--- title: "PA/04457/24: remove pre-1967 backyard accretions in Marsa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04457-24/marsa-remove-pre-1967-backyard-accretions source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Marsa: To remove pre-1967 backyard accretions, minor internal/external alterations and construction of washroom at roof… Planning applications › Marsa › PA0445724 # PA/04457/24: remove pre-1967 backyard accretions in Marsa 39/41, Triq Stiefnu Zerafa, Marsa To remove pre-1967 backyard accretions, minor internal/external alterations and construction of washroom at roof level. The proposal also includes restoration of the timber balcony and replacement of aluminium aperture on the facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 39/41, Triq Stiefnu Zerafa, Marsa - **Locality:** [Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa) - **Applicant:** Carmel Zerafa - **Perit:** [Perit Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 9 May 2024 - **Validated:** 27 August 2024 - **Published:** 10 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 25 July 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 11 September 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04457/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04457&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 39/41, Triq Stiefnu Zerafa, Marsa 173 other applications within 300 m: 105 granted, 5 refused, 18 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01090/25). On Triq Stiefnu Zerafa: 29 other applications, 19 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Gordon Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gordon-zammit), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer), [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin). 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/02929/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02929-23/marsa-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed alterations to existing townhouse Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/02919/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02919-23/marsa-replacement-of-existing-closed-balcony-and-apertures): Proposed replacement of existing closed balcony and apertures with a timber closed balcony and timber apertures following the approval of grant GS/00443/21. Granted, validated 26 September 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/01090/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01090-25/marsa-alterations-to-first-floor-and-construction-of): Proposed alterations to first floor and construction of three new floors consisting of an apartment and a duplex apartment. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 5 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/07823/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07823-24/marsa-change-of-louvered-screen-material-from-aluminium): Change of louvered screen material from aluminium to timber. Granted, validated 28 January 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/02845/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02845-23/marsa-replacement-of-existing-aluminum-closed-balcony-and): Proposed replacement of existing aluminum closed balcony and apertures with a timber closed balcony and timber apertures following the approval of grant… Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/03667/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03667-23/marsa-internal-alterations-to-existing-building): Internal alterations to existing building (removal of internal walls, replacing of roof slabs which are not in a structurally sound condition) and demolition… Pending, validated 21 June 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/08642/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08642-24/marsa-propose-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1967): To propose change of use from existing pre-1967 furniture shop to private garage including replacement of roof and propose roller shutter door. Refused, validated 24 December 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/01167/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01167-26/marsa-demolish-pre-67-dangerous-roof): To demolish pre-67 dangerous roof, internal reconfiguration of first floor, construction of additional floors at second floor and receded third floor. Granted, validated 26 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/05409/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05409-25/marsa-sanction-pv-panels-at-roof-level): To sanction pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/00936/20** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00936-20/marsa-minor-alterations-to-first-floor-of-existing): Minor alterations to first floor of existing maisonette, demolition of dangerous slab over first floor and reinstatement at a lower level and extensions at… Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/05547/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05547-24/marsa-change-of-use-from-tuition-centre-approved): Proposed change of use from tuition centre approved by PA/04273/06 to Class 1A residential unit and sanctioning of wall layout following survey of property. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/03496/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03496-22/marsa-sanction-garage-and-drive-as-built-from): To sanction garage and drive as built from previous approved permit PB3934/86. Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/00899/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00899-22/marsa-installation-of-a-proposed-fence-along-boundary): The installation of a proposed fence along boundary wall of public garden. Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/06457/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06457-25/marsa-sanction-retention-of-original-door-position-on): To sanction retention of original door position on Triq il-Farfet as opposed to alterations on facade approved in PA/4501/18 and PA/2963/20. Minor internal… Granted, validated 28 October 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/02401/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02401-25/marsa-sanction-common-area-as-built-including-lift): To sanction common area as built including lift. Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 64 m away ## More by Josef Zahra - [**PA/07678/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07678-26/zabbar-sanction-variances-from-pa-08557-21-consisting-of-relocation): To sanction variances from PA/08557/21 consisting of relocation of underground water reservior, extension to ancillary Class 4B store at level -2,… Pending - [**PA/07610/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07610-26/marsaskala-sanction-variances-from-rg-00197-23-consisting-of-internal): To sanction variances from RG/00197/23 consisting of internal alterations and washroom extension at third floor. Pending - [**PA/03949/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03949-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-house-retaining-sanctioning): Demolition of existing house retaining / sanctioning the rear garden room and replacing its roof, construction of ground floor garage, overlying duplex… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03172/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03172-26/zejtun-sanctioning-of-variances-from-approved-permit-pa-00207-04): Sanctioning of variances from approved permit PA/00207/04, proposed alterations/extension and construction of pool and landscaped area on overlying existing… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/01900/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01900-26/zurrieq-limited-excavation): Proposed limited excavation (less than 2m depth), and construction of basement garage and residential dwellings at ground, first and receeded floor levels. Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01554/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01554-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-existing-premises): Proposed minor alterations to existing premises (approved by virtue of PA/00567/21), demolition of washroom at roof level, construction of 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) [All planning applications in Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa)