--- title: "PA/03123/26: sanction subdivision of duplex penthouse into two in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03123-26/swieqi-sanction-subdivision-of-duplex-penthouse-into-two source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: To sanction subdivision of duplex penthouse into two separate apartments, including internal alterations and height… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0312326 # PA/03123/26: sanction subdivision of duplex penthouse into two in Swieqi Flat 10/12, San Andrea Apartments, Block A, Triq Sant' Andrija, Swieqi To sanction subdivision of duplex penthouse into two separate apartments, including internal alterations and height variations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Flat 10/12, San Andrea Apartments, Block A, Triq Sant' Andrija, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [David Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/david-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew J Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-j-mercieca) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 22 March 2026 - **Validated:** 24 June 2026 - **Published:** 13 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 28 May 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 8 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03123/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03123&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Flat 10/12, San Andrea Apartments, Block A, Triq Sant' Andrija, Swieqi 156 other applications within 300 m: 88 granted, 7 refused, 27 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 10 floors (PA/05744/25). On Triq Sant' Andrija: 22 other applications, 9 granted and 2 refused. Periti active on this street: [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 35 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/00995/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00995-20/swieqi-sanctioning-of-existing-villa-variations-from-previous): Sanctioning of existing villa variations from previous approved permits no. PAPB2786/77 and PAPB 1774/81. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/01229/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01229-24/swieqi-sanctioning-of-differences-from-approved-permission-pb-2715-75): Sanctioning of differences from approved permission PB/2715/75 and proposed splitting of existing residential unit to 2 maisonettes including shifting of… Refused, validated 28 February 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/04897/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04897-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-differences-from-approved-permission-pb-2715-75): Sanctioning of differences from approved permission PB/2715/75. Pending, 34 m away - [**PA/07702/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07702-25/swieqi-sanction-as-built-property-which-differs-from-rg-00464-23): To sanction as-built property which differs from RG/00464/23 and PA/00912/11, proposed partial demolition and construction works. Pending, validated 25 March 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/02658/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02658-26/swieqi-alterations-to-semi-detached-villa-consisting-in-introduction): Alterations to semi-detached villa consisting in introduction of lift to serve all floors, opening-up of walls to create a combined kitchen and living area,… Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/05863/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05863-26/swieqi-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, change of use of rooms, and construction of room at roof level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/03780/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03780-24/swieqi-sanction-variations-of-the-existing-structure-from): To sanction variations of the existing structure from plans approved in PA7130/05, including installation of lift and access to roof. Proposed changes in… Granted, validated 22 August 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/06137/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06137-26/swieqi-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling): Demolition of the existing dwelling, excavation of the site, and construction of a new residential villa comprising a basement level, ground floor, and first… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors, 68 m away - [**PA/02488/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02488-26/swieqi-demolish-existing-structure-and-construct-car-park): To demolish existing structure and construct car park (ancillary to adjacent Class 3A guesthouse PA4414/21). Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 1 floor, 71 m away - [**PA/02551/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02551-26/swieqi-change-of-use-to-class-4d-restaurant): Change of use to Class 4D restaurant. Suspended, validated 22 April 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/02261/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02261-26/swieqi-external-alterations-to-property-approved-in-rg-00749-25): Proposed external alterations to property approved in RG/00749/25 and DN/01482/25, which includes excavation of a reservoir and a swimming pool, and proposed… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/07355/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07355-24/swieqi-renewal-to-pa-07901-19): Renewal to PA/07901/19. Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and excavation of site to accommodate 1 level of parking, proposed overlying Class 4A offices… Granted, validated 19 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 77 m away - [**PA/08173/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08173-25/swieqi-sanction-the-electronic-billboard): To sanction the electronic billboard. Pending, validated 21 January 2026, 88 m away - [**PA/03922/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03922-25/swieqi-construct-a-villa): To construct a villa. Works to include the excavation for one level of a private garage and the construction of a pool at roof level. Pending, validated 18 June 2025, 92 m away - [**PA/01306/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01306-24/swieqi-sanction-changes-to-pa-579-14-namely-a-minor): To sanction changes to PA/579/14 namely a minor change to facade, the inclusion of a sitting room and walk-in wardrobe instead of the approved en-suite… Granted, validated 13 May 2024, 94 m away ## More by Matthew J Mercieca - [**PA/05917/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05917-26/sliema-change-of-use-from-existing-class-1): Change of use from existing Class 1 residential unit to a Class 3A guest house. Includes, excavation and construction of two basement levels at the back of… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03660/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03660-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-approved-office-and): Proposed change of use from approved office and apartments (Class 1A) in PA/03698/18 to guesthouse (Class 3A), including internal alterations and minor… Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03451/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03451-26/birkirkara-sanction-of-garage-from-papb65-77): Sanction of garage from PAPB65/77. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03014/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03014-26/zebbug-it-is-proposed-to-sub-divide-existing-pre-1967): It is proposed to sub-divide existing pre-1967 dwelling into two Class 1 residential units. Includes internal external alterations, addition of roof… Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02339/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02339-26/sliema-sanction-change-of-use-from-approved-hydrotherapy): To sanction change of use from approved hydrotherapy (Class 3C) to hair salon (Class 4B) at front part of level 3 (incl. sanctioning of minor internal… Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/00816/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00816-26/paola-it-is-proposed-to-carry-out-internal): It is proposed to carry out internal and external alterations to pre-1967 building (Class 1 maisonette). Alterations include part demolition at backyard and… Granted, validated 2 March 2026 [All applications by Matthew J Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-j-mercieca) ## More from David Caruana - [**PA/05796/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05796-25/swieqi-sanction-apartment-block-approved-by-way-of): To sanction apartment block approved by way of PA/2316/16 as built and proposed internal alterations to the apartments in order to comply with EC/00012/2024… Pending, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/00030/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00030-25/zebbug-gozo-sanction-landscaping-works-from-garden-approved-in): To sanction landscaping works from garden approved in PA5884/20 landscaping works include works on rubble walls and construction of a small timber shed Granted, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/00018/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00018-25/belt-valletta-sanction-replacement-of-pre-1967-timber-balcony-with): To sanction replacement of pre-1967 timber balcony with same material and design balcony. Granted, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/05441/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05441-24/zebbug-excavation-of-vacant-plot-and-construction-of): Proposed excavation of vacant plot and construction of basement garage and access at ground floor. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 1 floor - [**PA/04776/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04776-24/attard-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Proposed change of use of part of Class 4B shop to one bedroom maisonette including carrying out of minor internal and external alterations and variations… Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/02902/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02902-23/san-gwann-renewal-pa7668-18): To renewal PA7668/18 (To demolish existing terraced house and to construct basement level garages, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and one penthouse.) Granted, validated 5 July 2023 [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)