PA/03558/26: Alterations to an existing pre-1967 townhouse in Pieta
30, Triq Hookham Frere, Pieta
Alterations to an existing pre-1967 townhouse, including internal modifications, demolition of rear structures, and the construction of additional volume. Works also include the replacement of deteriorated first-floor ceiling slabs and the construction of a recessed floor at second-floor level. The proposal comprises the rehabilitation of the townhouse into three one-bedroom residential units, including the installation of a lift within the common areas.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 30, Triq Hookham Frere, Pieta
- Locality
- Pieta
- Applicant
- Neil Herbert
- Perit
- Perit Julian Sammut
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 3 floors plus a receded floor
- Residential units
- 3
- Received
- 10 April 2026
- Validated
- 3 June 2026
- Published
- 3 June 2026
- Comments close
- 3 July 2026
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 24 September 2026
- Permit expires
- 7 October 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 30, Triq Hookham Frere, Pieta
204 other applications within 300 m: 107 granted, 8 refused, 32 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06798/25).
On Triq Hookham Frere: 15 other applications, 11 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: Samuel Formosa, Jennifer Drago.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/01945/23 Pieta: To carry out internal alterations to existing structure whilst retaining the existing facade, to accommodate one maisonette, 2 overlying residential units and…
- PA/03842/25 Pieta: Changes to the development approved in PA8054/24; to create two penthouses instead of the approved one penthouse.
- PA/08054/24 Pieta: To demolish existing maisonettes and to construct 2 garages for private vehicles at ground floor level, with overlying 10 apartments and 1 penthouse, and an…
- PA/01964/23 Pieta: Proposed internal alterations to existing pre-1968 premises.
- PA/00264/21 Pieta: Correction of site for development permission PA 2841/17
- PA/05480/24 Pieta: To sanction apartments as built.
- PA/01791/24 Pieta: To sanction apartments as built.
- PA/05857/23 Pieta: To sanction apartment as built.
- PA/00916/26 Pieta: Additions and alterations to 2 dwelling units approved by permit PA/07252/24.
- PA/05174/24 Pieta: To sanction apartment as built
- PA/07252/24 Pieta: Proposed internal and external alterations to 2 pre-1968 houses, to sanction two areas that were built after, and to reconstruct a recently demolished room at…
- PA/04140/24 Pieta: Minor alteration works and extension on ground, 1st and 2nd floor including subdivision of existing single dwelling unit into 2 apartments consisting of a 1…
- PA/06862/24 Pieta: To excavate water reservoir and lift pit and to construct a Class 4CB shop (hairdresser/beautician) at ground floor level, overlying five apartments and 1…
- PA/03807/23 Pieta: To sanction internal demolition of ground floor and construct maisonette including sanctioning of alterations to facade.
- PA/01024/22 Pieta: Proposed internal alterations to an old building visible in 1968 survey sheets.
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- PA/07582/25 Msida: Proposed sub-division of apartment into two separate units. Proposal includes minor internal alterations.