--- title: "PA/02864/23: Additions and alterations to approved apartment block in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02864-23/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-apartment-block source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Pieta: Additions and alterations to approved apartment block PA/506/22, first floor level upwards. Perit Ruben Sciortino.… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0286423 # PA/02864/23: Additions and alterations to approved apartment block in Pieta 50, Sant'Anna, Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta Additions and alterations to approved apartment block PA/506/22, first floor level upwards. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 50, Sant'Anna, Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [Michael Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Received:** 26 January 2023 - **Validated:** 24 May 2023 - **Published:** 24 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 23 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 20 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02864/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02864&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 50, Sant'Anna, Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta 54 other applications on the same street: 25 granted, 5 refused, 7 pending. 83% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00050/26). On Triq ix-Xatt: 54 other applications, 25 granted and 5 refused; granted buildings are typically 8 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [William Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/william-lewis). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/07013/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07013-26/pieta-propose-a-solar-powered): To propose a solar-powered, single-sided, externally illuminated billboard at Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06648/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06648-26/pieta-part-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and): Part demolition of the existing building and construction of an apartment block with a commercial ground floor. Ground floor to be Class 4C (food and drink… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06574/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06574-26/pieta-replace-collapsed-and-dilapidated-roofs-and-construct): To replace collapsed and dilapidated roofs and construct new residential units at second, third and fourth floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05991/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05991-26/pieta-part-change-of-use-from-commercial-warehouse): Proposed part change of use from commercial warehouse to part 5A car valeting limited to 50 sqm including office, signage and minor alterations. Suspended, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05115/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05115-26/pieta-dismantling-of-existing-facade-and-removal-of): Dismantling of existing facade and removal of dilapidated building, construction of semi-basement, reconstruction of 4 apartments, and proposed extension of a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04752/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04752-26/pieta-sanction-cellar-found-during-works-and-position): To sanction cellar found during works and position of slab above ramp having a different layout from PA8126/24. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03063/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03063-26/pieta-sanction-internal-changes-to-class-4b-approved): To sanction internal changes to Class 4B approved in PB851/91. These changes consist of removal of partitions and formation of new ones and an extension at… Pending, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/02299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02299-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to a maisonette. Works include the erection of gypsum partitions. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/01207/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01207-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-replaced-wall-at-washroom-level): Sanctioning of replaced wall at washroom level and the replacement of part of the parapet wall from stone to stone (like with like). Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/01792/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01792-26/pieta-partially-excavate-the-site-to-the-required): To partially excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a four level underground car park designated for private vehicle use.… Pending, validated 18 March 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/07519/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07519-25/pieta-sanction-as-built-showroom-against-that-approved): To sanction as built showroom against that approved in PB4560/89 and to sanction as built canopy in the backyard. Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/00697/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00697-26/pieta-sanction-use-from-that-approved-in-pa-4514-18): To sanction use from that approved in PA/4514/18 (Class 4B) to Class 3C (gymnasium) including sanctioning of internal layout and fascia sign. Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00583/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00583-26/pieta-installation-of-internal-illuminated-billboard): Proposed installation of Internal Illuminated billboard (static billboard with internal lighting). Refused, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00050/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00050-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, clearing of site and construction of reservoir, parking and Class 4B at ground floor, 21 apartments at 1st-7th floor… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 8 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08249/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08249-25/pieta-roof-over-existing-terrace-and-construct-an): To roof over existing terrace and construct an additional overlying penthouse level. Granted, validated 24 December 2025 ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Michael Galea - [**PA/07131/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07131-26/msida-correction-of-site-plan-for-pa-03679-16): Correction of site plan for PA/03679/16. Pending - [**PA/04570/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04570-26/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Granted, validated 10 August 2026 - [**PA/08102/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08102-25/xaghra-incorporate-area-in-ground-floor-garage-for): To incorporate area in ground floor garage for Class 5A car valeting and alterations at basement level. Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/03712/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03712-25/pieta-retention-of-existing-facade): Proposed retention of existing facade, demolition of existing first and second floor. Additions and alterations at ground floor to approved Class 4A office… Granted, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/03055/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03055-25/pieta-sanction-property-as-built-with-minor-difference): To sanction property as built with minor difference in site configuration from that approved in PB961/76. Granted, validated 21 June 2025 - [**PA/02990/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02990-25/xaghra-chicken-coop): Proposed chicken coop; reinstatement of rubble walls and to release part of two land parcels Nos: 727606 and 727607, tied with PA6470/22. Granted, validated 14 May 2025 [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)