--- title: "PA/03558/26: Alterations to an existing pre-1967 townhouse in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03558-26/pieta-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967-townhouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Pieta: Alterations to an existing pre-1967 townhouse, including internal modifications, demolition of rear structures, and… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0355826 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** Neil Herbert - **Perit:** [Perit Julian Sammut](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03558/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03558&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01945-23/pieta-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-structure): To carry out internal alterations to existing structure whilst retaining the existing facade, to accommodate one maisonette, 2 overlying residential units and… Refused, validated 5 April 2023, 15 m away - [**PA/03842/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03842-25/pieta-changes-to-the-development-approved-in-pa8054-24): Changes to the development approved in PA8054/24; to create two penthouses instead of the approved one penthouse. Granted, validated 7 July 2025, 18 m away - [**PA/08054/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08054-24/pieta-demolish-existing-maisonettes-and-to-construct-2): 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… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/01964/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01964-23/pieta-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-premises): Proposed internal alterations to existing pre-1968 premises. Granted, validated 25 April 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/00264/21** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00264-21/pieta-correction-of-site-for-development-permission-pa): Correction of site for development permission PA 2841/17 Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/05480/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05480-24/pieta-sanction-apartments-as-built): To sanction apartments as built. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/01791/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01791-24/pieta-sanction-apartments-as-built): To sanction apartments as built. Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/05857/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05857-23/pieta-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/00916/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00916-26/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-2-dwelling-units): Additions and alterations to 2 dwelling units approved by permit PA/07252/24. Granted, validated 20 March 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/05174/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05174-24/pieta-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/07252/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07252-24/pieta-internal-and-external-alterations-to-2-pre-1968): 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… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/04140/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04140-24/pieta-minor-alteration-works-and-extension-on-ground): 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… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/06862/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06862-24/pieta-excavate-water-reservoir-and-lift-pit-and): 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… Withdrawn, validated 9 October 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/03807/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03807-23/pieta-sanction-internal-demolition-of-ground-floor-and): To sanction internal demolition of ground floor and construct maisonette including sanctioning of alterations to facade. Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 2 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/01024/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01024-22/pieta-internal-alterations-to-an-old-building-visible): Proposed internal alterations to an old building visible in 1968 survey sheets. Status being checked, 43 m away ## More by Julian Sammut - [**PA/07033/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07033-26/zebbug-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-vacant-dwelling): Alterations and extensions to existing vacant dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/04909/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04909-26/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-the-existing-level-03-and): Alterations to the existing level 03 and level 04 floors (Class 4A), including extensions to the front and rear facades. Construction of two overlying… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04885/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04885-26/birkirkara-alterations-to-an-existing-property-including-the): Alterations to an existing property including the sanctioning of three existing Class 4B retail outlets at ground floor level, which have been committed and… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/00199/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00199-26/munxar-alterations-to-existing-building): Alterations to existing building, including demolition works as well as an overlying extension creating four apartments. Withdrawn, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/00030/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00030-26/belt-valletta-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-house): Alterations and extension to existing house, creating five apartments. Pending, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/07582/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07582-25/msida-sub-division-of-apartment-into-two-separate-units): Proposed sub-division of apartment into two separate units. Proposal includes minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 7 January 2026 [All applications by Julian Sammut](https://propertylist.mt/perit/julian-sammut) [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)