--- title: "PA/06338/23: Demolition of existing second floor and conversion in Hamrun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06338-23/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-second-floor-and-conversion source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Hamrun: Demolition of existing second floor and conversion of ground floor facade window into a new entrance door. Internal… Planning applications › Hamrun › PA0633823 # PA/06338/23: Demolition of existing second floor and conversion in Hamrun 20, Triq Pawlu Burlo', Hamrun Demolition of existing second floor and conversion of ground floor facade window into a new entrance door. Internal alterations to existing dwelling, including construction of a lift shaft, alterations at basement level in including a domestic store, an additional floor, receded level, and sub division into three units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 20, Triq Pawlu Burlo', Hamrun - **Locality:** [Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun) - **Applicant:** Ivan Spiteri Bianchi - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 6 July 2023 - **Validated:** 10 April 2024 - **Published:** 10 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 10 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 30 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06338/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06338&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 20, Triq Pawlu Burlo', Hamrun 187 other applications within 300 m: 121 granted, 1 refused, 22 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01972/23). On Triq Pawlu Burlo': 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 30 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/01550/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01550-22/hamrun-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA7737/21, including the ground floor level as well as internal changes. Proposed joining of ground… Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/04517/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04517-25/hamrun-sanction-variations-from-approved-layout-in-dn1460-14): To sanction variations from approved layout in DN1460/14. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/06527/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06527-26/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwelling-while-retaining-facade): To demolish existing dwelling while retaining facade. Proposed construction of a Class 4A-office at ground floor and overlying residential development having… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/02799/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02799-25/hamrun-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-5127-16): To sanction variations from approved PA/5127/16. Sanctioning mainly includes re-positioning of back wall following new survey. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/03259/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03259-24/hamrun-sanction-changes-to-pre-1968-dwelling): To sanction changes to pre-1968 dwelling. Withdrawn, 45 m away - [**PA/05656/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05656-23/hamrun-demolish-existing-structure): To demolish existing structure. To excavate reservoir and construct a 3-car garage at ground floor level, one maisonette at ground floor and eight apartments… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 4 floors, 46 m away - [**PA/00534/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00534-26/hamrun-demolish-part-of-ground-floor-and-construct): To demolish part of ground floor and construct a common stairwell and lift. To reduce the three public service parking spaces - that were approved in permit… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/03516/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03516-21/hamrun-construct-1-car-garage-and-3-apartments): To construct 1 car garage and 3 apartments with a different layout and additional dwelling to that approved in PA/00342/20. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/04447/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04447-26/hamrun-demolish-residence-whilst-retaining-the-fa-ade-and): To demolish residence whilst retaining the façade and internal staircase, and construct 1 Class 4A Office, 3 overlying Residential Units, & Washroom at Roof… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/02108/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02108-26/hamrun-demolition-of-roof-structure-and-slab-over): Demolition of roof structure and slab over first floor. Construction of three units and a passenger lift. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 2 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/04253/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04253-25/hamrun-works-include-modifications-to-the-rear-facade): Proposed works include: modifications to the rear facade of the property; internal alterations to the existing structure located at the rear (backyard);… Granted, validated 8 August 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/00342/20** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00342-20/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of garage, and two duplex apartments. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/04408/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04408-23/hamrun-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 4 September 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/01816/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01816-26/hamrun-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-to-the-first-floor): Sanctioning of minor changes to the first-floor duplex maisonette at first, second and roof levels from PA/03164/07, including the replacement of the existing… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/02203/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02203-26/hamrun-change-of-use-from-class-4): Change of use from Class 4(B) (shop), as per PA/03002/09, to a one bedroom maisonette. Proposal includes internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 63 m away ## More by Robert Vella - [**PA/07181/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07181-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to property approved by PA/00399/25. Pending - [**PA/05988/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05988-26/msida-propose-a-facility-for-the-care-of): To propose a facility for the care of the elderly (Class 2A) instead of a hotel (Class 3B) as approved in PA/00393/22. Proposal includes changes to design… Suspended, validated 2 September 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/05582/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05582-26/zebbug-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-property-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations to property approved by PA/01175/01. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/05439/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05439-26/munxar-sanction-first-floor-apartment-as-existing-from): To sanction first floor apartment as existing from previously approved PA/00999/88. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/04940/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04940-26/sliema-carry-out-minor-alterations-to-pa-04955-24-including): To carry out minor alterations to PA/04955/24 including replacement of washroom with pergola, changes to pool layout and the addition of photovoltaic panels Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04926/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04926-26/ghaxaq-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-of): To sanction domestic store at roof level of a pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 [All applications by Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella) [All planning applications in Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun)