--- title: "PA/03487/23: carry out internal alterations to apartments and in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03487-23/xaghra-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-apartments-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Xaghra: To carry out internal alterations to apartments and to construct washrooms on existing airspace. Perit Alexander… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0348723 # PA/03487/23: carry out internal alterations to apartments and in Xaghra Calypso Heights, Block B, Apartment 7 and 8 and airspace, Triq Ghajn Qamar, Triq ta' Gajdoru, Xaghra To carry out internal alterations to apartments and to construct washrooms on existing airspace. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Calypso Heights, Block B, Apartment 7 and 8 and airspace, Triq Ghajn Qamar, Triq ta' Gajdoru, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 5 May 2023 - **Validated:** 6 June 2023 - **Published:** 6 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 6 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 6 December 2023 - **Permit expires:** 5 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03487/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03487&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Calypso Heights, Block B, Apartment 7 and 8 and airspace, Triq Ghajn Qamar, Triq ta' Gajdoru, Xaghra 38 other applications within 300 m: 20 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02961/23). On Triq Ghajn Qamar: 30 other applications, 18 granted and 1 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), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni). 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/03222/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03222-23/xaghra-remove-internal-spiral-staircase): To remove internal spiral staircase, construct staircase within side passageway, create doorway to pool area, form balcony on façade, raise parapet wall and… Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 174 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 ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-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. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from Joseph Grech - [**PA/07684/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-26/zebbug-gozo-changes-to-existing-facade-at-ground): Changes to existing facade at ground, first and second floor levels; internal alterations in common area and additional floors at third, fourth, fifth and… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06768/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06768-26/zabbar-convert-approved-washrooms-to-apartment-and-erect): To convert approved washrooms to apartment and erect washrooms at receded level. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06347/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06347-26/zejtun-minor-internal-alteration-at-basement-level-to): Minor internal alteration at basement level to garage approved in PA/5626/21. Pending - [**PA/03529/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03529-26/xewkija-changes-to-approved-pa-6875-16-which-changes-include): Proposed changes to approved PA/6875/16 which changes include proposed minor internal alterations keeping the same uses, Proposed class 3c gym at first floor… Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02014/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02014-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-differences-from-approved-permit-pa-933-15): To sanction differences from approved permit PA/933/15, including the restoration of perimeter rubble walls, layout of agricultural store, tented structure,… Suspended, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/07535/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07535-25/zebbug-gozo-additions-at-levels-0-and-1): Proposed additions at levels 0 and 1; internal alterations and proposed lift. Granted, validated 19 November 2025 [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)