--- title: "PA/07972/24: Restoration of an existing house of character in Gharghur | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07972-24/gharghur-restoration-of-an-existing-house-of-character source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gharghur: Restoration of an existing house of character and proposal of alteration works, including the partial excavation… Planning applications › Gharghur › PA0797224 # PA/07972/24: Restoration of an existing house of character in Gharghur 22/24, Triq Fidiel Zarb, Gharghur Restoration of an existing house of character and proposal of alteration works, including the partial excavation at basement level, demolition of ancillary spaces and accretions in the courtyard, construction of first and setback floor levels. The proposal include as well the construction of a lift and an outdoor swimming pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 22/24, Triq Fidiel Zarb, Gharghur - **Locality:** [Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur) - **Applicant:** Marie Eleanor Farrugia - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 16 September 2024 - **Validated:** 20 November 2024 - **Published:** 20 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 20 December 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07972/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07972&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 22/24, Triq Fidiel Zarb, Gharghur 66 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05299/24). On Triq Fidiel Zarb: 18 other applications, 15 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/05997/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05997-25/gharghur-sanction-minor-variations-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction minor variations from the approved permit (PA/07944/18), consisting of a slightly higher roof low wall intended to screen services at roof level. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/06610/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06610-23/gharghur-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Withdrawn, 23 m away - [**PA/00336/21** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00336-21/gharghur-open-apertures): To open apertures, carry out internal alterations at ground and first floor and develop second floor and bedroom at receded floor level. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/05158/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05158-25/gharghur-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, opening of garage door and extension of residential property at first floor. Pre -1968 building. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 2 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/06184/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06184-25/gharghur-internal-alterations-and-raising-of-party-wall): Internal alterations and raising of party wall by 5 coarses for privacy concerns,. Granted, validated 10 October 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/04897/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04897-23/gharghur-renew-valid-pa481-13-reading-to-construct-4): To renew valid PA481/13 reading: ’To construct 4 residential units with basement garages.’ Withdrawn, validated 27 September 2023, 1 floor, 46 m away - [**PA/02342/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02342-26/gharghur-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, excavation and construction of two semi detached villas with pools. Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 1 floor, 54 m away - [**PA/06475/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06475-23/gharghur-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations, correction of survey, and proposed extension at second floor. Granted, validated 11 January 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/02157/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02157-26/gharghur-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions-to): Proposed internal and external alterations and additions to an existing townhouse, including an extension to the recessed roof structure and a stairway… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/07377/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07377-24/gharghur-sanction-internal-alterations-at-roof-level-from): To sanction internal alterations at roof level from PA/2240/06 and to propose internal and external alterations at roof level. The proposal also includes the… Granted, validated 21 January 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/07415/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07415-24/gharghur-sanctioning-of-variations-from-original-permit): Sanctioning of variations from original permit (PA/07910/22), including site configuration and internal layout to reflect measured survey. Proposed internal… Granted, validated 19 December 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/02930/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02930-23/gharghur-increase-in-height-of-external-facades): Increase in height of external facades, alterations to front entrance at ground floor and sanctioning of pool section drawing. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 75 m away - [**PA/04441/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04441-23/gharghur-minor-excavation-and-demolition-works-within-an): Proposed minor excavation and demolition works within an existing house of character, alterations and construction of a floor at first floor level and… Withdrawn, validated 26 July 2023, 2 floors, 82 m away - [**PA/06499/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-23/gharghur-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-and-extension): To sanction internal and external alterations and extension to dwelling approved in PB2762/91. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 99 m away - [**PA/06842/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06842-25/gharghur-demolition-of-post-67-accretions): Proposed demolition of post 67 accretions, minor alterations and extension at all levels, includuing excavation of basement, construction of pool, proposed… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 3 floors, 100 m away ## More by Mark Camilleri - [**PA/07824/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07824-26/marsaskala-carry-out-alterations-to-approved): To carry out alterations to approved (PA 230/23) basement garage level due to retaining the 0.75m from the party wall, converting of approved ground floor… Pending - [**PA/07556/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07556-26/zejtun-sanction-residential-dwelling-from-approved-pb3973-79-and): To sanction residential dwelling from approved PB3973/79 and to propose internal structural alterations and extension at setback floor level.The application… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07516/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07516-26/luqa-partial-change-of-use-to-y-plate-garage): Partial change of use to Y-plate garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07394/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07394-26/zejtun-demolish-existing-disused-farm): To demolish existing disused farm (Class 7) and excavate and build underground reservoir and parking spaces, overlying old people's home and ancillary… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07392/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07392-26/kalkara-correction-of-site-from-as-approved-by): Correction of site from as approved by PA3787/06 and placing of solar panels and cement board screening to existing townhouse (over existing washroom). Pending - [**PA/07268/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07268-26/rabat-sanction-the-existing-rubble-wall-and-franka): To sanction the existing rubble wall and franka wall exceeding 1.2 metres in height, and to propose the construction of a sheep farm with ancillary… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) [All planning applications in Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur)