--- title: "PA/05571/25: Sanctioning and upgrading of alterations carried out in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05571-25/lija-sanctioning-and-upgrading-of-alterations-carried-out source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: Sanctioning and upgrading of alterations carried out in the 1970's to a two storey residence in Lija plus addition of… Planning applications › Lija › PA0557125 # PA/05571/25: Sanctioning and upgrading of alterations carried out in Lija 1, Triq il-Vittmi tal-Kamra tan-Nar, Lija Sanctioning and upgrading of alterations carried out in the 1970's to a two storey residence in Lija plus addition of solar photovoltaic panels to existing roof. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 1, Triq il-Vittmi tal-Kamra tan-Nar, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** Dirk & Fiona Dowling - **Perit:** [Perit Emmanuel k.a. Noel Debattista](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emmanuel-k-a-noel-debattista) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 11 July 2025 - **Validated:** 27 August 2025 - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 11 February 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05571/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05571&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 1, Triq il-Vittmi tal-Kamra tan-Nar, Lija 75 other applications within 300 m: 48 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/08087/25). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/04430/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04430-24/lija-transform-an-underutilized-site-into-a-public): To transform an underutilized site into a public green space, featuring easily accessible pathways, a tranquil sensory garden with a labyrinth maze,… Granted, validated 9 September 2024, 13 m away - [**PA/07593/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07593-24/lija-construction-of-lightweight-structure-at-ground-floor): Construction of lightweight structure at ground floor. Construction of room over existing terrace at first floor. Sanctioning of PV panels. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 2 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/00183/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00183-25/lija-minor-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-roof): Proposed minor internal alterations and extension at roof level to create living space and washroom to the existing townhouse. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/02821/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02821-22/lija-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-in-site-configuration): Sanctioning of minor variations in site configuration, and proposing of the widening of an internal opening. Status being checked, 25 m away - [**PA/04164/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04164-23/lija-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed alterations and additions to existing pre-1968 dwelling. Proposed alterations include partial internal demolition and construction of new additions… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/00304/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00304-26/lija-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, including extension of roof structure and conversion of front room to garage for private… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/07191/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07191-25/lija-opening-of-a-garage-door-in-place): Proposed opening of a garage door in place of the existing window, and use of the front room as a garage for the parking of a private car. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/01194/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01194-23/lija-alterations-and-minor-extension-to-existing-house): Proposed alterations and minor extension to existing house of character. Alterations relate to internal walls and configuration at all levels, with the… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/00505/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00505-25/lija-construction-of-wall-at-second-floor-level): Proposed construction of wall at second floor level to match height of adjacent third-party property. Granted, validated 17 March 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/00411/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00411-22/lija-sanction-changes-from-papb2863-82-including-correction-of): To sanction changes from PAPB2863/82 including correction of site, construction of washroom at second floor, construction of parapet wall at roof level and… Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/00606/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00606-23/lija-construction-of-parapet-wall-over-development-approved): Proposed construction of parapet wall over development approved by PA8987/19 to include services including pv panels within. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/00468/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00468-22/lija-demolition-of-various-small-accretions-to-enlarge): Demolition of various small accretions to enlarge courtyard, demolition and rebuilding of concrete slabs together with other alterations to annex no 67 to the… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/02196/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02196-24/lija-sanction-the-change-in-plans-from-the): To sanction the change in plans from the two maisonettes and garages approved in permit PA 5093/96 to two separate houses over the same garages on a quasi… Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/06266/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06266-26/lija-sanctioning-of-pre-1968-townhouse-following-updated-survey): Sanctioning of pre-1968 townhouse following updated survey, including sanctioning of photovoltaic (pv) panels, and sanctioning of variations from approved… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/01184/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01184-22/lija-dismantling-of-existing-lightweight-structures): Proposed dismantling of existing lightweight structures, proposed extension at roof level, raising of façade height by two courses and correction of site plan… Status being checked, 64 m away ## More by Emmanuel k.a. Noel Debattista - [**PA/06555/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06555-26/st-julians-addition-of-two-floors-to-existing-residence): Addition of two floors to existing residence to include two additional residences. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06132/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06132-26/naxxar-removal-of-one-approved-glasshouse-to-be): Removal of one approved glasshouse to be replaced by a goats/sheep farm building. Sanctioning of third glasshouse to house vertical agriculture. Sanctioning… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05382/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05382-26/tarxien-addition-of-one-room-to-approved-third): Addition of one room to approved third floor level plus recessed apartment at fourth level. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03215/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03215-26/floriana-conversion-of-two-approved-offices-and-a): Conversion of two approved offices and a residence at ground floor level in Vilhena Apartments to be converted into two residences namely No 12, Trejqet… Pending, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02809/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02809-26/tarxien-addition-of-one-room-to-third-floor): Addition of one room to third floor level. Withdrawn, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/01791/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01791-26/qala-developing-of-plot-into-private-vehicle-garage): Developing of plot into private vehicle garage basement at level -1 (one floor below road level). maisonette at ground floor, six 2-bedroom apartment on… Suspended, validated 25 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Emmanuel k.a. Noel Debattista](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emmanuel-k-a-noel-debattista) [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)