--- title: "PA/03138/23: change from study to bedroom at penthouse in Marsaskala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03138-23/marsaskala-change-from-study-to-bedroom-at-penthouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Marsaskala: Proposed change from study to bedroom at penthouse level. Perit Ruben Sciortino. Validated 12 July 2023. Planning applications › Marsaskala › PA0313823 # PA/03138/23: change from study to bedroom at penthouse in Marsaskala Alice Flats, Flat 4, Triq il-Kappara, Marsascala Proposed change from study to bedroom at penthouse level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Alice Flats, Flat 4, Triq il-Kappara, Marsascala - **Locality:** [Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala) - **Applicant:** [Mr Glenn Desira](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/glenn-desira) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 13 April 2023 - **Validated:** 12 July 2023 - **Published:** 31 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 15 June 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 26 July 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03138/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03138&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Alice Flats, Flat 4, Triq il-Kappara, Marsascala 132 other applications within 300 m: 80 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00044/25). On Triq il-Kappara: 10 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/01773/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01773-22/marsaskala-internal-alterations-and-extension-over-third-floor): Proposed internal alterations and extension over third floor apartment. Proposal also includes the installation of PV panels at roof level, and a timber… Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/05445/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05445-23/marsaskala-sanction-domestic-store-accessible-from-apartments-backyard): To sanction domestic store accessible from apartment’s backyard as built. Granted, validated 17 October 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/04863/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04863-23/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa6829-17): Proposed renewal of PA6829/17 (Internal alterations to existing floors and addition of fourth floor). Granted, validated 29 September 2023, 4 floors, 27 m away - [**PA/03313/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03313-25/marsaskala-renewal-of-permit-pa-06981-16-to-carry): Renewal of permit PA/06981/16 - To carry out internal and external alterations, to convert duplex unit at second floor into two separate residential units at… Granted, validated 13 June 2025, 4 floors, 28 m away - [**PA/02776/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02776-22/marsaskala-proposal-for-swimming-pool-and-ancillary-facilities): Proposal for swimming pool and ancillary facilities in back garden. (No changes to residence). Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/07438/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07438-23/marsaskala-sanction-existing-second-floor-level-apartment-and): To sanction existing second floor level apartment and roof level as built. Modifications to existing stairwell and proposed lift. Modifications to existing… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/02920/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02920-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-in-configuration-of-garage-from-approved): Sanctioning in configuration of garage from approved permit PB/02337/92 together with the inclusion of a small shredder room Class 5A. Refused, validated 6 May 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/01897/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01897-22/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-a-class-1): Change of use from a Class 1 garage to a Class 6A storage. Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/02240/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02240-23/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-study-to-bedroom): Proposed change of use from study to bedroom at first, second and third floor levels respectively, including alterations to façade railings. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/01278/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01278-25/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Change of use from approved Class 4B confectionery/mini-market (PA588/22) into a public service garage. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/05615/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05615-23/marsaskala-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built (missing data sheets and permits in Marsascala prior to 1988), with part of the property being pre-1967 and to carry out minor… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/00588/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00588-22/marsaskala-correct-the-location-of-site-from-that): To correct the location of site from that as approved in permit PA5133/08, to change of use from garage to Class 4B shop (confectionery/mini market). Works to… Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/02217/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02217-25/marsaskala-alterations-to-pre-1968-ground-floor-maisonette-and): Alterations to pre-1968 ground floor maisonette and extension at first floor and washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 2 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/08333/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08333-25/marsaskala-extension-of-existing-receded-floor-level-and): Proposed extension of existing receded floor level and construction of two overlying receded floor residential units. Application also includes demolition… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/01461/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01461-23/marsaskala-sanction-the-subdivision-into-2-separate-properties): To sanction the subdivision into 2 separate properties approved through PA505/02. The proposal involves also the removal of an existing sign and roller… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 55 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Glenn Desira - [**PA/05201/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05201-26/marsaskala-sanction-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-08811-17-and): To sanction changes to approved permit PA/08811/17 and the subdivision of a Class 4A office into two separate Class 4A offices. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03998/23** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03998-23/gudja-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-residential-development): Proposed alterations and extensions to existing residential development. Granted, validated 5 July 2023 [All planning applications in Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala)