--- title: "PA/06816/26: construct a penthouse over an existing block in Qala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06816-26/qala-construct-a-penthouse-over-an-existing-block source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Qala: To construct a penthouse over an existing block of flats. Perit Giorgio Schembri. Validated 7 October 2026. Planning applications › Qala › PA0681626 # PA/06816/26: construct a penthouse over an existing block in Qala Holiday Flats, Triq l-Indipendenza, Qala To construct a penthouse over an existing block of flats. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Holiday Flats, Triq l-Indipendenza, Qala - **Locality:** [Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala) - **Applicant:** Salvina Butigieg - **Perit:** [Perit Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 3 September 2026 - **Validated:** 7 October 2026 - **Published:** 7 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 6 November 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06816/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06816&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Holiday Flats, Triq l-Indipendenza, Qala 81 other applications within 300 m: 50 granted, 2 refused, 5 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02103/23). On Triq l-Indipendenza: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/02728/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02728-24/qala-change-of-use-of-a-disused-pre-1967): Change of use of a disused pre-1967 room to clinic 4A and to carry out minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 12 m away - [**PA/00964/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00964-24/qala-sanction-additions-built-post-1968-and-proposed): To sanction additions built post 1968 and proposed change color to facade. Granted, validated 19 April 2024, 22 m away - [**PA/07499/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-24/qala-demolish-part-of-existing-building): To demolish part of existing building, excavate site and construct basement garage and Class 4B shop with overlying garage, maisonette, 8 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/02983/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02983-25/qala-demolition-of-existing-residence): Proposed demolition of existing residence. Proposed excavation and construction of 26 garages, 1 domestic store, 3 Class 4A offices and 24 residential units. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/06291/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06291-26/qala-alterations-and-additions-in-lieu-of-pa-07851-21): Alterations and additions in lieu of PA/07851/21 which include the shifting of internal walls, alterations to external apertures, removal of swimming pool,… Granted, validated 28 October 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/06041/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06041-26/qala-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Internal and external alterations to the development approved under permit PA/3535/21. The proposal includes the shifting of walls and apertures, the… Granted, validated 13 October 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/02404/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02404-22/qala-excavate-site-and-construct-basement-garage-with): To excavate site and construct basement garage with overlying duplex, 2 flats and a penthouse. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/03635/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03635-21/qala-splitting-of-5-car-garage-into-2): Proposed splitting of 5 car garage into 2 car garage and Class 4B shop for stationery supplies in lieu of what was approved in PA06512/20. Proposed sign. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/01695/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01695-24/qala-sanction-additions-and-alterations-from-that-approved): To sanction additions and alterations from that approved in PA7675/18, namely, minor internal alterations, alterations to façade, also including the fixing of… Granted, validated 6 June 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/02906/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02906-22/qala-sanction-variations-from-drawings-approved-in-pa-04712-09): To sanction variations from drawings approved in PA/04712/09, mainly consisting of shifting of walls and apertures and removal of wall to form larger… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/07124/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07124-25/qala-carry-out-minor-extension-and-alterations-to): To carry out minor extension and alterations to apartment approved in PA/03554/08. Granted, validated 25 November 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/06119/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06119-26/qala-demolish-existing-residential-unit): To demolish existing residential unit, excavate one basement level and construct 22 residential units with 21 underlying garages at basement level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/06500/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06500-26/qala-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to excavate and to construct 4 residential units with underlying garages and domestic stores. Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 1 floor, 68 m away - [**PA/05899/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05899-23/qala-sanction-the-removal-of-soil-above-ground): To sanction the removal of soil above ground floor level and to construct a garage and reservoir at ground floor and dwelling at first floor. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/02862/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02862-21/qala-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built Status being checked, 72 m away ## More by Giorgio Schembri - [**PA/07425/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07425-26/naxxar-alterations-to-the-external-area-at-ground): Alterations to the external area at ground and first floors. Pending - [**PA/07419/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07419-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-showroom-as-built): Sanctioning of showroom as built (including its site configuration) and proposed change of use to Class 4D restaurant, including proposed changes to the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07361/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07361-26/ghajnsielem-outline-application-to-construct-three-in-number): Outline application: To construct three in number residential units on two floors. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07341/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07341-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-construction-of-agricultural-stores): To sanction the construction of agricultural stores. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07032/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07032-26/ghaxaq-sanction-the-reconstruction): To sanction the reconstruction, extension and change of use of a dilapidated structure to a residential structure, including a pool. Construction of 2… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06983/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06983-26/marsa-carry-out-internal-and-external-layout-as): To carry out internal and external layout as approved in PA/04628/24 and construct an additional floor plus a washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) [All planning applications in Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala)