--- title: "PA/07053/25: sanction an existing maisonette and an existing in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07053-25/lija-sanction-an-existing-maisonette-and-an-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Lija: To sanction an existing maisonette and an existing artisan Class 5A woodwork shop. Perit Giorgio Schembri. Validated… Planning applications › Lija › PA0705325 # PA/07053/25: sanction an existing maisonette and an existing in Lija Pith Woodworks, Triq il-Mahlut, Lija To sanction an existing maisonette and an existing artisan Class 5A woodwork shop. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** Pith Woodworks, Triq il-Mahlut, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** Dennis Bezzina - **Perit:** [Perit Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 7 July 2025 - **Validated:** 29 October 2025 - **Published:** 29 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07053/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07053&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Pith Woodworks, Triq il-Mahlut, Lija 50 other applications within 300 m: 30 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03155/26). On Triq il-Mahlut: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/03155/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03155-26/lija-clearing-of-site): Proposed clearing of site, excavation of reservoir and construction of 2 duplex units over 4 floors and washroom level. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/00557/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00557-25/lija-demolition-of-existing-house): Demolition of existing house, proposed excavation for garage at level -1 with overlying 3 residential units and a receded floor, including a lift. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/01026/20** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01026-20/lija-sanction-as-alterations-to-approved-layouts-of): To sanction as alterations to approved layouts of PA/3101/16. Changes include correction of site boundary, internal modifications to rooms at fist floor,… Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/01476/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01476-26/lija-pv-panels-at-receded-level): Proposed pv panels at receded level. Granted, validated 27 March 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/01421/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01421-25/lija-demolition-of-accretions): Demolition of accretions, restoration/rehabilitation of existing structures, minor alterations, excavations at basement level and construction of four… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/07349/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07349-23/lija-sanction-fa-ade): To sanction façade, semi-basement, apartment 1, apartment 2 and penthouse level from that approved in PA/1525/14, mainly internal and external layout. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/03729/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03729-26/lija-demolish-existing-disused-residence): To demolish existing disused residence, excavation of a basement level and construction of a basement garage, four residential units and an overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 17 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/01427/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01427-21/lija-demolish-washroom): To demolish washroom, convert terraced house into maisonette and common stairwell with lift, and construct three overlying apartments and penthouse. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 125 m away - [**PA/02193/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02193-21/lija-construction-of-the-second-floor): Proposed construction of the second floor, third floor apartments and fourth floor/penthouse over an existing roof level, including minor internal and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 128 m away - [**PA/00832/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00832-24/lija-minor-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa8612-19): Proposed minor alterations to approved permit PA8612/19. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 134 m away - [**PA/00599/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00599-23/lija-sanction-internal-alterations-and-internal-height-of): To sanction internal alterations and internal height of washroom from approved permit PA630/02. Granted, validated 6 April 2023, 134 m away - [**PA/00180/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00180-22/lija-sanction-existing-minor-alterations-including-shifted-internal): To sanction existing minor alterations including shifted internal walls and openings from approved PA2410/14 and proposed change of use from residential villa… Status being checked, 140 m away - [**PA/01649/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01649-22/lija-sanction-the-demolition-of-the-deteriorated-rubble): To sanction the demolition of the deteriorated rubble wall and to propose the re-construction of same. Status being checked, 144 m away - [**PA/06374/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06374-25/lija-access-for-all-platform-lift-including-sanctioning): Proposed access for all platform lift including sanctioning of variations to facade from PA/4400/99. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 161 m away - [**PA/02757/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02757-24/lija-sanctioning-of-minor-external-and-internal-alterations): Sanctioning of minor external and internal alterations to approved permit PA/03759/00 including displacement of walls and apertures, installation of… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 164 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 Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)