--- title: "PA/04160/23: Internal alterations in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04160-23/xewkija-internal-alterations source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xewkija: Internal alterations, installation of spiral stairs from ground floor to second floor, reconstruction of roof over… Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0416023 # PA/04160/23: Internal alterations in Xewkija 64, Triq il-Knisja, Xewkija Internal alterations, installation of spiral stairs from ground floor to second floor, reconstruction of roof over first floor bedroom at a lower level and construction of bedroom at second floor instead of existing domestic store. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 64, Triq il-Knisja, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** [Anthony Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/anthony-mercieca) - **Perit:** [Perit John Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 19 June 2023 - **Validated:** 12 July 2023 - **Published:** 12 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 August 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 July 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04160/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04160&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 64, Triq il-Knisja, Xewkija 128 other applications within 300 m: 66 granted, 2 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06501/25). On Triq il-Knisja: 11 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Teddie Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/teddie-busuttil), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Steve Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steve-attard). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 19 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/01025/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01025-26/xewkija-garage-for-private-cars-at-ground-floor): Proposed garage for private cars at ground floor level and a maisonette overlying garage. Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 2 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/00077/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00077-23/xewkija-sanction-part-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction part demolition of existing pre-1967 dwelling, to demolish the rest of the pre-1967 dwelling and to construct 2 residential dwellings with 2 pools. Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/03108/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03108-22/xewkija-demolish-existing-structure-and-proposed-boundary-wall): To demolish existing structure and proposed boundary wall. Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/02630/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02630-24/xewkija-sanction-small-variations-in-layout-plans-at): To sanction small variations in layout plans at ground floor, first floor, roof level and elevation. To remove cement rendering from facade, change of use of… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/04079/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04079-23/xewkija-subdivide-existing-dwelling): To subdivide existing dwelling. Internal alterations and additions on one of the divided parts of the site to create two maisonettes named ’33, Ganna’ and… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/03551/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03551-25/xewkija-amendments-to-approved-permit-pa-03895-23): Proposed amendments to approved permit PA/03895/23, including internal alterations to walls at ground and first floor levels, as well as to the external roof… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/03895/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03895-23/xewkija-subdivide-existing-dwelling): To subdivide existing dwelling. Internal alterations and additions on one of the divided parts of the site to create an additional residential unit. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/07543/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07543-24/xewkija-demolish): To demolish, to excavate and to construct 2 residential dwellings. Refused, validated 6 November 2024, 2 floors, 64 m away - [**PA/07405/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07405-24/xewkija-construct-a-residential-terraced-house): To construct a residential terraced house. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/00040/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00040-23/xewkija-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations to existing dwelling, mainly consisting of extension to facade to create a partly roofed-over terrace, opening of garage door to create garage,… Granted, validated 13 March 2023, 80 m away - [**PA/04369/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04369-25/xewkija-change-of-use-of-garage-to-a): Change of use of garage to a Class 4B (retail outlet) and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/06949/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06949-25/xewkija-divide-existing-house-into-two-dwelling-units): To divide existing house into two dwelling units from previously approved in PA4025/24. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 91 m away - [**PA/04025/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04025-24/xewkija-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from previously approved in PA170/97. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/04765/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04765-23/xewkija-demolish-existing-structures-while-retaining-part-of): To demolish existing structures while retaining part of the facade, and to construct a terrace house consisting of a private garage at ground floor level and… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 3 floors, 100 m away - [**PA/08008/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08008-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings with underlying garages at ground floor level and an underground water… Withdrawn, validated 10 December 2025, 102 m away ## More by John Saliba - [**PA/07789/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07789-26/xewkija-restoration-of-existing-stone-balcony-and-removal): Restoration of existing stone balcony and removal of stone enclosure. To change aluminium doors and window to timber. Pending - [**PA/07713/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07713-26/sannat-renewal-of-pa8645-18-to-construct-one): Renewal of PA8645/18 - To construct one storey house with basement garage and pool instead of two storey house with basement garage and pool as previously… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07643/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07643-26/qala-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-approved-in): To sanction minor internal alterations from approved in PA4818/16 and to change doors and windows from timber painted green to white pvc. Main door to remain… Pending - [**PA/07452/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07452-26/xewkija-renewal-of-pa07704-18-internal-alterations-and-additions): Renewal of PA07704/18- Internal alterations and additions, construction of pool and construction of washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07327/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07327-26/qala-renewal-to-pa07347-17-alterations-and-additions-to): Renewal to PA07347/17: Alterations and additions to existing house consisting in removal of wall separating the two ground floor rooms; addition of living… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07104/26** Ghasri](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07104-26/ghasri-internal-alterations-and-additions-consisting-in-construction): Internal alterations and additions consisting in construction of 3 bedrooms and excavation and construction of pool. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by John Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-saliba) ## More from Anthony Mercieca - [**PA/07757/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07757-23/zejtun-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-2b): To sanction change of use from Class 2B (approved with police license TL/M/72/87 - for wedding receptions and similar functions and trading license 10/189 -… Granted, validated 10 January 2024 - [**PA/01927/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01927-23/zejtun-sanction-agricultural-stores-for-arable-farmings): To sanction agricultural stores for arable farmings, established prior Oct. 1994 and proposed installation of timber gate. Granted, validated 5 April 2023 - [**PA/01328/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01328-21/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-building-and-re-construct-shop): To demolish existing building and re-construct shop (Class 4B) at ground floor with basement store and overlying house at intermediate, first and roof level,… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)