--- title: "PA/04430/24: transform an underutilized site into a public in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04430-24/lija-transform-an-underutilized-site-into-a-public source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: To transform an underutilized site into a public green space, featuring easily accessible pathways, a tranquil sensory… Planning applications › Lija › PA0443024 # PA/04430/24: transform an underutilized site into a public in Lija Proposed Garden, Triq Merino c/w, Triq il-Vittmi tal-Kamra tan-Nar, Lija To transform an underutilized site into a public green space, featuring easily accessible pathways, a tranquil sensory garden with a labyrinth maze, reflexology path and a veranda for leisurely reading. Proposal also includes the construction of a public convenience and ancillary store, the demolition of pre-1968 structures and restoration of features within the site. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Proposed Garden, Triq Merino c/w, Triq il-Vittmi tal-Kamra tan-Nar, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-cuschieri) - **Perit:** [Perit Frank Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/frank-muscat) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 8 April 2024 - **Validated:** 9 September 2024 - **Published:** 10 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 25 July 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 18 September 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04430/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04430&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Proposed Garden, Triq Merino c/w, Triq il-Vittmi tal-Kamra tan-Nar, Lija 70 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/07585/24). On Triq Merino: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/00304/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00304-26/lija-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, including extension of roof structure and conversion of front room to garage for private… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 9 m away - [**PA/05571/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05571-25/lija-sanctioning-and-upgrading-of-alterations-carried-out): Sanctioning and upgrading of alterations carried out in the 1970's to a two storey residence in Lija plus addition of solar photovoltaic panels to existing… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 2 floors, 30 m away - [**PA/00606/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00606-23/lija-construction-of-parapet-wall-over-development-approved): Proposed construction of parapet wall over development approved by PA8987/19 to include services including pv panels within. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/00505/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00505-25/lija-construction-of-wall-at-second-floor-level): Proposed construction of wall at second floor level to match height of adjacent third-party property. Granted, validated 17 March 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/07593/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07593-24/lija-construction-of-lightweight-structure-at-ground-floor): Construction of lightweight structure at ground floor. Construction of room over existing terrace at first floor. Sanctioning of PV panels. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 2 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/02821/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02821-22/lija-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-in-site-configuration): Sanctioning of minor variations in site configuration, and proposing of the widening of an internal opening. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/01194/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01194-23/lija-alterations-and-minor-extension-to-existing-house): Proposed alterations and minor extension to existing house of character. Alterations relate to internal walls and configuration at all levels, with the… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/00183/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00183-25/lija-minor-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-roof): Proposed minor internal alterations and extension at roof level to create living space and washroom to the existing townhouse. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/06266/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06266-26/lija-sanctioning-of-pre-1968-townhouse-following-updated-survey): Sanctioning of pre-1968 townhouse following updated survey, including sanctioning of photovoltaic (pv) panels, and sanctioning of variations from approved… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/04164/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04164-23/lija-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed alterations and additions to existing pre-1968 dwelling. Proposed alterations include partial internal demolition and construction of new additions… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/00411/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00411-22/lija-sanction-changes-from-papb2863-82-including-correction-of): To sanction changes from PAPB2863/82 including correction of site, construction of washroom at second floor, construction of parapet wall at roof level and… Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/07191/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07191-25/lija-opening-of-a-garage-door-in-place): Proposed opening of a garage door in place of the existing window, and use of the front room as a garage for the parking of a private car. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/03150/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03150-26/lija-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-externally): Proposed installation of a Single-Sided Solar Powered Externally Illuminated Billboard – static billboard with external lighting (no LED display). Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/00468/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00468-22/lija-demolition-of-various-small-accretions-to-enlarge): Demolition of various small accretions to enlarge courtyard, demolition and rebuilding of concrete slabs together with other alterations to annex no 67 to the… Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/04671/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04671-23/lija-alteration-and-additions-at-ground-and-first): Proposed alteration and additions at ground and first floor level including minor demolition works to existing farmhouse and adjacent agricultural store in… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 85 m away ## More by Frank Muscat - [**PA/07148/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07148-26/kalkara-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-approved): To sanction internal and external variations from approved PA/1370/12, and proposed part change of use from Class 4D to Class 4B shop, internal partitions and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06554/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06554-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-within-an-existing-private-instituti): Proposed internal alterations within an existing private institution to provide 11 self-catering temporary social housing units (Class 2A). Proposal includes… Pending - [**PA/05700/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05700-26/qormi-relocation-of-approved-domestic-store-garage-to-basement): Proposed relocation of approved domestic store/garage to basement level, introduction of a retail outlet store room (Class 4B) serving the adjacent retail… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03198/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03198-26/santa-venera-include-a-store-room-at-the-razzett): To include a store room at the razzett in Romeo Romano Garden. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02975/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02975-26/rabat-gozo-proposal-for-a-temporary-ambulance-support-area): Proposal for a temporary ambulance support area comprising shaded ambulance parking, offices, and staff administrative facilities. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02947/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02947-26/kercem-excavation-and-construction-of-new-dwelling-which): Proposed excavation and construction of new dwelling which includes, ground and basement level, reservoir and reinstating soil at roof level. Suspended, validated 6 May 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Frank Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/frank-muscat) ## More from Joseph Cuschieri - [**PA/00158/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00158-25/gharghur-regenerate-a-vacant-plot-into-a-public): To regenerate a vacant plot into a public green space, incorporating new trees and shrubs, accessible pathways, seating areas, nature play equipment, obstacle… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/07799/24** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07799-24/siggiewi-regenerate-an-unused-site-into-a-green): To regenerate an unused site into a green space incorporating new trees and shrubs, accessible pathways, gardening allotments, an amenity block, two… Withdrawn, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/04808/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04808-24/hamrun-greening-of-external-recreation-area-currently-used): Proposed greening of external recreation area currently used as sports court, including excavation and construction of reservoir, OCR (obstacle course race),… Withdrawn - [**PA/04429/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04429-24/st-julians-regenerate-an-unused-site-into-a-public): To regenerate an unused site into a public green space incorporating accessible pathways, recreational play elements as well as parking spaces and an… Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/03950/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03950-24/birzebbuga-embellishment-of-existing-unkept-garden-into-a): Embellishment of existing unkept garden into a community oriented green space and provision of access between Triq l-Gherien and Triq F.M. Ferretti. Granted, validated 29 October 2024 - [**PA/03882/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03882-24/luqa-project-involves-regenerating-an-unused-site-into): The project involves regenerating an unused site into a public green space with accessible pathways, recreational play areas, parking spaces, an underlying… Granted, validated 5 November 2024 [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)