--- title: "PA/03596/25: Restoration of facades and minor internal alterations in Kalkara | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03596-25/kalkara-restoration-of-facades-and-minor-internal-alterations source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Kalkara: Restoration of facades and minor internal alterations. Perit David Zahra. Validated 23 July 2025. Planning applications › Kalkara › PA0359625 # PA/03596/25: Restoration of facades and minor internal alterations in Kalkara Villa Portelli, Dawret Fra Giovanni Bichi c/w Triq Mro. Lorenzo Gonzi, Triq il-Villa tal-Ammirall, Triq Patist Borda, Tarag San Guzepp, Kalkara Restoration of facades and minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Villa Portelli, Dawret Fra Giovanni Bichi c/w Triq Mro. Lorenzo Gonzi, Triq il-Villa tal-Ammirall, Triq Patist Borda, Tarag San Guzepp, Kalkara - **Locality:** [Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kalkara) - **Applicant:** [Noel Zammit o.b.o. Heritage Malta](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/noel-zammit-o-b-o-heritage-malta) - **Perit:** [Perit David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 25 April 2025 - **Validated:** 23 July 2025 - **Published:** 11 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 June 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 6 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03596/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03596&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Villa Portelli, Dawret Fra Giovanni Bichi c/w Triq Mro. Lorenzo Gonzi, Triq il-Villa tal-Ammirall, Triq Patist Borda, Tarag San Guzepp, Kalkara 33 other applications within 300 m: 23 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00078/25). On Dawret Fra Giovanni Bichi: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra), [Claude Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-busuttil). Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/03492/22** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03492-22/kalkara-placing-of-tables-and-chairs-and-retractable): Proposed placing of tables and chairs and retractable umbrellas in front of the development approved by PA/03956/10 and PA/10039/17, and proposed facilities.… Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/06696/24** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06696-24/kalkara-internal-alterations-to-existing-approved-permit): Internal alterations to existing approved permit, including the formation of mezzanine structures to be used as stores, and the re-allocation of previously… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/07152/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07152-25/kalkara-propose-an-additional-use-wedding-hall): To propose an additional use - wedding hall and events venue - to the existing and approved Class 4D restaurant use. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/07570/23** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07570-23/kalkara-subdivision-of-existing-townhouse-into-a-sizeable): Proposed subdivision of existing townhouse into a sizeable ground floor studio maisonette and a first floor two-bedroom maisonette including proposed internal… Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 73 m away - [**PA/00202/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00202-26/kalkara-sanctioning-of-property-as-approved-in-pa-2714-07): Sanctioning of property as approved in PA/2714/07. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/05501/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05501-26/kalkara-internal-alteration-and-extention-to-house-of): Internal alteration and extention to house of character and extention of stairwell into a domestic store and construciton of elevated pool in garden. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 79 m away - [**PA/03986/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03986-26/kalkara-additions-and-alteration-to-existing-washroom): Additions and alteration to existing washroom. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 104 m away - [**PA/05517/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05517-25/kalkara-alterations-to-premises-to-serve-as-local): Alterations to premises to serve as local council offices (Class 4A). Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 110 m away - [**PA/05439/24** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05439-24/kalkara-sanction-minor-changes-departing-from-pa-7729-17): To sanction minor changes departing from PA 7729/17 and internal alterations to dwelling where proposed changes include opening up of a kitchen living dining… Granted, validated 14 October 2024, 122 m away - [**PA/01610/23** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01610-23/kalkara-restoration-of-smoking-shed-as-previously-approved): Restoration of smoking shed as previously approved in PA/01871/11. Granted, validated 2 June 2023, 125 m away - [**PA/06054/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06054-25/kalkara-restoration-of-columns-at-esplora-west-wing): Restoration of columns at Esplora west wing, north and west facade. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 134 m away - [**PA/03515/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03515-26/kalkara-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-residence-constructed): Additions and alterations to existing residence constructed before 1967. Granted, validated 24 August 2026, 152 m away - [**PA/00031/24** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00031-24/kalkara-sail-shade-structures-in-part-of-esploras): Proposed sail shade structures in part of Esplora’s tricycle area. Withdrawn, validated 17 January 2024, 155 m away - [**PA/05988/23** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05988-23/kalkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa2007-94): To sanction changes from approved PA2007/94. Changes consist of relocation/designation of rooms, widening of doors and replacement of lintels with arches,… Granted, validated 14 November 2023, 164 m away - [**PA/04055/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04055-25/kalkara-restoration-works-to-the-facades-of-the): Restoration works to the facades of the villa. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 171 m away ## More by David Zahra - [**PA/07611/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-26/tarxien-rehabilitation-of-pre-67-dwelling-including-internal-alteratio): Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07304/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07304-26/fgura-internal-alterations-with-changes-from-pa-02158-26): Proposed internal alterations with changes from PA/02158/26, extension at roof level, and addition of pool. Pending - [**PA/06887/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06887-26/belt-valletta-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to local shops at Triq Zakkarija, Belt Valletta. Works to include extension to pre-1967 shop (no. 47) to take… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06462/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06462-26/msida-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-development-including): To demolish existing building and construct development including ground floor shop (Class 4B), and overlying six apartments. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/05821/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05821-26/zebbug-changes): Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05233/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05233-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-to-stairwell): Alterations to pre-1967 dwelling to stairwell (to include lift) and extend/subdivide existing dwelling to include three units. Works to include… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 [All applications by David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) ## More from Noel Zammit o.b.o. Heritage Malta - [**PA/06385/25** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06385-25/kalkara-regeneration-of-the-east-block-and-surgical): Regeneration of the east block and surgical block of Ex-Bighi Naval Hospital (Heritage Malta Head Office). Works involve, restoration of all facades of east… Suspended, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/02859/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02859-25/mgarr-replacement-of-existing-structurally-unsound-boundary-wall): Replacement of existing structurally unsound boundary wall and increase enclosed area of archaeological site. Granted, validated 7 May 2025 [All planning applications in Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kalkara)