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title: "PA/03849/24: Sanctioning of minor differences to approved layout in Tarxien | PropertyList"
url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03849-24/tarxien-sanctioning-of-minor-differences-to-approved-layout
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> Granted planning application in Tarxien: Sanctioning of minor differences to approved layout following survey, modifications to balcony on facade and…

Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0384924

# PA/03849/24: Sanctioning of minor differences to approved layout in Tarxien

161, Ix-Xefaq, Triq il-Knisja, Tarxien

Sanctioning of minor differences to approved layout following survey, modifications to balcony on facade and widening of garage ramp and door to facilitate access.

- **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- **Location:** 161, Ix-Xefaq, Triq il-Knisja, Tarxien
- **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)
- **Applicant:** Mario Zahra
- **Perit:** [Perit Sergio De Gabriele](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sergio-de-gabriele)
- **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process
- **Zone:** Within Development Zone
- **Type of works:** Sanctioning
- **Received:** 18 April 2024
- **Validated:** 9 August 2024
- **Published:** 26 June 2024
- **Comments close:** 11 July 2024
- **Decision:** Acceptable
- **Permit expires:** 28 August 2029

[Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03849/24)

[Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03849&caseYear=24)

## Planning activity around 161, Ix-Xefaq, Triq il-Knisja, Tarxien

142 other applications within 300 m: 94 granted, 1 refused, 12 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03582/26).

On Triq il-Knisja: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Robert Borg Hayman](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-borg-hayman).

Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 39 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/04752/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04752-23/tarxien-sanctioning-and-proposed-alterations-to-existing-terraced): Sanctioning and proposed alterations to existing terraced house so as to have a ground floor maisonette, a first floor apartment and construction of a washroom. Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 2 floors, 73 m away
- [**PA/03952/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03952-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a terraced house, swimming pool, garage and overlying games room. Work includes excavation. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors, 85 m away
- [**PA/03582/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03582-26/tarxien-construction-of-three-garages-and-a-class): Proposed construction of three garages and a Class 4A office at ground floor level, construction of five apartments and one duplex apartment at first, second,… Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away
- [**PA/03119/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03119-25/tarxien-sanction-minor-alterations-to-existing-villa-approved): To sanction minor alterations to existing villa approved in PA04470/18 and proposed landscaped extension over ramp. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 99 m away
- [**PA/01952/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01952-26/tarxien-sanctioning-of-maisonette-as-built-from-pa05748-98): Sanctioning of maisonette as built from PA05748/98 including minor changes to layout and balcony. Granted, validated 27 April 2026, 100 m away
- [**PA/00185/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00185-24/tarxien-sanctioning-of-terraced-house): Sanctioning of terraced house (from PA/01581/14) as built, including proposed demolition of washroom at second floor level, and construction of a duplex… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 107 m away
- [**PA/00459/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00459-23/tarxien-excavation-of-domestic-store-underneath-garage-approved): Excavation of domestic store underneath garage approved in PA513/22. Refused, validated 5 April 2023, 112 m away
- [**PA/00513/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00513-22/tarxien-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing terraced house and construct garage at ground floor, three overlying apartment and one recessed floor apartment. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 112 m away
- [**PA/03614/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03614-26/tarxien-proposal-of-a-structure-to-support-and): Proposal of a structure to support and screen PV panels at roof level of existing terraced house. Granted, validated 23 June 2026, 113 m away
- [**PA/03967/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03967-24/tarxien-demolition-of-roof-structures): Demolition of roof structures, sanctioning from approved PB/04858/83 and alterations to first floor maisonette including demolition of slabs and internal… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 113 m away
- [**PA/01140/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01140-26/tarxien-sanction-minor-changes-to-a-class-4b): To sanction minor changes to a Class 4B shop from PA/05055/98. The proposal also includes variations from the official building alignments. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 114 m away
- [**PA/07485/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07485-25/tarxien-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations to approved permit PA/7397/18. Granted, validated 16 December 2025, 119 m away
- [**PA/07052/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07052-24/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of terraced house. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 121 m away
- [**PA/05004/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05004-24/tarxien-carry-out-restoration-works-on-facade): To carry out restoration works on facade. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 125 m away
- [**PA/01281/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01281-22/tarxien-demolition-works): Demolition works, Alterations and additional construction at first and second floor to an existing dwelling. Status being checked, 3 floors, 126 m away

## More by Sergio De Gabriele

- [**PA/05634/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05634-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-two-private-car-garages-as): Sanctioning of two private car garages as built. Pending
- [**PA/04857/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04857-26/attard-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from PA/616/16 and proposed increase in parapet wall height and solar panels at roof level. Granted, validated 27 August 2026
- [**PA/04853/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04853-26/marsaxlokk-sanctioning-of-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-07489-20): Sanctioning of changes to approved permit PA/07489/20, including shifting of internal walls, changes to approved layout, re-positioning of pool, and minor… Pending
- [**PA/04678/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04678-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-approved-pa-02895-02): Proposed changes to approved PA/02895/02, including minor internal alterations, changes to the façade signage, and the removal of the approved outdoor seating… Granted, validated 8 July 2026
- [**PA/02907/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02907-26/zebbug-minor-internal-alterations-and-proposed-extension-at): Minor internal alterations and proposed extension at roof level. Granted, validated 14 July 2026
- [**PA/01510/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01510-26/zebbug-sanction-change-of-use-from-disused-site): To sanction change of use from disused site to parking of public service vehicles, fuel storage tanks, and extension to office. Proposal also includes… Pending, validated 11 March 2026

[All applications by Sergio De Gabriele](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sergio-de-gabriele)

[All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)
