--- title: "PA/08022/20: additions and alterations to existing pre-1968 semi-detached in Mosta |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08022-20/mosta-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-semi-detached source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mosta: Proposed additions and alterations to existing pre-1968 semi-detached villa. Works include internal and external… Planning applications › Mosta › PA0802220 # PA/08022/20: additions and alterations to existing pre-1968 semi-detached in Mosta 53, Vjal l-Indipendenza, Mosta Proposed additions and alterations to existing pre-1968 semi-detached villa. Works include internal and external alterations, extension of building depth, addition of recessed interconnected second floor, and change of use of existing sitting room to home office (Class 1D). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 53, Vjal l-Indipendenza, Mosta - **Locality:** [Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta) - **Applicant:** [Mr Stephen Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/stephen-gatt) - **Perit:** [Perit Norbert Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/norbert-gatt) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 26 October 2020 - **Validated:** 8 February 2021 - **Published:** 23 December 2020 - **Comments close:** 18 January 2021 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 17 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08022/20) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08022&caseYear=20) ## Planning activity around 53, Vjal l-Indipendenza, Mosta 183 other applications within 300 m: 110 granted, 4 refused, 23 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03834/24). On Vjal l-Indipendenza: 27 other applications, 13 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Chris Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-grech), [Andre Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-mallia), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb), [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/07710/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07710-25/mosta-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, excavate 1 basement level and construct a Class 4D restaurant at ground floor level with indoor seating, kitchen and stores… Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/02024/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02024-26/mosta-part-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and): Proposed part demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a duplex maisonette at ground floor and first floor, apartment at second floor and… Suspended, validated 25 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/07147/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07147-24/mosta-it-is-proposed-to-amend-the-semi-basement): It is proposed to amend the semi-basement level (basement level -1) from what was approved in PA/03639/23 and it is proposed to construct an additional… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/03639/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03639-23/mosta-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing property and excavate a basement level and underlying reservoirs and to then construct a basement level with 17… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/04747/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04747-25/mosta-sanction-residential-block-covered-by-pa-3594-05-as): To sanction residential block covered by PA/3594/05 as built. Proposed extension to existing third floor and construction of a receded floor at fourth floor.… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/00669/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00669-24/mosta-change-of-use-from-ground-floor-maisonette): Change of use from ground floor maisonette to Class 4A office including alterations and signage. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/03080/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03080-25/mosta-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment-of): Proposed variations from the official building alignment of Class 4B shop and sign as approved in PA3470/03 Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/03396/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03396-26/mosta-change-in-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change in use from garage to Class 4B retail outlet, and external alterations to include the installation of a glass aperture in place of the garage… Granted, validated 27 May 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/05884/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05884-25/mosta-formalise-layout-of-building-comprised-of-garages): To formalise layout of building comprised of garages and apartments approved in PB/0114/69 and to sanction domestic stores and Class 4A office approved in… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/01750/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01750-25/mosta-construct-additional-floors-at-third-and-receded): To construct additional floors at third and receded floor levels. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/06850/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06850-25/mosta-clear-out-and-excavate-site): To clear out and excavate site, including demolition of rubble wall, and to propose the Richmond Foundation Wellbeing Centre in the form of a mixed-use… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/02880/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02880-26/mosta-additional-basement-floor-at-level-3-only): Proposed additional basement floor at level -3 only to approved permit PA/6850/25. Granted, validated 26 May 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/05360/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05360-24/mosta-sanctioning-of-terraced-house-as-built-from): Proposed sanctioning of terraced house as built from approved permit PA5995/99. Proposal also includes minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 85 m away - [**PA/07164/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07164-26/mosta-construction-of-a-new-dwelling-consisting-of): Construction of a new dwelling consisting of 3 floors with access to roof where pv panels are being proposed. An above ground pool is being proposed in the… Pending, 3 floors, 91 m away - [**PA/00991/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00991-25/mosta-minor-restoration-works-to-deteriorating-masonry-on): Minor restoration works to deteriorating masonry on facade. Granted, validated 17 March 2025, 104 m away ## More by Norbert Gatt - [**PA/07124/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07124-26/st-julians-sanction-minor-changes-to-front-and-back): To sanction minor changes to front and back balconies at second floor flat from those approved in PA07537/05 and DN00794/16. Pending - [**PA/05316/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05316-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-layout-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of existing layout from approved permit PA04068/90, including the changes of internal walls and openings on the facade and different use of rooms. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 - [**PA/05232/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05232-26/tarxien-excavation-of-basement-and-construction-of-basement): Proposed excavation of basement and construction of basement garage and five overlying residential units and pool on roof. Granted, validated 9 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/00775/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00775-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-public): Proposed change of use from garage to public service garage and minor internal works. Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/00497/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00497-26/xghajra-sanction-changing-of-duplex-at-first-and): To sanction changing of duplex at first and second floor approved in PA3601/17 into two separate units and proposed minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/04430/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04430-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-existing-layout-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of existing layout from approved permit PA03123/17, including the location of internal walls and openings on the facade and proposed minor… Granted, validated 2 July 2025 [All applications by Norbert Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/norbert-gatt) ## More from Stephen Gatt - [**PA/05720/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05720-26/mosta-propose-the-construction-of-a-single-dwelling): To propose the construction of a single dwelling, in lieu of an existing vacant plot, at the rear of the existing semi-detached villa covered by PA/08022/20,… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/01997/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01997-22/gzira-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B barbershop and proposed wc. Status being checked [All planning applications in Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta)