--- title: "PA/02956/25: part extension of existing second floor and in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02956-25/tarxien-part-extension-of-existing-second-floor-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Tarxien: Proposed part extension of existing second floor and receded third floor. Excavation of lift pit and construction… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0295625 # PA/02956/25: part extension of existing second floor and in Tarxien 118, Triq it-Tarzna, Paola c/w, Triq Manuel Buhagiar, Tarxien Proposed part extension of existing second floor and receded third floor. Excavation of lift pit and construction of lift shaft, internal alterations and removal of existing parapet walls at second floor, to existing corner dwelling. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 118, Triq it-Tarzna, Paola c/w, Triq Manuel Buhagiar, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** Shannonine Caruana - **Perit:** [Perit Alex Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alex-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 24 March 2025 - **Validated:** 14 May 2025 - **Published:** 14 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 13 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 1 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02956/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02956&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 118, Triq it-Tarzna, Paola c/w, Triq Manuel Buhagiar, Tarxien 196 other applications within 300 m: 132 granted, 6 refused, 19 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00124/26). On Triq it-Tarzna: 9 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/01258/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01258-21/paola-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-and-extension): To carry out minor internal alterations and extension of washroom at roof level. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/06359/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06359-24/paola-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-including): To sanction minor internal and external alterations including access stairs to roof level from approved permit PA/01258/21 and to propose a pool at roof level. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 19 m away - [**PA/02452/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02452-22/tarxien-carry-out-alterations-to-the-internal-layout): Application to carry out alterations to the internal layout, construction of washroom and replacement of damaged slabs to a pre-1968 residence. Application… Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/02797/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02797-26/tarxien-change-of-timber-apertures-to-pvc-timber-like): Change of timber apertures to pvc timber-like apertures. Granted, validated 11 June 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/05382/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05382-26/tarxien-addition-of-one-room-to-approved-third): Addition of one room to approved third floor level plus recessed apartment at fourth level. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors, 40 m away - [**PA/02809/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02809-26/tarxien-addition-of-one-room-to-third-floor): Addition of one room to third floor level. Withdrawn, validated 29 April 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/00091/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00091-24/tarxien-addition-of-one-room-to-third-floor): Addition of one room to third floor and washroom at roof level. Refused, validated 17 January 2024, 4 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/00123/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00123-24/tarxien-partial-demolition-alterations-to-existing-ground-floor): Partial demolition/alterations to existing ground floor, change of use from residential to Class 4B shop including signage and construction of first floor… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 2 floors, 60 m away - [**PA/00085/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00085-25/paola-demolition-of-an-abandoned-carpentry-shop-and): The demolition of an abandoned carpentry shop and stores to construct two ground floor maisonettes and three overlying apartments. Refused, validated 15 January 2025, 2 floors, 65 m away - [**PA/02830/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02830-24/paola-alterations-to-terraced-house): Proposed alterations to terraced house. Alterations include the shifting of walls internally, the extension at the second floor level, and the addition of a… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 3 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/01987/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01987-24/paola-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Internal alterations to existing townhouse (pre-1968), including the demolition of rooms in backyard and the extension of roof structure and construction of… Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/07263/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07263-26/tarxien-extend-room-at-second-floor-to-facade): To extend room at second floor to facade. Pending, 76 m away - [**PA/01437/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01437-25/tarxien-proposal-includes-the-demolition-of-bedroom-walls): The proposal includes the demolition of bedroom walls to create a larger dining area on the ground floor, the extension of existing bedrooms on the first… Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/01561/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01561-23/tarxien-alterations-to-dwelling-at-ground-floor-level): Proposed alterations to dwelling at ground floor level and construction of bedroom at first floor level and washroom at second floor level. Application also… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/06773/21** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06773-21/paola-proposal-of-extension-of-washroom-at-roof): Proposal of extension of washroom at roof level to existing pre-1968 townhouse Granted, validated 6 October 2021, 80 m away ## More by Alex Spiteri - [**PA/07254/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07254-26/sliema-variation-from-the-official-building-alignments-of): Variation from the official building alignments of corner townhouse (PA/00124/21) with local hardstone cladding on lower plinths of both facades. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06514/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06514-26/pieta-sanction-garage-at-basement-level-of-government): To sanction garage at basement level of government constructed residential block and garage complex. Pending - [**PA/05536/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05536-26/paola-internal-alterations-and-part-extension-at-receded): Proposed internal alterations and part extension at receded second floor to existing single dwelling. Granted, validated 2 October 2026 - [**PA/03127/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03127-26/balzan-changes-to-pa-03881-21-to-include): Proposed changes to PA/03881/21 to include, internal layout modifications, extend the dwelling to the main street alignment/facade and conceal the exposed… Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02880/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02880-26/mosta-additional-basement-floor-at-level-3-only): Proposed additional basement floor at level -3 only to approved permit PA/6850/25. Granted, validated 26 May 2026 - [**PA/00252/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00252-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-class-1): Change of use from Class 1 - residential dwelling to Class 2A - residential institution. Internal alterations including lift access. External alterations… Granted, validated 21 January 2026 [All applications by Alex Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alex-spiteri) [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)