--- title: "PA/05392/26: Alterations to approved duplex unit at fifth in Ta' Xbiex | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05392-26/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-approved-duplex-unit-at-fifth source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Ta' Xbiex: Alterations to approved duplex unit at fifth and receded floor level covered by PA/07449/23. Alterations include… Planning applications › Ta' Xbiex › PA0539226 # PA/05392/26: Alterations to approved duplex unit at fifth in Ta' Xbiex 12, Apt. 5, Triq il-Watar, Ta' Xbiex Alterations to approved duplex unit at fifth and receded floor level covered by PA/07449/23. Alterations include internal and external changes to approved layout and construction of pool at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 12, Apt. 5, Triq il-Watar, Ta' Xbiex - **Locality:** [Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex) - **Applicant:** [United Developments Ltd. Attn: Malcolm Gatt Baldacchino](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/united-developments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Gareth Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gareth-dimech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 27 May 2026 - **Validated:** 28 September 2026 - **Published:** 5 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 September 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 7 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05392/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05392&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 12, Apt. 5, Triq il-Watar, Ta' Xbiex 132 other applications within 300 m: 78 granted, 1 refused, 18 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/02882/25). On Triq il-Watar: 7 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/03021/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03021-24/ta-xbiex-subdivision-of-existing-class-4a-office-into): Subdivision of existing Class 4A office into two separate Class 4A offices including internal alterations to bathrooms and formation of new access from common… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/02470/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02470-22/ta-xbiex-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, to close doorway and open new doorway to create en-suite bathroom, and to open doorway and erect light weight partitioning wall to… Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/06342/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06342-23/ta-xbiex-sanctioning-of-alterations-at-basement-levels): Sanctioning of alterations at basement levels, including proposed changes to recessed level. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/07106/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07106-23/ta-xbiex-addition-of-boardroom): Addition of boardroom, archives and sanitary facilities over approved premises. The class uses are Class 4B retail and Class 4A offices. The proposed addition… Withdrawn, 57 m away - [**PA/03311/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03311-21/ta-xbiex-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To construct ground floor level garage, five overlying residential units and swimming pool at receded floor level. Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/00566/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00566-23/ta-xbiex-minor-changes-to-pa6356-21): Minor changes to PA6356/21, including additional 2 basement levels (levels -2 and -3) and proposed extension to development approved in PA6356/21 with ground… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/02349/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02349-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation works and construction of underlying reservoir, and development of a residential block comprising a ground floor… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 70 m away - [**PA/04956/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04956-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-buildings-including-changes-to): Proposed demolition of existing buildings including changes to development approved in PA/00566/23, proposed excavation of 3 basement levels and underlying… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 1 floor, 75 m away - [**PA/00079/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00079-24/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-2-terraced-houses): Demolition of existing 2 terraced houses, excavation of one level basement, construction of garages/cars paces at basement level, 2 ground floor maisonettes… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/04909/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04909-26/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-the-existing-level-03-and): Alterations to the existing level 03 and level 04 floors (Class 4A), including extensions to the front and rear facades. Construction of two overlying… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/00976/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00976-22/ta-xbiex-partial-change-of-use-from-class-4a): Partial change of use from Class 4A to a Class 1 residential unit and minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 82 m away - [**PA/06474/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06474-23/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office (approved by PA329/04) to Class 1 apartment and sanctioning of minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 83 m away - [**PA/07449/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07449-23/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of garage at ground floor level and 4 overlying apartments and one duplex unit at fifth and receded… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/03691/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03691-24/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-approved-pa-6186-21-to): Proposed change of use from approved PA/6186/21 to its previous use of a Class 4A offices. Proposal also includes minor internal alteration to approved… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/04554/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04554-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-the-linking-of-two-existing-class): To sanction the linking of two existing Class 4A units to form a larger Class 4A unit. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 89 m away ## More by Gareth Dimech - [**PA/07069/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07069-26/san-gwann-construction-of-a-lightweight-roof-structure-at): Proposed construction of a lightweight roof structure at second floor level. Pending - [**PA/06018/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06018-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of ground floor maisonette, 5 overlying apartments and an additional apartment receded floor level.… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05130/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05130-26/mosta-excavation-and-construction-of-pool): Excavation and construction of pool, boundary wall and tool shed in backyard. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/03626/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03626-26/fgura-alterations-to-existing-residence-to-change-current): Alterations to existing residence to change current maisonette into 1 duplex apartment at Level (00&01), and three additional apartments at Levels (02,03,04).… Granted, validated 15 July 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/02151/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02151-26/zejtun-sanction-facade-alterations-from-approved-pa-07520-21-at): To sanction facade alterations from approved PA/07520/21 at third floor level Withdrawn, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01898/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01898-26/birkirkara-retention-of-existing-facade): Retention of existing facade, demolition of existing townhouse, excavation and construction of reservoir at basement level, Class 4A office at ground floor… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 4 floors [All applications by Gareth Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gareth-dimech) ## More from United Developments Ltd - [**PA/02348/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02348-26/st-julians-alterations-and-extension-to-dwellings-on-triq): Proposed alterations and extension to dwellings on Triq Lapsi; and proposed construction of block of 3 ground floor maisonettes; 9 apartments and 3 penthouses… Suspended, validated 15 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06965/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06965-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-maisonettes-and-semi-basement-garages): Demolition of existing maisonettes and semi-basement garages and construction of; semi basement garages including reservoir, two elevated ground floor… Granted, validated 3 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06531/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06531-24/ta-xbiex-subdivision-of-approved-pa-04534-23-duplex-apartment-into): Subdivision of approved PA/04534/23 duplex apartment into two apartments at levels (05) and (06). Withdrawn, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/07449/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07449-23/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of garage at ground floor level and 4 overlying apartments and one duplex unit at fifth and receded… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04534/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04534-23/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of 1 maisonette at ground floor level and 5 overlying apartments including a 3-bedroom duplex unit. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 3 floors [All planning applications in Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex)