--- title: "PA/04542/23: internal changes to existing pre-1968 building in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04542-23/tarxien-internal-changes-to-existing-pre-1968-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Tarxien: Proposed internal changes to existing pre-1968 building. Proposal also includes construction of first floor level… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0454223 # PA/04542/23: internal changes to existing pre-1968 building in Tarxien 19 & 20, Triq Paola, Tarxien Proposed internal changes to existing pre-1968 building. Proposal also includes construction of first floor level and room at roof level to create a two bedroom townhouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 19 & 20, Triq Paola, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** Mr Anthony Barbara - **Perit:** [Perit Cleaven Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cleaven-tabone) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 6 July 2023 - **Validated:** 2 August 2023 - **Published:** 2 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 18 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 21 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 5 June 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04542/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04542&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 19 & 20, Triq Paola, Tarxien 173 other applications within 300 m: 108 granted, 4 refused, 17 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00473/24). On Triq Paola: 13 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Claire Carter](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-carter), [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, 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/00625/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00625-26/tarxien-sanction-the-internal-connection-of-two-properties): To sanction the internal connection of two properties known as 113, 113A and 113B.; to sanction the change of use of part of the property from Class 1 to… Withdrawn, validated 4 February 2026, 13 m away - [**PA/08228/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08228-24/tarxien-1): 1. To carry out internal and external alterations, 2. To replace unsound ceilings and remove accretions, 3. To extend by constructing an additional floor… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/06305/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06305-24/tarxien-restoration-of-facade-covered-by-pa6087-22-including): Restoration of facade covered by PA6087/22 including replacement of main door and lowering of door step in relation to Irrestwara Darek Scheme 2023… Granted, validated 24 October 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/02007/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02007-21/tarxien-affect-internal-alteration-at-ground-floor-level): To affect internal alteration at ground floor level consisting of opening of dividing walls and extension at back of site, construct new staircase leading to… Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/04438/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04438-24/tarxien-increase-of-height-of-party-wall-at): Proposed increase of height of party wall at roof level including the construction of a small dome in existing prayer room at 1st floor level, including the… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/06614/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06614-26/tarxien-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA/08970/19). Pending, 45 m away - [**PA/04544/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04544-26/tarxien-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-an): To carry out alterations and additions to an existing pre-1967 dwelling. Proposal comprises of an extension onto the back shaft at ground and at first floor,… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 2 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/01155/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01155-20/tarxien-extension-to-existing-single-dwelling-unit-and): Extension to existing single dwelling unit and construction of pool on back terrace Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/01949/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01949-25/tarxien-sanctioning-of-shop-front-as-built-over): Sanctioning of shop front as built over site covered by PA/09065/17. Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/08376/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08376-24/tarxien-sanction-white-pvc-door): To sanction white pvc door, proposed minor Internal alterations and installation of fascia sign. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/04920/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04920-24/tarxien-demolitions-of-accretions-and-delapidated-structure-at): Demolitions of accretions and delapidated structure at ground floor, proposed raise of existing ceilings, internal alterations, proposed construction and… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 3 floors, 57 m away - [**PA/01851/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01851-26/tarxien-split-an-existing-house-into-2-units): To split an existing house into 2 units, including internal alterations and the opening of a doorway in the facade. The proposal also includes the replacement… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/00887/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00887-25/tarxien-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwelling): Alterations and extensions to dwelling. Granted, validated 25 March 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/03871/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03871-24/tarxien-sub-division-of-existing-dwelling-having-two-street-level): Proposed sub-division of existing dwelling having two street-level entrances into two independent houses. Proposal includes the construction of a dividing… Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/00371/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00371-26/tarxien-minor-internal-alterations-in-a-class-4a): Minor internal alterations in a Class 4A office approved on PA8653/18. Retention of the existing glass door previously approved on PA1291/03 and DN537/08 and… Granted, validated 6 March 2026, 61 m away ## More by Cleaven Tabone - [**PA/03459/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03459-23/luqa-construction-of-part-of-boundary-wall-at): Proposed construction of part of boundary wall at third floor level, proposed construction of parapet wall at ground floor level, placing of air compressor… Granted, validated 14 June 2023 - [**PA/00004/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00004-20/zabbar-rehabilitation-of-existing-pre-1957-dwelling): Proposed rehabilitation of existing pre-1957 dwelling. Works include, restoration of rubble walls and room, demolition of dilapidated rooms, construction of… Granted, validated 15 January 2020 [All applications by Cleaven Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cleaven-tabone) [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)