--- title: "PA/07318/23: internal and external changes to existing semi-detached in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07318-23/swieqi-internal-and-external-changes-to-existing-semi-detached source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: Proposed internal and external changes to existing semi-detached villa including changes/extension to garage,… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0731823 # PA/07318/23: internal and external changes to existing semi-detached in Swieqi 36, 38 Arabesque, Triq il-Molletta, Swieqi Proposed internal and external changes to existing semi-detached villa including changes/extension to garage, excavation and construction of pool/balance tank/reservoir, changes to façade design and landscaping layouts, extension to roof level washroom and other minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 36, 38 Arabesque, Triq il-Molletta, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** Fleur Delia - **Perit:** [Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 20 September 2023 - **Validated:** 6 December 2023 - **Published:** 6 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 15 January 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 27 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07318/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07318&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 36, 38 Arabesque, Triq il-Molletta, Swieqi 146 other applications within 300 m: 81 granted, 5 refused, 13 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02877/24). On Triq il-Molletta: 15 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Amber Wismayer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/amber-wismayer), [Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/00061/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00061-21/swieqi-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-at-second): Internal alterations to existing dwelling at second floor, extension of existing roof structure, addition of jacuzzi at roof level. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/06006/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06006-25/swieqi-sanction-changes-to-existing-apartment-block-approved): To sanction changes to existing apartment block approved through PA/1458/21 and PA/3239/20. The changes include alterations to the facade, internal… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/01458/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01458-21/swieqi-extend-basement-and-carry-out-minor-internal): To extend basement and carry out minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/02171/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02171-22/swieqi-sanction-the-staircase-in-the-common-part): To sanction the staircase in the common part, the balcony, the windows giving onto the internal yard and the walls giving onto the backyard at fourth floor… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/04173/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04173-24/swieqi-remove-part-of-the-front-balcony-of): To remove part of the front balcony of the existing elevated ground floor apartment and to demolish a pillar. Granted, validated 30 July 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/00489/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00489-22/swieqi-minor-internal-alterations-at-penthouse-level): Minor internal alterations at penthouse level, introducing staircase access to proposed washroom at roof level and pool. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/05888/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05888-24/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pb-4822-82-and): To sanction variations from approved permit PB/4822/82 and to propose additional floor at first floor level and to include a washroom and pool at roof level Pending, validated 4 September 2024, 2 floors, 56 m away - [**PA/06383/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06383-23/swieqi-minor-internal-alterations-in-elevated-ground-floor): Minor internal alterations in elevated ground floor apartment, built pre-1968. Granted, validated 21 December 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/00159/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00159-25/swieqi-change-of-use-of-existing-garage-from): Change of use of existing garage from a garage for the parking of private cars to a garage for the parking of public service vehicles (light vehicles only).… Refused, validated 22 January 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/02189/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02189-25/swieqi-sanctioning-of-minor-discrepancies-from-approved-planning): Proposed sanctioning of minor discrepancies from approved planning permit PA/04971/09. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/01872/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01872-24/swieqi-demolish-existing-residence-and-proposed-excavation-of): To demolish existing residence and proposed excavation of site, construction of 3 basement garages, 1 maisonette, 7 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/01669/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01669-25/swieqi-alterations-to-development-approved-by-pa1872-24): Proposed alterations to development approved by PA1872/24. Alterations include changes to elevation materials, alterations to stairwell, and proposed pool and… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/04899/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04899-24/swieqi-internal-alterations-to-a-property): Internal alterations to a property, part of which comprises a pre-1967 development, including the creation of a lift shaft and re-configuration of the… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/04974/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04974-25/swieqi-sanction-as-built-minor-variations-from-approved): To sanction as built minor variations from approved PA/4687/04. Granted, validated 2 September 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/00265/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00265-26/swieqi-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, extension at the fourth floors, and construction of a setback level at the fifth floors resulting in the creation of two new units, as… Pending, validated 21 January 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away ## More by Bencini and Associates - [**PA/06955/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06955-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-of-a): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations of a terraced house from the latest approved permit (PA/1012/95). Proposed minor internal alterations at all levels,… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06620/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06620-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, proposed excavation of a semi-basement level and an underlying reservoir and proposed construction of 2… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06619/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06619-26/swieqi-changes-to-developments-approved-in-pa-6336-18-comprising): Changes to developments approved in PA/6336/18 comprising of proposed 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom penthouse at 4th floor level in lieu of currently approved… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06424/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06424-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-disused): Proposed demolition of existing disused, derelict rooms/structures. Proposed construction of a 3-bedroom apartment at ground floor, including excavation and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06174/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06174-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-sign-to-elevation): Addition of sign to elevation. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**PA/06063/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06063-26/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-external-alteration-to-approved-dn625-26-includ): Proposed minor external alteration to approved DN625/26 including small recess of the front apertures. Withdrawn [All applications by Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)