--- title: "PA/07176/23: Alterations at ground floor level in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07176-23/tarxien-alterations-at-ground-floor-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Tarxien: Alterations at ground floor level, demolition and reconstruction of first floor level, construction of 2 units at… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0717623 # PA/07176/23: Alterations at ground floor level in Tarxien 54, Triq George Caruana c/w, Triq ta' Sardinja, Tarxien Alterations at ground floor level, demolition and reconstruction of first floor level, construction of 2 units at second and third floor level, 1 penthouse at receded floor level and construction of lift in common parts. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 54, Triq George Caruana c/w, Triq ta' Sardinja, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** Lydia Frendo Conti - **Perit:** [Perit Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 1 November 2023 - **Validated:** 29 November 2023 - **Published:** 3 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 3 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 9 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07176/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07176&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 54, Triq George Caruana c/w, Triq ta' Sardinja, Tarxien 137 other applications within 300 m: 86 granted, 4 refused, 15 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02851/23). On Triq George Caruana: 6 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Christian Briffa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-briffa). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/01568/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01568-24/tarxien-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B Shop to Class 4D (Snack Bar) and proposed signs. Proposed internal and external alterations. Refused, validated 20 March 2024, 10 m away - [**PA/00315/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00315-20/tarxien-demolish-existing-property-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing property and construct ground floor garage. 3 overlying apartments and 1 penthouse at setback floor level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/00633/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00633-21/tarxien-demolish-existing-property-and-proposed-construction-of): To demolish existing property and proposed construction of: garage and maisonette at ground floor level (Level 1), one duplex apartment at Level 2 and 3 and… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/01666/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01666-23/tarxien-sanction-alterations-from-that-approved-in-pa-02926-18): To sanction alterations from that approved in PA/02926/18 and to carry out internal and external alterations to subdivide existing residential unit into two… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/02356/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02356-24/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwellings-retaining-existing-front): Demolition of existing dwellings retaining existing front facade and reconstruction of two ground floor maisonettes with overlying seven apartments including… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/02201/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02201-22/tarxien-sanction-second-floor-apartment-and-overlying-roof): To sanction second floor apartment and overlying roof as built. Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/06568/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06568-25/tarxien-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house-and-garage): To demolish the existing terraced house and garage, and propose the construction of a semi-basement, ground floor maisonette, three apartments, and a… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 70 m away - [**PA/07629/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07629-26/tarxien-change-of-use-to-approved-private-garage): Change of use to approved private garage (PA/84/26) to public service garage. Pending, 70 m away - [**PA/07607/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07607-25/tarxien-proposal-of-additional-floors-on-existing-floors): Proposal of additional floors on existing floors those including third and fourth floor and internal alterations. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 5 floors, 71 m away - [**PA/08144/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08144-25/tarxien-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built, changes from PB3429/85. Granted, validated 23 January 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/06558/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06558-23/tarxien-extension-of-existing-receded-floor-to-reach): Proposed extension of existing receded floor to reach the street façade and alterations to create a new unit, and extension of staircase. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 74 m away - [**PA/00084/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00084-26/tarxien-sanction-garage-as-built-from-approved-pa-04449-85): To sanction garage as built from approved PA/04449/85. Granted, validated 5 February 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/03076/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03076-21/tarxien-sanction-lightweight-storage-room-at-roof-level): To sanction lightweight storage room at roof level of a pre-1968 apartment block Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/02033/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02033-23/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of 1 garage and 1 maisonette (including pool), overlying 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Proposal also… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/03204/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03204-22/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, retaining facade, and construction of ground floor maisonette, overlying apartments and penthouse. Status being checked, 79 m away ## More by Alistair Avallone - [**PA/07390/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07390-26/zabbar-proposal-of-a-greenhouse): Proposal of a greenhouse. Pending - [**PA/07051/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07051-26/marsaskala-sanction-extension-and-minor-alterations-to-pre-1967): To sanction extension and minor alterations to pre-1967 agricultural room from that approved in PA/02690/24, sanctioning of pool and surrounding paving with… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07031/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07031-26/tarxien-sanction-and-proposed-internal-alterations-to-existing): To sanction and proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D property from that approved in PA/00504/12. Pending - [**PA/06820/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06820-26/tarxien-external-alteration-to-as-approved-terraced-house): External alteration to as approved terraced house (PA/02744/21) proposing to construct of a washroom roof level. Pending - [**PA/06792/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06792-26/paola-sanctioning-of-a-control-room-from-approved): Sanctioning of a control room from approved permits PA/07694/22 and PA/00073/24, and proposed addition of 3 silos, an additional control/plant room to be… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06751/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06751-26/kalkara-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Installation of new lift and proposed construction of bedroom at rear and shifting of pv panels. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone) [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)