--- title: "PA/04288/26: construct 29 residential units with a different in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04288-26/swieqi-construct-29-residential-units-with-a-different source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Swieqi: To construct 29 residential units with a different layout from PA/00650/20. Proposal will be interconnected with… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0428826 # PA/04288/26: construct 29 residential units with a different in Swieqi 128, 122, 118, 116, Triq il-Qasam, 116, Triq il-Qantar, & vacant site Triq il-Qantar c/w, Triq S. Cannataci, Swieqi To construct 29 residential units with a different layout from PA/00650/20. Proposal will be interconnected with basement garages approved in PA/01933/23. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 128, 122, 118, 116, Triq il-Qasam, 116, Triq il-Qantar, & vacant site Triq il-Qantar c/w, Triq S. Cannataci, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Mark Aquilina](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mark-aquilina) - **Perit:** [Perit John Paul Galdes](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-paul-galdes) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 29 - **Received:** 21 April 2026 - **Validated:** 24 June 2026 - **Published:** 24 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04288/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04288&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 128, 122, 118, 116, Triq il-Qasam, 116, Triq il-Qantar, & vacant site Triq il-Qantar c/w, Triq S. Cannataci, Swieqi 146 other applications within 300 m: 79 granted, 4 refused, 22 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00057/25). On Triq il-Qasam: 38 other applications, 18 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Nicholas Psaila-Savona](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-psaila-savona), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/07585/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07585-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-existing-building-at-first-floor): Sanctioning of existing building at first floor and proposed minor alterations at first floor level, including the addition of a lift and common staircase… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/06889/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06889-23/swieqi-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop and placing of sign. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/02084/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02084-26/swieqi-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-common-area-stairs): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of common area stairs to include lift, proposed construction of two apartments at second floor, two receded apartments… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/02000/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02000-22/swieqi-change-of-use-at-ground-floor-level): Change of use at ground floor level of part of approved mini market (covered by RG01490/17) to cafeteria (Class 4C). Application also include minor internal… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/00503/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00503-25/swieqi-alterations-at-third-floor-level-covered-by): Proposed alterations at third floor level covered by permit PA5879/20 and proposed additional unit at receded floor level. Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/05251/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05251-24/swieqi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop, & proposed fixing of signage. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/05400/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05400-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-staircase-and-one-car-garage): Demolition of existing staircase and one-car garage at ground floor and of first floor level; reconstruction of common parts including construction of a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/02660/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02660-21/swieqi-formation-of-apartment-at-second-floor-level): Proposed formation of apartment at second floor level and construction of overlying apartments at third floor and at receded floor level. Proposal includes… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/00652/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00652-20/swieqi-partial-change-of-use-from-approved-pa10774-18): Partial change of use from approved PA10774/18 from residential (Class 1) and clinic (Class 2A) to financial, professional services including doctors, lawyers… Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/03684/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03684-23/swieqi-minor-alteration-to-existing-apartment-and-construction): Minor alteration to existing apartment and construction of residential unit at second floor, third floor and setback floor levels [addition of three… Granted, validated 4 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/04030/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-24/swieqi-propose-the-installation-of-travertine-cladding-on): To propose the installation of travertine cladding on the facade and minor internal alterations at first floor level. Also, to sanction the construction of… Granted, validated 21 August 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/00567/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00567-20/swieqi-construct-third-floor-apartment): To construct third floor apartment. Status being checked, 4 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/07098/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07098-25/swieqi-sanction-minor-alterations-to-the-approved-floor): To sanction minor alterations to the approved floor layout, as well as to carry out alterations to facilitate the change of use from approved office Class 4A… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/04219/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04219-24/swieqi-change-of-use-of-existing-class-1): Proposed change of use of existing Class 1 residential dwelling into a Class 4B shop. The proposal includes the installation of a sign and minor internal and… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/03375/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03375-23/swieqi-subdivision-of-duplex-first-and-second-floor): Subdivision of duplex first and second floor apartments into 2 two bedroom units. Granted, validated 17 July 2023, 74 m away ## More by John Paul Galdes - [**PA/05892/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05892-26/birzebbuga-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing summer residence to shelter a small boat during winter. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05291/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05291-26/dingli-sanction-property-as-built-from-approved-permit): To sanction property as built from approved permit PA/5888/06 and to propose a minor correction of width to front balcony. Withdrawn - [**PA/03454/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03454-26/naxxar-restore-facade-approved-in-pa-4193-24): To restore facade approved in PA/4193/24. Granted, validated 23 June 2026 - [**PA/03289/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03289-26/luqa-rehabilitate-existing-townhouse-including-minor-internal-alterati): To rehabilitate existing townhouse including minor internal alterations and additions. Withdrawn - [**PA/02011/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02011-26/zebbug-reduce-alterations-proposed-in-pa-1006-24-and-re-locate): To reduce alterations proposed in PA/1006/24 and re-locate garage access. Granted, validated 18 April 2026 - [**PA/07281/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07281-25/attard-make-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-to): To make minor internal and external alteration to an existing terraced house, particularly including the construction of a lift and a receded room at roof… Granted, validated 28 November 2025 [All applications by John Paul Galdes](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-paul-galdes) ## More from Mark Aquilina - [**PA/07335/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07335-25/swieqi-construct-29-residential-units-with-a-different): To construct 29 residential units with a different layout from PA/00650/20. Proposal will be interconnected with basement garages approved in PA/01933/23. Withdrawn, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/02604/25** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02604-25/floriana-restoration-of-facade-including-replacement-of-apertures): Restoration of facade including replacement of apertures. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/04624/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04624-24/msida-sanctioning-proposed-internal-layout-and-facade-variations-from): Sanctioning/proposed internal layout and facade variations from approved PA/00766/19 including retention of uncovered hallway feature. Granted, validated 17 July 2024 [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)