--- title: "PA/02731/26: internal alterations to a town house and in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02731-26/mqabba-internal-alterations-to-a-town-house-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mqabba: Proposed internal alterations to a town house and construction of an extension. Perit Ronald Zammit Lucas. Validated… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0273126 # PA/02731/26: internal alterations to a town house and in Mqabba 38 & 40, Xemx t'Awwissu, Triq Santa Katarina, Mqabba Proposed internal alterations to a town house and construction of an extension. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 38 & 40, Xemx t'Awwissu, Triq Santa Katarina, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** [Christian Grima](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christian-grima) - **Perit:** [Perit Ronald Zammit Lucas](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ronald-zammit-lucas) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 31 March 2026 - **Validated:** 29 April 2026 - **Published:** 29 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 29 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 7 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02731/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02731&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 38 & 40, Xemx t'Awwissu, Triq Santa Katarina, Mqabba 92 other applications within 300 m: 57 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08019/25). On Triq Santa Katarina: 10 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/07014/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07014-25/mqabba-alterations-and-extention-to-pre-1967-dwelling-including): Alterations and extention to pre-1967 dwelling including garage on Triq ix-Xriek. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/02174/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02174-26/mqabba-propose-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To propose change of use from garage to Class 4B hairdresser. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/03756/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03756-23/mqabba-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-six): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct six garages at ground floor level (Level 0), two three bedroom apartments in each storey in the overlying three… Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/02871/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02871-21/mqabba-sanction-alterations-additions-to-existing-pre-1967-structures): To sanction alterations/additions to existing pre-1967 structures. Alterations/additions to be sanctioned pertain to the formation of paved walkways and the… Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/05709/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05709-23/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Refused, validated 27 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/00685/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00685-21/mqabba-development-including-the-construction-of-a-five): Proposed development including the construction of a five storey residential block including a street level garage, three apartments and a penthouse at… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/02391/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02391-24/mqabba-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built (changes from PB1188/92) internal alterations, installation of pv on roof of washroom, extension of party walls and installation of… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/05410/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05410-26/mqabba-sanction-alterations-to-a-class-4b-shop): To sanction alterations to a Class 4B shop layout from that approved by virtue of PA/03745/96. Granted, validated 18 September 2026, 88 m away - [**PA/04812/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04812-24/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-differences-in-existing-class): To sanction minor internal differences in existing Class 4B shop from approved development permission PA185/11 including greater internal height, smaller… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 89 m away - [**PA/06649/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06649-25/mqabba-alterations-and-part-demolition-at-ground-floor): Proposed alterations and part demolition at ground floor and change of use to Class 4B shop. Proposed construction of stairwell and 2 apartments. Under appeal, validated 15 October 2025, 1 floor, 94 m away - [**PA/05671/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05671-23/mqabba-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 94 m away - [**PA/04834/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04834-26/mqabba-change-of-use-from-shop): Change of use from shop (Class 4B) to maisonette at ground floor level plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 106 m away - [**PA/05985/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05985-24/mqabba-interconnect-two-approved-local-class-4b-shops): To interconnect two approved local Class 4B shops, resulting in one Class 4B shop with an ancillary store, plus other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 107 m away - [**PA/08019/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08019-25/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation and construction of 2 basements, ground floor 4 maisonettes, 11 apartments and 4 receded apartments including… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 116 m away ## More by Ronald Zammit Lucas - [**PA/07472/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07472-26/tarxien-sanction-alterations-to-roof-structures-including-the): To sanction alterations to roof structures including the conversion of the use from washroom to domestic store and installation of a lightweight structure and… Pending - [**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 - [**PA/06385/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06385-26/zurrieq-alterations-to-the-facade-of-a-townhouse): Proposed alterations to the facade of a townhouse, restoration of facade and replacement of apertures. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06368/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06368-26/zabbar-construction-of-additional-third-and-fourth-floors): Proposed construction of additional third and fourth floors to an approved apartment block by virtue of PA/00813/20. The new extension will create an… Granted, validated 26 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06157/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06157-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-private-vehicle-garage): Proposed change of use from private vehicle garage into a Class 4B shop including internal alterations and installation of a sign. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06131/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06131-26/mqabba-sanctioning-of-a-terraced-house-and-underlying): Proposed sanctioning of a terraced house and underlying garage as built from that approved by virtue of PA/00899/98. Granted, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Ronald Zammit Lucas](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ronald-zammit-lucas) ## More from Christian Grima - [**PA/03162/26** San Lawrenz](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03162-26/san-lawrenz-alterations-at-basement-garage-and-ground-floor): Proposed alterations at basement garage and ground floor levels. To lower garage roof slab, to lower ground floor roof slab. To demolish first floor and… Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05527/23** San Lawrenz](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05527-23/san-lawrenz-construct-a-communal-swimming-pool): To construct a communal swimming pool, decking area and a garden as an addition to existing dwellings. Granted, validated 20 September 2023 [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)