--- title: "PA/04368/25: This proposal begins with the sanctioning of in Qala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04368-25/qala-this-proposal-begins-with-the-sanctioning-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Qala: This proposal begins with the sanctioning of the existing property as built, which varies from the approved permit… Planning applications › Qala › PA0436825 # PA/04368/25: This proposal begins with the sanctioning of in Qala 30, Sultana Flats, Airspace, Triq ir-Rebha, Qala This proposal begins with the sanctioning of the existing property as built, which varies from the approved permit PA/704/97. The proposed works include the demolition of the existing staircase and the construction of a new staircase and lift, connecting the ground floor to the recessed level. The proposal also involves the demolition of the existing recessed floor and the construction of a new duplex unit spread across the proposed third floor and a newly built recessed level. Additionally, the proposal includes a change of use of the existing garage into a 3C pilates studio. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 30, Sultana Flats, Airspace, Triq ir-Rebha, Qala - **Locality:** [Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala) - **Applicant:** Maria Sultana - **Perit:** [Perit Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 13 May 2025 - **Validated:** 2 July 2025 - **Published:** 2 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 1 August 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 8 October 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04368/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04368&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 30, Sultana Flats, Airspace, Triq ir-Rebha, Qala 101 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 1 refused, 7 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02103/23). On Triq ir-Rebha: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/04834/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04834-25/qala-sanction-alterations-to-mini-market-and-store-approved): To sanction alterations to mini-market and store approved in PAPB/04859/88. Alterations include changes to internal layout, to facade, to site outline… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/04351/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04351-23/qala-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use-from): Proposed internal alterations and change of use from stationary Class 4B to medical clinic Class 2A. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/04364/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04364-23/qala-demolish-existing-structures-and-to-construct-4): To demolish existing structures and to construct 4 residential units with underlying garages at ground floor level. Withdrawn, 1 floor, 40 m away - [**PA/02504/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02504-25/qala-retain-facade): To retain facade, to partly demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 7 residential units with underlying garages. To also carry out… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/01561/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01561-22/qala-retain-facade): To retain facade, to partly demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 7 residential units with underlying garages. To also carry out… Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/01745/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01745-25/qala-construction-of-a-ground-floor-garage-and): Construction of a ground floor garage and four residential units. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/01124/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01124-24/qala-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to excavate and to construct 2 shops (Class 4B), 10 residential units with underlying garages at ground and basement floor… Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/02544/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02544-23/qala-internal-alterations-opening-of-doorways): Internal alterations - opening of doorways, closing of doorways and removal of internal walls. Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/04967/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04967-23/qala-renew-pa-6434-18-to-renew-pa): To renew PA 6434/18 - To renew PA 1367/13 - To demolish existing building consisting of car-hire garage and dwelling and the re-construction of a car-hire… Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 1 floor, 53 m away - [**PA/02103/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02103-23/qala-construction-of-two-lock-up-garages-at): Construction of two lock up garages at ground floor level, 3 overlying residential units on 3 levels, and 1 receded residential unit on 1 level. Granted, validated 19 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/08605/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08605-24/qala-sanction-alterations-to-residential-dwelling-approved-in): To sanction alterations to residential dwelling approved in PA/05462/18. Alterations include changes to layout, to levels and to facade. To also construct… Granted, validated 30 January 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/01604/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01604-21/qala-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed construction of terraced house. Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/05496/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-25/qala-propose-additions-and-alterations-to-room-within): To propose additions and alterations to room within dwelling, close off part of the facade and to repair existing rubble wall. Suspended, validated 27 August 2025, 74 m away - [**PA/01695/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01695-24/qala-sanction-additions-and-alterations-from-that-approved): To sanction additions and alterations from that approved in PA7675/18, namely, minor internal alterations, alterations to façade, also including the fixing of… Granted, validated 6 June 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/03635/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03635-21/qala-splitting-of-5-car-garage-into-2): Proposed splitting of 5 car garage into 2 car garage and Class 4B shop for stationery supplies in lieu of what was approved in PA06512/20. Proposed sign. Status being checked, 91 m away ## More by Charles Azzopardi - [**PA/07767/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07767-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed internal and external changes to approved permit PA/728/24, consisting of the revision of the site extents to reflect the measured survey and the… Pending - [**PA/07679/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07679-26/st-julians-replacement-of-a-gold-aluminium-closed-balcony): The replacement of a gold aluminium closed balcony to a glass railing, matching the majority of the other facade treatment within the same block. Application… Pending - [**PA/07666/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07666-26/gzira-proposal-involves-the-demolition-of-the-approved): The proposal involves the demolition of the approved [PA/2680/07] maisonette and construct a block of five apartments, comprising three 2- bedroom units at… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07499/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-26/gzira-propose-minor-alterations-to-facade-of-approved): To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07263/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07263-26/tarxien-extend-room-at-second-floor-to-facade): To extend room at second floor to facade. Pending - [**PA/07205/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-26/birkirkara-installation-of-a-new-toilet-facility): Installation of a new toilet facility, installation of a toilet door and repainting of the main entrance garage door. Pending [All applications by Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) [All planning applications in Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala)