--- title: "PA/04211/23: Replacement of the existing bird watch hide in Mellieha | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04211-23/mellieha-replacement-of-the-existing-bird-watch-hide source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mellieha: Replacement of the existing bird watch hide with a new hide able to cater for full class of school children to… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0421123 # PA/04211/23: Replacement of the existing bird watch hide in Mellieha Ghadira Nature Reserve, Triq il-Marfa, Mellieha Replacement of the existing bird watch hide with a new hide able to cater for full class of school children to watch birds. It will provide access for all and be better integrated in the landscape, visually and in terms of wild life habitat. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ghadira Nature Reserve, Triq il-Marfa, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** [Bird Life Malta Attn: Mark Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/bird-life-malta) - **Perit:** [Perit Claude Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-busuttil) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Educational - **Received:** 15 June 2023 - **Validated:** 19 July 2023 - **Published:** 19 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 4 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 17 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04211/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04211&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Ghadira Nature Reserve, Triq il-Marfa, Mellieha 60 other applications within 300 m: 34 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07135/24). On Triq il-Marfa: 58 other applications, 33 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi), [Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-psaila), [Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella). - [**PA/01278/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01278-21/mellieha-installation-of-bus-shelter-with-advertising-panel): Installation of bus shelter with advertising panel Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/03365/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03365-26/mellieha-lightweight-gazebo): Proposed lightweight gazebo. Suspended, validated 27 May 2026, 162 m away - [**PA/05874/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05874-25/mellieha-correct-the-location-of-the-site-from): To correct the location of the site from that approved in permit PA9658/19 and to enlarge the ticket booth approved in PA9658/19 to accommodate four tellers… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 193 m away - [**PA/06684/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06684-23/mellieha-canopy-over-existing-loading-bay-including-of): Proposed canopy over existing loading bay including of removing temporary steel structures and awnings, sanctioning of pedestrian ramps and raised platform at… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 224 m away - [**PA/04202/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04202-24/mellieha-correct-the-location-of-the-site-from): To correct the location of the site from that approved in permit PA9658/19 and to enlarge the ticket booth approved in PA9658/19 to accommodated four tellers… Withdrawn, validated 3 July 2024, 232 m away - [**PA/07395/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07395-26/mellieha-propose-free-standing-externally-illuminated-single-sided-bil): To propose free-standing externally illuminated single-sided billboard at Triq il-Marfa, Cirkewwa, Mellieha. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 287 m away - [**PA/00253/20** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00253-20/mellieha-dismantling-and-reconstruction-of-existing-damaged-and): Dismantling and reconstruction of existing damaged and dangerous slipway. Status being checked, 340 m away - [**PA/07130/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-24/mellieha-new-vertical-boreholes-for-use-of-the): Proposed new vertical boreholes for use of the reverse osmosis plant and proposed new works on water meter chamber and new trenches from the plant for water… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 569 m away - [**PA/06848/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06848-25/mellieha-drilling-of-seawater-boreholes-and-construction-of): Proposed drilling of seawater boreholes and construction of overlying rooms, replacement of existing borehole rooms. Replacement of existing trenching, new… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 628 m away - [**PA/06617/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06617-26/mellieha-sanction-lpg-tank-and-fencing): To sanction LPG tank and fencing, including minor alterations. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 786 m away - [**PA/05888/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05888-25/mellieha-structural-modifications-and-partial-demolition): Proposed structural modifications and partial demolition, swimming pool re-erection and addition of two floors to the existing West Wing of the Paradise Bay… Pending, 2 floors, 853 m away - [**PA/00350/20** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00350-20/mellieha-sanction-existing-pool): To sanction existing pool. Status being checked, 858 m away - [**PA/02991/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02991-24/mellieha-trenching-works-to-bury-existing-exposed-pipework): Trenching works to bury existing exposed pipework and cables due to natural land erosion. Withdrawn, validated 22 May 2024, 886 m away - [**PA/02690/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02690-26/mellieha-sanction-lpg-tanks-and-fencing): To sanction LPG tanks and fencing, including minor alterations. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 989 m away - [**PA/07515/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07515-26/mellieha-sanction-pontoon): To sanction pontoon. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 1034 m away ## More by Claude Busuttil - [**PA/07771/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07771-26/birzebbuga-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a): To propose internal and external alterations to a dwelling covered by RG/00695/25 including dismantling of ceilings slabs and staircase, the construction of a… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07016/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07016-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-the-demolition-of-an-existing-dwelling): To propose the demolition of an existing dwelling, excavation of a basement level and construction of an apartment complex consisting of six two bedroom… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/06410/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06410-26/xaghra-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/04412/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04412-26/mosta-propose-changes-to-approved-permits-pa-03810-18-and): To propose changes to approved permits PA/03810/18 and PA/04838/21 covering a townhouse that include the construction of an screen wall in franka stone,… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04134/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04134-26/belt-valletta-subdivision-of-existing-residential-apartments): Subdivision of existing residential apartments (Class 1) from approved/existing four three bedroom units and one two bedroom unit to proposed four one bedroom… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/04022/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04022-26/attard-propose-the-change-of-use-of-two): To propose the change of use of two rooms into a Class 4B beauty salon including ancillary storage, construction of low wall in front garden and installation… Granted, validated 17 June 2026 [All applications by Claude Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-busuttil) ## More from Bird Life Malta - [**PA/07759/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07759-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-formation-of-a-reed-bed-planted-pond): Formation of a reed bed planted pond to act as a SUDS, increasing of tree coverage with local and indigenous trees, upgrading of the sanitary facility.… Granted, validated 24 January 2024 [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)