--- title: "PA/03825/24: construct duplex apartment at 4th and 5th in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03825-24/msida-construct-duplex-apartment-at-4th-and-5th source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Msida: To construct duplex apartment at 4th and 5th Levels over existing block of flats and garage. Perit Anthony Fenech… Planning applications › Msida › PA0382524 # PA/03825/24: construct duplex apartment at 4th and 5th in Msida Block B 12, Sqaq Santa Venera, Msida To construct duplex apartment at 4th and 5th Levels over existing block of flats and garage. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Block B 12, Sqaq Santa Venera, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** Saviour Demanuele - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 22 April 2024 - **Validated:** 26 June 2024 - **Published:** 26 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 25 March 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03825/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03825&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Block B 12, Sqaq Santa Venera, Msida 139 other applications within 300 m: 96 granted, 3 refused, 10 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02770/25). On Sqaq Santa Venera: 1 other application, 0 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, 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/05912/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05912-24/msida-sanction-differences-at-levels-1-0): To sanction differences at Levels -1 / 0 and facades of approved residential block, changes include the removal of 2 garages and joining with the approved… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 16 m away - [**PA/04646/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04646-23/msida-sanction-differences-from-that-approved-in-pa7036-21): To sanction differences from that approved in PA7036/21. Refused, validated 2 August 2023, 16 m away - [**PA/06393/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06393-23/msida-windows-with-fixed-louvers-to-facade-over): Proposed windows with fixed louvers to facade over Sqaq Santa Venera from ground to 5th level of existing block as per PA/2123/21 and proposed minor external… Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 21 m away - [**PA/02123/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02123-21/msida-internal-and-external-amendments-to-approved-pa-04268-18): Proposed internal and external amendments to approved PA/04268/18 including an extension of 1m over approved height, retention of existing facade along Triq… Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/00431/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00431-23/msida-renewal-to-pa-8093-17-proposed-internal-alterations): Renewal to PA/8093/17 - Proposed internal alterations, extension at fourth floor and addition of penthouse (creating two additional units), removal of… Granted, validated 7 March 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/04472/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04472-26/msida-sanction-sub-division-of-approved): To sanction sub-division of approved (PA5912/24) ground floor maisonette into two maisonettes including internal alterations. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/01905/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01905-23/msida-sanction-relocation-of-pre-1988-room): To sanction relocation of pre-1988 room. Refused, validated 19 April 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/07922/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07922-25/msida-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, including the shifting of openings and the projection of the front and back balconies, from the approved permit… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/06229/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06229-25/msida-change-of-use-from-maisonette-to-class): Change of use from maisonette to Class 2C child care center. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/00412/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00412-25/msida-sanction-existing-subdivision-of-dwelling-to-3): To sanction existing subdivision of dwelling to 3 apartments and to sanction minor internal and external alterations (previously approved PA/6097/08). Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/02488/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02488-22/msida-construction-of-an-apartment-at-third-floor): Proposed construction of an apartment at third floor level with a different layout as approved in permit PA6024/16 and an additional duplex apartment at… Granted, validated 8 June 2022, 6 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/02879/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02879-25/msida-partly-demolish-existing-1st-floor-level-and): To partly demolish existing 1st floor level and construct 5 apartments from 1st floor to 5th floor level and 1 penthouse at receded floor level. The proposal… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/04248/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04248-24/msida-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings (retaining facades), excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 8 private car garages at basement level, 2… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/01047/20** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01047-20/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to 1 bedroom residential unit (maisonette) Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/00279/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00279-23/msida-sanction-changes-from-pa3925-99): To sanction changes from PA3925/99. Granted, validated 20 March 2023, 59 m away ## More by Anthony Fenech Vella - [**PA/07703/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07703-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-parapet-wall-at-roof-level-to-screen): Proposed parapet wall at roof level to screen roof services on a pre-1967 dwelling, including pv panels. Pending - [**PA/07458/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07458-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-approved-class-4b-shop): To sanction changes to approved Class 4B shop, including change of use to a Class 3C fitness studio and proposed changes to provide amenities for the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07309/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07309-26/naxxar-carry-out-modifications-to-existing-building-and): To carry out modifications to existing building and erect two additional floors and a receeded one over. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06974/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06974-26/luqa-alterations-at-third-floor-level-to-remove): Proposed alterations at third floor level to remove existing washroom and build a duplex penthouse at 3rd and 4th floor level, including pool. Proposal also… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06879/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06879-26/mellieha-change-the-use-of-a-ground-floor): To change the use of a ground floor maisonette into a Class 4B pharmacy and Class 4A clinics (accommodating 2 treatment rooms), to carry out minor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06738/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06738-26/sliema-sanction-minor-alterations-to-plans-approved-with): To sanction minor alterations to plans approved with PA3799/96 and of construction of temporary structure to house wc on existing back verandah. Pending [All applications by Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella) [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)