--- title: "PA/07438/23: sanction existing second floor level apartment and in Marsaskala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07438-23/marsaskala-sanction-existing-second-floor-level-apartment-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Marsaskala: To sanction existing second floor level apartment and roof level as built. Modifications to existing stairwell… Planning applications › Marsaskala › PA0743823 # PA/07438/23: sanction existing second floor level apartment and in Marsaskala 20, Ta' Barbetta, Triq il-Kappara, Marsascala To sanction existing second floor level apartment and roof level as built. Modifications to existing stairwell and proposed lift. Modifications to existing external elevation and to extend back balcony at second floor level. To construct two additional apartments on existing apartments. To replace existing bronze aluminum apertures & railings to white aluminum apertures & railings - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 20, Ta' Barbetta, Triq il-Kappara, Marsascala - **Locality:** [Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala) - **Applicant:** [Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/karl-borg) - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 10 November 2023 - **Validated:** 26 February 2025 - **Published:** 12 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 8 January 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 12 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07438/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07438&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 20, Ta' Barbetta, Triq il-Kappara, Marsascala 132 other applications within 300 m: 80 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00044/25). On Triq il-Kappara: 10 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 32 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/01773/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01773-22/marsaskala-internal-alterations-and-extension-over-third-floor): Proposed internal alterations and extension over third floor apartment. Proposal also includes the installation of PV panels at roof level, and a timber… Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/05445/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05445-23/marsaskala-sanction-domestic-store-accessible-from-apartments-backyard): To sanction domestic store accessible from apartment’s backyard as built. Granted, validated 17 October 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/04863/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04863-23/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa6829-17): Proposed renewal of PA6829/17 (Internal alterations to existing floors and addition of fourth floor). Granted, validated 29 September 2023, 4 floors, 27 m away - [**PA/03313/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03313-25/marsaskala-renewal-of-permit-pa-06981-16-to-carry): Renewal of permit PA/06981/16 - To carry out internal and external alterations, to convert duplex unit at second floor into two separate residential units at… Granted, validated 13 June 2025, 4 floors, 28 m away - [**PA/02776/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02776-22/marsaskala-proposal-for-swimming-pool-and-ancillary-facilities): Proposal for swimming pool and ancillary facilities in back garden. (No changes to residence). Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/02920/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02920-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-in-configuration-of-garage-from-approved): Sanctioning in configuration of garage from approved permit PB/02337/92 together with the inclusion of a small shredder room Class 5A. Refused, validated 6 May 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/01897/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01897-22/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-a-class-1): Change of use from a Class 1 garage to a Class 6A storage. Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/03138/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03138-23/marsaskala-change-from-study-to-bedroom-at-penthouse): Proposed change from study to bedroom at penthouse level. Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/02240/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02240-23/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-study-to-bedroom): Proposed change of use from study to bedroom at first, second and third floor levels respectively, including alterations to façade railings. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/01278/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01278-25/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Change of use from approved Class 4B confectionery/mini-market (PA588/22) into a public service garage. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/05615/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05615-23/marsaskala-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built (missing data sheets and permits in Marsascala prior to 1988), with part of the property being pre-1967 and to carry out minor… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/00588/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00588-22/marsaskala-correct-the-location-of-site-from-that): To correct the location of site from that as approved in permit PA5133/08, to change of use from garage to Class 4B shop (confectionery/mini market). Works to… Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/02217/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02217-25/marsaskala-alterations-to-pre-1968-ground-floor-maisonette-and): Alterations to pre-1968 ground floor maisonette and extension at first floor and washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 2 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/08333/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08333-25/marsaskala-extension-of-existing-receded-floor-level-and): Proposed extension of existing receded floor level and construction of two overlying receded floor residential units. Application also includes demolition… Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/01461/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01461-23/marsaskala-sanction-the-subdivision-into-2-separate-properties): To sanction the subdivision into 2 separate properties approved through PA505/02. The proposal involves also the removal of an existing sign and roller… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 55 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) ## More from Karl Borg - [**PA/04438/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04438-25/fgura-subdivision-of-existing-premises-into-two-class): Subdivision of existing premises into two Class 4B units and sanctioning of internal plans, and façade alterations, fixing of sign to facade. Granted, validated 2 July 2025 - [**PA/04170/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04170-25/paola-construct-3-additional-levels-of-class-6a): To construct 3 additional levels of Class 6A commercial warehouses overlying existing Class 6A warehouse approved in PA/06428/24, including minor… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/06428/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06428-24/paola-sanction-modifications-to-existing-class-6a-commercial): To sanction modifications to existing Class 6A commercial store (PA/01603/14). Granted, validated 20 November 2024 - [**PA/00221/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00221-24/san-gwann-sanction-internal-changes-to-the-common-parts): To sanction internal changes to the common parts and external changes to approved permit PA4046/19 following construction. Including sanctioning of the site… Granted, validated 24 January 2024 - [**PA/03009/21** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03009-21/kalkara-sanction-from-approved-pa-03367-09-and-pa-06959-04-internal): To sanction from approved PA/03367/09 and PA/06959/04 internal and external modifications. To construct lift, drying area, swimming pool at roof level, w.c… Status being checked [All planning applications in Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala)