--- title: "PA/03069/23: amendment to existing dwelling with addition of in Safi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03069-23/safi-amendment-to-existing-dwelling-with-addition-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Safi: Proposed amendment to existing dwelling with addition of 2 apartments and 1 duplex penthouse. Ground floor to be… Planning applications › Safi › PA0306923 # PA/03069/23: amendment to existing dwelling with addition of in Safi 65, Massa Bielle, Triq ta' Gawhar, Safi Proposed amendment to existing dwelling with addition of 2 apartments and 1 duplex penthouse. Ground floor to be amended to include garage with 3 parking spaces. Work to include part demolition of existing ceiling slabs and staircase and alterations to existing facade, and part sanctioning of the remaining minor variations from previous permit PB/4000/87. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 65, Massa Bielle, Triq ta' Gawhar, Safi - **Locality:** [Safi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/safi) - **Applicant:** Joe Briffa - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 2 March 2023 - **Validated:** 31 May 2023 - **Published:** 31 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 30 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 21 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03069/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03069&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 65, Massa Bielle, Triq ta' Gawhar, Safi 106 other applications within 300 m: 61 granted, 4 refused, 8 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02484/25). On Triq ta' Gawhar: 10 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Gordon Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gordon-zammit). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 25 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/06594/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06594-25/safi-retractable-awnings-on-front-and-rear-facade): Proposed retractable awnings on front and rear facade at third floor level including minor internal alterations and screening of services at roof level. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/07948/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07948-24/safi-construction-of-a-parapet-wall-at-roof): Proposed construction of a parapet wall at roof level and installation of a jucuzzi/pool including surrounding low rise planters at roof level Granted, validated 4 February 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/02244/22** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02244-22/safi-minor-internal-alterations-comprising-removal-of-walls): Proposed minor internal alterations comprising removal of walls to form open plan, enlargement of openings and erection of staircase to roof level. Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/02484/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02484-25/safi-divide-duplex-third-fourth-floor-as-approved-in): To divide duplex third/fourth floor as approved in PA6842/18 into third floor apartment and overlying utility space, and to sanction as built. Proposed metal… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 5 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/08260/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08260-25/safi-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-in-basement-domestic): Sanctioning of minor alterations in basement domestic store from GD/00319/98, ground floor Class 2A dentistry from approved PA/10040/17 and of level 1… Suspended, validated 25 February 2026, 1 floor, 40 m away - [**PA/00742/20** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00742-20/safi-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of first floor maisonette, construction of 8 apartments over 3 floors and one penthouse on the receded floor Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/07182/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07182-23/safi-create-an-interlink-between-existing-class-4a): To create an interlink between existing Class 4A dentistry at ground floor and first floor residential unit. Change of use from Class 4A ground floor and… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/03189/21** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03189-21/safi-construction-of-two-additional-units-over-existing): Proposed construction of two additional units over existing first floor maisonette including internal alterations at first floor level. Existing first floor… Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/05080/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05080-23/safi-construct-3-basement-garages): To construct 3 basement garages. Maisonette at ground floor 3 apartments and a penthouse and installation of jacuzzi at uppermost level. Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/02634/21** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02634-21/safi-sanction-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa4186-90): To sanction alterations to approved permit PA4186/90, including construction of storage at second floor level and proposed construction of a lift and lowering… Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/01433/21** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01433-21/safi-demolition-of-existing-washrooms-at-second-floor-level): Demolition of existing washrooms at second-floor level, alterations to an existing dwelling at first-floor level, demolition of the main staircase,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/03657/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03657-24/safi-sanction-minor-alteration-from-the-approved-pa-1433-21): To sanction minor alteration from the approved PA/1433/21. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 77 m away - [**PA/05050/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05050-25/safi-additional-floors-over-existing-dwellings-to-create): Proposed additional floors over existing dwellings to create 2 apartments and 1 penthouse. Proposal includes also partial demolition of existing rooms at… Granted, validated 16 September 2025, 89 m away - [**PA/00493/22** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00493-22/safi-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of basement garage and five overlying residential units. Status being checked, 92 m away - [**PA/00847/20** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00847-20/safi-sanction-existing-dwelling-as-built): To sanction existing dwelling as built. Alterations from approved permit PB 689/79. Status being checked, 97 m away ## More by Matthew Gauci - [**PA/07240/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07240-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07238/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07238-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07145/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07145-26/mosta-propose-demolition-of-existing-building-with-retention): Propose demolition of existing building with retention of the facade and excavation of two levels to construct of garages at basement, 1 bedroom unit at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07002/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07002-26/birzebbuga-amendment-to-pa3173-24): Amendment to PA3173/24, to include additional property in the redevelopment of both sites including demolition of existing structures and construction of… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06929/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06929-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-internal-variations-from-approved-per): Sanctioning of internal variations from approved permit PA/1653/17 (MA), including the reinstatement of the third bedroom in accordance with the layout… Pending - [**PA/06547/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06547-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-amendment-to-pa-6301-23-previously-approved-in-pa-13): Amendment to PA/6301/23 previously approved in PA/1311/18 including demolition of roof above 5th floor and extension of same floor, construction of 6th floor… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) [All planning applications in Safi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/safi)