--- title: "PA/02985/23: proposal seeks to shore up existing residence in Ghajnsielem | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02985-23/ghajnsielem-proposal-seeks-to-shore-up-existing-residence source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghajnsielem: The proposal seeks to shore up existing residence lowering, ground floor slab, and extending rooms at ground… Planning applications › Ghajnsielem › PA0298523 # PA/02985/23: proposal seeks to shore up existing residence in Ghajnsielem Virgo Lauretana, Triq Fuq il-Ghajn, Ghajnsielem The proposal seeks to shore up existing residence lowering, ground floor slab, and extending rooms at ground and first floors within built footprint, to existing committed height. The proposal will also alter the internal layout and facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Virgo Lauretana, Triq Fuq il-Ghajn, Ghajnsielem - **Locality:** [Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghajnsielem) - **Applicant:** Matthew Cini - **Perit:** [Perit Godwin Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/godwin-sultana) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 20 January 2023 - **Validated:** 24 May 2023 - **Published:** 24 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 23 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 10 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02985/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02985&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Virgo Lauretana, Triq Fuq il-Ghajn, Ghajnsielem 109 other applications within 300 m: 77 granted, 1 refused, 9 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03913/23). On Triq Fuq il-Ghajn: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [JD Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jd-periti). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/02264/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02264-26/ghajnsielem-form-class-1-residential-dwelling-instead-of): To form Class 1 residential dwelling instead of existing store, including alterations and additions and to construct Class 4C establishment. Suspended, validated 8 April 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/03824/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03824-23/ghajnsielem-sanction-existing-garage-from-discrepancies-including-site): To sanction existing garage from discrepancies including site outline from PA6760/02. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/00758/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00758-26/ghajnsielem-propose-the-construction-of-an-internal-spiral): To propose the construction of an internal spiral staircase and minor alterations to the approved Class 4D restaurant, in lieu of PA/1045/22. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/05343/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05343-24/ghajnsielem-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 dwelling. Alterations include changes to layout, part demolition at the back and extensions. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/01045/22** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01045-22/ghajnsielem-change-use-from-bar-to-class-4d): To change use from Bar to Class 4D Restaurant, to replace ceiling at ground floor level due to structural instability / defects, to excavate the site to… Status being checked, 2 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/04998/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04998-23/ghajnsielem-construct-a-three-bedroom-terraced-house-with): To construct a three bedroom terraced house with ground floor garage for private cars and to excavate reservoir. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 1 floor, 60 m away - [**PA/06048/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06048-23/ghajnsielem-excavate-site-and-construct-10-flats-with): To excavate site and construct 10 flats with underlying 5 garages and 3 domestic stores. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 64 m away - [**PA/06952/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06952-25/ghajnsielem-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): To sanction minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 9 December 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/06190/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06190-26/ghajnsielem-construct-a-three-bedroom-terraced-house-and): To construct a three bedroom terraced house and excavate pool. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 1 floor, 68 m away - [**PA/02848/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02848-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 terraced houses and 3 pools. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/00074/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00074-24/ghajnsielem-construct-ground-floor-garage-and-overlying-6-apartments): To construct ground-floor garage and overlying 6 apartments. Granted, validated 12 April 2024, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/01899/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01899-25/ghajnsielem-convert-a-pre-1968-dwelling): To convert a pre-1968 dwelling. Proposed widening of an opening in the facade to create a garage; internal alterations; dismantling of an accretion at the… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/00390/22** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00390-22/ghajnsielem-excavate-to-levels-for-the-construction-of): To excavate to levels for the construction of reservoirs, new public facility, and embellishment works including hard and soft landscaping all within the… Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/02450/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02450-25/ghajnsielem-renewal-of-pa3239-16-change-of-use-from): Renewal of PA3239/16: Change of use from under-utilised building to a hostel, including alterations and additions. Withdrawn, 77 m away - [**PA/00969/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00969-25/ghajnsielem-minor-alterations-to-pa3239-16-and-proposed-extension): Minor alterations to PA3239/16 and proposed extension to the back block. Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 79 m away ## More by Godwin Sultana - [**PA/07295/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07295-26/zebbug-gozo-minor-amendments-to-pa-04844-23-comprising-the-sanctioning): Minor amendments to PA/04844/23 comprising the sanctioning of the relocation of the previously approved store to an alternative location within the site,… Pending - [**PA/03841/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03841-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-the-existing-structures-and-construct-a): To demolish the existing structures and construct a residence with a garage and swimming pool in the backyard, including excavation works for a water reservoir. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/00705/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00705-26/ghajnsielem-sanction-existing-structures-built-before-the-1960s): To sanction existing structures built before the 1960s with no permit found except the license to sell imported sweets and oranges in his wines and spirits… Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/07550/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-25/ghajnsielem-this-application-proposes-the-creation-of-a): This application proposes the creation of a domestic parking space within the approved garden/yard area using hard landscaping surfacing, with minimal impact… Granted, validated 12 June 2026 - [**PA/05909/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05909-25/kercem-underground-water-reservoir-with-overlying-pump-room): Proposed underground water reservoir with overlying pump room and topsoil. Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/04280/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04280-25/xaghra-sanction-existing-garage-and-minor-internal-correction): To sanction existing garage and minor internal correction to masonry opening in apartment. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 [All applications by Godwin Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/godwin-sultana) [All planning applications in Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghajnsielem)