--- title: "PA/04757/24: Rehabilitation of the existing property in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04757-24/lija-rehabilitation-of-the-existing-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: Rehabilitation of the existing property, including the demolition of accretions from within the courtyard, to create a… Planning applications › Lija › PA0475724 # PA/04757/24: Rehabilitation of the existing property in Lija 39, Triq il-Forn c/w, Triq il-Forn, Sqaq Nru. 3, Lija Rehabilitation of the existing property, including the demolition of accretions from within the courtyard, to create a loggia, extension of roof volume, general re-organisation of spaces, changes to the facade including creation of garage, and changes to existing apertures, including the restoration of the facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 39, Triq il-Forn c/w, Triq il-Forn, Sqaq Nru. 3, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** Christian Vassallo - **Perit:** [Offset Architecture Studio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/offset-architecture-studio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 15 May 2024 - **Validated:** 24 July 2024 - **Published:** 24 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 9 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 5 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04757/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04757&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 39, Triq il-Forn c/w, Triq il-Forn, Sqaq Nru. 3, Lija 108 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/07585/24). On Triq il-Forn: 17 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Ian Turban](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ian-turban), [Andrew Vinci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-vinci), [Tara Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tara-cassar). Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/04859/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04859-24/lija-subdivision-of-property-into-two): Subdivision of property into two; extensions at the intermediate level 1 and first floor level; internal alterations; the opening of a garage door onto Triq… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/02409/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02409-21/lija-change-of-room-to-garage): Proposed change of room to garage, formation of opening in facade, painting of facade apertures and sanctioning of minor internal changes. Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/04427/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04427-24/lija-carry-out-internal-changes-to-layout): To carry out internal changes to layout, including shifting of walls and to carry out changes to the parapet wall. Granted, validated 20 September 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/03728/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03728-24/lija-internal-and-external-alterations-including-construction-of): Internal and external alterations including construction of pool with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/3257/22. Granted, validated 5 September 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/03257/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03257-22/lija-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, horizontal extension at ground and first floor level. Formation of pool and installation of lift. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/05321/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05321-26/lija-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to the existing building, including the construction of an additional room at first-floor level and an… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/01668/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01668-23/lija-internal-alterations-comprising-opening-of-doorway-at): Internal alterations comprising opening of doorway at ground floor level, opening of doorway to main bedroom, shifting of doorways at ensuite and removal in… Granted, validated 16 May 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/07432/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07432-25/lija-alterations-to): Alterations to, including adjustment of the dividing line between, contiguous dwellings at 18/20 Triq il-Forn (approved PA/05798/24) and 22 Triq il-Forn… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/05282/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05282-25/lija-amend-the-approved-permit-pa-06520-21): To amend the approved permit PA/06520/21, primarily to reduce the extent of demolition works and to retain the existing stone spiral staircase in its original… Granted, validated 26 September 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/03313/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03313-22/lija-sanction-removal-of-one-wall-at-ground): To sanction removal of one wall at ground floor level, sanction of facade and Internal cleaning, proposed part (ground floor level) change of use to Class 4D… Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/05357/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05357-23/lija-high-tables-and-stools-on-pavement): Proposed high tables and stools on pavement, increased pavement width with timber platform and sanctioning of signs on facade and removal of a.c. external unit. Withdrawn, validated 13 September 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/05798/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05798-24/lija-minor-alterations-to-existing-house): Minor alterations to existing house, including demolition of accretions and pool, and reinstatement of original apertures and soft landscaping. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/00683/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00683-21/lija-minor-alterations-to-permit-approved-in-pa): Minor alterations to permit approved in PA 8189/19 Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/02739/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02739-26/lija-proposal-restoration-of-facade): Proposal restoration of facade. Granted, validated 22 May 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/00095/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00095-21/lija-construct-boundary-wall-around-garden-extents): To construct boundary wall around garden extents Status being checked, 76 m away ## More by Offset Architecture Studio - [**PA/07045/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07045-26/naxxar-minor-changes): Minor changes, to sanction, from PA/5983/17, consisting of internal room dimensions, closing of internal door between bathroom and bedroom, and aperture… Pending - [**PA/06328/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06328-26/vittoriosa-birgu-restoration-of-the-main-facade): Restoration of the main facade. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/05041/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05041-26/rabat-gozo-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment): Variations from the official building alignment. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04281/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04281-26/rabat-changes-and-additions-to-pa-395-22): Changes and additions to PA/395/22, creation of belvedere with underlying agricultural store behind the grade 1 garden, changes to block G, conversion to… Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04065/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04065-26/birkirkara-changes-to-facade): Changes to facade, replacement of masonry railing with metal railing and Maltese closed balcony with open balcony with metal railing. Granted, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03697/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03697-26/dingli-minor-changes-from-pa-02284-23): Minor changes from PA/02284/23, including the relocation of the reservoir from basement -1 to basement -2, insertion of two apertures at basement level -1 and… Granted, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by Offset Architecture Studio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/offset-architecture-studio) [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)