--- title: "PA/07640/23: retain the existing facade and restore it in Hamrun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07640-23/hamrun-retain-the-existing-facade-and-restore-it source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Hamrun: To retain the existing facade and restore it, and to demolish the internal rooms and excavate one floor for parking… Planning applications › Hamrun › PA0764023 # PA/07640/23: retain the existing facade and restore it in Hamrun No. 33, 35, 37, Johns Garage, 41, Johns Garage, 45,47, Triq Villambrosa, Hamrun To retain the existing facade and restore it, and to demolish the internal rooms and excavate one floor for parking at basement level. To construct four overlying levels over which will consist of three 2xbedroom maisonettes and a commercial Class 4A premises at ground floor, four 2xbedroom apartments at first floor, four 2xbedroom at second floor, three 1x-bedroom penthouses, and one 2xbedroom penthouse at fourth floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 33, 35, 37, Johns Garage, 41, Johns Garage, 45,47, Triq Villambrosa, Hamrun - **Locality:** [Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun) - **Applicant:** Josephine Casha - **Perit:** [Perit Christopher Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-tabone) - **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:** 12 - **Received:** 15 June 2023 - **Validated:** 3 January 2024 - **Published:** 3 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 2 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 29 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07640/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07640&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around No. 33, 35, 37, Johns Garage, 41, Johns Garage, 45,47, Triq Villambrosa, Hamrun 272 other applications within 300 m: 185 granted, 2 refused, 25 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/04836/24). On Triq Villambrosa: 15 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima), [Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri), [Malcolm Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-caruana). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 66–100%, medium reliability, from 49 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/05822/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05822-24/hamrun-sanction-reduction-in-height-of-bathroom): To sanction reduction in height of bathroom (to 2.46m) and finishes to facade (exposed masonry instead of painted). Works are post permit RG654/22. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/04929/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04929-26/hamrun-change-of-use-of-two-rooms-at): Proposed change of use of two rooms at the ground floor of a terraced house from tv room to bedroom, and from study to tv room, as approved under PA/05995/19. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/01621/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01621-26/hamrun-demolish-existing-first-floor-whilst-retaining-existing): To demolish existing first floor whilst retaining existing facade, carrying out alterations to the facade and construction of new common area and overlying 12… Granted, validated 11 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/05137/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05137-23/hamrun-alterations-and-construction-of-additional-floors): Alterations and construction of additional floors. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/02460/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02460-22/hamrun-sanction-maisonette-as-built): To sanction maisonette as built, to make minor internal alterations and opening of apertures in facade, to an approved maisonette in PB308/70. Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/03756/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03756-25/hamrun-installation-of-a-metal-grille-at-the): Installation of a metal grille at the back side of first floor level and increase in height of back party walls. Granted, validated 21 July 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/00490/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00490-25/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-structure): Proposed demolition of existing structure, retention of façade on Triq Villambrosa, excavation for reservoir and construction of 3 garages and 22 residential… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/00522/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00522-23/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-structure): Proposed demolition of existing structure, retention of facade on Triq Villamrosa, excavation for reservoir and construction of 3 garages and 22 residential… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/01123/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01123-26/hamrun-structural-alterations-including-demolition-work-over-two): Structural alterations including demolition work over two first floor maisonettes including construction of two overlying floors and a receded floor to create… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/00549/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00549-21/hamrun-change-of-use-from-office-to-studio): Proposed change of use from office to studio flat including formation of door and window on facade. Proposal includes internal alterations and sanctioning of… Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/05824/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05824-24/hamrun-extensions-to-existing-building-already-approved-by): Extensions to existing building already approved by DN/661/08 to form 2 apartments. Withdrawn, validated 4 September 2024, 2 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/00281/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00281-24/hamrun-internal-alterations-to-existing-residential-unit-and): Internal alterations to existing residential unit and extension of second floor and washroom. Granted, validated 25 March 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/02007/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02007-26/hamrun-it-is-proposed-to-carry-out-internal): It is proposed to carry out internal alterations to the existing pre-1967 townhouse, to carry out a minor extension at second floor level and to construct an… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/06959/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-25/hamrun-alterations-and-extension-of-two-additional-floors): Alterations and extension of two additional floors to dwelling. Granted, validated 24 November 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/03463/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03463-23/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-structure-retaining-fa-ade): Proposed demolition of existing structure retaining façade, alterations to retained façade and proposed construction of street-level parking spaces and… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away ## More by Christopher Tabone - [**PA/07728/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07728-26/st-julians-sanction-minor-discrepancies-in-the-garage-layout): To sanction minor discrepancies in the garage layout. Pending - [**PA/07496/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07496-26/ghaxaq-propose-excavation-to-form-level-1-consisting): To propose excavation to form level -1 consisting of six (6) lock-up garages and two (2) parking spaces and the construction of an overlying residential block… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06976/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06976-26/pembroke-sanction-the-replacement-of-existing-apertures-with): To sanction the replacement of existing apertures with white aluminium apertures within a pre-1967 building. Pending - [**PA/06877/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06877-26/st-julians-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-approved-development): Minor internal alterations to the approved development under PA/5300/25 and proposal of a swimming pool within the garden. Pending - [**PA/06872/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06872-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-approved-permits-pa-07): Sanctioning of alterations to approved permits PA/07083/96 and PA/3012/22, comprising facade apertures and finishes, and chimney flue. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06794/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06794-26/sliema-sanction-the-front-elevation-as-built-from): To sanction the front elevation as built from the pre-1967 condition and to propose minor alterations to apertures, balcony and finishes. Pending [All applications by Christopher Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-tabone) [All planning applications in Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun)