PA/05120/25: Extension of the existing office space in Lija
Lia Buildings, Triq il-Mosta, Lija
Extension of the existing office space, classified as Class 4A, to provide additional workspace and improve overall functionality.
- Status
- Suspended (Decision suspended to allow for further assessment)
- Location
- Lia Buildings, Triq il-Mosta, Lija
- Locality
- Lija
- Applicant
- Tonio Lia
- Perit
- Perit Mariello Spiteri
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Outside Development Zone
- Type of works
- Alterations & Extensions (Commercial)
- Received
- 12 June 2025
- Validated
- 6 August 2025
- Published
- 6 August 2025
- Comments close
- 22 September 2025
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Lia Buildings, Triq il-Mosta, Lija
39 other applications within 300 m: 28 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/04736/24).
On Triq il-Mosta: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: Matthew J Mercieca.
Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/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/04736/24 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…
- 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,…
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