--- title: "PA/08138/24: Internal alterations to existing dwelling in Gharb | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08138-24/gharb-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gharb: Internal alterations to existing dwelling, excavation of plant room and sanctioning of rooms built at basement level.… Planning applications › Gharb › PA0813824 # PA/08138/24: Internal alterations to existing dwelling in Gharb 142, Alley off, Triq il-Knisja, Gharb Internal alterations to existing dwelling, excavation of plant room and sanctioning of rooms built at basement level. Shifting of skylights and changes to the back façade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 142, Alley off, Triq il-Knisja, Gharb - **Locality:** [Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb) - **Applicant:** Mohsen Al Hawary - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 8 August 2024 - **Validated:** 4 December 2024 - **Published:** 4 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 13 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 30 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08138/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08138&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 142, Alley off, Triq il-Knisja, Gharb 67 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07670/24). On Triq il-Knisja: 22 other applications, 14 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/05661/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05661-26/gharb-replace-deteriorated-stone-balcony-with-a-new): To replace deteriorated stone balcony with a new stone balcony of identical design. Stone corbels also to be replaced. Granted, validated 1 October 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/04146/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04146-23/gharb-renewal-of-pa-3482-18-to-demolish): Renewal of PA 3482/18 - To demolish back part of building, and reconstruct back part and add pool to change in use from house to Class 3B 2 star hotel. Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/01073/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01073-24/gharb-restore-church-parvis-including-reinstatement-of-two): To restore church parvis including reinstatement of two statues. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/02717/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02717-22/gharb-sanction-differences-mainly-consisting-in-slight-differences): To sanction differences mainly consisting in slight differences in room dimensions and to construct additions at second floor level to increase accommodation… Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/03239/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03239-24/gharb-demolish-back-part-of-building-and-reconstruct): To demolish back part of building and reconstruct back part including excavation for basement and pool to change in use from house to Class 3A boutique… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/00782/20** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00782-20/gharb-demolish-existing-building-and-proposed-re-construction-of): To demolish existing building and proposed re-construction of dwelling with garage for private cars. Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/00848/20** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00848-20/gharb-internal-alterations-and-additions-to-second-floor): Internal alterations and additions to second floor level approved in PA/00756/19. Status being checked, 74 m away - [**PA/00028/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00028-24/gharb-additions-at-roof-level-to-dwelling-house): Proposed additions at roof level to dwelling house. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/05037/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05037-26/gharb-rehabilitate-existing-pre-1967-townhouse-through-internal-and): To rehabilitate existing pre-1967 townhouse through internal and external alterations, including demolition of non-original rear additions to reinstate back… Granted, validated 29 September 2026, 3 floors, 84 m away - [**PA/02193/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02193-25/gharb-renew-permit-pa-05471-19-to-restore-facade): To renew permit PA/05471/19 - To restore facade (Irrestawra Darek scheme), to carry out alterations at front and back and to construct roof structure. Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 89 m away - [**PA/04244/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04244-23/gharb-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of terraced house and construction of townhouse with basement and a pool at the upper level. Excavation required for basement levels. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 2 floors, 90 m away - [**PA/07709/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07709-25/gharb-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office and lounge to a dining area open to the general public, as an ancillary facility to the approved Class 3A boutique… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 91 m away - [**PA/06264/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06264-26/gharb-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-previously-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations from previously approved in GD 3355/99. Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 100 m away - [**PA/02704/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02704-22/gharb-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To carry out internal and external alterations and to construct internal additions and additions at roof level, including sanctioning of small differences in… Status being checked, 100 m away - [**PA/00015/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00015-24/gharb-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-and): To sanction minor internal and external variations and proposed change of apertures from timber to timber like pvc. Pending, validated 17 January 2024, 103 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) [All planning applications in Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb)