PA/07558/26: subdivide a duplex apartment approved in PA/02388/22 in Qala
St.Joseph Flats, Triq Patri Guzepp Portelli, Qala
To subdivide a duplex apartment approved in PA/02388/22 into 2 residential units. To also carry out internal alterations to layout.
- Status
- Pending (The case has been forwarded to a case officer who is awaiting a response to initial consultations carried out)
- Location
- St.Joseph Flats, Triq Patri Guzepp Portelli, Qala
- Locality
- Qala
- Applicant
- Mario Buttigieg
- Perit
- Perit Alexander Bigeni
- Application type
- Full development permission - Summary Process
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Alterations & Extensions (Residential)
- Residential units
- 2
- Received
- 17 July 2026
- Published
- 28 October 2026
- Comments close
- 12 November 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around St.Joseph Flats, Triq Patri Guzepp Portelli, Qala
91 other applications within 300 m: 55 granted, 1 refused, 11 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02117/23).
On Triq Patri Guzepp Portelli: 9 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: Alexander Bigeni, Leonard Spiteri.
Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/00836/22 Qala: Partial demolition of concrete roof structures, stair and walls of existing ground floor unit whilst retaining traditional steel beam/xorok roofing system,…
- PA/01210/20 Qala: To sanction variations of flat at second floor level approved in PA 5435/08, consisting of site configuration; dimensions of rooms and changes to elements in…
- PA/07064/23 Qala: To extend ground floor terrace in backyard.
- PA/01830/22 Qala: To demolish existing structures and to construct 2 apartments and a penthouse.
- PA/03420/21 Qala: Proposed construction of a swimming pool at roof level of Flat 9 (approved by permit PA/140/20)
- PA/07328/25 Qala: To excavate and to construct a terraced house. To also reconstruct rubble wall.
- PA/02726/21 Qala: To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 2 maisonettes and a pool. To construct also rubble walls.
- PA/02388/22 Qala: To carry out alterations and additions to washrooms at roof level to form a duplex apartment. To also carry out alterations to include lift and back extension.
- PA/00140/20 Qala: Proposed basement garages, maisonette at ground floor level; six flats at first, second and third floors and two flats at receded floor level.
- PA/02699/24 Qala: To carry out alterations and additions to layouts, facades and levels to residential units approved in PA/01830/22 and PA/02726/21. To also convert…
- PA/01474/24 Qala: To demolish part of existing dwelling and construct basement garage with overlying four residential units.
- PA/00797/24 Qala: To demolish part of existing dwelling and to construct garage with overlying residential dwelling and basement store.
- PA/03147/21 Qala: To demolish existing structures, excavation of site and proposed garages for private cars at basement and ground floor levels; three flats (three on each…
- PA/05345/26 Qala: Change of use from private car garage to Class 4C and connect underlying domestic store to approved permit PA/3147/21.
- PA/00477/24 Qala: Alterations and extensions to existing house including construction of roof extension.
More by Alexander Bigeni
- PA/07798/26 Nadur: To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages.
- PA/07769/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout.
- PA/07733/26 Qala: To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation…
- PA/07652/26 Nadur: To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir.
- PA/07646/26 Xaghra: To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade.
- PA/07631/26 Ghajnsielem: To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage.
All applications by Alexander Bigeni
More from Mario Buttigieg
- PA/06291/26 Qala: Alterations and additions in lieu of PA/07851/21 which include the shifting of internal walls, alterations to external apertures, removal of swimming pool,…
- PA/05090/26 Munxar: Proposed extension at second floor level including demolition of part of the roof above first floor level.
- PA/00698/24 Munxar: To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA/7576/96, including internal and external changes on all floor level and garden area including the…
- PA/00242/23 Senglea (Isla): Application includes the proposal of three traditional Maltese balconies on the facade and the re-instatement of another three. The restoration of both…
- PA/02388/22 Qala: To carry out alterations and additions to washrooms at roof level to form a duplex apartment. To also carry out alterations to include lift and back extension.