--- title: "PA/03954/23: sanction departures from PAPB/325/92 to dwelling which in Safi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03954-23/safi-sanction-departures-from-papb-325-92-to-dwelling-which source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Safi: To sanction departures from PAPB/325/92 to dwelling which includes changes to the site configuration, changes to the… Planning applications › Safi › PA0395423 # PA/03954/23: sanction departures from PAPB/325/92 to dwelling which in Safi Walnut Grove, 68 & 70, Triq San Gorg, Safi To sanction departures from PAPB/325/92 to dwelling which includes changes to the site configuration, changes to the internal layout and room uses, changes to the levels, changes to the facades and extension at second floor level (existing roof). Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling and garage including demolition of roof structures and proposed development of airspace having garage for private car parking at ground floor and four 3-bedroom apartments at first, second, third and receded floors. Proposal also includes the extension of the reservoir at ground floor and construction of pool at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Walnut Grove, 68 & 70, Triq San Gorg, Safi - **Locality:** [Safi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/safi) - **Applicant:** Stephen Abdilla - **Perit:** [Perit Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 28 April 2023 - **Validated:** 28 June 2023 - **Published:** 28 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03954/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03954&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Walnut Grove, 68 & 70, Triq San Gorg, Safi 96 other applications within 300 m: 56 granted, 3 refused, 8 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04952/24). On Triq San Gorg: 10 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Mariello Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariello-spiteri), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 25 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/01153/20** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01153-20/safi-sanction-alterations-and-variations-to-residential-units): To sanction alterations and variations to residential units approved in PA 81/13 including internal / external alterations; conversion from a 1-bedroom to a… Status being checked, 2 floors, 27 m away - [**PA/01961/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01961-25/safi-sanction-existing-terraced-house-from-that-approved): To sanction existing terraced house from that approved in DN4397/01. Work to include extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/02778/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02778-25/safi-demolition-of-third-party-wall-at-back): Demolition of third party wall at back of property due to structural stability issues during construction of permit PA/03530/22. Addition of washroom on each… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/03530/22** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03530-22/safi-construction-of-3-new-residential-units-with): Construction of 3 new residential units with a different layout from that approved in permission PA07106/18. Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/05674/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05674-23/safi-excavate-site-and-construct-underground-reservoir): To excavate site and construct underground reservoir. To construct new residential unit with basement garage, overlying three floors and one receded floor. Withdrawn, validated 27 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/00954/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00954-24/safi-part-demolition-of-pre-1967-ground-floor): Part demolition of pre-1967 ground floor. To construct extension at ground and first floor levels. Construction of receded floor level and restoration of… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/06989/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06989-24/safi-proposed-project-involves-the-demolition-of-the): The proposed project involves the demolition of the current apartment block, while preserving the existing façade. The new development plan includes the… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 4 floors, 62 m away - [**PA/02118/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02118-23/safi-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-previously): Sanctioning building as built not as previously approved in PA/02473/19, sanctioning include internal and external variations after site survey. Refused, validated 12 April 2023, 64 m away - [**PA/03082/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03082-24/safi-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-previously): Sanctioning building as built not as previously approved in PA/02473/19, alterations consist of: Shifting of services from top of penthouse to back terrace at… Refused, validated 29 May 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/01025/20** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01025-20/safi-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa02937-14-consisting): To sanction changes from approved permit PA02937/14 consisting of internal alterations at all levels and washroom at roof level Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/04952/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04952-24/safi-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construct-apartment): Proposed demolition of existing building and construct apartment block, consisting of garage at ground floor, and four apartments at first, second, third and… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 5 floors, 78 m away - [**PA/00711/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00711-24/safi-construct-two-bedrooms-and-bathroom-at-first): To construct two bedrooms and bathroom at first floor level to existing pre-1967 ground floor premises including minor alterations and additions. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 2 floors, 83 m away - [**PA/00733/20** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00733-20/safi-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa867-19-to-demolish): Alterations to approved permit PA867/19 [To demolish existing garage and construct garage and residence] consisting mainly in the addition of a domestic… Status being checked, 84 m away - [**PA/03176/22** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03176-22/safi-demolition-and-excavation-of-existing-site): Demolition and excavation of existing site, construction of two basement level garages, 4 apartments and 1 Class 4A shop at ground floor level, 10 apartments… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away - [**PA/00773/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00773-25/safi-demolish-second-floor-level): To demolish second floor level. Proposed new dwellings at second, third and fourth floor levels. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 5 floors, 91 m away ## More by Gilbert Bartolo - [**PA/07081/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07081-26/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-that-approved-in-pa-3316-95): To sanction departures from that approved in PA/3316/95 to residential units which includes changes to the internal layouts, site configuration, levels, to… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07079/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07079-26/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-include-a-lift): Proposed internal alterations to include a lift. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06891/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06891-26/fgura-sanction-residential-dwelling): To sanction residential dwelling (no permits traced). Proposed alterations and additions to first floor dwelling to include a lift shaft and sub-division into… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06698/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06698-26/mellieha-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-4930-24-which): Changes to development approved in PA/4930/24 which includes changes to the internal layout, facade and site levels. Proposal includes also the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06588/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06588-26/mellieha-extension-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling approved in RG/528/26 in lieu of development approved in PA/1314/20. Proposal includes also a jacuzzi at… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06527/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06527-26/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwelling-while-retaining-facade): To demolish existing dwelling while retaining facade. Proposed construction of a Class 4A-office at ground floor and overlying residential development having… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) [All planning applications in Safi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/safi)