--- title: "PA/05798/24: Minor alterations to existing house in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05798-24/lija-minor-alterations-to-existing-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: Minor alterations to existing house, including demolition of accretions and pool, and reinstatement of original… Planning applications › Lija › PA0579824 # PA/05798/24: Minor alterations to existing house in Lija 18 and 20, Triq il-Forn, Lija Minor alterations to existing house, including demolition of accretions and pool, and reinstatement of original apertures and soft landscaping. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 18 and 20, Triq il-Forn, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** Peter Hili - **Perit:** [Perit Andrew Vinci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-vinci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Received:** 30 July 2024 - **Validated:** 4 September 2024 - **Published:** 4 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 4 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 28 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05798/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05798&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 18 and 20, Triq il-Forn, Lija 108 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/07585/24). On Triq il-Forn: 17 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Ian Turban](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ian-turban), [Tara Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tara-cassar). Approval estimate for demolition applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/04859/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04859-24/lija-subdivision-of-property-into-two): Subdivision of property into two; extensions at the intermediate level 1 and first floor level; internal alterations; the opening of a garage door onto Triq… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/02409/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02409-21/lija-change-of-room-to-garage): Proposed change of room to garage, formation of opening in facade, painting of facade apertures and sanctioning of minor internal changes. Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/04427/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04427-24/lija-carry-out-internal-changes-to-layout): To carry out internal changes to layout, including shifting of walls and to carry out changes to the parapet wall. Granted, validated 20 September 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/03728/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03728-24/lija-internal-and-external-alterations-including-construction-of): Internal and external alterations including construction of pool with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/3257/22. Granted, validated 5 September 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/03257/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03257-22/lija-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, horizontal extension at ground and first floor level. Formation of pool and installation of lift. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/05321/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05321-26/lija-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to the existing building, including the construction of an additional room at first-floor level and an… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/01668/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01668-23/lija-internal-alterations-comprising-opening-of-doorway-at): Internal alterations comprising opening of doorway at ground floor level, opening of doorway to main bedroom, shifting of doorways at ensuite and removal in… Granted, validated 16 May 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/07432/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07432-25/lija-alterations-to): Alterations to, including adjustment of the dividing line between, contiguous dwellings at 18/20 Triq il-Forn (approved PA/05798/24) and 22 Triq il-Forn… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/05282/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05282-25/lija-amend-the-approved-permit-pa-06520-21): To amend the approved permit PA/06520/21, primarily to reduce the extent of demolition works and to retain the existing stone spiral staircase in its original… Granted, validated 26 September 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/03313/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03313-22/lija-sanction-removal-of-one-wall-at-ground): To sanction removal of one wall at ground floor level, sanction of facade and Internal cleaning, proposed part (ground floor level) change of use to Class 4D… Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/05357/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05357-23/lija-high-tables-and-stools-on-pavement): Proposed high tables and stools on pavement, increased pavement width with timber platform and sanctioning of signs on facade and removal of a.c. external unit. Withdrawn, validated 13 September 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/04757/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04757-24/lija-rehabilitation-of-the-existing-property): Rehabilitation of the existing property, including the demolition of accretions from within the courtyard, to create a loggia, extension of roof volume,… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/00683/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00683-21/lija-minor-alterations-to-permit-approved-in-pa): Minor alterations to permit approved in PA 8189/19 Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/02739/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02739-26/lija-proposal-restoration-of-facade): Proposal restoration of facade. Granted, validated 22 May 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/00095/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00095-21/lija-construct-boundary-wall-around-garden-extents): To construct boundary wall around garden extents Status being checked, 76 m away ## More by Andrew Vinci - [**PA/06398/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06398-26/marsaskala-redevelopment-of-plot-including-demolition-of-house): Redevelopment of plot including demolition of house, excavation to accommodate reservoir and basement level, and construction of 1 maisonette at ground floor,… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06149/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06149-26/marsaskala-sanction-apartment-as-constructed-from-pa-00824-16): To sanction apartment as constructed from PA/00824/16. Granted, validated 22 October 2026 - [**PA/05655/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05655-26/marsaskala-propose-minor-alterations-to-pet-shop): To propose minor alterations to pet shop, including the shifting of walls within the backyard, the enclosure of the existing lightweight structure approved… Pending - [**PA/05377/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05377-26/cospicua-bormla-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-dwelling-at): Internal alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling at all levels, construction of an extension at second-floor level, incorporation of access to roof level,… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05337/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05337-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-the-leveling): To sanction minor internal alterations and the leveling of the receded roof stairwell as approved under PA/00126/23, together with proposed minor internal… Granted, validated 22 September 2026 - [**PA/04495/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04495-26/qormi-sanction-internal-alterations-and-the-change-of): To sanction internal alterations and the change of use from Warehouse (Class 6A) to Workshop (Class 5B cannabis cultivation) of second floor unit, internally… Pending, validated 1 July 2026 [All applications by Andrew Vinci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-vinci) [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)