--- title: "PA/07769/24: Additions and alterations to existing apartment in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-24/zurrieq-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-apartment source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zurrieq: Additions and alterations to existing apartment. Work to include the demolition of washroom and construction of… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0776924 # PA/07769/24: Additions and alterations to existing apartment in Zurrieq 275, Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq Additions and alterations to existing apartment. Work to include the demolition of washroom and construction of additional floor (duplex apartment), swimming pool and lift. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 275, Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** [Josef Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/josef-muscat) - **Perit:** [Perit Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 30 July 2024 - **Validated:** 13 November 2024 - **Published:** 13 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 December 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 April 2025 - **Permit expires:** 28 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07769/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07769&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 275, Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq 122 other applications within 300 m: 75 granted, 5 refused, 15 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03111/23). On Vjal il-Blue Grotto: 16 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/07406/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07406-24/zurrieq-sanction-the-configuration-of-premises-as-carried): To sanction the configuration of premises as carried out, the change of use from a Class 4B showroom into a Class 4B minimarket and the fixing of a sign Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/00754/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00754-21/zurrieq-sanction-the-installation-of-a-kitchen-hood-extraction): To sanction the installation of a kitchen-hood extraction fan and narrowing of existing window from PA/10583/17. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/01481/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01481-25/zurrieq-construction-of-street-level-garage-with-overlying): Proposed construction of street level garage with overlying residential units including receded floor. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/05134/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05134-24/zurrieq-sanctioning-to-existing-maisonette-originally-approved-in): Sanctioning to existing maisonette originally approved in PA/04685/01. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/00155/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00155-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-installation-of-pv-panels-and): To sanction the installation of PV Panels and to propose stone colour pvc screening to PV Panels at roof level of Class 4D (with cooking) premises as approved… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/03409/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03409-25/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 3C personal training studio, internal alterations, sanctioning of changes from approved PB2312/87, and… Refused, validated 28 May 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/03222/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03222-24/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of a street level garage with an overlying terraced house. Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/00388/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00388-23/zurrieq-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-a-street): To demolish existing building and construct a street level garage, three apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/07419/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07419-24/zurrieq-construction-of-two-additional-apartments-at-second): Proposed construction of two additional apartments at second, third and receded floor levels and proposed pool at roof level over approved PA11089/18.… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/00834/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00834-22/zurrieq-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-per): Sanctioning building as built not as per approved sanctioning include addition of basement level and some minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/00916/20** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00916-20/zurrieq-construction-of-a-garage): Construction of a garage, two residential units, & two washrooms at roof level Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/06576/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06576-25/zurrieq-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): Proposed alterations to existing terraced house, including demolition of rooms in backyard, excavation and construction of pool and construction of roof… Granted, validated 3 November 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/02418/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02418-25/zurrieq-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floor-and): To demolish existing first and second floor and construction of two apartments and a duplex. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/03026/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03026-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-boundary-wall): Demolition of existing boundary wall, proposed excavation of two stories, proposed construction of underground community training/day centre indoor pool… Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 91 m away - [**PA/06125/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06125-24/zurrieq-construction-of-dwelling-on-setback-floor-instead): Proposed construction of dwelling on setback floor instead of washroom. Granted, validated 10 October 2024, 93 m away ## More by Kyle Vella - [**PA/07487/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07487-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-class-3a): Change of use from approved Class 3A (guesthouse and offices) into Class 1 (residential - 3 residential units). Work to include installation of lift,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07068/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07068-26/zejtun-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, including the conversion of sitting room to a garage at ground floor level and construction of extension at the back of the property. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06777/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06777-26/qormi-addition-of-class-5c-to-approved-class): Addition of Class 5C to approved Class 6A store (covered by PA1127/26). Works include internal alterations. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06768/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06768-26/zabbar-convert-approved-washrooms-to-apartment-and-erect): To convert approved washrooms to apartment and erect washrooms at receded level. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06587/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06587-26/santa-lucija-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-back-of): Internal alterations and extension at back of property for a multi sensory room. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06574/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06574-26/pieta-replace-collapsed-and-dilapidated-roofs-and-construct): To replace collapsed and dilapidated roofs and construct new residential units at second, third and fourth floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors [All applications by Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella) ## More from Josef Muscat - [**PA/07474/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-24/lija-sanction-external-and-internal-alterations): To sanction external and internal alterations, change in facade materials from that approved permit by virtue PA/06567/06. Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/02102/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02102-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floo): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor garages, 5 apartments and a duplex apartment. Refused, validated 10 April 2024 - [**PA/01113/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01113-24/gzira-demolish-existing-site): To demolish existing site (retaining of existing facade) and to construct 2 dwelling units on 6 floors. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 6 floors - [**PA/02654/22** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02654-22/santa-venera-sanction-flat-as-built-due-to-change): To sanction flat as built due to change in site configuration from previously approved in PA5221/06. Status being checked - [**PA/02458/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02458-21/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing building and construct ground floor garage and overlying 3 apartments and a setback floor. Status being checked - [**PA/01692/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01692-21/hamrun-minor-internal-alterations-to-pa-4734-16-including-shifting): Minor internal alterations to PA/4734/16 including shifting of doors, wall and windows. Application also includes extension at setback floor by creating an… Status being checked [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)