--- title: "PA/02859/22: Sanctioning of shops approved by PA5659/97 and in Qala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02859-22/qala-sanctioning-of-shops-approved-by-pa5659-97-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in Qala: Sanctioning of shops approved by PA5659/97 and PA6704/96. Changes include the removal of a wall to… Planning applications › Qala › PA0285922 # PA/02859/22: Sanctioning of shops approved by PA5659/97 and in Qala Old Trafford, Triq Dun Guzepp Vella c/w, Triq il-Papa Piju Ix, Qala Sanctioning of shops approved by PA5659/97 and PA6704/96. Changes include the removal of a wall to connect two shops into one due to site constraints. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Old Trafford, Triq Dun Guzepp Vella c/w, Triq il-Papa Piju Ix, Qala - **Locality:** [Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala) - **Applicant:** [Mr Joe Aquilina](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joe-aquilina) - **Perit:** [Perit Ioni Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ioni-bugeja) - **Type of works:** Sanctioning [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02859/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02859&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around Old Trafford, Triq Dun Guzepp Vella c/w, Triq il-Papa Piju Ix, Qala 71 other applications within 300 m: 45 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02103/23). On Triq Dun Guzepp Vella: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/06364/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06364-24/qala-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-apartment): To carry out alterations and additions to apartment approved in PA/00884/05. Alterations include changes to layout at first floor level, construction of rooms… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/03576/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03576-23/qala-sanction-minor-changes-in-elevation-and-in): To sanction minor changes in elevation and in layout of duplex approved in PA2831/99. Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/01738/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01738-23/qala-propose-construction-of-basement-garage-for-private): To propose construction of basement garage for private cars with overlying five residential units. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/02862/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02862-21/qala-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/06816/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06816-26/qala-construct-a-penthouse-over-an-existing-block): To construct a penthouse over an existing block of flats. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/02906/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02906-22/qala-sanction-variations-from-drawings-approved-in-pa-04712-09): To sanction variations from drawings approved in PA/04712/09, mainly consisting of shifting of walls and apertures and removal of wall to form larger… Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/02404/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02404-22/qala-excavate-site-and-construct-basement-garage-with): To excavate site and construct basement garage with overlying duplex, 2 flats and a penthouse. Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/06500/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06500-26/qala-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to excavate and to construct 4 residential units with underlying garages and domestic stores. Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 1 floor, 72 m away - [**PA/06119/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06119-26/qala-demolish-existing-residential-unit): To demolish existing residential unit, excavate one basement level and construct 22 residential units with 21 underlying garages at basement level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/05899/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05899-23/qala-sanction-the-removal-of-soil-above-ground): To sanction the removal of soil above ground floor level and to construct a garage and reservoir at ground floor and dwelling at first floor. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 2 floors, 87 m away - [**PA/07499/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-24/qala-demolish-part-of-existing-building): To demolish part of existing building, excavate site and construct basement garage and Class 4B shop with overlying garage, maisonette, 8 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 3 floors, 88 m away - [**PA/00964/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00964-24/qala-sanction-additions-built-post-1968-and-proposed): To sanction additions built post 1968 and proposed change color to facade. Granted, validated 19 April 2024, 90 m away - [**PA/01282/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01282-21/qala-carry-out-additions-and-alterations-at-basement): To carry out additions and alterations at basement and ground floors and create a maisonette at ground floor; proposed 3 flats at first, second and third… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 93 m away - [**PA/00767/20** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00767-20/qala-additions-and-alterations-to-vacant-site-approved): Proposed additions and alterations to vacant site approved in PA 2292/13; consisting of extension of third floor to full floor and proposed flat at receded… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 101 m away - [**PA/01162/20** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01162-20/qala-construct-extension-at-semi-basement): To construct extension at semi-basement Status being checked, 101 m away ## More by Ioni Bugeja - [**PA/02196/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02196-26/cospicua-bormla-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-not-visible-in): Proposed sanctioning of minor changes not visible in approved PA/2046/18. Proposal includes dismantling of lightweight washroom structure and reconstruction… Granted, validated 12 May 2026 - [**PA/02584/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02584-25/sliema-minor-internal-alterations-to-apartment-covered-by): Proposed minor internal alterations to apartment covered by PA/1424/22. Alterations include re- opening of previously closed window. No changes to elevation… Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/02201/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02201-25/msida-sanctioning-of-shop-approved-by-pa-6500-01): Proposed sanctioning of shop approved by PA/6500/01. Proposal includes change of use to Class 4C (no cooking on site) and installation of sign. Refused, validated 9 April 2025 - [**PA/00165/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00165-25/kalkara-change-the-use-of-a-class-4b): To change the use of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4C shop, to carry out internal alterations, to place outdoor tables & chairs and umbrellas and to fix a… Granted, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/07886/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07886-24/msida-sanctioning-of-alterations-in-apartment-approved-by): Proposed sanctioning of alterations in apartment approved by PA/3295/00 and proposed lightweight additions to accommodate an additional bedroom. Granted, validated 21 January 2025 - [**PA/03711/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03711-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-existing-semi-basement-apartment-approved-by): Proposed sanctioning of existing semi-basement apartment approved by PA3749/05. Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024 [All applications by Ioni Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ioni-bugeja) ## More from Joe Aquilina - [**PA/04750/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04750-25/gharghur-raise-height-of-existing-rubble-wall-and): To raise height of existing rubble wall and correction of site levels following site survey and proposed gate. Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/00403/22** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00403-22/gharghur-construct-rubble-walls-as-original): To construct rubble walls as original. Status being checked - [**PA/02862/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02862-21/qala-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built Status being checked - [**PA/00444/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00444-20/swieqi-division-of-approved-receded-third-floor): Division of approved receded third floor (PA 117/13) to two receded apartments. Status being checked [All planning applications in Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala)