--- title: "PA/04981/25: sanction upgrading of pre-1967 agricultural stores in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04981-25/lija-sanction-upgrading-of-pre-1967-agricultural-stores source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: To sanction upgrading of pre-1967 agricultural stores. Perit Matthew Psaila. Validated 30 July 2025. Planning applications › Lija › PA0498125 # PA/04981/25: sanction upgrading of pre-1967 agricultural stores in Lija Pre-1967 Agricultural Store, Triq Depiro-Gourgion, Triq Gdida Fi, Lija To sanction upgrading of pre-1967 agricultural stores. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Pre-1967 Agricultural Store, Triq Depiro-Gourgion, Triq Gdida Fi, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** [James Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/james-psaila) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 16 April 2025 - **Validated:** 30 July 2025 - **Published:** 30 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 15 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 February 2026 - **Permit expires:** 25 February 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04981/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04981&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Pre-1967 Agricultural Store, Triq Depiro-Gourgion, Triq Gdida Fi, Lija 23 other applications within 300 m: 10 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03729/26). On Triq Depiro-Gourgion: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/00398/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00398-23/lija-proposal-includes-a-pool-at-ground-floor): Proposal includes a pool at ground floor and extension of washroom at roof level; together with the sanctioning of pv panels over washroom. Granted, validated 28 February 2023, 48 m away - [**PA/07712/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07712-24/lija-redevelopment-and-change-of-use-of-a): Redevelopment and change of use of a disused mushroom cultivation unit approved by PA806/12 into community facilities as per RPDG2014 policy section 6.2c. The… Suspended, validated 3 December 2025, 1 floor, 59 m away - [**PA/02378/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02378-21/lija-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-uprooting-of): Proposed demolition of existing structures and uprooting of existing vegetation, excavation of 2 basement private parking levels, construction of 81 garages… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/03328/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03328-22/lija-change-of-use-from-domestic-stores-as): Proposed change of use from domestic stores as approved by PA 2378/21 to garages and proposed extension including an additional construction of 54 garages… Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/00180/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00180-22/lija-sanction-existing-minor-alterations-including-shifted-internal): To sanction existing minor alterations including shifted internal walls and openings from approved PA2410/14 and proposed change of use from residential villa… Status being checked, 133 m away - [**PA/01649/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01649-22/lija-sanction-the-demolition-of-the-deteriorated-rubble): To sanction the demolition of the deteriorated rubble wall and to propose the re-construction of same. Status being checked, 187 m away - [**PA/02193/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02193-21/lija-construction-of-the-second-floor): Proposed construction of the second floor, third floor apartments and fourth floor/penthouse over an existing roof level, including minor internal and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 193 m away - [**PA/07349/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07349-23/lija-sanction-fa-ade): To sanction façade, semi-basement, apartment 1, apartment 2 and penthouse level from that approved in PA/1525/14, mainly internal and external layout. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 200 m away - [**PA/03729/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03729-26/lija-demolish-existing-disused-residence): To demolish existing disused residence, excavation of a basement level and construction of a basement garage, four residential units and an overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 17 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 202 m away - [**PA/07426/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07426-23/lija-sanctioning-of-timber-frames): Sanctioning of timber frames (for creation of 2 small greenhouses) and sanctioning of underground reservoir. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 204 m away - [**PA/00969/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00969-21/lija-carry-out-internal-and-external-additions-and): To carry out internal and external additions and alterations Status being checked, 210 m away - [**PA/01061/20** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01061-20/lija-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permit-pb4448-86): To sanction differences from approved development permit PB4448/86; Consisting of difference in plot configuration and addition of small room at first floor… Status being checked, 229 m away - [**PA/01476/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01476-26/lija-pv-panels-at-receded-level): Proposed pv panels at receded level. Granted, validated 27 March 2026, 232 m away - [**PA/00742/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00742-26/lija-sanction-discrepancies-to-approved-permit-pa-00653-17-including): To sanction discrepancies to approved permit PA/00653/17 including variations to official alignment. Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2026, 248 m away - [**PA/06686/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06686-26/lija-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-existing): Internal and external alterations to the existing house, including installation of lift, solar panels and pool at roof level. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 249 m away ## More by Matthew Psaila - [**PA/06938/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06938-26/fgura-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate the site and construct 3 residential garages at basement level, a maisonette at elevated ground-floor level,… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06415/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06415-26/mosta-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-approved-ground): To propose the reconfiguration of the approved ground floor in approved PA/4287/20 and PA/4375/20, to include the introduction of six (6) Class 4B local shops… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06142/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06142-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-the-change-of-use-of-an): To propose the change of use of an approved PA/05176/25 Class 4B shop and Class 1A residential dwelling, to a Class 3B hotel including a Class 4B retail… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06032/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06032-26/mosta-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-approved-basement): To propose the reconfiguration of the approved basement floors in approved PA/4287/20 and PA/4375/20, while proposing the basement -1 to be used as a public… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05996/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05996-26/san-gwann-reconfiguration-of-approved-pa-5406-16-to-create-one): Proposed reconfiguration of approved PA/5406/16 to create one - 1 bedroom unit and two - 2 bedroom units. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05963/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05963-26/zebbug-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-basement-levels): To propose the reconfiguration of the basement levels -2 and -3 from approved PA/07151/25 to accommodate for a total of fifty-five (55) lock-up garages and… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-psaila) ## More from James Psaila - [**PA/06415/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06415-26/mosta-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-approved-ground): To propose the reconfiguration of the approved ground floor in approved PA/4287/20 and PA/4375/20, to include the introduction of six (6) Class 4B local shops… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05963/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05963-26/zebbug-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-basement-levels): To propose the reconfiguration of the basement levels -2 and -3 from approved PA/07151/25 to accommodate for a total of fifty-five (55) lock-up garages and… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04685/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04685-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-approved-pa-1170-22-class): Change of use from approved PA/1170/22 Class 4A office, to a Class 3C - children play area and an ancillary Class 4C cafeteria. Granted, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/02847/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02847-26/mosta-proposed-development-consists-of-minor-internal-alterations): The proposed development consists of minor internal alterations to the approved permits PA/04287/20 and PA/04375/20, including the reconfiguration of layouts… Withdrawn, validated 29 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05927/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05927-25/mosta-reconfiguration-of-approved-residential-dwelling): Reconfiguration of approved residential dwelling (PA/6592/23) Granted, validated 17 September 2025 - [**PA/01831/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01831-25/qormi-change-of-use-of-5-light-industry): Change of use of 5 light industry units (Class 5A) to 3 public service garages with dedicated valet/car wash area at second floor level. To propose minor… Granted, validated 18 March 2025 [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)