--- title: "PA/04948/23: Proposal to include alterations to existing pre-1968 in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04948-23/mqabba-proposal-to-include-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mqabba: Proposal to include alterations to existing pre-1968 building. Proposals include partial demolition of ground floor,… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0494823 # PA/04948/23: Proposal to include alterations to existing pre-1968 in Mqabba 12, 13, Triq il-Karmnu c/w, Sqaq il-Knisja, Mqabba Proposal to include alterations to existing pre-1968 building. Proposals include partial demolition of ground floor, and demolition of first floor, as well as construction of kitchen/living/dining area at ground floor, bedrooms at first floor and washroom at second floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 12, 13, Triq il-Karmnu c/w, Sqaq il-Knisja, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** Mr Nazzareno Grech - **Perit:** [Perit Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Height:** 2 floors - **Received:** 10 July 2023 - **Validated:** 23 August 2023 - **Published:** 23 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 April 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04948/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04948&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 12, 13, Triq il-Karmnu c/w, Sqaq il-Knisja, Mqabba 88 other applications within 300 m: 50 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/06087/23). On Triq il-Karmnu: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/05768/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05768-23/mqabba-restoration-of-niche-at-triq-il-karmnu): Restoration of niche at Triq il-Karmnu. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 8 m away - [**PA/00423/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00423-25/mqabba-renewal-of-approved-permit-pa-07485-19): Renewal of approved permit PA/07485/19. Restoration of existing facade and conversion of existing dwelling into 2 units, including minor alterations,… Granted, validated 17 February 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/00706/20** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00706-20/mqabba-sanctioning-of-variations-from-as-approved-in): Sanctioning of variations from as approved in PB/2562/76 of a courtyard house at 22, Pjazza tal-Knisja, Mqabba including; variations in extents, layout and… Status being checked, 2 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/04343/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04343-24/mqabba-divide-existing-house-in-two): To divide existing house in two, including extension, alterations and construction of swimming pool. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/04854/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04854-26/mqabba-construct-a-wall-at-ground-floor-level): To construct a wall at ground floor level to provide a separate entrance for the first-floor residential unit. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/03870/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03870-24/mqabba-demolish-existing-residence-and-garage-except-for): To demolish existing residence and garage except for main facade, restore facade and construct garages and three maisonettes. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/02716/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02716-21/mqabba-partially-demolish-existing-dilapidated-house-including-separat): To partially demolish existing dilapidated house including separately accessible domestic store and construct 3 bedroom town house. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/01828/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01828-22/mqabba-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa01894-12-and-proposed): To sanction changes from approved PA01894/12 and proposed change of use from residence to Class 4D at ground floor level and Class 4C (no cooking) at first… Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/02704/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02704-23/mqabba-replace-timber-balcony-as-per-gs-0017-18): To replace timber balcony as per GS/0017/18, to construct a semicircular masonry balcony with a wrought iron railing and construct 1m parapet wall at roof… Granted, validated 22 June 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/06335/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06335-25/mqabba-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations to existing dwelling, including internal alterations & changes to recessed floor, to include installation of horizontal/flat pv panels. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/02515/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02515-23/mqabba-rehabilitation-of-an-existing-property-and-minor): Rehabilitation of an existing property and minor amendments to DN/00838/22 including maintenance work on the facade and internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 87 m away - [**PA/07056/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-23/mqabba-sanctioning-of-minor-displacements-of-walls-from): Sanctioning of minor displacements of walls from approved PA522/09, following site survey. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 88 m away - [**PA/05767/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05767-23/mqabba-restoration-of-niche-at-triq-il-parrocca): Restoration of niche at Triq il-Parrocca. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 97 m away - [**PA/07525/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07525-25/mqabba-subdivision-of-pre-1968-dwelling-to-create-a): Subdivision of pre-1968 dwelling to create a new separate terraced house. To include sanctioning of existing garage to be joined to new dwelling. Existing… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 101 m away - [**PA/04593/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04593-26/mqabba-add-additional-class-4d-to-approved-shop): To add additional Class 4D to approved shop. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 103 m away ## More by Ludovico Micallef - [**PA/07489/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07489-26/attard-renewal-of-pa-08212-18): Renewal of PA/08212/18 (Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of a building comprising of basement garages and five overlying… Pending - [**PA/07071/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07071-26/zurrieq-restoration-and-replacement-of-wooden-apertures): Proposed restoration and replacement of wooden apertures. Pending - [**PA/06962/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06962-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-railing-from): To sanction minor internal alterations and railing from PA/05347/20. Pending - [**PA/06949/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06949-26/marsaskala-variations-from-the-official-building-alignments-in): Variations from the official building alignments in line with Circular 1/24. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06197/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06197-26/hamrun-renewal-of-pa-01212-15): Renewal of PA/01212/15 (addition of another flat and penthouse to existing building, including addition of lift and minor alterations to facade). Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06120/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06120-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of apartment block with 1 maisonette, 3 apartments, 1 penthouse and underlying basement… Granted, validated 16 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef) [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)