PA/04736/24: extension to existing Class 4B commercial premises in Lija
Site at, Triq il-Mosta, Lija
Proposed extension to existing Class 4B commercial premises, by means of excavation and construction of two levels of basement parking, two levels of Class 4B retail and overlying setback floor for ancillary storage. Includes partial internal and external alterations to existing building, redesign of facades and placement of signs.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- Site at, Triq il-Mosta, Lija
- Locality
- Lija
- Applicant
- Paul Gauci
- Perit
- Perit Matthew J Mercieca
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Outside Development Zone
- Type of works
- Signage
- Height
- 2 floors plus a receded floor
- Received
- 14 June 2024
- Validated
- 8 October 2025
- Published
- 8 October 2025
- Comments close
- 7 November 2025
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 24 April 2026
- Permit expires
- 13 May 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Site at, Triq il-Mosta, Lija
39 other applications within 300 m: 27 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/07593/24).
On Triq il-Mosta: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused.
- PA/05120/25 Lija: Extension of the existing office space, classified as Class 4A, to provide additional workspace and improve overall functionality.
- PA/05426/24 Lija: It is proposed to dismantle the existing wall/gate, construct a new ramp, and develop a public service garage at basement level with overlying ancillary…
- PA/02701/21 Lija: Sanctioning of differences from PA5093/95 and proposed internal changes.
- PA/00086/26 Lija: To retain the original opening in the property's perimeter rubble wall (alterations to PA8091/21).
- PA/06266/26 Lija: Sanctioning of pre-1968 townhouse following updated survey, including sanctioning of photovoltaic (pv) panels, and sanctioning of variations from approved…
- PA/06235/26 Lija: To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level.
- PA/05738/25 Lija: Sanctioning of maisonette as built from that approved in PA5727/03 including minor changes to layout and installation of chimney flue.
- PA/07782/26 Lija: Sanctioning of the front garden as built, following the works approved under PA 6295/05
- PA/03150/26 Lija: Proposed installation of a Single-Sided Solar Powered Externally Illuminated Billboard – static billboard with external lighting (no LED display).
- PA/04622/24 Lija: To sanction internal minor variations in basement garage.
- PA/06604/24 Lija: To sanction property as built from that as approved permit PA/3208/94, including proposed change in apertures
- PA/04671/23 Lija: Proposed alteration and additions at ground and first floor level including minor demolition works to existing farmhouse and adjacent agricultural store in…
- PA/00411/22 Lija: To sanction changes from PAPB2863/82 including correction of site, construction of washroom at second floor, construction of parapet wall at roof level and…
- PA/02730/25 Lija: Proposed excavation and construction of underground agricultural store and reservoir, with overlying store room and pump room. Proposed fixing of gate.
- PA/04430/24 Lija: To transform an underutilized site into a public green space, featuring easily accessible pathways, a tranquil sensory garden with a labyrinth maze,…
More by Matthew J Mercieca
- PA/05917/26 Sliema: Change of use from existing Class 1 residential unit to a Class 3A guest house. Includes, excavation and construction of two basement levels at the back of…
- PA/03660/26 Senglea (Isla): Proposed change of use from approved office and apartments (Class 1A) in PA/03698/18 to guesthouse (Class 3A), including internal alterations and minor…
- PA/03451/26 Birkirkara: Sanction of garage from PAPB65/77.
- PA/03123/26 Swieqi: To sanction subdivision of duplex penthouse into two separate apartments, including internal alterations and height variations.
- PA/03014/26 Zebbug: It is proposed to sub-divide existing pre-1967 dwelling into two Class 1 residential units. Includes internal external alterations, addition of roof…
- PA/02339/26 Sliema: To sanction change of use from approved hydrotherapy (Class 3C) to hair salon (Class 4B) at front part of level 3 (incl. sanctioning of minor internal…
All applications by Matthew J Mercieca
More from Paul Gauci
- PA/07234/26 Birkirkara: Renewal of PA/05131/16 with the description: Change of use from a store to a Class 4B with a large store.
- PA/03320/26 Msida: Proposed pv panels at roof level of Class 4A office block approved by PA/0636/23.
- PA/04953/25 Zurrieq: Extension to existing pre-1968 house of character at first and second floor and internal alterations at ground floor level.
- PA/03538/24 Mosta: To formalise car space in existing basement driveway.
- PA/02977/24 Naxxar: It is proposed to demolish and reconstruct part existing rubble boundary walls, formation of access gate, and demolition of pre-1968 dilapidated rooms,…
- PA/07263/23 Birkirkara: Sanctioning of generator at level 0.