--- title: "PA/05273/23: sanction amendments to layout of residential units in Marsaskala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05273-23/marsaskala-sanction-amendments-to-layout-of-residential-units source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Marsaskala: To sanction amendments to layout of residential units in lieu of layout as approved in PA4604/18 including the… Planning applications › Marsaskala › PA0527323 # PA/05273/23: sanction amendments to layout of residential units in Marsaskala Former Suncity Complex, Site at, Triq tal-Gardiel, Marsascala To sanction amendments to layout of residential units in lieu of layout as approved in PA4604/18 including the addition of four residential units - [two of which were already approved in PA 7026/20 and hence a net increase of two additional residential units over and above the two residential units already approved in PA7026/20. - **Status:** Pending (The permission originally issued in relation to this case has later been modified in terms of Article 80 of the Development Planning Act, 2016.) - **Location:** Former Suncity Complex, Site at, Triq tal-Gardiel, Marsascala - **Locality:** [Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala) - **Applicant:** [Paul Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-vella) - **Perit:** [Prof Joseph Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-falzon) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 28 March 2023 - **Validated:** 18 January 2024 - **Published:** 6 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 31 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05273/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05273&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Former Suncity Complex, Site at, Triq tal-Gardiel, Marsascala 132 other applications within 300 m: 87 granted, 3 refused, 12 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03418/24). On Triq tal-Gardiel: 21 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Andrew Vinci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-vinci), [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone), [Albert Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/albert-spiteri), [Abel Cassar De Gabriele](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abel-cassar-de-gabriele). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 46 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/06535/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06535-24/marsaskala-sanction-changes-to-private-car-garage-approved): To sanction changes to private car garage approved in PA7606/95. Changes being sanctioned consist of changes to site configuration. Granted, validated 12 November 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/03418/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03418-24/marsaskala-excavate-3-levels-of-basement): To excavate 3 levels of basement, construct 77 garages at basement -1 to -3, 6 maisonettes at ground floor level plus 30 overlying apartments at first to… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 6 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/03596/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03596-24/marsaskala-construction-of-front-terrace-to-approved-fourth): Proposed construction of front terrace to approved fourth floor penthouse to be converted into an apartment, construction of fifth floor penthouse and changes… Pending, validated 8 January 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/06149/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06149-26/marsaskala-sanction-apartment-as-constructed-from-pa-00824-16): To sanction apartment as constructed from PA/00824/16. Granted, validated 22 October 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/01947/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01947-24/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-private-car-parking): Change of use from private car parking garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/04797/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04797-25/marsaskala-change-the-use-of-a-take-away-approved): To change the use of a take-away approved in PA3269/19 into Class 4D restaurant and bar, to carry out internal and external alterations and to replace… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/07204/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07204-23/marsaskala-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built, originally approved by virtue of PA39/97. Granted, validated 1 February 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/05886/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05886-23/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-02398-18-alterations-to-existing): Renewal of PA/02398/18 - alterations to existing second floor apartment and construction of third floor apartment and overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/05052/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05052-25/marsaskala-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-4th): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing 4th floor, and proposed penthouse at roof level. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/07314/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07314-23/marsaskala-sanction-variation-from-pa3917-20-at-basement-levels): To sanction variation from PA3917/20 at basement levels. Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/01867/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01867-23/marsaskala-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 15 May 2023, 69 m away - [**PA/06556/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06556-23/marsaskala-sanction-penthouse-as-built): To sanction penthouse as built. Granted, validated 15 February 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/01505/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01505-21/marsaskala-sanction-minor-alterations-from-pa02580-04): To sanction minor alterations from PA02580/04 Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/05655/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05655-26/marsaskala-propose-minor-alterations-to-pet-shop): To propose minor alterations to pet shop, including the shifting of walls within the backyard, the enclosure of the existing lightweight structure approved… Pending, 73 m away - [**PA/03965/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03965-23/marsaskala-sanction-any-discrepancies-in-apartment-as-built): To sanction any discrepancies in apartment as built from PA824/16, mainly shifting of walls. Granted, validated 17 August 2023, 78 m away ## More by Joseph Falzon - [**PA/05078/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05078-26/naxxar-construction-of-new-structures-at-lower-level): Construction of new structures at lower level [area 1400sq.m] and new structures at upper level [area circa 1200sq.m] for industrial use warehousing/obnoxious… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02394/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02394-26/mosta-extension-to-existing-dwelling-consisting-of-construction): Extension to existing dwelling consisting of construction at second floor level and room at roof level (no additional residential units). Granted, validated 22 May 2026 - [**PA/01762/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01762-26/ghajnsielem-minor-amendments-to-approved-hotel-development-class): Proposed minor amendments to approved hotel development Class 3B and proposed addition to existing restaurant as support facility to same hotel and screening… Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/00194/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00194-26/zebbug-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-premises-consisting): Proposed alterations and additions to existing premises consisting of the construction of extension at first floor level and second floor level - one… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04427/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04427-25/qormi-sanction-extension-of-existing-premises-at-ground): To sanction extension of existing premises at ground floor level [utilised for car parking]. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/02318/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02318-25/mellieha-renewal-of-pa3046-17-renewal-of-pa1189-11): Renewal of PA3046/17 - [Renewal of PA1189/11 - Construction of bungalow with basement]. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 1 floor [All applications by Joseph Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-falzon) ## More from Paul Vella - [**PA/04987/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04987-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-rudimentary-structures): Proposed demolition of existing garage and rudimentary structures. Excavation for reservoir and basement level -1. Proposed construction of 5 garages, 2… Suspended, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04241/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04241-26/zejtun-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 12 basement garages and parking space at basement levels -2 and -1, 4… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/03979/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03979-26/gudja-excavation-and-construction-works-to-include-level): Proposed excavation and construction works to include level -1 and level -2 garages, a reservoir at level -3, and 19 residential units extending from ground… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02475/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02475-26/st-julians-proposed-installation-of-illuminated-sign): "Proposed installation of illuminated sign, new shopfront, sanctioning of minor changes from PA 6820/96, and correction of site plan." Pending, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/02278/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02278-26/munxar-3-no-stables): Proposed 3 no stables, paddock, water reservoir, cesspit, settling tank and reinstatement of pre-1968 rubble wall 1.2 m high and to sanction the existing… Refused, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/02240/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02240-26/kirkop-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling (retaining facade on Triq il-Kbira), excavation to form reservoirs, and construction of 7 garages at ground floor, 2 apartments… Suspended, validated 15 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala)