--- title: "PA/05786/24: Extension to an existing air space to in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05786-24/san-gwann-extension-to-an-existing-air-space-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Gwann: Extension to an existing air space to create an additional apartment at the forth floor and 2 penthouses at the… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0578624 # PA/05786/24: Extension to an existing air space to in San Gwann Maria Dolores, Triq tal-Mensija, San Gwann Extension to an existing air space to create an additional apartment at the forth floor and 2 penthouses at the receded floor. The application also includes the extension of the existing lift and staircase. - **Status:** Granted (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Maria Dolores, Triq tal-Mensija, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Bajada](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-bajada) - **Perit:** [Perit Neil Markham](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neil-markham) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 3 June 2024 - **Validated:** 20 November 2024 - **Published:** 20 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 20 December 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 February 2026 - **Permit expires:** 18 February 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05786/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05786&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Maria Dolores, Triq tal-Mensija, San Gwann 207 other applications within 300 m: 135 granted, 8 refused, 20 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06918/25). On Triq tal-Mensija: 17 other applications, 13 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/04202/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04202-23/san-gwann-alterations-and-demolition-to-existing-common-area): Proposed alterations and demolition to existing common area stair, construction of new common area stair and lift, construction of 5 new apartments and 1 new… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/01213/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01213-22/san-gwann-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garages, Class 4A and Class 4B at ground floor level, three overlying… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/07154/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07154-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-properties): Demolition of existing properties, construction of new reservoir, garage, common area stair and lift, construction of 10 new apartments and 2 new apartments… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/03640/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03640-26/san-gwann-amendments-to-approved-permits-pa-02469-24-and-pa-03997-25): Proposed amendments to approved permits PA/02469/24 and PA/03997/25 which include the demolition of an existing first floor maisonette and the construction of… Granted, validated 17 July 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/02469/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02469-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-a-2-storey-terraced-house): Demolition of a 2-storey terraced house, excavation for rain-water reservoir, the construction of a 6 storey block of flats with a street level garage, 5… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/05143/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05143-23/san-gwann-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate site and construct basement garages, four overlying floors comprising of four Class 4B shops and a maisonette at… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/02280/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02280-25/san-gwann-conversion-of-garage-into-three-storey-residence): Proposed conversion of garage into three storey residence. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 3 floors, 46 m away - [**PA/07772/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07772-24/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-penthouse-turning-it-into): Alterations to existing penthouse turning it into an apartment, and construction of a new penthouse at receded level with a pool at roof level. Granted, validated 24 February 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/04240/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04240-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-the-existing-property): Demolition of the existing property, retaining part of the ground floor which belongs to a third-party property; excavation of the site for the proposed… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/04785/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04785-23/san-gwann-excavation-and-formation-of-a-basement-level): Excavation and formation of a basement level, proposed to be interconnected to a Class 4B outlet at ground floor level, and underlying the development… Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/08018/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08018-25/san-gwann-alterations-to-approved-pa-07772-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/07772/24, modifying height of existing 4th floor apartment, extending approved receded floor at 5th floor into a full… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/04868/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04868-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-penthouse-at-4th-floor): Alterations to existing penthouse at 4th floor turning it into an apartment, and construction of an apartment at 5th floor and a receded level above. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/04400/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04400-26/san-gwann-construction-of-airspaces-at-second-and-third): Proposed construction of airspaces at second and third floor level including the extension of the common parts and lift. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/04375/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04375-26/san-gwann-development-of-airspace-at-fourth-floor-level): Proposed development of airspace at fourth floor level into residential unit including the extension of common parts served with lift. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/01399/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01399-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-residential-unit-and-proposed): Demolition of existing residential unit and proposed construction of two apartments with common parts and lift. Granted, validated 20 April 2026, 2 floors, 49 m away ## More by Neil Markham - [**PA/07548/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07548-26/naxxar-sanction-garage-as-built-including-internal-and): To sanction garage as built including internal and external differences from approved permit PA2636/94. Pending - [**PA/06356/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06356-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-and-excavation-of-a-vacant-site): Demolition and excavation of a vacant site to propose an apartment block consisting of parking spaces and a substation at the basement level -1, 23… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05928/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05928-26/marsaskala-changes-to-facade-to-open-new): Proposed changes to facade - To open new door aperture. Withdrawn - [**PA/05557/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05557-26/zejtun-sanction-property-as-built-including-internal-and): To sanction property as built including internal and external differences from PAPB3208/78. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05519/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05519-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-pergola-at-the-roof-level): Addition of pergola at the roof level. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05194/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05194-26/marsaskala-remove-duplex-apartment-at-the-approved-forth): To remove duplex apartment at the approved forth and fifth floors by PA970/26 and create a separate apartment at the forth floor. The application also… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Neil Markham](https://propertylist.mt/perit/neil-markham) ## More from Joseph Bajada - [**PA/02611/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02611-26/qormi-demolition-and-excavation-of-an-existing-terraced): Demolition and excavation of an existing terraced house to develop a ground floor garage and maisonette. 6 apartments at the first, second and third floors… Granted, validated 15 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03907/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03907-25/zebbug-gozo-sanction-site-boundaries-and-shifting-of-internal): To sanction site boundaries and shifting of internal walls of flat 5 approved in DN0971/19. Granted, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/03540/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03540-25/rabat-gozo-propose-construction-of-garage-for-private-cars): To propose construction of garage for private cars at ground floor level with 4 no. of flats at first, second, third and receded floor accessed from common… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07382/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07382-24/balzan-demolition-of-terraced-house-to-construct-3): Demolition of terraced house to construct 3 garages at basement level -1, maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments at first, second and third floors and a… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07327/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07327-24/gzira-sanction-the-restoration-of-part-of-the): To sanction the restoration of part of the facade and minor variations to the elevation as approved in PA/03770/21. Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/04351/24** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04351-24/nadur-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extensions to dwelling approved in PA/05470/23. Alterations include changes to layout, to facade, construction of a balcony and… Granted, validated 10 July 2024 [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)