--- title: "PA/06259/23: Minor alterations to property including: minor excavation in Mellieha |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06259-23/mellieha-minor-alterations-to-property-including-minor-excavation source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mellieha: Minor alterations to property including: minor excavation to place services below ground slab, extension of party… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0625923 # PA/06259/23: Minor alterations to property including: minor excavation in Mellieha 18, Triq il-Birwina and (backside of property), Triq il-Qortin, Mellieha Minor alterations to property including: minor excavation to place services below ground slab, extension of party wall with lightweight fencing and installation of a retractable awning. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 18, Triq il-Birwina and (backside of property), Triq il-Qortin, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** Emanuel & Frances Mifsud - **Perit:** [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Received:** 29 August 2023 - **Validated:** 25 March 2024 - **Published:** 25 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 9 November 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 3 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06259/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06259&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 18, Triq il-Birwina and (backside of property), Triq il-Qortin, Mellieha 25 other applications within 300 m: 15 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01187/24). On Triq il-Birwina: 3 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/03793/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03793-23/mellieha-sanction-alterations-to-existing-building): To sanction alterations to existing building. Alterations consist in changes to basement domestic stores, creation of a skylight, shifting of internal and… Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/01763/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01763-25/mellieha-sanction-i-a-planter-flush-with-floor): To sanction i) a planter flush with floor paving level not covered by PA/09486/17, ii) a door approved in PA/09486/17 which was not formed, and iii) two… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/08689/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08689-24/mellieha-sanction-garage-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction garage as built from what was approved in PA3062/04, including changes in internal dimensions of garage. Granted, validated 27 February 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/03186/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03186-26/mellieha-sanction-villa-as-built-from-approved-pa7006-96): To sanction villa as built from approved PA7006/96. Application also includes minor alterations mainly at ground floor level and construction of a pool at… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/06588/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06588-26/mellieha-extension-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling approved in RG/528/26 in lieu of development approved in PA/1314/20. Proposal includes also a jacuzzi at… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/02739/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02739-24/mellieha-sanction-minor-discrepancies-to-first-floor-dwelling): To sanction minor discrepancies to first floor dwelling from as approved in PA2308/14. Granted, validated 25 June 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/02983/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02983-21/mellieha-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-consisting-of): Internal alterations at ground floor consisting of removal of dividing walls and shifting of doorways. Extension of basement level to create a store, study… Status being checked, 99 m away - [**PA/00739/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00739-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-the-construction-of-the-front): Sanctioning of the construction of the front boundary wall with a different design to the approved permit PA/08275/21. Pending, validated 11 February 2026, 116 m away - [**PA/01180/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01180-26/mellieha-external-and-internal-alterations-as-approved-in): External and internal alterations as approved in PA2523/24. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 160 m away - [**PA/02523/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02523-24/mellieha-demolish-of-existing-dwelling): To demolish of existing dwelling, excavate and construct a full-detached bungalow with pool. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 160 m away - [**PA/05229/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05229-25/mellieha-changes-to-the-existing-detached-dwelling-approved): Proposed changes to the existing detached dwelling approved in RG/01326/24 including; internal and external alterations at all levels, external configuration… Granted, validated 26 September 2025, 165 m away - [**PA/01187/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01187-24/mellieha-internal-alteration-at-first-floor-and-additional): Proposed internal alteration at first floor and additional two floors at third and fourth floor which include extension of existing lift and lift shaft and… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 5 floors, 182 m away - [**PA/02089/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02089-22/mellieha-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): Minor internal and external alterations to existing dwelling approved by RG2511/17. Application also includes extension at roof level and construction of… Status being checked, 194 m away - [**PA/02222/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02222-23/mellieha-internal-wall-changes): Internal wall changes, sanctioning of existing location of pool, extension of pool and underground reservoir, replacement of existing poolside canopy,… Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 201 m away - [**PA/07379/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07379-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-changes-to-existing-detached-bungalow): Sanctioning of changes to existing detached bungalow to include covered carport over driveway and underlying domestic store, basement level towards back… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 203 m away ## More by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design - [**PA/07629/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07629-26/tarxien-change-of-use-to-approved-private-garage): Change of use to approved private garage (PA/84/26) to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07470/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07470-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use of pre-1968 garage to Class 4B outlet. Proposal includes also blocking of aperture, change of front door, formation of wc, installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07161/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07161-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa-02251-16): Renewal of permit PA/02251/16; Restoration of facades as per attached restoration method statement. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07130/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-26/dingli-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-shop): Change of use of ground floor shop from Class 4B to Class 4C. Alterations to include the introduction of food preparation area, and sanctioning of alterations… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07107/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07107-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-back-of-dwelling-whilst): Demolition of existing back of dwelling whilst retaining existing street facade and front room, to make way for new construction of dwelling of three-bedrooms… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07096/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07096-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Proposed sanctioning of the change of use of site to open storage for the parking of refuse collection vehicles. Sanctioning includes the existing boundary… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)