--- title: "PA/05849/25: sanction existing terraced house not constructed as in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05849-25/ghaxaq-sanction-existing-terraced-house-not-constructed-as source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: To sanction existing terraced house not constructed as per approved permit BN/00952/79. Proposed alterations to… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0584925 # PA/05849/25: sanction existing terraced house not constructed as in Ghaxaq 38, Joann, Triq il-Gistakor, Ghaxaq To sanction existing terraced house not constructed as per approved permit BN/00952/79. Proposed alterations to change house into a duplex maisonette and construction of two overlying apartments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 38, Joann, Triq il-Gistakor, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** Aleandro John Desira - **Perit:** [Perit Katia Agius](https://propertylist.mt/perit/katia-agius) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 19 August 2025 - **Validated:** 10 September 2025 - **Published:** 10 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 10 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05849/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05849&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 38, Joann, Triq il-Gistakor, Ghaxaq 97 other applications within 300 m: 66 granted, 0 refused, 9 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07244/25). On Triq il-Gistakor: 16 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Anton Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anton-zammit), [Thomas Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/thomas-tanti), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/05253/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05253-23/ghaxaq-sanction-property-as-built-which-differs-to): To sanction property as built which differs to what was approved in PAPB2112/74. To propose the splitting up of the existing terraced house into a duplex… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/06332/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-26/ghaxaq-propose-a-basement-underneath-the-agriculture-store): To propose a basement underneath the agriculture store. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/06357/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06357-25/ghaxaq-reconstruct-and-relocate-a-pre-1968-agricultural-store): To reconstruct and relocate a pre-1968 agricultural store , create site access from the road by gate and ramp, and to construct underground reservoir for… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 1 floor, 40 m away - [**PA/06144/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06144-25/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-changes-of-a-class-4b): To sanction minor changes of a Class 4B (ironmongery) and garage at the ground floor level, and the underlying store from that approved by PA4297/98. To… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/02458/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02458-24/ghaxaq-reduce-the-height-of-the-back-boundary): To reduce the height of the back boundary walls from those approved in PA 5924/22 and changes in balcony railing Granted, validated 21 June 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/01945/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01945-22/ghaxaq-excavate-and-construct-basement-garage): To excavate and construct basement garage, 4 apartments at ground floor to 3rd floor and penthouse at overlyingreceded floor, in line with approved PA7882/20. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**PA/02956/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02956-21/ghaxaq-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pb1304-84-which): To sanction variations from approved permit PB1304/84 which include differences in internal layout and elevation. Proposed alterations to parapet wall and… Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/00208/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00208-24/ghaxaq-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-farmhouse-which): Proposed alterations and extension to existing farmhouse which consists of proposed room at level 0 to be used as bedroom. Proposed demolition of roof of the… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 81 m away - [**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, 81 m away - [**PA/00975/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00975-25/ghaxaq-alterations-of-property-as-approved-in-pa208-24): Proposed alterations of property as approved in PA208/24 which includes addition of adjacent site to property to create pool area and outdoor structure, as… Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 89 m away - [**PA/03528/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03528-22/ghaxaq-excavate-vacant-plot): To excavate vacant plot, and construct basement garage, 5 no. parking spaces, 1 maisonette and 1 apartment at ground floor, 4 apartments at first and second… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 89 m away - [**PA/00089/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00089-22/ghaxaq-construction-of-basement-12-garages-and-2): Proposed construction of basement 12 garages and 2 parking spaces, 4 maisonettes at ground floor and 4 maisonettes at first floor level. Status being checked, 2 floors, 93 m away - [**PA/05198/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05198-25/ghaxaq-excavation-of-vacant-site): Excavation of vacant site. Construct basement store, Class 4B shop at ground floor, and 2 apartments at first floor and second floor. Proposal includes signage. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 3 floors, 102 m away - [**PA/02963/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02963-21/ghaxaq-sanction-internal-alterations-of-existing-townhouse-approved): To sanction internal alterations of existing townhouse approved in PA 2562/20 including: 1- Minor shifting of internal walls; 2- Minor alterations to the… Status being checked, 105 m away - [**PA/05192/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05192-24/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-3-dwellings-as-built): Sanctioning of 3 dwellings as built (previously approved by PA/5405/21) including the addition of basement below dwellings 2 and 3 (due dislevel found between… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 113 m away ## More by Katia Agius - [**PA/06009/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06009-26/luqa-fibreglass-precast-pool-and-raised-flooring-to): Proposed fibreglass precast pool and raised flooring to rear terrace and raising of parapet wall at rear of site. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/04339/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04339-26/marsaxlokk-sanctioning-of-existing-penthouse-not-constructed-as): Sanctioning of existing penthouse not constructed as per PA/07862/21, and retractable canopy. Suspended, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03928/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03928-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4a): Proposed change of use from Class 4A (offices) as approved in PA/02796/23 to 3 residential units, including internal alterations. Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03719/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03719-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pa-00147-17-including-the-removal-of): Alterations to PA/00147/17 including the removal of the proposed water reservoir. Granted, validated 21 July 2026 - [**PA/02263/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02263-26/zabbar-change-of-use-of-part-of-public): Change of use of part of public service garage approved in PA/04771/18 to auto dealer. No structural works are being proposed. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/01646/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01646-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-residential-dwelling-covered-by): Sanctioning of existing residential dwelling covered by PA/5384/07 and PA/6394/22, following a detailed survey. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 [All applications by Katia Agius](https://propertylist.mt/perit/katia-agius) [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)