--- title: "PA/04079/25: construction of an apartment block in lieu in Hamrun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04079-25/hamrun-construction-of-an-apartment-block-in-lieu source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Hamrun: Proposed construction of an apartment block in lieu of approved PA558/22 townhouse at Hamrun. Perit Ruben Sciortino.… Planning applications › Hamrun › PA0407925 # PA/04079/25: construction of an apartment block in lieu in Hamrun 17, Triq Atocia, Hamrun Proposed construction of an apartment block in lieu of approved PA558/22 townhouse at Hamrun. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 17, Triq Atocia, Hamrun - **Locality:** [Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun) - **Applicant:** [Lazar Jojic](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/lazar-jojic) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 22 - **Received:** 15 May 2025 - **Validated:** 25 June 2025 - **Published:** 25 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 25 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04079/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04079&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 17, Triq Atocia, Hamrun 180 other applications within 300 m: 109 granted, 8 refused, 21 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04687/23). On Triq Atocia: 14 other applications, 7 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Lino Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lino-cachia). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/00123/20** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00123-20/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-first-floor): Demolition of existing first floor, retention of ground floor facade and reconstruction of first floor and a setback room at second floor. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 6 m away - [**PA/00375/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00375-23/hamrun-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-from): To sanction minor internal and external alteration from PA2831/13. The proposal includes minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/08269/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08269-24/hamrun-convert-existing-grade1-building-into-a-16-unit): To convert existing Grade1 building into a 16-unit guest house (Class 3A) and ancillary rooms, according to MTA standards, works comprising: 1) The demolition… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 4 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/07751/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07751-23/hamrun-propose-demolition-of-existing-development-for-the): To propose demolition of existing development for the construction of two dwellings maintaining the existing use - Class 5A - workshop at the ground floor… Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/02148/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02148-21/hamrun-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, variations from approved PB 4527/81, proposed alterations on facade, minor internal alterations and extension of existing… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/02326/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02326-22/hamrun-sanction-alterations-to-facade-from-that-approved): To sanction alterations to facade from that approved in PA00710/94 and construct store in backyard and carry out internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/05849/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05849-23/hamrun-renewal-of-permit-number-pa-05396-18-for-the): Renewal of permit number PA/05396/18 for the renewal of permit number PA/01894/13 - Addition of second floor and washroom to pre-1967 dwelling including… Granted, validated 9 November 2023, 2 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/01243/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01243-24/hamrun-convert-a-3-bedroom-apartment-to-a): To convert a 3 bedroom apartment to a 5 bedroom apartment. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/02692/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02692-23/hamrun-extension-to-re-locate-kitchen-dining-area): Proposed extension to re locate kitchen-dining area. Minor internal alterations to development as approved in PA5011/22 including changes in room uses still… Granted, validated 26 June 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/00257/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00257-25/hamrun-construct-stairwell-from-first-to-second-floor): To construct stairwell from first to second floor (roof), to include demolition of existing ceiling above stairwell. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/08380/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08380-24/hamrun-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Internal alterations to existing townhouse, extension of washroom and introduction of front piece and flag poles at roof level. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/06790/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06790-26/hamrun-sanction-minor-layout-changes-from-approved-dn-01378-14): To sanction minor layout changes from approved DN/01378/14 and proposed change of use from garage to a ground floor one bedroom studio maisonette. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 71 m away - [**PA/02356/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02356-25/hamrun-demolition-of-two-existing-dwellings): Demolition of two existing dwellings, excavation and proposed construction of guesthouse (Class 3A) with 25 rooms. Under appeal, validated 9 April 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/07670/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07670-23/hamrun-changes-to-balcony-at-first-floor-and): Changes to balcony at first floor and extension of building at second floor and third floor. Granted, validated 27 February 2024, 4 floors, 71 m away - [**PA/06044/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06044-24/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-dangerous-structures-and-construction): Demolition of existing dangerous structures and construction of boundary wall and gate over site covered by PA/03424/19. Conservation of voussoirs. Refused, validated 18 September 2024, 72 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 Lazar Jojic - [**PA/01540/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01540-25/fgura-modifications-from-pa-06286-23): Modifications from PA/06286/23, including an extension to the property line at ground floor level, with the proposal of a garage and two residential units. Granted, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/00558/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00558-22/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-residential-ground-floor-dwelling): Demolition of existing residential ground floor dwelling and construction of townhouse consisting of one car garage at ground level. Status being checked [All planning applications in Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun)