--- title: "PA/05293/24: sanction changes in height and use of in Mellieha | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05293-24/mellieha-sanction-changes-in-height-and-use-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mellieha: To sanction changes in height and use of room from approved PA/2161/22. Perit Joseph Saliba. Validated 7 August… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0529324 # PA/05293/24: sanction changes in height and use of in Mellieha St. Matthew Apartments, Apartment 4, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Manikata, Mellieha To sanction changes in height and use of room from approved PA/2161/22. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** St. Matthew Apartments, Apartment 4, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Manikata, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** [Christopher Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christopher-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 9 July 2024 - **Validated:** 7 August 2024 - **Published:** 7 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05293/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05293&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around St. Matthew Apartments, Apartment 4, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Manikata, Mellieha 54 other applications within 300 m: 28 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/05951/24). On Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima: 11 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Justin Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/justin-spiteri), [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/03838/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03838-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-as-built-three-bedroom-first): Proposed sanctioning of as built three bedroom first floor maisonette approved in PA2880/92 and proposed increase of parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 30 June 2026, 18 m away - [**PA/01368/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01368-21/mellieha-extension-at-roof-level-of-existing-second): Proposed extension at roof level of existing second floor maisonette and proposed increase in height of part of roof parapet wall. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/03773/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03773-24/mellieha-sanction-maisonette-as-built-from-pa-06211-99): To sanction maisonette as built from PA/06211/99. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/03498/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03498-21/mellieha-construction-of-3-maisonettes): Construction of 3 maisonettes, 17 apartments and 2 receded units with a different layout from that approved in permission PA 10483/17. No changes are being… Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/07226/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07226-24/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-existing-building): Internal alterations to existing building, retaining existing facade, and construction of ground floor garage and maisonette, 6 apartments and 2 overlying… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/04280/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04280-24/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-existing-building): Internal alterations to existing building, retaining existing facade; and construction of ground floor garage and maisonette, 6 apartments and 2 overlying… Withdrawn, validated 10 July 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/01059/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01059-24/mellieha-sanction-minor-changes-to-internal-layouts-and): To sanction minor changes to internal layouts and facade approved in permit PA2512/18: ’Demolition of roof structures and internal walls at ground and first… Pending, validated 19 April 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/03407/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03407-24/mellieha-installation-of-retractable-canopy-over-rear-terrace): Proposed installation of retractable canopy over rear terrace and installation of suspended ceilings. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/04751/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04751-24/mellieha-sanction): To sanction (pre-1967) front terrace to an existing maisonette approved and built with PA/03022/18. Withdrawn, validated 24 July 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/04609/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04609-25/mellieha-change-of-use-of-store-and-shop): Proposed change of use of store and shop Class 4B at level 1 and level 2 respectively, to a duplex apartment with street level garage, including internal and… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 3 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/03647/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03647-25/mellieha-sanction-position-of-balconies-and-glass-railings): To sanction position of balconies and glass railings instead of horizontal metal railings at all levels, approved in PA01253/09, to construct parapet walls at… Granted, validated 4 July 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/05951/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05951-24/mellieha-construct-level-4-and-level-5-duplex): To construct level 4 and level 5 duplex apartment including access to roof from duplex and common parts and to replace metal horizontal balcony railings with… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 6 floors, 54 m away - [**PA/05926/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05926-24/mellieha-change-of-use-of-store-to-office): Proposed change of use of store to office Class 4A at level 1, change of use of shop Class 4B to apartment at level 2 including internal and external… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/03220/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03220-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-changes-to-stairwell-and-lift): To sanction minor changes to stairwell and lift of PA6203/24 and carry out alterations to extend existing kitchen at back of existing maisonette over them and… Granted, validated 15 July 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/01613/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01613-26/mellieha-sanction-chimney-at-roof-level): To sanction chimney at roof level. Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 61 m away ## More by Joseph Saliba - [**PA/07831/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-26/iklin-renewal-of-pa-001159-22): Renewal of PA/001159/22 (To extend backyard party wall to 3.4m and install a louvered structure and change railing of ground floor terrace.) Pending - [**PA/07757/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07757-26/senglea-isla-interal-alterations-from-approved-pa-05964-19-and-pa-0290): Proposed interal alterations from approved PA/05964/19 & PA/02903/20. Including change of use from dentist (class 4A) to restaurant (Class 4D). Proposed… Pending - [**PA/07630/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-26/dingli-demolish-the-existing-building-approved-under-rg-00268-22): To demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 and construct a ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, and recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07137/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-26/xghajra-alterations-of-approved-pa-01175-25-and-pa-05354-25-to): Proposed alterations of approved PA/01175/25 and PA/05354/25 to merge two plots together and retaining existing reservoir as approved in PA/05354/25. Pending - [**PA/07080/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-26/zejtun-sanction-modifications-done-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction modifications done to pre-1967 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06900/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06900-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-the-construction-of-a-boundary-parapet-wall): To sanction the construction of a boundary/parapet wall for a pre-1968 structure. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) ## More from Christopher Vella - [**PA/01613/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01613-26/mellieha-sanction-chimney-at-roof-level): To sanction chimney at roof level. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/00843/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00843-26/mellieha-alterations-and-sanctioning-to-basement-store): Alterations and sanctioning to basement store, Class 4A and Class 4B units at ground floor, and Class 1A units at first, second, and third floors from… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06212/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06212-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-project-includes-the-redesign-of-the-outdoor): The project includes the redesign of the outdoor garden with new landscaping, the construction of a patio with access to the first-level terrace, and the… Suspended, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/04386/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04386-25/zabbar-upgrading-of-existing-facades-including-installation-of): Proposed upgrading of existing facades including installation of balcony railing. Granted, validated 21 July 2025 - [**PA/03504/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03504-25/rabat-open-a-door-between-an-external-bedroom): To open a door between an external bedroom and an existing bedroom, to extend the existing staircase from first floor level to washroom level, and to… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/08692/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08692-24/rabat-conversion-of-2-tenements-into-1-dwelling): Proposed conversion of 2 tenements into 1 dwelling. Proposal includes internal demolition structure (facade to be retained), construction and formation of… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 3 floors [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)