--- title: "PA/03288/24: sanction the installation of metal gates and in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03288-24/swieqi-sanction-the-installation-of-metal-gates-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: To sanction the installation of metal gates and a proposed ramp to safely access field. Perit Carmel Farrugia.… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0328824 # PA/03288/24: sanction the installation of metal gates and in Swieqi Agricultural Field, Triq tal-Franciz, Swieqi To sanction the installation of metal gates and a proposed ramp to safely access field. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Agricultural Field, Triq tal-Franciz, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Carmel Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/carmel-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 19 February 2024 - **Validated:** 5 June 2024 - **Published:** 5 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 5 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 20 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03288/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03288&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Agricultural Field, Triq tal-Franciz, Swieqi 121 other applications within 300 m: 68 granted, 2 refused, 20 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00057/25). On Triq tal-Franciz: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 32 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/06684/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06684-26/swieqi-demolition-of-first-floor-and-installation-of): Proposed demolition of first floor and installation of lift and stairwell to create common parts. Proposal includes reconstruction of the first floor, a… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/02507/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02507-21/swieqi-construction-of-apartments-with-a-different-layout): Construction of apartments with a different layout from that approved in permission PA 2993/18 including internal alterations at ground, first, second and… Status being checked, 4 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/06728/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06728-25/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-second-floor-washrooms-and): Demolition of existing second floor washrooms and part elevation over an existing ground floor maisonette and two first floor maisonettes. Reconstruction of… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/01950/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01950-24/swieqi-alterations-to-existing-garage-including-part-minor): Proposed alterations to existing garage including part minor excavation for pit. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/03191/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03191-26/swieqi-alterations-to-class-4b-retail-approved-in): Proposed alterations to Class 4B retail approved in PA/01221/22 including modifications to the internal stairs and facade. Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/01221/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01221-22/swieqi-change-of-use-of-existing-garage-approved): Proposed change of use of existing garage approved in PA/03580/94 to Class 4B retail outlet including installation of signage. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/00629/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00629-21/swieqi-amend-aperture-on-the-facade): To amend aperture on the facade. Status being checked, 81 m away - [**PA/01343/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01343-22/swieqi-changes-to-internal-layout-mainly-door-and): Changes to internal layout mainly door & window positions and materials on façade from that approved in PA/03499/21 Status being checked, 87 m away - [**PA/03499/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03499-21/swieqi-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Alterations to existing first floor maisonette, the dismantling of washroom at second floor and construction of 3 additional units at second, third and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 88 m away - [**PA/05161/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05161-26/swieqi-reorganisation-of-the-internal-layouts-from-pa-01957-18): The reorganisation of the internal layouts from PA/01957/18, including an additional bedroom at second floor level and the splitting of the ground floor… Pending, 101 m away - [**PA/06233/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06233-26/swieqi-propose-extension-at-the-rear-of-the): To propose extension at the rear of the third floor level and pv panels at the upper roof. Granted, validated 28 October 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/01061/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01061-26/swieqi-change-of-use-of-garage): Change of use of garage (which is independent from the overlying residential units) into a Class 4B shop, similar to other Class 4B shops in the vicinity and… Refused, validated 25 February 2026, 115 m away - [**PA/05400/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05400-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-staircase-and-one-car-garage): Demolition of existing staircase and one-car garage at ground floor and of first floor level; reconstruction of common parts including construction of a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 119 m away - [**PA/05251/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05251-24/swieqi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop, & proposed fixing of signage. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 122 m away ## More by Carmel Farrugia - [**PA/07682/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07682-26/dingli-close-gaping-hole-between-maisonette-and-garage): To close gaping hole between maisonette and garage. Pending - [**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 - [**PA/06552/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06552-26/zebbug-sanction-as-built-changes-from-pa-05702-00): To sanction as built - changes from PA/05702/00 mainly due to exact configuration of site including a minor extension at the back. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06386/26** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06386-26/mtarfa-carry-out-changes-to-pre-1968-agricultural-establishment): To carry out changes to pre-1968 agricultural establishment. To roof over yard in lieu of other legally established structures (chicken coop and sheep pen) to… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/04496/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04496-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-a-greenhouse-and-a-water-reservoir): To construct a greenhouse and a water reservoir. To carry out planting of trees. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04403/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04403-26/siggiewi-sanction-farmhouse-as-built-and-the-sub-division): To sanction farmhouse as built and the sub-division of pre-1994 structures into 4 residential units. To sanction the construction of four residential units… Suspended, validated 8 July 2026 [All applications by Carmel Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/carmel-farrugia) ## More from Joseph Caruana - [**PA/04545/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04545-26/mqabba-carry-out-demolition-and-excavation-in-a): To carry out demolition and excavation in a private car garage at street level, to form a basement for 3 private car garages and an overlying Class 1A dwelling. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04523/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04523-26/munxar-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To sanction internal and external changes to ground floor maisonette approved in PB1641/90 including internal layout and independent access to flat. Withdrawn - [**PA/03229/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03229-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-underground-reservoir-as-built-and-proposed): To sanction underground reservoir as built and proposed construction of gate and maintenance/increase in height of rubble wall. Suspended, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02012/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02012-26/sannat-sanction-retractable-awnings-as-built-and-other): To sanction retractable awnings as built and other minor variations in penthouse from approved permit PA/05626/24. Granted, validated 10 May 2026 - [**PA/08281/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08281-25/marsaxlokk-construct-agricultural-room): To construct agricultural room, rooting of trees and to sanction the reconstruction of traditional rubble wall and timber gate. Granted, validated 24 December 2025 - [**PA/06097/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06097-25/zebbug-sanctioning-minor-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-0478-22): Sanctioning minor changes to approved permit PA/0478/22 consisting of interior alterations to levels and interior planning, elevation and addition of terraces… Granted, validated 4 February 2026 [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)