--- title: "PA/02930/23: Increase in height of external facades in Gharghur | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02930-23/gharghur-increase-in-height-of-external-facades source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gharghur: Increase in height of external facades, alterations to front entrance at ground floor and sanctioning of pool… Planning applications › Gharghur › PA0293023 # PA/02930/23: Increase in height of external facades in Gharghur No. 32, Triq Fidiel Zarb, Gharghur Increase in height of external facades, alterations to front entrance at ground floor and sanctioning of pool section drawing. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 32, Triq Fidiel Zarb, Gharghur - **Locality:** [Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur) - **Applicant:** Philippa Zammit - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-pace) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 21 April 2023 - **Validated:** 24 May 2023 - **Published:** 14 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 31 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 12 June 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02930/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02930&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around No. 32, Triq Fidiel Zarb, Gharghur 66 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05299/24). On Triq Fidiel Zarb: 18 other applications, 15 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/05997/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05997-25/gharghur-sanction-minor-variations-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction minor variations from the approved permit (PA/07944/18), consisting of a slightly higher roof low wall intended to screen services at roof level. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/06610/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06610-23/gharghur-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Withdrawn, 23 m away - [**PA/00336/21** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00336-21/gharghur-open-apertures): To open apertures, carry out internal alterations at ground and first floor and develop second floor and bedroom at receded floor level. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/05158/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05158-25/gharghur-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, opening of garage door and extension of residential property at first floor. Pre -1968 building. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 2 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/06184/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06184-25/gharghur-internal-alterations-and-raising-of-party-wall): Internal alterations and raising of party wall by 5 coarses for privacy concerns,. Granted, validated 10 October 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/04897/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04897-23/gharghur-renew-valid-pa481-13-reading-to-construct-4): To renew valid PA481/13 reading: ’To construct 4 residential units with basement garages.’ Withdrawn, validated 27 September 2023, 1 floor, 46 m away - [**PA/02342/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02342-26/gharghur-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, excavation and construction of two semi detached villas with pools. Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 1 floor, 54 m away - [**PA/06475/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06475-23/gharghur-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations, correction of survey, and proposed extension at second floor. Granted, validated 11 January 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/02157/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02157-26/gharghur-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions-to): Proposed internal and external alterations and additions to an existing townhouse, including an extension to the recessed roof structure and a stairway… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/07377/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07377-24/gharghur-sanction-internal-alterations-at-roof-level-from): To sanction internal alterations at roof level from PA/2240/06 and to propose internal and external alterations at roof level. The proposal also includes the… Granted, validated 21 January 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/07415/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07415-24/gharghur-sanctioning-of-variations-from-original-permit): Sanctioning of variations from original permit (PA/07910/22), including site configuration and internal layout to reflect measured survey. Proposed internal… Granted, validated 19 December 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/04441/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04441-23/gharghur-minor-excavation-and-demolition-works-within-an): Proposed minor excavation and demolition works within an existing house of character, alterations and construction of a floor at first floor level and… Withdrawn, validated 26 July 2023, 2 floors, 82 m away - [**PA/07972/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07972-24/gharghur-restoration-of-an-existing-house-of-character): Restoration of an existing house of character and proposal of alteration works, including the partial excavation at basement level, demolition of ancillary… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/06499/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-23/gharghur-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-and-extension): To sanction internal and external alterations and extension to dwelling approved in PB2762/91. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 99 m away - [**PA/06842/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06842-25/gharghur-demolition-of-post-67-accretions): Proposed demolition of post 67 accretions, minor alterations and extension at all levels, includuing excavation of basement, construction of pool, proposed… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 3 floors, 100 m away ## More by Michael Pace - [**PA/07501/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07501-26/st-julians-sanctioning-of-railing-and-the-extension-of): Sanctioning of railing and the extension of the living room onto the existing terrace, previously approved under permits PA 6448/02. Pending - [**PA/06256/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06256-26/birkirkara-extension-at-roof-level-to-the-existing): Proposed extension at roof level to the existing dwelling (previously converted in accordance with PA/10008/17), including pv panels, relocation of existing… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05772/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05772-26/belt-valletta-1m-high-terrace-wall): Proposed 1m-high terrace wall (opramorta) at upper roof level to screen plant area and ensure safety and protection. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/02892/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02892-26/gharghur-adjoining-of-two-properties): Adjoining of two properties; Excavation of part of site; change of use of part of existing building approved under PA/03221/24 at basement level from garage… Pending, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/01459/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01459-26/zejtun-sanction-minor-variation-from-approved-pa-967-07-and): To sanction minor variation from approved PA/967/07 and PA/3754/19 following an accurate survey of the property. To sanction variations to pool approved in… Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/01213/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01213-26/gharghur-construction-of-class-5b-building-on-two): Construction of Class 5B building on two storeys with underlying basement. Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Michael Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-pace) [All planning applications in Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur)