--- title: "PA/07466/25: sanction domestic garage as built from that in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07466-25/lija-sanction-domestic-garage-as-built-from-that source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: To sanction domestic garage as built from that approved in PA/02009/10. Perit David Ellul Mercer. Validated 6 January… Planning applications › Lija › PA0746625 # PA/07466/25: sanction domestic garage as built from that in Lija Garage No. 2, Opal Drive, Triq tal-Mirakli, Lija To sanction domestic garage as built from that approved in PA/02009/10. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Garage No. 2, Opal Drive, Triq tal-Mirakli, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** Dean Mangion - **Perit:** [Perit David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 30 October 2025 - **Validated:** 6 January 2026 - **Published:** 19 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 4 December 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 21 January 2031 The public planning file has 15 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07466/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07466&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Garage No. 2, Opal Drive, Triq tal-Mirakli, Lija 100 other applications within 300 m: 58 granted, 3 refused, 13 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07320/24). On Triq tal-Mirakli: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Raphael Abdilla](https://propertylist.mt/perit/raphael-abdilla). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 30 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/02493/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02493-23/lija-sanction-modifications-to-penthouse-approved-in-pa-7505-20): To sanction modifications to penthouse approved in PA/7505/20, including installation of retractable awning. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 21 m away - [**PA/03001/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03001-25/lija-renewal-of-pa1140-17-to-carry-out): Renewal of PA1140/17 - To carry out extension to existing garage at ground floor, extension to existing dwelling at first floor and at roof level, changes to… Granted, validated 12 June 2025, 2 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/05929/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05929-25/lija-sanction-maisonette-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction maisonette as built from that approved in DN/01086/13. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/04711/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04711-26/lija-demolition-of-a-terraced-house-and-the): Demolition of a terraced house and the excavation of the site, to construct 2 basement garages and 5 overlying residential units. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 1 floor, 48 m away - [**PA/01750/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01750-22/lija-sanction-differences-from-pb2985-75-including-extension-at): To sanction differences from PB2985/75 including extension at back of property, basement (kantina) and few differences in room sizes. To construct a shower… Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/05390/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05390-26/lija-sanctioning-of-minor-external-alterations-to-a): Sanctioning of minor external alterations to a pre-1967 structure. Granted, validated 24 September 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/05292/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05292-26/lija-sanctioning-of-minor-external-alterations-to-a): Sanctioning of minor external alterations to a pre-1967 structure. Under appeal, validated 18 September 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/01255/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01255-26/lija-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of a garage at ground floor, 3 three bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor levels and 1 one… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 62 m away - [**PA/07072/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07072-23/lija-propose-an-increase-in-height-of-the): To propose an increase in height of the screening wall (PA/6747/21) and parapet wall including sanctioning of changes in height and parapet wall. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/02122/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02122-25/lija-restoration-of-facade-and-timber-apertures): Restoration of facade and timber apertures. Granted, validated 2 June 2025, 68 m away - [**PA/04296/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04296-25/lija-sanction-existing-garage-as-built-and-change): To sanction existing garage as built and change of use to Class 4B shop (previously approved in PA1100/08). Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/05981/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05981-25/lija-sanction-alterations-to-a-first-floor-apartment): To sanction alterations to a first floor apartment from that approved by virtue of PA/03523/04 following a survey of the apartment. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/03942/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03942-24/lija-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA3523/04 and amended in DN/1467/19, including changes in internal dimensions of the property and site… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 81 m away - [**PA/00521/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00521-21/lija-alteration-to-existing-second-floor-apartment): Alteration to existing second floor apartment, and sanctioning of minor difference of actual outline following survey. Status being checked, 87 m away - [**PA/05296/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05296-24/lija-rear-extension-at-basement-level-and-proposed): Proposed rear extension at basement level and proposed internal and facade alterations. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 93 m away ## More by David Ellul Mercer - [**PA/07091/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-rece): To sanction minor internal alterations to existing receded floor apartment from that approved in PA/08836/19. Pending - [**PA/05801/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Change of Use of Part of Class 4B (retail) to Ancillary Play Area and sanction part of sign. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05498-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03976/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-26/hamrun-sanction-stairwell-and-lift-hood-at-roof): To sanction stairwell and lift hood at roof level as built from that approved in RG/00559/17. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03911/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03911-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-alterations-as-built-in-receded): To sanction minor alterations as built in receded floor and basement garage from that approved in PA/02266/09. Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/03849/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03849-26/mosta-part-demolition): Part demolition, alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 townhouse including excavation of pool. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)