--- title: "PA/07789/23: construction of a lift shaft and external in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07789-23/ghaxaq-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-and-external source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: Proposed construction of a lift shaft and external ramps and formation of apertures to common parts facade. Perit… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0778923 # PA/07789/23: construction of a lift shaft and external in Ghaxaq Block B, Section 1, Triq il-Bwar c/w, Triq il-Miksur, Ghaxaq Proposed construction of a lift shaft and external ramps and formation of apertures to common parts facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Block B, Section 1, Triq il-Bwar c/w, Triq il-Miksur, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [Housing Authority Att: Perit Ivan Pace](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/housing-authority) - **Perit:** [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 24 October 2023 - **Validated:** 10 January 2024 - **Published:** 10 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 9 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 11 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07789/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07789&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Block B, Section 1, Triq il-Bwar c/w, Triq il-Miksur, Ghaxaq 97 other applications within 300 m: 67 granted, 1 refused, 12 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00001/24). On Triq il-Bwar: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/05898/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05898-23/ghaxaq-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed minor internal and external alterations, lowering of 2 courses at the ground floor level and sanctioning minor internal differences mainly in the… Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/02684/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02684-24/ghaxaq-excavate-the-vacant-site-and-propose-construction): To excavate the vacant site and propose construction of three private car garages and reservoir at basement level -1; propose construction of a maisonette and… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/05666/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05666-23/ghaxaq-sanction-changes-on-fa-ade-and-internal-alterations): To sanction changes on façade and internal alterations as built. Proposed changes on façade. Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/02730/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02730-21/ghaxaq-construction-of-washroom-at-roof-level): Construction of washroom at roof level Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/01310/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01310-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation of water reservoir and construction of a ground floor garage, three overlying apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/01579/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01579-21/ghaxaq-minor-internal-changes-to-change-a-bedroom): Minor internal changes to change a bedroom and living space to a kitchen/dining/living room, alterations to a bathroom and to construct a room at second floor… Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/03954/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03954-25/ghaxaq-alterations-to-approved-regularisation-rg-05040-18): Proposed alterations to approved regularisation RG/05040/18. Demolition of existing washroom. Proposed changes to stair core. Proposed residential unit at… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/05519/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05519-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-pergola-at-the-roof-level): Addition of pergola at the roof level. Granted, validated 30 September 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/00664/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00664-25/ghaxaq-construction-of-garage-at-ground-floor-level): Proposed construction of garage at ground floor level, and two overlying duplexes (at first, second, third, and receded fourth floor), and including… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/04708/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04708-26/ghaxaq-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-in-pa-05767-21): Subdivision of the approved penthouse in PA/05767/21 into two residential units. Granted, validated 6 August 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/02583/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02583-25/ghaxaq-sanction-existing-garage): To sanction existing garage. Granted, validated 26 May 2025, 108 m away - [**PA/03413/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03413-22/ghaxaq-removal-of-jacuzzi-from-receded-floor-level): Proposed removal of jacuzzi from receded floor level (approved by PA11415/18 and installation of fibreglass pool on roof. Status being checked, 109 m away - [**PA/02138/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02138-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation 1 basement level and construction of basement garages and overlying 5 apartments. Granted, validated 20 May 2025, 115 m away - [**PA/03718/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03718-25/ghaxaq-sanction-the-opening-of-an-additional-door): To sanction the opening of an additional door to the common parts in a block of apartments already approved by PA/2068/16. Refused, validated 20 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 125 m away - [**PA/00720/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00720-21/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-pre-1978-structure): Demolition of existing pre-1978 structure, excavation and construction of basement garages and 10 residential units Status being checked, 133 m away ## More by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design - [**PA/07629/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07629-26/tarxien-change-of-use-to-approved-private-garage): Change of use to approved private garage (PA/84/26) to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07470/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07470-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use of pre-1968 garage to Class 4B outlet. Proposal includes also blocking of aperture, change of front door, formation of wc, installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07161/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07161-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa-02251-16): Renewal of permit PA/02251/16; Restoration of facades as per attached restoration method statement. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07130/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-26/dingli-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-shop): Change of use of ground floor shop from Class 4B to Class 4C. Alterations to include the introduction of food preparation area, and sanctioning of alterations… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07107/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07107-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-back-of-dwelling-whilst): Demolition of existing back of dwelling whilst retaining existing street facade and front room, to make way for new construction of dwelling of three-bedrooms… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07096/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07096-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Proposed sanctioning of the change of use of site to open storage for the parking of refuse collection vehicles. Sanctioning includes the existing boundary… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) ## More from Housing Authority - [**PA/06222/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06222-26/san-gwann-accessible-ramp-to-provide-access-to-the): Proposed accessible ramp to provide access to the common parts of the existing block. Pending - [**PA/05436/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05436-26/zurrieq-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa4752-25): Changes to development approved in PA4752/25, to replace the approved platform elevator with a wheelchair-accessible pathway. Granted, validated 10 September 2026 - [**PA/01419/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01419-26/st-julians-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-and-formation): Construction of a lift shaft and formation of an external ramp at an existing government block. Granted, validated 15 May 2026 - [**PA/01163/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01163-26/san-gwann-construct-elevator-within-stairwell): To construct elevator within stairwell. Granted, validated 17 March 2026 - [**PA/01147/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01147-26/zejtun-construction-of-lift-shaft-and-alterations-to): Construction of lift shaft and alterations to facade. Granted, validated 27 March 2026 - [**PA/00460/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00460-26/paola-convert-planter-within-front-garden-into-a): To convert planter within front garden into a series of ramps. Granted, validated 17 February 2026 [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)