--- title: "PA/04083/26: retention of existing facade and proposed changes in Gharb | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04083-26/gharb-retention-of-existing-facade-and-proposed-changes source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Gharb: Proposed retention of existing facade and proposed changes to pre-68 dwelling. Changes include excavation of pool,… Planning applications › Gharb › PA0408326 # PA/04083/26: retention of existing facade and proposed changes in Gharb 70 - 73, Triq Frenc tal-Gharb, Gharb Proposed retention of existing facade and proposed changes to pre-68 dwelling. Changes include excavation of pool, demolition of intermediate floor, construction of Class 3A (guest house) at ground, first, and second floor level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 70 - 73, Triq Frenc tal-Gharb, Gharb - **Locality:** [Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb) - **Applicant:** John Ross Xuereb - **Perit:** [Perit Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Received:** 11 May 2026 - **Validated:** 24 June 2026 - **Published:** 24 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04083/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04083&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 70 - 73, Triq Frenc tal-Gharb, Gharb 65 other applications within 300 m: 36 granted, 1 refused, 11 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/04811/25). On Triq Frenc tal-Gharb: 3 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. - [**PA/00633/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00633-24/gharb-install-timber-canopy-on-back-terrace-and): To install timber canopy on back terrace and to install retractable awning on side terrace Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/01417/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01417-25/gharb-sanctioning-of-a-dwelling-as-built-over): Sanctioning of a dwelling as built over PA/03390/04 including alterations to subdivide into two dwellings. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/02445/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02445-23/gharb-restoration-of-the-facade): Restoration of the facade. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/04584/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04584-25/gharb-change-of-use-of-existing-residential-dwelling): Proposed change of use of existing residential dwelling to Class 3A guesthouse. Proposed internal alterations at all levels and extension to existing property… Pending, validated 9 July 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/03359/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03359-22/gharb-change-of-use-from-class-1): Change of use from Class 1 (dwellings) to Class 2A (residential institutions) and proposed addition of a therapy room at second floor level. Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/07822/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07822-24/gharb-split-existing-water-reservoir-in-accordance-with): To split existing water reservoir in accordance with civil law. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/00992/20** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00992-20/gharb-lower-site-to-street-level-and-surrounded): To lower site to street level and surrounded by boundary wall to serve as a yard with house approved in PA 2912/14 Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/00294/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00294-26/gharb-construct-a-terraced-house-and-to-reconstruct): To construct a terraced house and to reconstruct rubble walls, and to excavate and construct a reservoir. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 68 m away - [**PA/04741/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04741-26/gharb-renew-permit-pa1676-19-excavation-for-proposed): To renew permit PA1676/19 - Excavation for proposed construction of garage basement and water reservoir; construction of terraced house with swimming pool in… Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/03021/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03021-26/gharb-sanction-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in-pa-03927-16): To sanction alterations to dwelling approved in PA/03927/16. Alterations include changes to layout, to facade, and to levels, following site survey as per… Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/00150/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00150-25/gharb-sanction-differences-from-approved-drawings-in-pa-00635-93): To sanction differences from approved drawings in PA/00635/93, and proposed false facade and stone balcony on facade. Placing of splash pool on first floor… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 89 m away - [**PA/00015/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00015-24/gharb-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-and): To sanction minor internal and external variations and proposed change of apertures from timber to timber like pvc. Pending, validated 17 January 2024, 92 m away - [**PA/04430/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04430-26/gharb-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also construct 3 pools. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 1 floor, 93 m away - [**PA/06264/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06264-26/gharb-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-previously-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations from previously approved in GD 3355/99. Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 95 m away - [**PA/00659/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00659-26/gharb-construct-solarium-in-dwelling-approved-in-pa4730-20): To construct solarium in dwelling approved in PA4730/20 and to increase height of party walls. Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 95 m away ## 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) [All planning applications in Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb)