--- title: "PA/03246/23: sanction minor variations on facade in Ta' Xbiex | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03246-23/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-variations-on-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Ta' Xbiex: To sanction minor variations on facade, proposed addition of parking spaces at basements, addition of new… Planning applications › Ta' Xbiex › PA0324623 # PA/03246/23: sanction minor variations on facade in Ta' Xbiex Marina Business Centre, Triq l-Abate Rigord, Ta' Xbiex To sanction minor variations on facade, proposed addition of parking spaces at basements, addition of new terraces at level 4 including the extension of a full floor to the existing receded floor and a new receded floor, all serving the same approved use of Class 4A offices. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Marina Business Centre, Triq l-Abate Rigord, Ta' Xbiex - **Locality:** [Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex) - **Applicant:** [Exalco Properties Ltd. Attn: Alex Montanaro](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/exalco-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 18 April 2023 - **Validated:** 6 June 2023 - **Published:** 6 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 6 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 31 July 2024 - **Permit expires:** 18 September 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03246/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03246&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Marina Business Centre, Triq l-Abate Rigord, Ta' Xbiex 126 other applications within 300 m: 78 granted, 1 refused, 15 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/07218/24). On Triq l-Abate Rigord: 14 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [George Pullicino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-pullicino), [Carmel Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/carmel-farrugia), [Daniel Bernard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-bernard). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/03389/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03389-26/ta-xbiex-extend-5th-floor-and-add-a-receded): To extend 5th floor and add a receded floor to an office block (Class 4A) as approved in PA/03165/24. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/03165/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03165-24/ta-xbiex-extend-the-fourth-floor-and-add-a): To extend the fourth floor and add a receded floor (Class 4A) to an office block. Granted, validated 16 July 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/07218/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07218-24/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-fourth-floor-level): Demolition of existing fourth floor level, extension of fourth floor, and construction of fifth and sixth floors with the use of Class 4A offices. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 7 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/07467/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07467-26/ta-xbiex-relocate-ramp): To relocate ramp, remove sign and carry out minor internal alterations from PA00319/26. Pending, 55 m away - [**PA/00319/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00319-26/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-residential-to-class): To change of use from residential to Class 4B - beauty therapy (relocation of activity). To put up signage on the facade. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/02803/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02803-22/ta-xbiex-internal-alterations-and-to-change-an-existing): Internal alterations and to change an existing window overlooking a terrace on Triq L-Imradd to a door. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/00828/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00828-22/ta-xbiex-alterations-and-extension): Alterations and extension (74 sq.m) to flat 9b on fifth floor and construction of new (receded) dwelling (183 sq.m) on sixth floor. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/02938/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02938-21/ta-xbiex-sanction-variations-from-pb-00558-79-re): To sanction variations from PB/00558/79 re. apartment located in Block A at third floor level. To propose minor internal alterations including demolishing and… Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/05181/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05181-26/ta-xbiex-sanctioning-of-alterations-and-proposed-minor-alterations): Sanctioning of alterations and proposed minor alterations. Granted, validated 22 September 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/02635/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02635-26/ta-xbiex-propose-internal-alterations-including-removal-of-walls): To propose internal alterations including removal of walls and the construction of en-suite. Granted, validated 11 May 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/08101/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08101-24/ta-xbiex-convert-private-existing-garage-approved-in-rg1662-23): To convert private existing garage approved in RG1662/23 to bedroom and to connect it with existing maisonette approved in PA8051/22. Granted, validated 28 January 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/02616/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02616-21/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-approved): Proposed change of use from approved (PA/06067/17) Class 4B (massage parlour) to Class 4C including internal alterations. Status being checked, 78 m away - [**PA/06018/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06018-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of ground floor maisonette, 5 overlying apartments and an additional apartment receded floor level.… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/00306/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00306-26/ta-xbiex-change-in-layout-and-design-to-approved): Change in layout and design to approved PA/01377/10 and renewed by PA/04678/15, whereby the new proposal includes excavation of two levels of basement… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/03491/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03491-24/ta-xbiex-correction-of-site-plan-with-reference-to): Correction of site plan with reference to PA6514/20. Granted, validated 25 November 2024, 81 m away ## More by Ray Demicoli - [**PA/07595/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07595-26/st-julians-demolition): Proposed demolition, excavation and construction of a 4-star Class 3B hotel comprising of 102 suites and associated amenities, including a multipurpose hall,… Pending - [**PA/07523/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07523-26/belt-valletta-additional-uses-at-levels-b1-and-b2): Proposed additional uses at levels B1 and B2 consisting of the following: At level B1 – car park management office and ancillary back-of-house adjacent to the… Pending - [**PA/07515/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07515-26/mellieha-sanction-pontoon): To sanction pontoon. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07344/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07344-26/rabat-demolition-and-excavation-of-existing-vacant-pre-1967): Demolition and excavation of existing vacant pre-1967 structure and reconstruction of a three bedroom residence in lieu of PA/01506/24, including internal… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07064/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07064-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-a-class-4a): Proposed change of use from a Class 4A office to a Class 3C pilates studio, including ancillary facilities, and sanctioning of minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06935/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06935-26/belt-valletta-minor-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed minor changes to approved permit. Change of use from Class 3C (gym/yoga space) to Class 2A therapy medical clinic. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli) ## More from Exalco Properties Ltd - [**PA/06104/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06104-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-property-and-site): Demolition of the existing property and site clearance in preparation for future redevelopment. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/07238/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07238-25/sliema-amendments-to-approved-business-centre): Amendments to approved business centre (Class 4A) PA/00686/23 including minor internal and external variations and changes to rear elevation including… Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/03729/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03729-25/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-building-including-class-4a): Demolition of existing building including Class 4A and Class 4D uses; Proposed construction of a hotel (Class 3B) including amenities, ancillary café (Class… Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/03408/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03408-25/st-julians-change-of-use-at-lower-ground-floor): Change of use at lower ground floor level from Class 4A offices to Class 4D restaurant, including minor internal alterations. Withdrawn, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/02358/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02358-24/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-building-including-class-4a): Demolition of existing building including Class 4A and Class 4D uses; Proposed construction of a commercial development with 10 floor levels above ground… Withdrawn, validated 24 April 2024, 10 floors - [**PA/00686/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00686-23/sliema-change-of-use-from-vacant-class-3b): Change of use from vacant Class 3B Hotel to Class 4A Business Centre/Offices over four floors and two Class 4D/food and beverage establishments at Upper… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex)