--- title: "PA/04454/26: sanction changes in ground floor dwelling from in Attard | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04454-26/attard-sanction-changes-in-ground-floor-dwelling-from source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Attard: To sanction changes in ground floor dwelling from those approved in PA8291/19 including sectioning of aperture… Planning applications › Attard › PA0445426 # PA/04454/26: sanction changes in ground floor dwelling from in Attard No 48, Dar l-Arja, Apartment 01, Triq Birkirkara, Attard To sanction changes in ground floor dwelling from those approved in PA8291/19 including sectioning of aperture (window instead of door) on facade, landscaping layout, w.c and retractable awning in back yard and proposed retractable awning in back yard. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No 48, Dar l-Arja, Apartment 01, Triq Birkirkara, Attard - **Locality:** [Attard](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/attard) - **Applicant:** [Richard Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/richard-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 17 March 2026 - **Validated:** 29 September 2026 - **Published:** 1 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 16 July 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 14 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04454/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04454&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around No 48, Dar l-Arja, Apartment 01, Triq Birkirkara, Attard 99 other applications within 300 m: 66 granted, 2 refused, 11 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01575/23). On Triq Birkirkara: 11 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv), [Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech), [Adrian Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-mangion). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 22 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/05476/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05476-26/attard-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations, including the partial demolition of the existing dwelling, excavation and construction of reservoir,… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 7 m away - [**PA/04737/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04737-24/attard-reconstruction-of-roof-parapet-wall): Proposed reconstruction of roof parapet wall. Granted, validated 23 September 2024, 14 m away - [**PA/01159/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01159-23/attard-internal-alterations-to-remodel-ground-and-first): Internal alterations to remodel ground and first floor levels including extension at roof level. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/02252/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02252-23/attard-restoration-of-fa-ade): Restoration of façade, replacement of timber balcony and repainting of apertures (following approval of GS/00424/19). Granted, validated 25 May 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/04767/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04767-23/attard-sanctioning-of-facades-as-built-and-the): Sanctioning of facades as built and the restoration of the same facades, including the replacement of the coping and reinstatement of the niche. Granted, validated 2 October 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/00418/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00418-24/attard-full-development-application-involving-the-conversion-of): Full development application involving the conversion of a pre-1969 structure within UCA inclusive of internal alterations and extension of a receded floor.… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/03217/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03217-24/attard-restoration-of-fa-ade-as-per-condition-of): Restoration of façade as per condition of GS/00296/23. Granted, validated 30 July 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/05869/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05869-26/attard-changes-to-dwelling-from-that-approved-in): Proposed changes to dwelling from that approved in PA/01150/18. Proposal also includes excavation for the creation of a basement level. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/00002/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00002-23/attard-door-opening-and-connection-from-street-level): Proposed door opening and connection from street level garage to existing residential property. Granted, validated 27 February 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/07822/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07822-25/attard-extension-and-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed extension and alterations to existing townhouse, including proposed pool, garage, pv panels, and washroom. Pending, validated 3 December 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/01130/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01130-23/attard-construction-of-a-2-storey-class-3a-guest): Construction of a 2-storey Class 3A guest bedroom annexe with an underlying basement, linked to a Class 3A boutique hotel (permit PA8848/19) by opening up of… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 2 floors, 66 m away - [**PA/01129/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01129-23/attard-construction-of-a-class-3a-guest-house): Construction of a Class 3A guest house with a different layout from that approved in permit PA08848/19, consisting in change in certain room designations,… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/03518/24** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03518-24/attard-internal-changes-to-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Internal changes to existing dwelling and construction of two rooms at receded floor level. Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 77 m away - [**PA/01865/22** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01865-22/attard-minor-alterations-from-bedroom-to-games-room): Minor alterations from bedroom to games room. Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/05033/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05033-25/attard-internal-modifications-inside-a-uca-dwelling): Proposed internal modifications inside a UCA dwelling. The modifications include internal layout changes, changes in staircase to access the roof, a pool at… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 82 m away ## More by Philip Micallef - [**PA/06867/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06867-26/marsa-demolish-existing-structures-and-erect-basement-garages): To demolish existing structures and erect basement garages, 5 in no ground floor Class 5A garages, 1 in no ground floor Class 4B shop and overlying Class 1… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06196/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06196-26/mgarr-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-unit-in): Proposed additions and alterations to approved unit in PA5443/24. Granted, validated 20 October 2026 - [**PA/04785/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04785-26/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-07934-17): Renewal of PA/07934/17 (Amended permit to effect alterations and additions to approved permit PA 2215/15 including change of use from shop to residential unit… Granted, validated 17 August 2026 - [**PA/04265/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04265-26/belt-valletta-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 21 July 2026 - [**PA/04257/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04257-26/pieta-pool-and-landscaping-at-roof-level): Proposed pool and landscaping at roof level. Proposal includes amendments to the access to roof level. Granted, validated 24 July 2026 - [**PA/04213/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04213-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-of-the-1st): Proposed change of use of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels from Class 4A offices to Class 3B hotel. Alterations to the existing roof to allow for the… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors [All applications by Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef) ## More from Richard Vella - [**PA/04826/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04826-26/qala-sanction-room-for-future-installation-of-lift): To sanction room for future installation of lift at semi-basement level; proposed shifting of doors of same room and to sanction relocation of stairs at… Granted, validated 4 August 2026 - [**PA/00409/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00409-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-back): To sanction internal alterations and extension at back of level 3 office (Class 4A) and sanction internal alterations at level 1 and level 2 and sanction… Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/08217/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08217-24/qala-additions-and-alterations-to-residential-unit-consisting): Proposed additions and alterations to residential unit consisting of increase in internal height to 2.6 mts and additional bedroom; proposed flat at receded… Granted, validated 4 December 2024 - [**PA/07442/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07442-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-alterations-to-access-to-offices): To sanction alterations to access to offices (Class 4A) from that approved in PA/08341/18. Alterations include changes to stairs, introduction of a ramp and… Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/05833/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05833-24/rabat-gozo-change-use-of-intermediate-level-approved-in): To change use of intermediate level approved in PA4244/18 from Class 4A office to Class 3C (dance studio). Granted, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/01183/24** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01183-24/sannat-change-part-of-domestic-garage-into-a): To change part of domestic garage into a public service garage. Granted, validated 6 March 2024 [All planning applications in Attard](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/attard)