsaxlokk: Proposed installation of lift from basement level up to roof level, minor internal alterations at ground, first, second and third floor levels plus… Status being checked, 4 floors, 49 m away
• PA/01274/24 Marsaxlokk: To carry out restoration works of the Vendome Tower. Granted, validated 25 March 2024, 56 m away
• PA/00641/22 Marsaxlokk: Addition of lift to existing staircase in common area. Status being checked, 65 m away

More by Benny Cortis

• PA/07636/26 Safi: To sanction the existing building as built from that approved in PA/06250/16. Sanctioning includes: correction of plot depth following survey, minor shifting… Pending
• PA/06997/26 Birzebbuga: Demolition of the existing ground floor from that approved in PA/00261/25, construct a ground floor domestic store, including alterations to the existing… Pending, validated 14 October 2026
• PA/06007/26 Rabat: To construct a staircase between the basement garage and the ground floor level, including partial demolition of the slab to accommodate the staircase,… Pending, validated 2 September 2026
• PA/05023/26 Qormi: To sanction the existing dwelling at receded floor level as built from that approved in DN/01510/16. Sanctioning includes shifting of walls, including an… Granted, validated 22 July 2026
• PA/04855/26 Birkirkara: To demolish the existing first-floor elevated maisonette, retaining the existing facade, construct a new staircase from the ground floor to the first-floor… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/04258/26 Marsaskala: To demolish existing apartments at the third-floor level, reconstruct three apartments at the third-floor level and two penthouses at the receded floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor

All applications by Benny Cortis

More from Andrea Gera De Petri

• PA/03563/24 Attard: To sanction the existing height of the warehouse (Class 6A) from that approved in PA1894/00, to sanction a wall between the stores, to excavate the ground… Granted, validated 4 September 2024
• PA/06687/23 Marsa: Proposed excavation of site to form basement parking; warehouse (6A) at ground and first floor, and office (4A) and warehouse (6A) at setback floor. Proposal… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/04367/23 Belt Valletta: Refurbishing and restoration of office building (Class 4A) including internal alterations, demolitions and reconstruction with new floors and extension on… Granted, validated 19 July 2023
• PA/04025/23 Zebbug: Proposed apartment building which includes excavation of two basement levels for 32 garages; ground floor, 3 typical floors and receded level with total of 23… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/03454/23 Marsa: Proposed excavation of site to form basement parking, ground and first floor warehouse (6A) and office (4A) at second floor. Proposal includes the… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 3 floors
• PA/00978/23 Mgarr: To erect apartment block with one 1-bed apartment, three 3-bed apartments, penthouse, and underlying garage at basement level. Granted, validated 1 March 2023

All planning applications in Marsaxlokk