PA/03186/24: Converting a plot of land amidst urban in Kirkop
Proposed Pocket Garden, Triq Nerik Xerri, Kirkop
Converting a plot of land amidst urban development into a communal green space. Central to this proposal is the introduction of vegetation and a water reservoir, interactive zones such as treehouses, play areas, zones cultivating herbs and supporting pollinators, designated seating spots, picnic areas, and pathways made of porous paving materials.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- Proposed Pocket Garden, Triq Nerik Xerri, Kirkop
- Locality
- Kirkop
- Applicant
- Joseph Cuschieri
- Perit
- Perit Kurt Vella
- Application type
- Full development permission - Summary Process
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Other
- Received
- 28 February 2024
- Validated
- 16 October 2024
- Published
- 29 May 2024
- Comments close
- 13 June 2024
- Decision
- Acceptable
- Permit expires
- 30 October 2029
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Proposed Pocket Garden, Triq Nerik Xerri, Kirkop
113 other applications within 300 m: 71 granted, 0 refused, 13 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00784/24).
On Triq Nerik Xerri: 10 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: JLZ+MBF Architects.
Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/03230/22 Kirkop: Proposed subdivision of garage for private use from maisonette.
- PA/00369/23 Kirkop: Alterations and proposed extension from terraced house to duplex on ground and first floor and overlying three (3) separate units, with the introduction of…
- PA/02705/25 Kirkop: Proposed changes from previously approved PA/01053/24 including the separation of the previously approved two duplex apartments into four apartments.
- PA/00893/21 Kirkop: Proposed construction of a 9 unit apartment block comprising of basement level garages, four floors and receded floor level, together with construction of…
- PA/01053/24 Kirkop: Proposed changes from previously approved PA/00893/21 inclusive of: variations in building alignment, proposed internal changes, sanctioning of as built…
- PA/04330/24 Kirkop: To sanction as-built and alterations incorporating change of use of existing garage to maisonette, excavation of basement garage level underneath, alterations…
- PA/05168/26 Kirkop: Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of 3 lock up garages, one three-bed maisonette, six two bed flats and one three bed…
- PA/08380/25 Kirkop: Demolish existing roof structures, internal and external alterations at first floor level, construction of additional dwelling units at second, third and…
- PA/01425/24 Kirkop: Sanctioning of alterations to approved drawings in PA3717/20 and construction of a washroom at roof level.
- PA/00795/21 Kirkop: Alterations to maisonette, including the construction of a staircase connecting with underlying garage, the addition of a concealed ac unit and sanctioning of…
- PA/05083/23 Kirkop: Renewal of permit PA/03895/14 consisting of minor internal structural alterations, minor alterations to facade, construction of pool and installation of…
- PA/04194/24 Kirkop: Proposed change of use from Mini-market as approved in PA5623/01 to garage for private cars. Proposed internal alterations at ground floor to create a common…
- PA/01272/24 Kirkop: To sanction extension of back balconies at first and second floor, façade alteration consisting of removal of the window aperture in common area between 2nd…
- PA/00281/23 Kirkop: Proposed alterations to approved PA/4700/21 incl. increasing proposed units from 4 to 6.
- PA/03953/26 Kirkop: To demolish existing pre-1968 garage and construct dwelling with a street-level garage.
More by Kurt Vella
- PA/07529/26 Zebbug: Proposed alteration of volleyball court and adjoining hardstand into two padel courts.
- PA/07379/26 Mellieha: Sanctioning of changes to existing detached bungalow to include covered carport over driveway and underlying domestic store, basement level towards back…
- PA/05939/26 Qormi: To sanction installation of two storage diesel tanks and a generator inclusive of it's own diesel tank.
- PA/05566/26 Belt Valletta: Renewal of PA/04130/17 - "Proposed alterations to Class 4A at second floor mainly shifting of walls and creating a staircase leading to third floor,…
- PA/03431/26 Hamrun: To sanction minor layout differences and proposed internal and external changes to accommodate a change of use from car showroom to two one bedroom units.
- PA/02094/26 Swieqi: To sanction minor layout differences from PA/02502/13 and proposed domestic store at roof level internal interconnection.
All applications by Kurt Vella
More from Joseph Cuschieri
- PA/00158/25 Gharghur: To regenerate a vacant plot into a public green space, incorporating new trees and shrubs, accessible pathways, seating areas, nature play equipment, obstacle…
- PA/07799/24 Siggiewi: To regenerate an unused site into a green space incorporating new trees and shrubs, accessible pathways, gardening allotments, an amenity block, two…
- PA/04808/24 Hamrun: Proposed greening of external recreation area currently used as sports court, including excavation and construction of reservoir, OCR (obstacle course race),…
- PA/04430/24 Lija: To transform an underutilized site into a public green space, featuring easily accessible pathways, a tranquil sensory garden with a labyrinth maze,…
- PA/04429/24 St Julians: To regenerate an unused site into a public green space incorporating accessible pathways, recreational play elements as well as parking spaces and an…
- PA/03950/24 Birzebbuga: Embellishment of existing unkept garden into a community oriented green space and provision of access between Triq l-Gherien and Triq F.M. Ferretti.