--- title: "PA/08132/24: internal alteration and part demolition to existing in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08132-24/mqabba-internal-alteration-and-part-demolition-to-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mqabba: Proposed internal alteration and part demolition to existing pre-1968 building including extension at roof level and… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0813224 # PA/08132/24: internal alteration and part demolition to existing in Mqabba 7/9, Triq San Innocenzju, Mqabba Proposed internal alteration and part demolition to existing pre-1968 building including extension at roof level and proposed pool in back yard. Proposal includes restoration of facade and also sanctioning of the removal of the traditional Maltese closed balcony (done by previous owners). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 7/9, Triq San Innocenzju, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** Christopher Meilak - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 8 October 2024 - **Validated:** 4 December 2024 - **Published:** 4 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 13 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 4 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08132/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08132&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 7/9, Triq San Innocenzju, Mqabba 131 other applications within 300 m: 84 granted, 3 refused, 10 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08019/25). On Triq San Innocenzju: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/03402/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03402-24/mqabba-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-an): To carry out alterations and additions to an existing corner part dwelling including the change of use from a corner garage approved with PA/3738/02 and… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 20 m away - [**PA/00292/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00292-21/mqabba-partial-demolition): Partial demolition, excavation for water cistern and pool. Internal alterations, reconstruction of elements and extension of dwelling, including formation of… Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/00700/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00700-26/mqabba-construction-of-garage-on-vacant-land-including): Construction of garage on vacant land including partial demolition of balcony from approved PA/5681/16. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/00612/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00612-23/mqabba-construction-of-pool-and-retractable-awning-at): Proposed construction of pool and retractable awning at roof level. Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/01970/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01970-26/mqabba-widening-of-existing-garage-opening-and-reconstruction): Proposed widening of existing garage opening and reconstruction of recessed floor. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/07364/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07364-25/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garages, a ground floor level maisonette, two overlying… Refused, validated 18 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/03482/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03482-22/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-remaining-stores): Proposed demolition of existing garage and remaining stores on the back. Proposed construction of terraced house over three floors and a washroom at receeded… Granted, validated 25 May 2022, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/02700/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02700-21/mqabba-internal-and-external-alterations-to-townhouse): Proposed internal and external alterations to townhouse, changing of facade apertures to timber, opening of garage door on facade, demolition of old rooms and… Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/01413/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01413-23/mqabba-construction-of-pool): Proposed construction of pool, reservoir, w.c and canopy at back garden. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/00003/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00003-24/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-pb-04263-90-including): To sanction minor internal alterations from PB/04263/90 including changes to facade. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/06649/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06649-25/mqabba-alterations-and-part-demolition-at-ground-floor): Proposed alterations and part demolition at ground floor and change of use to Class 4B shop. Proposed construction of stairwell and 2 apartments. Under appeal, validated 15 October 2025, 1 floor, 55 m away - [**PA/04787/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04787-23/mqabba-internal-amendments-to-pa68-21-particularly-including-the): Internal amendments to PA68/21 particularly including the elimination of an outdoor pool and excavation and construction of a basement level. Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/00823/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00823-25/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-of-garage-from): To sanction minor internal alterations of garage from approved PA3381/15, excavate back garden to interconnect garage at basement level and create a larger… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/00068/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00068-21/mqabba-demolition-of-structures-present-on-site): Demolition of structures present on site, excavation of site, construction of basement, overlaying terraced house on two floors and a receded laundry room. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 62 m away - [**PA/04549/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04549-24/mqabba-sanction-additions-and-alteration-to-existing-dwelling): To sanction additions and alteration to existing dwelling from that approved in PA3615/16. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 63 m away ## More by Christian Buhagiar - [**PA/07441/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07441-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-existing-facade): Proposed minor alterations to existing facade. Pending - [**PA/07028/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07028-26/balzan-conversion-of-the-main-entrance-and-the): Proposed conversion of the main entrance and the existing staircase into a common staircase and a lift. Proposal also includes the construction of a duplex… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06690/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06690-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/00047/21. Pending - [**PA/05848/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05848-26/zejtun-internal-alterations-and-restoration-of-existing-facade): Proposed internal alterations and restoration of existing facade. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05793/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05793-26/luqa-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/4506/18, including proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05503/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05503-26/marsaskala-this-application-seeks-to-sanction-the-internal): This application seeks to sanction the internal layout of the apartment as built, which differs from the permit PB/1986/93. The proposed sanctioning includes… Granted, validated 15 October 2026 [All applications by Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)