PA/03254/24: sanction departures from PA/421/12 to first floor in Mellieha

231, ' Zafiro', Triq il-Fortizza c/w, Triq il-Barrieri, Mellieha

To sanction departures from PA/421/12 to first floor maisonette which includes changes to the internal layout and changes to the facades. To demolish existing washroom at second floor (existing roof). Proposed construction of extension at second floor as a separate residential unit and washroom at roof level.

Status: Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
Location: 231, ' Zafiro', Triq il-Fortizza c/w, Triq il-Barrieri, Mellieha
Locality: Mellieha
Applicant: John Grima
Perit: Perit Gilbert Bartolo
Application type: Full development permission
Zone: Within Development Zone
Type of works: Sanctioning
Height: 3 floors
Residential units: 2
Received: 19 January 2024
Validated: 5 June 2024
Published: 5 June 2024
Comments close: 5 July 2024
Recommendation: Refuse Permission
Decision: Grant Permission
Decision date: 5 March 2025
Permit expires: 18 March 2030

Case details on the Planning Authority website

Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps

Planning activity around 231, ' Zafiro', Triq il-Fortizza c/w, Triq il-Barrieri, Mellieha

157 other applications within 300 m: 99 granted, 4 refused, 12 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04882/25).

On Triq il-Fortizza: 16 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: Joseph Attard, Krista Xuereb, Joseph Bondin, Gilbert Bartolo.

Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 43 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/08600/24 Mellieha: To sanction differences from previous permit PA204/15 including addition of utility room over looking back yard, variations in room sizes and variations from… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 25 m away
PA/01603/26 Mellieha: To sanction minor internal and external alterations to the existing third floor apartment and basement garage approved in PA/04663/06 as built, and the… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 36 m away
PA/00772/23 Mellieha: To sanction internal and external alterations and sanctioning of back terrace and the washroom level and as built from previous permit PA1173/96. Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 36 m away
PA/02627/25 Mellieha: To sanction minor internal changes, addition of basement store and site configuration to Class 4D bar and restaurant, following accurate site survey. Changes… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 37 m away
PA/06106/23 Mellieha: To outline changes from PA/09304/17, the new proposal will include public service garage at basement level -2, Class 4A office and extension to public service… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 38 m away
PA/00198/25 Mellieha: Correction of site plan from PA/03407/97 and to sanction as built - differences from PA/03407/97 including installation of photovoltaic panels on roof.… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 45 m away
PA/01008/23 Mellieha: Proposed construction of dip pool and fixing of retractable awning within yard area. Granted, validated 13 April 2023, 45 m away
PA/00616/20 Mellieha: To demolish existing washroom and construct second floor rooms and washroom at third floor level. Status being checked, 3 floors, 45 m away
PA/01857/23 Mellieha: To sanction departures from PA/3787/97 and PA/2857/98 to garages. Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 47 m away
PA/00660/21 Mellieha: To sanction changes to PA 616/20. These changes consist in changes to staircase leading up to third floor level, the introduction of a new beam at third floor… Status being checked, 4 floors, 49 m away
PA/03309/23 Mellieha: To sanction Class 4B shop approved in PA0466/13 as built. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 50 m away
PA/00150/21 Mellieha: Proposed minor extension and internal alterations to setback floor dwelling. Status being checked, 59 m away
PA/00673/23 Mellieha: To sanction layout of stairway within front garden approved in DN01561/15. Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 62 m away
PA/05046/25 Mellieha: Sanctioning of minor variations from approved permit PA/00581/03, and correction of site. Granted, validated 26 September 2025, 67 m away
PA/06364/23 Mellieha: Proposed change of aluminium facade apertures. Granted, validated 19 January 2024, 67 m away

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PA/07081/26 Mellieha: To sanction departures from that approved in PA/3316/95 to residential units which includes changes to the internal layouts, site configuration, levels, to… Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/07079/26 Mellieha: Proposed internal alterations to include a lift. Granted, validated 30 October 2026
PA/06891/26 Fgura: To sanction residential dwelling (no permits traced). Proposed alterations and additions to first floor dwelling to include a lift shaft and sub-division into… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors
PA/06698/26 Mellieha: Changes to development approved in PA/4930/24 which includes changes to the internal layout, facade and site levels. Proposal includes also the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06588/26 Mellieha: Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling approved in RG/528/26 in lieu of development approved in PA/1314/20. Proposal includes also a jacuzzi at… Pending, validated 23 September 2026
PA/06527/26 Hamrun: To demolish existing dwelling while retaining facade. Proposed construction of a Class 4A-office at ground floor and overlying residential development having… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors

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PA/03254/24: sanction departures from PA/421/12 to first floor in Mellieha

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