--- title: "PA/04142/25: Alterations to a farmhouse consisting of the in Marsaskala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04142-25/marsaskala-alterations-to-a-farmhouse-consisting-of-the source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Marsaskala: Alterations to a farmhouse consisting of the demolition of dilapidated structures abutting the farmhouse,… Planning applications › Marsaskala › PA0414225 # PA/04142/25: Alterations to a farmhouse consisting of the in Marsaskala 5, Triq il-Bidni, Marsascala Alterations to a farmhouse consisting of the demolition of dilapidated structures abutting the farmhouse, construction of new rooms at ground floor level, additional rooms at first floor level interconnected via an internal staircase, and internal and external alterations. Two car ports and the replacement of the entrance gate are also being proposed. A wall dividing and distinguishing third party properties from the site is also being proposed. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 5, Triq il-Bidni, Marsascala - **Locality:** [Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala) - **Applicant:** Rose Sacco - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 25 April 2025 - **Validated:** 25 June 2025 - **Published:** 25 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 25 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 28 October 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04142/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04142&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 5, Triq il-Bidni, Marsascala 11 other applications within 300 m: 4 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq il-Bidni: 8 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). No granted application nearby states a height to compare with. Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/02710/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02710-22/marsaskala-extension-to-approved-dwelling-to-include-a): Proposed extension to approved dwelling to include a bedroom at the lower level and the construction of staircase at the upper level. Status being checked, 108 m away - [**PA/06607/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06607-25/marsaskala-propose-the-erection-of-five-stables): To propose the erection of five stables, a reservoir and a manure clamp. Pending, validated 22 October 2025, 111 m away - [**PA/00635/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00635-21/marsaskala-restore-facade-of-chapel-madonna-tad-dawl-and): To restore facade of Chapel Madonna tad-Dawl and sacristy and restoration of parvis Status being checked, 123 m away - [**PA/07314/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07314-26/marsaskala-correction-of-site-plan-and-drawings-from): Correction of site plan and drawings from that approved in PA/04044/16. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 153 m away - [**PA/05059/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05059-25/zabbar-rehabilitate-a-pre-1968-residential-farmhouse-including-extensi): To rehabilitate a pre-1968 residential farmhouse including extension. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 166 m away - [**PA/05898/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05898-26/marsaskala-construct-underground-water-reservoir): To construct underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 188 m away - [**PA/04221/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04221-25/marsaskala-sanction-minor-changes-from-approved-permits-pa4536-99): To sanction minor changes from approved permits PA4536/99 and PA704/08. Proposed above ground lightweight pool and pool deck area, and ancillary shower. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 202 m away - [**PA/01087/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01087-22/marsaskala-construction-of-reservoir-and-pump-chamber): Construction of reservoir and pump chamber, maintenance of existing rubble walls and installation of timber gate. Status being checked, 290 m away - [**PA/03758/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03758-26/marsaskala-pool-and-decking-area-to-approved-pa4652-23): Proposed pool and decking area to approved PA4652/23 and sanctioning mainly re-positioning of internal walls, doors and windows following new survey. Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 330 m away - [**PA/04652/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04652-23/marsaskala-make-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-at-ground): Make alterations to existing dwelling at ground floor, demolish accretions, construct two bedrooms at first floor, roof part of courtyards with lightweight… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 330 m away - [**PA/03009/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03009-25/marsaskala-restoration-and-construction-of-rubble-boundary-walls): Restoration and construction of rubble boundary walls, construction of a greenhouse and fixing of a timber gate. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 470 m away ## More by Karl Borg - [**PA/07536/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07536-26/msida-demolish-the-existing-property): To demolish the existing property, excavate to the required levels, and construct basement garages, a ground-floor maisonette, apartments on the first to… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06807/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06807-26/pembroke-variations-from-official-alignments-to-the-development): Variations from official alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit PAPB/02901/87, DN/00047/06 and pending application PA/06519/24 Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06592/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06592-26/paola-proposed-development-consists-of-the-demolition-of): The proposed development consists of the demolition of existing rear-yard structures approved in RG/01221/22, excavation works to form the required site… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06191/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06191-26/qormi-sanction-a-garage-for-private-vehicles-and): To sanction a garage for private vehicles and a domestic store as built (no permits traced). Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05673/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05673-26/sliema-sanction-alterations-to-a-duplex-penthouse-approved): To sanction alterations to a duplex penthouse approved in PA/02130/16. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05296/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05296-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation on site to form levels, and construction of basement garages with underlying reservoir, ground floor… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) [All planning applications in Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala)