--- title: "PA/03444/26: alterations as part of the refurbishment of in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03444-26/swieqi-alterations-as-part-of-the-refurbishment-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: Proposed alterations as part of the refurbishment of a first floor apartment within a pre-1968 block, comprising of… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0344426 # PA/03444/26: alterations as part of the refurbishment of in Swieqi 13, Norfolk House, Triq tal-Ibrag, Ibrag, Swieqi Proposed alterations as part of the refurbishment of a first floor apartment within a pre-1968 block, comprising of screen to conceal services along the back elevation, internal reconfiguration including the partial removal and construction of walls, and changes to the use of rooms. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 13, Norfolk House, Triq tal-Ibrag, Ibrag, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** Alberto Miceli-Farrugia - **Perit:** [Perit Greta Caruana Smith](https://propertylist.mt/perit/greta-caruana-smith) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 16 April 2026 - **Validated:** 16 July 2026 - **Published:** 3 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 18 June 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 29 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03444/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03444&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 13, Norfolk House, Triq tal-Ibrag, Ibrag, Swieqi 72 other applications within 300 m: 49 granted, 0 refused, 8 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/02379/23). On Triq tal-Ibrag: 26 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Emmanuel k.a. Noel Debattista](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emmanuel-k-a-noel-debattista), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud), [Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/00042/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00042-21/swieqi-demolish-of-an-existing-building-and-construction): To demolish of an existing building and construction of 2 semi-detached villas with pools at level 0 and level 2 Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/05095/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05095-23/swieqi-demolish-an-existing-building): To demolish an existing building, excavate and construct 2 semi-detached villas with pools at level 0 Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 1 floor, 72 m away - [**PA/01073/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01073-20/swieqi-renewal-of-pa-02287-14-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA/02287/14 - demolition of existing villa and construction of 2-storey villa with an underlying basement and swimming pool over part of overall site Status being checked, 2 floors, 117 m away - [**PA/01035/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01035-20/swieqi-renewal-of-pa-02297-14-construction-of-2-storey): Renewal of PA/02297/14 - construction of 2-storey villa with underlying basement and swimming pool. Status being checked, 2 floors, 125 m away - [**PA/03675/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03675-23/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-villa): Demolition of existing villa, excavation and construction of underlying basement and pools and construction of two semi-detached villas. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 2 floors, 142 m away - [**PA/08231/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08231-25/swieqi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-pa3675-23): Internal and external alterations to approved PA3675/23. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 143 m away - [**PA/02025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02025-26/swieqi-sanction-existing-structure-as-built-over-pa9440-19): To sanction existing structure as built over PA9440/19. To carry out alterations to existing elevated 1st floor maisonette and construct 1 apartment at 2nd… Under appeal, validated 25 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 144 m away - [**PA/07880/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07880-24/swieqi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-semi-detached): Internal and external alterations to existing semi-detached villa including sanctioning of solar water heater and PV panels at upper roof level. Granted, validated 4 April 2025, 152 m away - [**PA/03236/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03236-25/swieqi-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To propose change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B flower shop, minor internal/external alterations and installation of sign. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 159 m away - [**PA/06886/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06886-23/swieqi-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alteration): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal alteration, fixing of shutter box, and proposed sign of a Class 4A offices. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 163 m away - [**PA/02064/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02064-26/swieqi-sanction-property-as-built-in-the-1980s): To sanction property as built in the 1980s with no permit traced except for the backyard and pool which were approved in DN/00786/04, and external alterations. Granted, validated 14 May 2026, 165 m away - [**PA/05486/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05486-24/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of foundations and reservoir, and construction of 5 floors, consisting of street level garage (1 car), one 2… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 166 m away - [**PA/02984/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02984-24/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation for one basement level and reservoir and construction of basement level parking and 11 overlying apartments… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 167 m away - [**PA/01288/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01288-25/swieqi-renew-pa-05675-16-to-construct-a-fully): To renew PA/05675/16 - To construct a fully detached villa. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 170 m away - [**PA/00931/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00931-21/swieqi-sanction-the-erection-of-four-courses-on): To sanction the erection of four courses on a part of the party wall to an effective height of 3.4 metres. Status being checked, 175 m away ## More by Greta Caruana Smith - [**PA/06432/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06432-26/qormi-conversion-of-farmhouse-into-family-home): Conversion of farmhouse into family home. Proposal includes internal alterations, conversion of living room into a garage, extension of roof washroom,… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05614/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05614-26/naxxar-proposal-the-proposal-seeks-to-combine-two): Proposal: The proposal seeks to combine two back-to-back properties into one residential unit. Proposal includes alterations to the back facade of one of the… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/04995/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04995-26/xewkija-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04118/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04118-26/marsa-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first): Proposed minor internal alterations at ground and first floor; replacement of ceiling slab at second floor and extension of washroom. Proposal also includes… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/00020/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00020-26/santa-venera-installation-of-a-glazed-opening-to-create): Proposed installation of a glazed opening to create an enclosed front porch and to sanction maisonette and garage as built; changes to PA/04571/97 include… Suspended, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/07845/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07845-25/hamrun-addition-of-2nd-and-3rd-floor-extension): Addition of 2nd and 3rd floor extension to existing townhouse. Granted, validated 9 January 2026, 4 floors [All applications by Greta Caruana Smith](https://propertylist.mt/perit/greta-caruana-smith) [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)