--- title: "PA/03712/25: retention of existing facade in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03712-25/pieta-retention-of-existing-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Pieta: Proposed retention of existing facade, demolition of existing first and second floor. Additions and alterations at… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0371225 # PA/03712/25: retention of existing facade in Pieta 14, Triq Zammit Clapp and 48, Fellacim, Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta Proposed retention of existing facade, demolition of existing first and second floor. Additions and alterations at ground floor to approved Class 4A office unit and existing Class 4B (pre-1967) retail unit. Construction of apartment block from first floor upwards to be connected to approved PA/2864/23. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 14, Triq Zammit Clapp and 48, Fellacim, Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [Michael Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 12 May 2025 - **Validated:** 11 June 2025 - **Published:** 11 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 11 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 10 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03712/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03712&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 14, Triq Zammit Clapp and 48, Fellacim, Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta 79 other applications within 300 m: 42 granted, 4 refused, 9 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00771/24). On Triq Zammit Clapp: 10 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [David Cilia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-cilia). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/02209/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02209-26/pieta-demolition-of-internal-walls-and-ceilings-of): Proposed demolition of internal walls and ceilings of existing three storey townhouse, ground and first floor facade to be retained. Proposed construction of… Suspended, validated 8 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 14 m away - [**PA/08372/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08372-24/pieta-change-use-of-ground-floor-property-from): To change use of ground floor property from a Class 4A office to a bed-sit maisonette. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 14 m away - [**PA/00771/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00771-24/pieta-carry-out-works-as-previously-approved-by): To carry out works as previously approved by PA/08683/17 which are to demolish existing building but retain the existing façade overlooking Triq ix-Xatt with… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 15 m away - [**PA/05473/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05473-26/pieta-project-involves-the-demolition-of-the-existing): The project involves the demolition of the existing structure, and construction of a Class 3A Guesthouse. The proposal includes at ground floor level 0 a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 11 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/03235/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03235-26/pieta-internal-demolition-of-first-floor-of-existing): Internal demolition of first floor of existing townhouse retaining facade, change of use of ground floor to office 4A, construction of six in number one… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/08252/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08252-25/pieta-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-five-storeys): To demolish existing building and construct five storeys of one bedroom apartments and a receded floor level. Retention of the existing façade at ground and… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/00835/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00835-25/pieta-renewal-of-pa6178-19-internal-demolition-of): Renewal of PA6178/19 - Internal demolition of existing 2 floors while retaining existing facade. Alterations to approved garage at ground floor,… Granted, validated 10 March 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/07263/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07263-24/pieta-sanction-and-carry-out-alterations-to-existing): To sanction and carry out alterations to existing dwelling (internal and external), including lowering of back yard to match internal layout. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/07390/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07390-25/pieta-addition-of-a-new-floor-and-alterations): Addition of a new floor and alterations to facade departing from approved drawings (PA835/25). Pending, validated 11 March 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/02299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02299-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to a maisonette. Works include the erection of gypsum partitions. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/00697/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00697-26/pieta-sanction-use-from-that-approved-in-pa-4514-18): To sanction use from that approved in PA/4514/18 (Class 4B) to Class 3C (gymnasium) including sanctioning of internal layout and fascia sign. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/06704/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06704-25/pieta-sanction-internal-alterations-and-aperture-on-facade): To sanction internal alterations and aperture on facade as built. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/05644/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05644-25/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-from-that-approved): Sanctioning of existing garage from that approved in PAPB/02197/87, including proposed change of use to valet service including proposed signage including… Refused, validated 3 September 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/03152/21** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03152-21/pieta-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, removal of slabs at first floor whilst retaining façades and construction of above lying apartments (9 in number) using a shared common… Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/04919/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04919-24/pieta-sanction-amendments-from-approved-pa-05819-03-as-built): To sanction amendments from approved PA/05819/03 as built. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 54 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Michael Galea - [**PA/07131/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07131-26/msida-correction-of-site-plan-for-pa-03679-16): Correction of site plan for PA/03679/16. Pending - [**PA/04570/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04570-26/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Granted, validated 10 August 2026 - [**PA/08102/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08102-25/xaghra-incorporate-area-in-ground-floor-garage-for): To incorporate area in ground floor garage for Class 5A car valeting and alterations at basement level. Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/03055/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03055-25/pieta-sanction-property-as-built-with-minor-difference): To sanction property as built with minor difference in site configuration from that approved in PB961/76. Granted, validated 21 June 2025 - [**PA/02990/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02990-25/xaghra-chicken-coop): Proposed chicken coop; reinstatement of rubble walls and to release part of two land parcels Nos: 727606 and 727607, tied with PA6470/22. Granted, validated 14 May 2025 - [**PA/02249/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02249-25/birzebbuga-renewal-of-pa3034-17-restoration-and-rehabilitation): Renewal of PA3034/17 - Restoration and rehabilitation of existing farmhouse, including construction of existing demolished room, extension of room and… Withdrawn, validated 9 April 2025 [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)