--- title: "PA/04039/24: convert existing ground-floor maisonette into two separate in Zurrieq |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04039-24/zurrieq-convert-existing-ground-floor-maisonette-into-two-separate source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Zurrieq: To convert existing ground-floor maisonette into two separate two (2) bedroom units. Additionally, the development… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0403924 # PA/04039/24: convert existing ground-floor maisonette into two separate in Zurrieq 97, Piccolo Paradiso, Triq Vincenz Dimech, Zurrieq To convert existing ground-floor maisonette into two separate two (2) bedroom units. Additionally, the development will include the construction of six new three-bedroom (3) apartments located on the first, second, and third floors. One three-bedroom unit at the receded floor level with a swimming pool - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 97, Piccolo Paradiso, Triq Vincenz Dimech, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** [Matthew Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-busuttil) - **Perit:** [Perit Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 9 - **Received:** 6 May 2024 - **Validated:** 3 July 2024 - **Published:** 22 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 24 August 2026 - **Permit expires:** 23 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04039/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04039&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 97, Piccolo Paradiso, Triq Vincenz Dimech, Zurrieq 8 other applications on the same street: 6 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01132/26). On Triq Vincenz Dimech: 8 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Abigail Scicluna Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abigail-scicluna-lewis), [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/01132/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01132-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house-and): Demolition of the existing terraced house and first-floor maisonette, and overlying levels; construction of a basement level and reservoir; and development of… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08370/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08370-25/zurrieq-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-including-reconfigurati): Proposed alterations to existing terraced house including reconfiguration of stairwell to incorporate lift, changes to the existing structure at basement,… Granted, validated 17 February 2026 - [**PA/00762/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00762-26/zurrieq-demolish-roof-structures-and-construct-three-new): To demolish roof structures and construct three new units, one at second floor, one at third floor, and one at receded floor level, and staircase to be… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06579/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06579-24/zurrieq-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built, minor additions from permit PA/08419/18, including lightweight roofing on roof and chimney. Granted, validated 18 November 2024 - [**PA/02533/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02533-24/zurrieq-additional-garage-at-basement-level-including-internal): Proposed additional garage at basement level including internal and external alterations to all floors in lieu of PA2067/23. Withdrawn, validated 3 July 2024 - [**PA/04530/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04530-23/zurrieq-internal-alterations-at-third-floor-level): Internal alterations at third floor level (Flat 3) and construction of one additional floor (Flat 4). Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 4 floors - [**PA/02067/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02067-23/zurrieq-excavation-of-vacant-plot-and-construction-of): Excavation of vacant plot and construction of basement garages, four overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at setback floor level… Granted, validated 23 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01525/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01525-22/zurrieq-sanction-division-of-terraced-house-no): To Sanction division of terraced house No. 5 into two units (Flat 1 and Flat 2). One unit consists of the ground floor and garage and the other unit consists… Status being checked ## More by Wayne Scerri - [**PA/07358/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07358-26/sliema-demolish-existing-internal-walls-and-ceilings): To demolish existing internal walls and ceilings (retaining facade), plus construction of a Class 3A guest house at ground, first, second, third and setback… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07337/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07337-26/nadur-internal-alterations-to-approved-pa6882-22): Proposed internal alterations to approved PA6882/22. Pending - [**PA/07302/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07302-26/kercem-retain-facade): To retain facade, to partly internal additions to existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also carry out… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07245/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07245-26/kercem-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, propose excavation and construction of reservoir, 9 garages at basement level, office Class 4A, signage, residential units at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07175/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07175-26/kalkara-extend-the-existing-washroom-at-setback-floor): To extend the existing washroom at setback floor level, in an existing pre-1968 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07021/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07021-26/st-julians-convert-an-existing-dilipadited-pre-67-residential-structur): To convert an existing dilipadited pre-67 residential structure on the same built up footprint consisting of internal and external modifications including… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) ## More from Matthew Busuttil - [**PA/00022/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00022-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of underground reservoir and construction of underground reservoir, Class 4B shop, 2 garages, duplex… Pending, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/07133/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07133-25/fgura-demolition-of-existing-maisonette-at-first-floor): Demolition of existing maisonette at first floor and construction of three apartments and penthouse. Application also includes installation of lift. Granted, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/02550/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02550-25/zurrieq-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of terraced house and construction of three garages, miasonette, four apartments and duplex receded floor. Application also includes lift. Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/01519/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01519-25/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-residence-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing residence and construction of three residential units and penthouse. Application also includes proposed lift. Granted, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/04829/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04829-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-building-at-madagascar): Demolition of existing building at ’Madagascar’, and changes to approved layout to ’Evergreen’ covered by PA5271/23 and construction of 8 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/05271/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05271-23/birkirkara-sanction-the-residential-unit-as-built-since): To sanction the residential unit as built since no approved planning permit was traced. The application also includes: Demolition of existing roof structures… Granted, validated 12 October 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)