--- title: "PA/03222/23: remove internal spiral staircase in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03222-23/xaghra-remove-internal-spiral-staircase source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Xaghra: To remove internal spiral staircase, construct staircase within side passageway, create doorway to pool area, form… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0322223 # PA/03222/23: remove internal spiral staircase in Xaghra 3, Triq Ghajn Qamar, Xaghra To remove internal spiral staircase, construct staircase within side passageway, create doorway to pool area, form balcony on façade, raise parapet wall and effect minor internal and external alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 3, Triq Ghajn Qamar, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** Gaston De Giovanni - **Perit:** [Perit Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 29 April 2023 - **Validated:** 25 October 2023 - **Published:** 25 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 24 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 April 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03222/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03222&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 3, Triq Ghajn Qamar, Xaghra 38 other applications within 300 m: 19 granted, 2 refused, 3 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02961/23). On Triq Ghajn Qamar: 30 other applications, 17 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [John Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-saliba), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/02194/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02194-22/xaghra-sanction-variations-from-pa1924-15): To sanction variations from PA1924/15. Variations consist in site configuration and increase in height of staircase. Status being checked, 8 m away - [**PA/02467/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02467-25/xaghra-excavate-and-construct-underground-reservoir-with-overlying): To excavate and construct underground reservoir with overlying pump room. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/01012/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01012-23/xaghra-construct-agricultural-store-with-underlying-basement-store): To construct agricultural store with underlying basement store, reservoir, gate, deposit soil and construct of rubble wall to retain soil. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/03940/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03940-26/xaghra-sanction-reinstatement-of-dry-stone-walls): To sanction reinstatement of dry stone walls. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 73 m away - [**PA/02468/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02468-25/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 132 m away - [**PA/01185/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01185-22/xaghra-internal-alterations-to-existing-penthouse-as-approved): Internal alterations to existing penthouse as approved in RG/1539/17 and sanctioning of railing and retractable sunshade. Status being checked, 137 m away - [**PA/03292/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03292-24/xaghra-internal-alterations-to-existing-penthouse-as-approved): Internal alterations to existing penthouse as approved in RG/1539/17 and sanctioning of railing and retractable sunshade. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 139 m away - [**PA/06623/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06623-25/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967): To carry out alterations to an existing pre-1967 dwelling and to subdivide into 2 dwellings. Suspended, validated 15 October 2025, 142 m away - [**PA/00450/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00450-21/xaghra-sanction-maisonettes-as-built-to-include-for): To sanction maisonettes as built to include for variations in footprint, extensions onto terraces and minor internal alterations Status being checked, 151 m away - [**PA/06487/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06487-26/xaghra-sanction-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in-pa-01870-21): To sanction alterations to dwelling approved in PA/01870/21. Alterations include changes to layout, extension of paving, changes to levels, construction of a… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 168 m away - [**PA/01870/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01870-21/xaghra-alterations-to-previously-approved-permit): Alterations to previously approved permit, PA 10514/18. Alterations include change in site configuration, change in orientation of pool, introduction of… Status being checked, 170 m away - [**PA/07079/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07079-23/xaghra-correction-of-site-approved-in-pb17-3089-79-and): Correction of site approved in PB17/3089/79 and sanctioning of dwelling house and two garages for private cars as built in lieu of two flats. Proposal also… Refused, validated 29 November 2023, 184 m away - [**PA/00565/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00565-21/xaghra-erect-addition-at-the-back): To erect addition at the back Status being checked, 210 m away - [**PA/08147/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08147-24/xaghra-sanction-building-as-built-from-pa4559-02): To sanction building as built from PA4559/02, DN856/09 and DN878/08 following a detailed survey. No proposed works. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 243 m away - [**PA/02371/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02371-23/xaghra-store-for-arable-farming): Proposed store for arable farming; underground water reservoir; pump room, gate and planting of trees. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 254 m away ## More by Mariella Xuereb - [**PA/07663/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07663-26/xaghra-sanction-minor-deviations-from-pa-04078-04-and-rg-00621-24): To sanction minor deviations from PA/04078/04 and RG/00621/24. Pending - [**PA/07257/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07257-26/rabat-gozo-replacement-of-apertures): Replacement of apertures (accepted through GS/00020/25). Pending - [**PA/06884/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06884-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade (accepted through GS/00043/25). Pending - [**PA/06597/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06597-26/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-structures-and-propose-a-terraced): To demolish existing structures and propose a terraced house organised on two floors with access to roof and a garage for private cars. To excavate and… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/06568/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06568-26/qala-construction-of-3-stables-with-ancillary-facilities): Construction of 3 stables with ancillary facilities, a reservoir and installation of timber gates. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06397/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06397-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade (BHRS25). Granted, validated 15 October 2026 [All applications by Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb) [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)