--- title: "PA/05829/26: remove Class 4B and garage from ground in Fgura | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05829-26/fgura-remove-class-4b-and-garage-from-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Fgura: To remove Class 4B and garage from ground floor level and proposed excavation works and construction of basement… Planning applications › Fgura › PA0582926 # PA/05829/26: remove Class 4B and garage from ground in Fgura 133 St.John, Triq il-Bieb/, Vjal Kottoner, Fgura To remove Class 4B and garage from ground floor level and proposed excavation works and construction of basement level containing 3 garages. Proposed internal height changes, removal of part balcony at first floor level and the proposed addition of stairs leading from setback floor level to roof level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 133 St.John, Triq il-Bieb/, Vjal Kottoner, Fgura - **Locality:** [Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura) - **Applicant:** [Brian Abela](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/brian-abela) - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Commercial) - **Received:** 9 July 2026 - **Validated:** 26 August 2026 - **Published:** 26 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 25 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05829/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05829&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 133 St.John, Triq il-Bieb/, Vjal Kottoner, Fgura 91 other applications within 300 m: 62 granted, 2 refused, 4 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01094/26). On Triq il-Bieb: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/00331/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00331-26/fgura-sanction-garage-as-built-from-approved-permit): To sanction garage as built from approved permit PA/08212/21 at basement level -1. Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/02298/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02298-25/fgura-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-garage): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and garage. Excavation of semi-basement level (inclusive of reservoir) to construct 5 two-car garages for… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/00458/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00458-24/fgura-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building. Excavation of one basement level. Construction of 5 garages at basement level, 2 maisonette at ground floor (including pools at… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/07493/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07493-23/fgura-sanction-discrepancies-from-approved-permit-pa-03706-05): To sanction discrepancies from approved permit PA/03706/05. Withdrawn, validated 30 April 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/02809/21** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02809-21/fgura-carry-out-extension-at-roof-level-to): To carry out extension at roof level to PA 6977/04. Application also includes sanctioning to approved permit mainly correction of site configuration following… Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/06045/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06045-26/fgura-sanctioning-of-apartment-at-first-floor-level): Sanctioning of apartment at first floor level as-built from PA/07897/16. Granted, validated 30 September 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/04493/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04493-25/fgura-demolition-of-washroom): Demolition of washroom. Construction of 3 apartments over 3 floors and 1 penthouse over 1 receded floor. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/01812/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01812-24/fgura-extension-to-the-existing-third-floor-dwelling): Proposed extension to the existing third floor dwelling which includes alterations. Proposal for the construction of an additional dwelling on the setback… Granted, validated 21 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/03620/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03620-24/fgura-sanction-second-floor-room): To sanction second floor room (permit not found), carry out internal alterations, and extension at second floor and third floor level. Granted, validated 14 October 2024, 4 floors, 75 m away - [**PA/03550/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03550-26/fgura-alterations-at-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed alterations at existing first floor maisonette, including the extension into a duplex maisonette with the construction of a new second floor. Granted, validated 6 July 2026, 2 floors, 101 m away - [**PA/07254/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07254-24/fgura-demolition-of-existing-maisonette-and-proposed-construction): Demolition of existing maisonette and proposed construction of 2 apartments at first and second floor, and proposed duplex at third floor and receded floor. Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 101 m away - [**PA/03244/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03244-23/fgura-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct basement level garages and 9 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 101 m away - [**PA/07133/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07133-25/fgura-demolition-of-existing-maisonette-at-first-floor): Demolition of existing maisonette at first floor and construction of three apartments and penthouse. Application also includes installation of lift. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 116 m away - [**PA/01673/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01673-23/fgura-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Change of use from Class 4B (shop) to Class 4A (office) including minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 129 m away - [**PA/03560/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03560-25/fgura-sanction-internal-alterations-from-approved-permit-pa-5842-01): To sanction internal alterations from approved permit PA/5842/01 including revision of site configuration. Granted, validated 31 July 2025, 137 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) ## More from Brian Abela - [**PA/04059/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04059-26/senglea-isla-sanction-pre-1967-property-as-built-and-sanctioning): To sanction pre-1967 property as built and sanctioning change of use from bar (Class 4C) to stationary shop (Class 4B). Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/07999/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07999-25/siggiewi-internal-alterations-and-extension-of-washroom-from): Proposed internal alterations and extension of washroom from approved RG/66/17. Granted, validated 16 February 2026 - [**PA/07611/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-24/fgura-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To construct ground floor level garage accessed from Triq il-Bieb and Class 4B shop accessed from Vjal Kottoner and… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/00008/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00008-22/ghaxaq-extension-to-an-existing-dwelling-consisting-in): Proposed extension to an existing dwelling consisting in the construction of a room at second floor level. Granted, validated 31 January 2022, 3 floors [All planning applications in Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura)