--- title: "PA/03165/26: sanction minor internal variances to house approved in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03165-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-variances-to-house-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: To sanction minor internal variances to house approved with PB5184/82, and proposed internal alterations to divide… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0316526 # PA/03165/26: sanction minor internal variances to house approved in Swieqi 25/27, Triq il-Horza, Swieqi To sanction minor internal variances to house approved with PB5184/82, and proposed internal alterations to divide the property into two maisonettes. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 25/27, Triq il-Horza, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Leonard Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/leonard-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 20 April 2026 - **Validated:** 30 June 2026 - **Published:** 20 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 June 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 15 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03165/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03165&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 25/27, Triq il-Horza, Swieqi 198 other applications within 300 m: 114 granted, 8 refused, 22 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00057/25). On Triq il-Horza: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Paul Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-buhagiar). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, medium reliability, from 51 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/00416/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00416-23/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa1609-18): To sanction variations from approved permit PA1609/18. At basement level these consist of reduction of 1 independent parking space due to retention of 0.76m… Granted, validated 18 May 2023, 16 m away - [**PA/04437/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04437-23/swieqi-demolish-own-residence): To demolish own residence, excavate site and subsequently erect 3 No. Basement garages having capacity of 3 independent parking slots, 1 no. 3 bedroom… Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/02979/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02979-22/swieqi-internal-and-external-amendments-to-approved-permit): Internal and external amendments to approved permit PA08609/17, to sanction approved but not constructed basement levels level -3 and level -2 and including… Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/02112/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02112-22/swieqi-construct-additional-apartment-and-penthouse-with-a): To construct additional apartment and penthouse with a different layout from that approved in PA04484/15, and carry out alterations to existing facade. Granted, validated 5 May 2022, 36 m away - [**PA/03186/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03186-22/swieqi-changes-to-the-extension-approved-in-pa01775-18): Changes to the extension approved in PA01775/18 including internal changes, extension of the remaining airspace at the front of the property and the creation… Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/00947/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00947-24/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation and construction of basement garages and five overlying residences. Granted, validated 1 April 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/07266/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07266-23/swieqi-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, site excavation and construction of basement garages, four overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/01580/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01580-24/swieqi-propose-demolishing-of-an-existing-structure): To propose demolishing of an existing structure, excavating the site, and constructing a semi-basement to accommodate private vehicle garages, with an… Under appeal, validated 20 March 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/06361/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06361-23/swieqi-extend-approved-balcony): To extend approved balcony. Granted, validated 6 February 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/07456/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07456-25/swieqi-sanction-differences-from-pa4797-04-which-includes-aluminum): To sanction differences from PA4797/04 which includes aluminum canopy at exterior terrace on receded floor and decking. Proposal includes an additional canopy… Withdrawn, validated 19 November 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/04869/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04869-25/swieqi-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, construct 3 garages at basement level and 5 apartments overlying each other. The proposal include also reservoir and pool… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 1 floor, 81 m away - [**PA/01199/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01199-24/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-including-slight): Demolition of existing terraced house including slight excavation towards back of plot to extend the existing basement and construction of a residential block… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 84 m away - [**PA/04713/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04713-26/swieqi-pool-on-roof-and-general-landscaping-and): Proposed pool on roof and general landscaping and alterations to penthouse level. Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/03831/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03831-26/swieqi-demolish-three-residential-units-and-to-construct): To demolish three residential units and to construct five apartments, underlying garage and proposed pool. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 1 floor, 88 m away - [**PA/01134/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01134-25/swieqi-variations-from-the-official-building-alignments-to): Variations from the official building alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit PA05362/18. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 89 m away ## More by Anthony Fenech Vella - [**PA/07703/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07703-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-parapet-wall-at-roof-level-to-screen): Proposed parapet wall at roof level to screen roof services on a pre-1967 dwelling, including pv panels. Pending - [**PA/07458/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07458-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-approved-class-4b-shop): To sanction changes to approved Class 4B shop, including change of use to a Class 3C fitness studio and proposed changes to provide amenities for the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07309/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07309-26/naxxar-carry-out-modifications-to-existing-building-and): To carry out modifications to existing building and erect two additional floors and a receeded one over. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06974/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06974-26/luqa-alterations-at-third-floor-level-to-remove): Proposed alterations at third floor level to remove existing washroom and build a duplex penthouse at 3rd and 4th floor level, including pool. Proposal also… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06879/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06879-26/mellieha-change-the-use-of-a-ground-floor): To change the use of a ground floor maisonette into a Class 4B pharmacy and Class 4A clinics (accommodating 2 treatment rooms), to carry out minor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06738/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06738-26/sliema-sanction-minor-alterations-to-plans-approved-with): To sanction minor alterations to plans approved with PA3799/96 and of construction of temporary structure to house wc on existing back verandah. Pending [All applications by Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) ## More from Leonard Vella - [**PA/05144/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05144-26/msida-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-02059-25-comprising): Changes to development approved in PA/02059/25 comprising of the following; Addition of buffer zone along third party wall at basement level and one HCB leaf… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/05003/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05003-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavation-of-lift-pit): Excavation of lift pit. Demolition of internal walls. Construction of one 2-bedroom apartment and eight 1-bedroom apartments over 4 floors. Construction of… Refused, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/01563/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01563-21/ghaxaq-sanction-retractable-canopy-and-to-propose-change): To sanction retractable canopy and to propose change in existing aluminium apertures into timber apertures. Status being checked [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)