--- title: "PA/07010/24: Conversion of existing first floor maisonette in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07010-24/ghaxaq-conversion-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: Conversion of existing first floor maisonette, including internal alterations, to (4) 3-bedroom apartments at first,… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0701024 # PA/07010/24: Conversion of existing first floor maisonette in Ghaxaq 16, Osprey, Triq il-Bizzilla, Ghaxaq Conversion of existing first floor maisonette, including internal alterations, to (4) 3-bedroom apartments at first, second, third and recessed floor level and introduction of lift. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 16, Osprey, Triq il-Bizzilla, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** Vanessa Carabott - **Perit:** [Perit Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 26 August 2024 - **Validated:** 16 October 2024 - **Published:** 16 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 15 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07010/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07010&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 16, Osprey, Triq il-Bizzilla, Ghaxaq 100 other applications within 300 m: 64 granted, 0 refused, 8 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05806/25). On Triq il-Bizzilla: 4 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/08036/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08036-24/ghaxaq-sanction-the-construction-of-an-opramorta-above): To sanction the construction of an opramorta above the penthouse level and the sanctioning of internal/external alterations to the existing penthouse approved… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/00867/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00867-22/ghaxaq-sanction-existing-rooms-at-first-floor-level-and): To sanction existing rooms at first-floor level and minor changes on the facade from PAPB129/78. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/04449/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04449-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation of pool and reservoir, construction of ground floor maisonette, first to third floor apartments and… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/00326/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00326-25/ghaxaq-part-demolition-and-internal-alterations-at-ground): Proposed part demolition and internal alterations at ground, first floor and roof and construction of 3 additional units. Granted, validated 13 March 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/01016/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01016-22/ghaxaq-construct-new-washroom-at-roof-level): To construct new washroom at roof level. Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/08068/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08068-25/ghaxaq-construct-a-steel-spiral-staircase-in-the): To construct a steel spiral staircase in the back terrace of penthouse C9. The approved drawings for penthouse C9 are under PA/02426/21 and PA/06097/17, and… Granted, validated 11 January 2026, 91 m away - [**PA/01370/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01370-24/ghaxaq-sanction-property-from-approved-pa-07631-18-including-minor): To sanction property from approved PA/07631/18 including minor alterations and separation of dwelling into 2 units. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 96 m away - [**PA/03281/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03281-26/ghaxaq-construct-a-steel-spiral-staircase-in-the): To construct a steel spiral staircase in the back terrace and a chimney flue at roof level of penthouse C8. Granted, validated 14 July 2026, 97 m away - [**PA/02426/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02426-21/ghaxaq-changes-in-layout-of-basement-levels): Changes in layout of basement levels, minor alterations at all levels and changes in back façade, from that approved in permission PA/06097/17 Status being checked, 100 m away - [**PA/02974/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02974-22/ghaxaq-sanction-the-change-of-roof-slab-material): To sanction the change of roof slab material from timber beams and soft stone slabs to reinforced concrete in pre-1968 dwelling. Status being checked, 102 m away - [**PA/05050/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05050-23/ghaxaq-sanction-changes-in-an-existing-terraced-house): To sanction changes in an existing terraced house, which was approved in PA2230/20. Changes include mainly an increase in plot length and different backyard… Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 105 m away - [**PA/06090/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06090-25/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-three-garages-and-store-and): To demolish existing three garages and store and excavate and construct basement level garages, eight apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 107 m away - [**PA/07487/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07487-24/ghaxaq-change-of-use-from-garage-for-funeral): Change of use from garage for funeral services as approved PA2430/18 to Class 4A and inclusion of foldable stairs. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 107 m away - [**PA/02957/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02957-22/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-room-at-roof-level): Sanctioning of room at roof level; proposed minor internal alterations and proposed changes to façade. Status being checked, 116 m away - [**PA/00541/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00541-24/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling-from-that-approved): Sanctioning of existing dwelling from that approved in PA/4150/16. To include the overall configuration of the applicant’s site and the facade. Proposed… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 2 floors, 125 m away ## More by Patrick Refalo - [**PA/07704/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07704-26/qormi-sanction-correction-of-survey-and-minor-internal): To sanction correction of survey and minor internal alterations from PA/01541/17 and PA/06267/19. To proposed changes to the front elevation. Pending - [**PA/07588/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07588-26/birkirkara-demolish-a-number-of-slabs-and-lower): To demolish a number of slabs and lower the yard area. To construct an additional floor over part of the roof and the kitchen. To excavate and construct a… Pending - [**PA/07507/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07507-26/mosta-carry-out-changes-in-residential-dwelling-including): To carry out changes in residential dwelling including modification of soft landscaping, introduction of bedroom and increase in boundary's wall. Pending - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending - [**PA/06901/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06901-26/nadur-renewal-of-pa-03734-18-to-demolish-existing-domestic): Renewal of PA/03734/18: To demolish existing domestic store, extend second floor and construct an overlying third floor washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06665/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-26/zabbar-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built (permits not found) except for rear shed covered by PA/06515/97. Pending [All applications by Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)