--- title: "PA/05875/24: sanction variances from PA/04434/21 in Gharb | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05875-24/gharb-sanction-variances-from-pa-04434-21 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gharb: To sanction variances from PA/04434/21 (basement reserved for private garages and car spaces with overlying 4… Planning applications › Gharb › PA0587524 # PA/05875/24: sanction variances from PA/04434/21 in Gharb Westgate Residences, New Street off Triq Tumas Cassar, Triq il-Knisja, Gharb To sanction variances from PA/04434/21 (basement reserved for private garages and car spaces with overlying 4 maisonettes, and 19 apartments spread over 5 floors, one of which is a recessed floor level) including site configuration, changes in; levels, wall layouts and front elevation. This application also includes the sanctioning of placement of jacuzzi at ground floor in maisonette 201, in front terrace of penthouse 141 and penthouse 241. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Westgate Residences, New Street off Triq Tumas Cassar, Triq il-Knisja, Gharb - **Locality:** [Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb) - **Applicant:** [Steve Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/steve-tabone) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 23 - **Received:** 18 July 2024 - **Validated:** 4 September 2024 - **Published:** 4 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 4 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05875/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05875&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Westgate Residences, New Street off Triq Tumas Cassar, Triq il-Knisja, Gharb 67 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07670/24). On Triq il-Knisja: 22 other applications, 14 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [Annamaria Attard Montalto](https://propertylist.mt/perit/annamaria-attard-montalto). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/05661/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05661-26/gharb-replace-deteriorated-stone-balcony-with-a-new): To replace deteriorated stone balcony with a new stone balcony of identical design. Stone corbels also to be replaced. Granted, validated 1 October 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/04146/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04146-23/gharb-renewal-of-pa-3482-18-to-demolish): Renewal of PA 3482/18 - To demolish back part of building, and reconstruct back part and add pool to change in use from house to Class 3B 2 star hotel. Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/01073/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01073-24/gharb-restore-church-parvis-including-reinstatement-of-two): To restore church parvis including reinstatement of two statues. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/02717/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02717-22/gharb-sanction-differences-mainly-consisting-in-slight-differences): To sanction differences mainly consisting in slight differences in room dimensions and to construct additions at second floor level to increase accommodation… Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/03239/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03239-24/gharb-demolish-back-part-of-building-and-reconstruct): To demolish back part of building and reconstruct back part including excavation for basement and pool to change in use from house to Class 3A boutique… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/00782/20** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00782-20/gharb-demolish-existing-building-and-proposed-re-construction-of): To demolish existing building and proposed re-construction of dwelling with garage for private cars. Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/00848/20** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00848-20/gharb-internal-alterations-and-additions-to-second-floor): Internal alterations and additions to second floor level approved in PA/00756/19. Status being checked, 74 m away - [**PA/00028/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00028-24/gharb-additions-at-roof-level-to-dwelling-house): Proposed additions at roof level to dwelling house. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/05037/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05037-26/gharb-rehabilitate-existing-pre-1967-townhouse-through-internal-and): To rehabilitate existing pre-1967 townhouse through internal and external alterations, including demolition of non-original rear additions to reinstate back… Granted, validated 29 September 2026, 3 floors, 84 m away - [**PA/02193/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02193-25/gharb-renew-permit-pa-05471-19-to-restore-facade): To renew permit PA/05471/19 - To restore facade (Irrestawra Darek scheme), to carry out alterations at front and back and to construct roof structure. Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 89 m away - [**PA/04244/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04244-23/gharb-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of terraced house and construction of townhouse with basement and a pool at the upper level. Excavation required for basement levels. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 2 floors, 90 m away - [**PA/07709/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07709-25/gharb-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office and lounge to a dining area open to the general public, as an ancillary facility to the approved Class 3A boutique… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 91 m away - [**PA/06264/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06264-26/gharb-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-previously-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations from previously approved in GD 3355/99. Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 100 m away - [**PA/02704/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02704-22/gharb-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To carry out internal and external alterations and to construct internal additions and additions at roof level, including sanctioning of small differences in… Status being checked, 100 m away - [**PA/00015/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00015-24/gharb-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-and): To sanction minor internal and external variations and proposed change of apertures from timber to timber like pvc. Pending, validated 17 January 2024, 103 m away ## More by Mark Arrigo - [**PA/07585/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07585-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-existing-building-at-first-floor): Sanctioning of existing building at first floor and proposed minor alterations at first floor level, including the addition of a lift and common staircase… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07525/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07525-26/sliema-alterations-to-front-elevation): Proposed alterations to front elevation, including widening of balcony doorway and opening of window to match doors and windows of overlying apartments.… Pending - [**PA/06989/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06989-26/vittoriosa-birgu-demolition-of-staircase-and-alterations-to-approved): Proposed demolition of staircase and alterations to approved lift shaft and landings in a Class 3A guesthouse. Proposed changes to room uses at ground and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06828/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06828-26/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-dwellings-and-construction): Demolition of existing pre-1967 dwellings and construction of; two ground floor maisonettes including reservoir accessed from Sqaq Qaccawiet, 8 apartments… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06333/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06333-26/paola-removal-of-approved-but-not-constructed-washroom-extension-at-ro): Proposed removal of approved-but-not-constructed washroom extension at roof level. Sanctioning of security screens over party walls. Proposed installation of… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06315/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06315-26/tarxien-sanctioning-of): Sanctioning of; site configuration and facade changes from PA/01274/12. Proposed change of use from Class 4 shop (as approved per PA/01274/12) to Class 4B… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 [All applications by Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo) ## More from Steve Tabone - [**PA/08187/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08187-25/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building. Excavation of a basement level and reservoir. Construction of garages with eight overlying apartments and two… Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/05473/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05473-25/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate site and construct 7 basement garages with underlying reservoir and construct 2 ground floor garages with overlying 6… Granted, validated 7 October 2025 - [**PA/03869/25** Ghasri](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03869-25/ghasri-sanction-alterations-in-layout-from-pa6735-94-mainly): To sanction alterations in layout from PA6735/94 mainly due to correct site configuration following accurate site survey extension and to carry out internal… Under appeal, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/03403/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03403-25/balzan-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette-and-construction): Proposed demolition of first floor maisonette and construction of 3 apartments and 1 penthouse including the sanctioning of ground floor garage abutting a… Granted, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/03183/24** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03183-24/sannat-change-use-from-garage-to-public-service): To change use from garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 29 May 2024 - [**PA/02856/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02856-24/zebbug-gozo-additions): Additions, alterations and demolish back part of pre-68 house to split into 2 and construct 2 pools. Granted, validated 15 May 2024 [All planning applications in Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb)