--- title: "PA/05406/25: alterations to existing apartments in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05406-25/swieqi-alterations-to-existing-apartments source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: Proposed alterations to existing apartments, addition to third floor penthouse to convert into a new apartment and… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0540625 # PA/05406/25: alterations to existing apartments in Swieqi 72, Regent, Triq is-Sirk, Swieqi Proposed alterations to existing apartments, addition to third floor penthouse to convert into a new apartment and addition of new penthouse at fourth floor. Proposal includes the addition of a common lift. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 72, Regent, Triq is-Sirk, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [John Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-bezzina) - **Perit:** [Perit Jeremy Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jeremy-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Received:** 15 July 2025 - **Validated:** 27 August 2025 - **Published:** 27 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 March 2026 - **Permit expires:** 1 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05406/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05406&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 72, Regent, Triq is-Sirk, Swieqi 198 other applications within 300 m: 114 granted, 7 refused, 24 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/08187/25). On Triq is-Sirk: 15 other applications, 10 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi), [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/00170/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00170-21/swieqi-minor-external-alterations-to-a-1-car): Minor external alterations to a 1 car garage Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/06033/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06033-23/swieqi-addition-of-a-pool-above-the-receded): Addition of a pool above the receded floor level. Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 34 m away - [**PA/03880/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03880-23/swieqi-renewal-of-pa-07034-18-demolition-of-existing-house): Renewal of PA/07034/18: Demolition of existing house and construction of 5 apartments with underlying garage at semi-basement level. Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 2 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/08333/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08333-24/swieqi-sanction-extension-of-the-balconies-from-that): To sanction extension of the balconies from that already approved in PA7840/19. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/02782/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02782-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-04647-09): To sanction minor changes to approved PA/04647/09. Granted, validated 1 June 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/03707/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03707-26/swieqi-sanctioning-the-differences-from-pa-4928-07-of-the): Sanctioning the differences from PA/4928/07 of the existing apartment 2 located on the second floor. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/06120/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06120-25/swieqi-sanction-apartment-as-built-in-1969): To sanction apartment as built in 1969. Granted, validated 31 October 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/04639/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04639-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-as-built-from-that-approved): Sanctioning of as built from that approved in PA/02477/09. Sanctioning of site configuration. Demolition of existing washroom. Construction of 1 full floor… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/01446/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01446-22/swieqi-construction-of-class-2a-old-peoples-home): Construction of Class 2A old people’s home including an ancillary clinic that will operate as one unit with the overall complex. Excavation and construction… Status being checked, 5 floors, 63 m away - [**PA/07820/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07820-24/swieqi-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to existing ground floor maisonette. Granted, validated 21 January 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/00976/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00976-24/swieqi-modifications-to-permit-pa2680-23-with-the-subdivision): Proposed modifications to permit PA2680/23 with the subdivision of the basement garage, change from one bedroom to a two bedroom ground floor apartment and… Refused, validated 21 February 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/00594/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00594-23/swieqi-demolish-existing-building-and-to-construct-basement): To demolish existing building and to construct basement multi-car garage, maisonette at ground floor, four overlying dwellings including 3 three-bedroom… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 72 m away - [**PA/02680/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02680-23/swieqi-renewal-request-to-pa-3244-18-to-demolish): Renewal request to PA/3244/18 - To demolish existing dwelling and construction of basement garages, 4 overlying apartments and receded level. Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 73 m away - [**PA/01072/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01072-26/swieqi-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 26 March 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/02917/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02917-24/swieqi-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, relocation of internal staircase to change from two bedroom apartment to a one bedroom apartment. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 78 m away ## More by Jeremy Scerri - [**PA/03851/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03851-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling-inclu): Proposed alterations and additions to existing dwelling including subdivision in two maisonettes. Proposal includes changes to basement garage, sanctioning of… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/00621/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00621-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-additions-to-approved-garage-in-pb3198-73): To sanction additions to approved garage in PB3198/73 and proposed additions of front apramorta. Pending, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/00369/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00369-26/luqa-internal-alterations-to-existing-second-floor-and): Proposed internal alterations to existing second floor and addition of a setback 1 bedroom dwelling at third floor. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00340/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00340-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-additions-to-garage): To sanction additions to garage. Granted, validated 6 March 2026 - [**PA/00207/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00207-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Proposal includes the addition of a room at first floor and external access to roof level, reconstruction of… Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/07695/25** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07695-25/santa-lucija-changes-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed changes and additions to existing dwelling. Proposal includes the enlargement of an existing reservoir, minor extension at back of first floor and… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Jeremy Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jeremy-scerri) ## More from John Bezzina - [**PA/02335/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02335-26/kalkara-sanctioning-of-variations-between-approved-permit-pa-2788-10): Sanctioning of variations between approved permit PA/2788/10 and as built property and proposed planters at basement level. Pending, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/05548/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05548-24/swieqi-sanction-minor-variations-to-existing-permit-pa1338-05): To sanction minor variations to existing permit PA1338/05, including adjustments to access stairs in front garden and general internal wall placements. Granted, validated 22 October 2024 - [**PA/04537/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04537-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-class-4-shop-as-built): Sanctioning of Class 4 shop as built, from PA6138/06; and some minor internal and external alterations to split the establishment into two separate Class 4B… Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/02679/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02679-24/hamrun-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Change of use from a Class 4B Retail Outlet to a Class 4D Snack Bar. Granted, validated 8 May 2024 - [**PA/00940/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00940-24/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-including-additional-rooms): Internal and external alterations including additional rooms at setback floor level to previous permit PA1688/20. Granted, validated 23 September 2024 - [**PA/06296/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06296-23/hamrun-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Change of use from a Class 4B retail outlet to a Class 4D snack bar. Granted, validated 25 October 2023 [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)