PA/06572/23: change use of a tools room approved in Gharb
Licafrant, Sqaq fi, Triq il-Knisja, Gharb
To change use of a tools room approved in PA/01171/20 to a residential dwelling.
- Status
- Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.)
- Location
- Licafrant, Sqaq fi, Triq il-Knisja, Gharb
- Locality
- Gharb
- Applicant
- Francis Magri
- Perit
- Perit Alexander Bigeni
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Outside Development Zone
- Type of works
- Other
- Residential units
- 1
- Received
- 18 September 2023
- Validated
- 8 November 2023
- Published
- 8 November 2023
- Comments close
- 11 December 2023
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Refuse Permission
- Decision date
- 20 May 2025
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Licafrant, Sqaq fi, Triq il-Knisja, Gharb
22 other applications on the same street: 15 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05875/24).
On Triq il-Knisja: 22 other applications, 15 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Vella + Grech Periti, Edward Scerri, Saviour Micallef, Mark Arrigo, Alexander Bigeni.
Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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.
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- PA/00566/26 Gharb: To sanction minor changes to pre-1964 building approved in BN126/62.
- PA/01727/26 Gharb: To sanction variations from PA8748/21 which include the site configuration, shifting of internal walls and elements in facade.
- PA/01192/26 Gharb: To sanction differences in layout and in elevation from development permission PA3911/21 including receded roof structure extent and relocation of approved…
- PA/07407/25 Gharb: Excavation works to construct water reservoir, construct two ground-floor garages with overlying two houses with pool.
- PA/07099/25 Gharb: Proposed change to the facade railing to a glass railing at penthouse level.
- PA/07709/25 Gharb: 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…
- PA/06486/25 Gharb: To sanction site configuration; proposed swimming pool at roof level and proposed extension at receded floor level.
- PA/06182/25 Gharb: To sanction variations at all levels from PA/02967/07 due to site configuration following correction of survey, including the addition of pv panels.
- PA/08138/24 Gharb: Internal alterations to existing dwelling, excavation of plant room and sanctioning of rooms built at basement level. Shifting of skylights and changes to the…
- PA/05875/24 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…
- PA/03239/24 Gharb: 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…
- PA/04244/23 Gharb: Proposed demolition of terraced house and construction of townhouse with basement and a pool at the upper level. Excavation required for basement levels.
- PA/02084/23 Gharb: To carry out internal and external additions to an existing pre-1967 dwelling.
- PA/00956/23 Gharb: To sanction minor internal and external variations from approved permit PA/03965/16. To carry out restoration works on facade.
More by Alexander Bigeni
- PA/07798/26 Nadur: To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages.
- PA/07769/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout.
- PA/07733/26 Qala: To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation…
- PA/07652/26 Nadur: To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir.
- PA/07646/26 Xaghra: To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade.
- PA/07631/26 Ghajnsielem: To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage.
All applications by Alexander Bigeni
More from Francis Magri
- PA/08077/24 Belt Valletta: Minor internal alternations to the existing dwelling: the opening of a new small window for ventilation, and removal of the bottom three courses to create a…
- PA/01171/20 Gharb: To sanction addition of a utility room, construct a small storage for services and shifting of tools store approved in PA6233/17.