--- title: "PA/07098/25: sanction minor alterations to the approved floor in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07098-25/swieqi-sanction-minor-alterations-to-the-approved-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: To sanction minor alterations to the approved floor layout, as well as to carry out alterations to facilitate the… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0709825 # PA/07098/25: sanction minor alterations to the approved floor in Swieqi 174, Triq il-Qasam, Swieqi To sanction minor alterations to the approved floor layout, as well as to carry out alterations to facilitate the change of use from approved office Class 4A to retail Class 4B. Application also consists of installation of signage. (Site covered by PA/2420/98). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 174, Triq il-Qasam, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Gordon Shephard](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/gordon-shephard) - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 16 September 2025 - **Validated:** 5 November 2025 - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 28 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07098/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07098&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 174, Triq il-Qasam, Swieqi 146 other applications within 300 m: 81 granted, 4 refused, 22 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00057/25). On Triq il-Qasam: 38 other applications, 18 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Nicholas Psaila-Savona](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-psaila-savona), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 38 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/07585/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07585-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-existing-building-at-first-floor): Sanctioning of existing building at first floor and proposed minor alterations at first floor level, including the addition of a lift and common staircase… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/06889/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06889-23/swieqi-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop and placing of sign. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/02084/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02084-26/swieqi-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-common-area-stairs): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of common area stairs to include lift, proposed construction of two apartments at second floor, two receded apartments… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/02000/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02000-22/swieqi-change-of-use-at-ground-floor-level): Change of use at ground floor level of part of approved mini market (covered by RG01490/17) to cafeteria (Class 4C). Application also include minor internal… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/00503/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00503-25/swieqi-alterations-at-third-floor-level-covered-by): Proposed alterations at third floor level covered by permit PA5879/20 and proposed additional unit at receded floor level. Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/05251/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05251-24/swieqi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop, & proposed fixing of signage. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/05400/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05400-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-staircase-and-one-car-garage): Demolition of existing staircase and one-car garage at ground floor and of first floor level; reconstruction of common parts including construction of a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/02660/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02660-21/swieqi-formation-of-apartment-at-second-floor-level): Proposed formation of apartment at second floor level and construction of overlying apartments at third floor and at receded floor level. Proposal includes… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/00652/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00652-20/swieqi-partial-change-of-use-from-approved-pa10774-18): Partial change of use from approved PA10774/18 from residential (Class 1) and clinic (Class 2A) to financial, professional services including doctors, lawyers… Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/03684/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03684-23/swieqi-minor-alteration-to-existing-apartment-and-construction): Minor alteration to existing apartment and construction of residential unit at second floor, third floor and setback floor levels [addition of three… Granted, validated 4 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/04030/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-24/swieqi-propose-the-installation-of-travertine-cladding-on): To propose the installation of travertine cladding on the facade and minor internal alterations at first floor level. Also, to sanction the construction of… Granted, validated 21 August 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/00567/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00567-20/swieqi-construct-third-floor-apartment): To construct third floor apartment. Status being checked, 4 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/04219/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04219-24/swieqi-change-of-use-of-existing-class-1): Proposed change of use of existing Class 1 residential dwelling into a Class 4B shop. The proposal includes the installation of a sign and minor internal and… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/03375/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03375-23/swieqi-subdivision-of-duplex-first-and-second-floor): Subdivision of duplex first and second floor apartments into 2 two bedroom units. Granted, validated 17 July 2023, 74 m away - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) ## More from Gordon Shephard - [**PA/04460/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04460-26/paola-construction-of-additional-floors-over-existing-block): Proposed construction of additional floors over existing block (1 apartment at second floor, 1 apartment at third floor and a penthouse at receded floor… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05251/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05251-24/swieqi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop, & proposed fixing of signage. Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/03375/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03375-22/swieqi-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B ’shop’ to Class 4C ’to sell coffee and warm snacks’. Status being checked - [**PA/02672/22** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02672-22/zebbug-gozo-excavate-and-construct-basement-level): To excavate and construct basement level. To carry out alterations to dwelling approved in PA/10140/17. Alterations include changes to layout, levels and to… Granted, validated 27 April 2022 [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)