--- title: "PA/05957/25: Sanction of existing residential unit from PA/7199/05 in Mellieha | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05957-25/mellieha-sanction-of-existing-residential-unit-from-pa-7199-05 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mellieha: Sanction of existing residential unit from PA/7199/05, PA/393/21, and proposed internal alterations. Perit Ruben… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0595725 # PA/05957/25: Sanction of existing residential unit from PA/7199/05 in Mellieha 116 'Lyness Block', Apartment 1, Triq l-Gherien, Mellieha Sanction of existing residential unit from PA/7199/05, PA/393/21, and proposed internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 116 'Lyness Block', Apartment 1, Triq l-Gherien, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** Roderick Bajada - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 21 August 2025 - **Validated:** 17 September 2025 - **Published:** 17 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 17 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 March 2026 - **Permit expires:** 1 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05957/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05957&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 116 'Lyness Block', Apartment 1, Triq l-Gherien, Mellieha 81 other applications within 300 m: 48 granted, 1 refused, 11 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01579/24). On Triq l-Gherien: 12 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [Joseph Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-camilleri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/07000/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07000-25/mellieha-lower-flooring-slab-of-garage-including-minor): To lower flooring slab of garage including minor changes to facade. Granted, validated 24 November 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/04723/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04723-23/mellieha-demolish-existing-detached-dwelling-and-excavate-site): To demolish existing detached dwelling and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of a detached dwelling including garages for private car… Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 2 floors, 40 m away - [**PA/00393/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00393-21/mellieha-demolition-of-part-of-common-stairwell-and): Proposed demolition of part of common stairwell and minor excavation for lift pit and construction of external lift common to two adjacent blocks of apartments Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/07677/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07677-23/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pb-4222-66-to-second-floor): To sanction departures from PB/4222/66 to second floor apartment which includes changes to the internal layout, changes to the room usage and changes to the… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/01337/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01337-24/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pb-4222-66-to-first-floor): To sanction departures from PB/4222/66 to first floor apartment which includes changes to the internal layout, to the room usage and to the facade. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/01575/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01575-22/mellieha-alterations-to-existing-garages-for-private-cars): Alterations to existing garages for private cars which does not affect the number of cars being parked and the conversion of the inaccessible space at… Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/02098/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02098-24/mellieha-development-of-existing-airspace-into-a-new): Development of existing airspace into a new residential unit and domestic store at roof level. Application also includes minor alterations at all levels and… Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/04304/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04304-25/mellieha-lightweight-retractable-awning-as-ancillary-facility-to): Proposed lightweight retractable awning as ancillary facility to apartment and minor alterations to same. Granted, validated 12 August 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/01389/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01389-24/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pb-4222-66-to-first-floor): To sanction departures from PB/4222/66 to first floor apartment which includes changes to the internal layout, to the room usage and to the facade. Granted, validated 3 May 2024, 87 m away - [**PA/03939/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03939-23/mellieha-renewal-of-pa1490-18): Renewal of PA1490/18 (Construction of one duplex unit overlying right hand side of existing building.) Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 87 m away - [**PA/03422/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03422-21/mellieha-sanction-the-construction-of-third-floor-terraces): To sanction the construction of third floor terraces in alignment with the official building alignment and in line with balcony projections approved in PA… Status being checked, 91 m away - [**PA/04275/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04275-25/mellieha-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-apartments): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1967 apartments. Proposal includes internal alterations, minor changes to facade, and an extension of two washrooms at… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 100 m away - [**PA/05850/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05850-25/mellieha-deviation-of-existing-main-and-connecting-sewer): Deviation of existing main and connecting sewer main from Triq Triq Dun Frangisk Sciberras to Triq il-Marfa through trenchless methods. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 105 m away - [**PA/00082/20** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00082-20/mellieha-alterations-to-existing-penthouse-covered-by-pa05776-09): Alterations to existing penthouse covered by PA05776/09 to become an apartment and construction of an overlying receded apartment. Status being checked, 114 m away - [**PA/05001/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05001-26/mellieha-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa1579-24-including-internal): Alterations to approved permit PA1579/24 including internal and external alterations, lowering of internal floor and lowering of back yard floor to create a… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 115 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07833/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07833-26/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-permits-pa): Additions and alterations to approved permits PA 2916/22 and PA 5362/25, including the sanctioning of slight variances in layout, slab positions and the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)