--- title: "PA/05782/25: convert existing penthouse at third floor level in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05782-25/tarxien-convert-existing-penthouse-at-third-floor-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Tarxien: To convert existing penthouse at third floor level into an apartment and to construct a new penthouse at fourth… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0578225 # PA/05782/25: convert existing penthouse at third floor level in Tarxien 153, Flat 3, Triq Santu Wistin, Tarxien To convert existing penthouse at third floor level into an apartment and to construct a new penthouse at fourth floor level. Including transfer of fees from PA/01525/24. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 153, Flat 3, Triq Santu Wistin, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** Bernard Bonnici - **Perit:** [Perit Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 25 April 2025 - **Validated:** 10 September 2025 - **Published:** 10 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 10 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 24 February 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05782/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05782&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 153, Flat 3, Triq Santu Wistin, Tarxien 185 other applications within 300 m: 126 granted, 6 refused, 16 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00124/26). On Triq Santu Wistin: 9 other applications, 6 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, 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/02622/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02622-24/tarxien-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to an existing maisonette approved by virtue of PA4817/92, including extension to approved washroom at… Granted, validated 13 June 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/07106/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07106-24/tarxien-internal-and-external-changes-to-duplex-maisonette): Proposed internal and external changes to duplex maisonette in lieu of PA/02622/24. Granted, validated 9 December 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/00966/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00966-20/tarxien-sanction-existing-terraced-house-as-built-over): To sanction existing terraced house as built over variations from permit PB/4020/83. Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/02691/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02691-22/tarxien-demolish-existing-dwellings-and-construct-13-basement): To demolish existing dwellings and construct 13 basement garages, 2 maisonettes with pools at ground floor level, six apartments (two at each level) at first,… Granted, validated 27 April 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/08324/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08324-25/tarxien-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade, entrance hall and first room and construction of 2 garages, 1 ground floor maisonette, 2… Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/02515/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02515-24/tarxien-retain-existing-fa-ade-and-demolish-first-floor): To retain existing façade and demolish first floor level and part of ground floor level to allow for the construction of stairwell and lift. Proposed… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/02741/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02741-21/tarxien-alterations-of-townhouse-at-washroom-level): Alterations of townhouse at washroom level Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/01525/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01525-24/tarxien-convert-existing-penthouse-at-third-floor-level): To convert existing penthouse at third floor level into an apartment and to construct a new penthouse at fourth floor level. Refused, validated 13 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/07659/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07659-24/tarxien-sanction-minor-changes-to-dn256-22-at-all): To sanction minor changes to DN256/22 at all levels, additions and proposed pool at roof level at 32/34/36 Tereza House, Triq l-Iskola, Tarxien. Granted, validated 14 January 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/07428/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07428-24/tarxien-sanction-internal-alterations-in-an-apartment-at): To sanction internal alterations in an apartment at first floor level approved in PA/03762/03. Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/00621/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00621-22/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-residential-dwelling): Demolition of existing residential dwelling, and construction of basement garages and 9 overlying units including recessed floor level. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/05621/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05621-24/tarxien-alterations-to-dwelling): Alterations to dwelling, including modifications to apertures, addition of balconies, extension of volume at second floor level. Granted, validated 21 October 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/06261/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06261-25/tarxien-sanction-extension-at-first-floor-and-stairwell): To sanction extension at first floor and stairwell at second floor levels to pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/03397/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03397-25/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement and reservoir. Proposed construction of basement level for garages for private… Granted, validated 28 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/06782/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06782-26/tarxien-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail outlet. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 77 m away ## More by Alistair Avallone - [**PA/07390/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07390-26/zabbar-proposal-of-a-greenhouse): Proposal of a greenhouse. Pending - [**PA/07051/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07051-26/marsaskala-sanction-extension-and-minor-alterations-to-pre-1967): To sanction extension and minor alterations to pre-1967 agricultural room from that approved in PA/02690/24, sanctioning of pool and surrounding paving with… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07031/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07031-26/tarxien-sanction-and-proposed-internal-alterations-to-existing): To sanction and proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D property from that approved in PA/00504/12. Pending - [**PA/06820/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06820-26/tarxien-external-alteration-to-as-approved-terraced-house): External alteration to as approved terraced house (PA/02744/21) proposing to construct of a washroom roof level. Pending - [**PA/06792/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06792-26/paola-sanctioning-of-a-control-room-from-approved): Sanctioning of a control room from approved permits PA/07694/22 and PA/00073/24, and proposed addition of 3 silos, an additional control/plant room to be… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06751/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06751-26/kalkara-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Installation of new lift and proposed construction of bedroom at rear and shifting of pv panels. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone) [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)