--- title: "PA/04188/23: Construction of a residential dwelling including a in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04188-23/lija-construction-of-a-residential-dwelling-including-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Lija: Construction of a residential dwelling including a pool. Perit Robert Vella. Validated 12 July 2023. Planning applications › Lija › PA0418823 # PA/04188/23: Construction of a residential dwelling including a in Lija Site at, Sqaq ta' Sejduna c/w, Triq ta' Hal Mann, Lija Construction of a residential dwelling including a pool. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Site at, Sqaq ta' Sejduna c/w, Triq ta' Hal Mann, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** [Patrick Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/patrick-xuereb) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 3 March 2023 - **Validated:** 12 July 2023 - **Published:** 18 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 2 October 2026 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 55 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04188/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04188&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Site at, Sqaq ta' Sejduna c/w, Triq ta' Hal Mann, Lija 14 other applications within 300 m: 8 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/01728/23). On Triq ta' Hal Mann: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision nearby). 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/01728/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01728-23/lija-extension-to-the-approved-pa-837-15): Extension to the approved PA/837/15, including the demolition of an existing warehouse, 2 levels of underground car parking, three overlying levels of offices… Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 3 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/06045/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06045-23/lija-reconstruct-dilapidated-pre-1968-animal-enclosures-and-to): To reconstruct dilapidated pre-1968 animal enclosures and to be used as an agricultural store. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 82 m away - [**PA/02089/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02089-25/naxxar-construct-storage-of-vehicles-at-roof-level): To construct storage of vehicles at roof level, extension to stairwell and change of use from office Class 4A approved in PA/2497/21 to storage of vehicles. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 213 m away - [**PA/06304/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06304-26/lija-carry-out-internal-and-external-changes-to): To carry out internal and external changes to existing premisses from approved permit PA/2400/93 and to introduce a Class 4B retail shop at ground floor level… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 214 m away - [**PA/07905/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07905-24/mosta-sanction-construction-of-storage-rooms-at-basement): To sanction construction of storage rooms at basement parking, level -1. Includes a reduction of parking in lieu of ancillary storage. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 215 m away - [**PA/04781/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04781-24/mosta-sanction-erection-of-a-permanent-class-4d): To sanction erection of a permanent Class 4D food kiosk and elevated platform for placing of tables and chairs in existing parking of PAMA Shopping Complex. Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 215 m away - [**PA/05248/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05248-24/naxxar-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To sanction change of use from Class 4B showroom to Class 5B insurance surveying and inspection only garage with minor internal alteration works to form… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 216 m away - [**PA/05975/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05975-23/naxxar-change-the-use-of-an-existing-warehouse): To change the use of an existing warehouse (Class 6A) to a Class 4B pharmacy including clinic rooms (Class 2A). To internally connect premises with adjacent… Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 226 m away - [**PA/02497/21** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02497-21/naxxar-construct-3-offices-class-4a-at-receded): To construct 3 offices Class 4A at receded floor level Status being checked, 227 m away - [**PA/03660/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03660-25/naxxar-change-of-use-from-class-6a-warehouse): Proposed change of use from Class 6A warehouse to Class 4B shop including installation of sign and minor alterations. Application also includes minor… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 229 m away - [**PA/01599/22** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01599-22/naxxar-alterations-to-approved-class-4b-showroom-at): Proposed alterations to approved Class 4B showroom at second floor level to PA4599/21 and PA2497/21. Installation of fascia sign of first floor façade. Status being checked, 231 m away - [**PA/00875/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00875-23/lija-construct-end-of-development-residence): To construct end of development residence. Refused, validated 1 March 2023, 284 m away - [**PA/05511/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05511-23/mosta-sanction-ramp-and-opening-as-built): To sanction ramp and opening as built, to propose other minor alterations. Pending, validated 20 September 2023, 286 m away - [**PA/01460/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01460-22/lija-shift-manure-clamp-and-cesspit-approved-by): To shift manure clamp and cesspit approved by PA7114/20, paving of circulation space with grass blocks and installation of lightweight canopy covering the… Status being checked, 322 m away ## More by Robert Vella - [**PA/07181/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07181-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to property approved by PA/00399/25. Pending - [**PA/05988/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05988-26/msida-propose-a-facility-for-the-care-of): To propose a facility for the care of the elderly (Class 2A) instead of a hotel (Class 3B) as approved in PA/00393/22. Proposal includes changes to design… Suspended, validated 2 September 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/05582/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05582-26/zebbug-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-property-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations to property approved by PA/01175/01. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/05439/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05439-26/munxar-sanction-first-floor-apartment-as-existing-from): To sanction first floor apartment as existing from previously approved PA/00999/88. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/04940/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04940-26/sliema-carry-out-minor-alterations-to-pa-04955-24-including): To carry out minor alterations to PA/04955/24 including replacement of washroom with pergola, changes to pool layout and the addition of photovoltaic panels Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04926/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04926-26/ghaxaq-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-of): To sanction domestic store at roof level of a pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 [All applications by Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella) ## More from Patrick Xuereb - [**PA/05330/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05330-26/zebbug-gozo-convert-a-bedroom): To convert a bedroom (RG/1727/23) into a garage for parking of a private vehicle including the formation of an opening within Triq il-Lampuka. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/07152/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07152-24/attard-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Change of use from Class 4B Retail Outlet to a Class 4C Food and Drink Establishment (no cooking), internal alterations, and fascia sign. Withdrawn, validated 23 October 2024 [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)