--- title: "PA/08217/24: additions and alterations to residential unit consisting in Qala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08217-24/qala-additions-and-alterations-to-residential-unit-consisting source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qala: Proposed additions and alterations to residential unit consisting of increase in internal height to 2.6 mts and… Planning applications › Qala › PA0821724 # PA/08217/24: additions and alterations to residential unit consisting in Qala Flats 3 & 4, Emerald Flats, Triq it-Tempju, Qala Proposed additions and alterations to residential unit consisting of increase in internal height to 2.6 mts and additional bedroom; proposed flat at receded floor level and extension of lift to receded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Flats 3 & 4, Emerald Flats, Triq it-Tempju, Qala - **Locality:** [Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala) - **Applicant:** [Richard Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/richard-vella) - **Perit:** [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 19 September 2024 - **Validated:** 4 December 2024 - **Published:** 15 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 20 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08217/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08217&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Flats 3 & 4, Emerald Flats, Triq it-Tempju, Qala 66 other applications within 300 m: 40 granted, 2 refused, 4 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02103/23). On Triq it-Tempju: 8 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/03701/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03701-25/qala-sanction-apartments-on-second-floor-as-built): To sanction apartments on second floor as built –interconnection to form one single unit; To sanction closed up garage at basement level; To sanction high… Granted, validated 25 July 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/06065/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06065-23/qala-propose-extension-of-existing-balcony): To propose extension of existing balcony. Granted, validated 9 January 2024, 19 m away - [**PA/07253/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07253-23/qala-join-2-apartments-approved-in-pa-00703-21-into): To join 2 apartments approved in PA/00703/21 into 1 residential unit. Granted, validated 22 January 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/00703/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00703-21/qala-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-8): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct 8 apartments with underlying garages. Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/03448/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03448-25/qala-construct-2-rooms-at-roof-level-and): To construct 2 rooms at roof level and access to roof from apartment approved in PA/07253/23. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/01505/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01505-24/qala-sanction-internal-and-pool-layout-alterations): To sanction internal and pool layout alterations, alteration to apertures on the back elevation, and the extension of the property as built. No changes to… Pending, validated 31 July 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/01986/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01986-21/qala-construct-a-pool-in-backyard): To construct a pool in backyard Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/04826/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04826-26/qala-sanction-room-for-future-installation-of-lift): To sanction room for future installation of lift at semi-basement level; proposed shifting of doors of same room and to sanction relocation of stairs at… Granted, validated 4 August 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/05899/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05899-23/qala-sanction-the-removal-of-soil-above-ground): To sanction the removal of soil above ground floor level and to construct a garage and reservoir at ground floor and dwelling at first floor. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 2 floors, 66 m away - [**PA/07124/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07124-25/qala-carry-out-minor-extension-and-alterations-to): To carry out minor extension and alterations to apartment approved in PA/03554/08. Granted, validated 25 November 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/00145/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00145-25/qala-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house, excavate ground for reservoir and construct underground reservoir, four garages at ground floor, four overlying apartments and… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 95 m away - [**PA/02728/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02728-24/qala-change-of-use-of-a-disused-pre-1967): Change of use of a disused pre-1967 room to clinic 4A and to carry out minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 97 m away - [**PA/07499/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-24/qala-demolish-part-of-existing-building): To demolish part of existing building, excavate site and construct basement garage and Class 4B shop with overlying garage, maisonette, 8 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 3 floors, 98 m away - [**PA/00964/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00964-24/qala-sanction-additions-built-post-1968-and-proposed): To sanction additions built post 1968 and proposed change color to facade. Granted, validated 19 April 2024, 98 m away - [**PA/02404/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02404-22/qala-excavate-site-and-construct-basement-garage-with): To excavate site and construct basement garage with overlying duplex, 2 flats and a penthouse. Granted, validated 25 May 2022, 99 m away ## More by Vella + Grech Periti - [**PA/07745/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07745-26/fontana-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, garage at basement level; maisonette at ground floor; two flats at first and second floors and receded flat at setback floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07737/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07737-26/xaghra-washroom-and-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Proposed washroom and domestic store at roof level to development approved in PA5486/25. Pending - [**PA/07689/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07689-26/ghajnsielem-add-class-6a-at-ground-floor-level): To add Class 6A at ground floor level only, to existing development approved in PA4237/25. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07684/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-26/zebbug-gozo-changes-to-existing-facade-at-ground): Changes to existing facade at ground, first and second floor levels; internal alterations in common area and additional floors at third, fourth, fifth and… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07676/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07676-26/zebbug-gozo-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling-house-consisting-of): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling house consisting of construction of second floor and washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07661/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07661-26/ghajnsielem-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling, consisting of erection of room at first floor and external stairs. Pending, 2 floors [All applications by Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) ## More from Richard Vella - [**PA/04826/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04826-26/qala-sanction-room-for-future-installation-of-lift): To sanction room for future installation of lift at semi-basement level; proposed shifting of doors of same room and to sanction relocation of stairs at… Granted, validated 4 August 2026 - [**PA/04454/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04454-26/attard-sanction-changes-in-ground-floor-dwelling-from): To sanction changes in ground floor dwelling from those approved in PA8291/19 including sectioning of aperture (window instead of door) on facade, landscaping… Granted, validated 29 September 2026 - [**PA/00409/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00409-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-back): To sanction internal alterations and extension at back of level 3 office (Class 4A) and sanction internal alterations at level 1 and level 2 and sanction… Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/07442/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07442-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-alterations-to-access-to-offices): To sanction alterations to access to offices (Class 4A) from that approved in PA/08341/18. Alterations include changes to stairs, introduction of a ramp and… Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/05833/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05833-24/rabat-gozo-change-use-of-intermediate-level-approved-in): To change use of intermediate level approved in PA4244/18 from Class 4A office to Class 3C (dance studio). Granted, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/01183/24** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01183-24/sannat-change-part-of-domestic-garage-into-a): To change part of domestic garage into a public service garage. Granted, validated 6 March 2024 [All planning applications in Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala)