--- title: "PA/05151/24: lightweight staircase in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05151-24/ghaxaq-lightweight-staircase source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: Proposed lightweight staircase, construction of low headroom domestic store on existing roof and construction of 1m… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0515124 # PA/05151/24: lightweight staircase in Ghaxaq Middle Block, No. 3, Triq tal-Qattus, Ghaxaq Proposed lightweight staircase, construction of low headroom domestic store on existing roof and construction of 1m parapet wall at roof level. Proposal includes the sanctioning of facade alignment and receded facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Middle Block, No. 3, Triq tal-Qattus, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Attard](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-attard) - **Perit:** [Perit Fabrizio Baldacchino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/fabrizio-baldacchino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 23 April 2024 - **Validated:** 24 December 2024 - **Published:** 24 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 3 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 11 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05151/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05151&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Middle Block, No. 3, Triq tal-Qattus, Ghaxaq 91 other applications within 300 m: 63 granted, 1 refused, 13 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06872/25). On Triq tal-Qattus: 9 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 25 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/03413/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03413-22/ghaxaq-removal-of-jacuzzi-from-receded-floor-level): Proposed removal of jacuzzi from receded floor level (approved by PA11415/18 and installation of fibreglass pool on roof. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/02684/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02684-24/ghaxaq-excavate-the-vacant-site-and-propose-construction): To excavate the vacant site and propose construction of three private car garages and reservoir at basement level -1; propose construction of a maisonette and… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/00664/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00664-25/ghaxaq-construction-of-garage-at-ground-floor-level): Proposed construction of garage at ground floor level, and two overlying duplexes (at first, second, third, and receded fourth floor), and including… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/00720/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00720-21/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-pre-1978-structure): Demolition of existing pre-1978 structure, excavation and construction of basement garages and 10 residential units Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/05519/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05519-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-pergola-at-the-roof-level): Addition of pergola at the roof level. Granted, validated 30 September 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/07023/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07023-26/ghaxaq-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-072-12-mainly-repositioni): To sanction differences from approved PA/072/12 mainly repositioning of walls, doors and windows following new survey, application also includes extension at… Pending, 76 m away - [**PA/07429/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07429-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-the-existing-structures): Demolition of the existing structures, excavation of one basement level for parking, and construction of a new residential building consisting of a ground… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away - [**PA/05898/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05898-23/ghaxaq-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed minor internal and external alterations, lowering of 2 courses at the ground floor level and sanctioning minor internal differences mainly in the… Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 91 m away - [**PA/01310/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01310-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation of water reservoir and construction of a ground floor garage, three overlying apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 101 m away - [**PA/07789/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07789-23/ghaxaq-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-and-external): Proposed construction of a lift shaft and external ramps and formation of apertures to common parts facade. Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 106 m away - [**PA/04708/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04708-26/ghaxaq-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-in-pa-05767-21): Subdivision of the approved penthouse in PA/05767/21 into two residential units. Granted, validated 6 August 2026, 110 m away - [**PA/05666/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05666-23/ghaxaq-sanction-changes-on-fa-ade-and-internal-alterations): To sanction changes on façade and internal alterations as built. Proposed changes on façade. Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 112 m away - [**PA/04042/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04042-26/ghaxaq-sanction-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing): To sanction internal and external modifications to existing maisonette from approved PA/05965/04. Granted, validated 6 July 2026, 116 m away - [**PA/01579/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01579-21/ghaxaq-minor-internal-changes-to-change-a-bedroom): Minor internal changes to change a bedroom and living space to a kitchen/dining/living room, alterations to a bathroom and to construct a room at second floor… Status being checked, 119 m away - [**PA/04942/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04942-26/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-differences-from-approved-development-permit): To sanction minor differences from approved development permit PA3038/05 at third floor level and to construct extension at same level plus construction of… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 123 m away ## More by Fabrizio Baldacchino - [**PA/07547/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07547-26/hamrun-change-of-use-from-store-to-class): Proposed change of use from store to Class 4B shop including sanctioning of minor internal changes and aperture sizes from approved PA/PB/00589/91. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06940/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06940-26/mellieha-sanction-alterations-as-built-including-minor-internal): To sanction alterations as built including minor internal alterations and alterations to facade as approved in PA/00876/00. Pending - [**PA/06668/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06668-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of basement floor, construction of basement garage, maisonette at ground floor and 8 apartments including 2 pools… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06492/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06492-26/fgura-sanctioning-of-solitary-maisonette-as-built-from): Sanctioning of solitary maisonette as built from approved PAPB/4188/78. Pending - [**PA/05350/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05350-26/siggiewi-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-of-3): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations of 3 bedroom maisonette at first floor including sanctioning of lightweight staircase, sanctioning of PV panels and… Granted, validated 28 September 2026 - [**PA/04780/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04780-26/santa-venera-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-apartment-as): To sanction minor internal alterations to apartment as approved in PA/05599/17, including shifting of doors and windows, sanctioning of internal yard size,… Granted, validated 17 August 2026 [All applications by Fabrizio Baldacchino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/fabrizio-baldacchino) ## More from Joseph Attard - [**PA/07327/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07327-26/qala-renewal-to-pa07347-17-alterations-and-additions-to): Renewal to PA07347/17: Alterations and additions to existing house consisting in removal of wall separating the two ground floor rooms; addition of living… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06920/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06920-26/zebbug-gozo-excavate-and-to-construct-a-sheep-farm): To excavate and to construct a sheep farm, a water reservoir, cesspits and a settling tank. To also plant trees and reconstruct rubble wall. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06200/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06200-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-communal-area-as-built-over): Sanctioning of communal area as built over PA/05192/02. Pending - [**PA/06126/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06126-26/qormi-construction-of-a-class-6a-storage-and): Construction of a Class 6A storage and Class 5A light industry. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05654/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05654-26/qala-sanction-internal-alterations-and-alterations-to-facade): To sanction internal alterations and alterations to facade from previously approved in PA1245/22 and to sanction construction of washroom. Proposed alteration… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03520/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03520-26/marsaskala-alterations-to-existing-farmhouse): Proposed alterations to existing farmhouse. It is proposed that the existing structure is to be renovated and used as a residence. The proposal also includes… Suspended, validated 3 June 2026 [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)