--- title: "PA/08243/25: Restoration of side and back elevations in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08243-25/lija-restoration-of-side-and-back-elevations source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: Restoration of side and back elevations, and roof. Perit Japheth Luke Borg. Validated 24 December 2025. Planning applications › Lija › PA0824325 # PA/08243/25: Restoration of side and back elevations in Lija Lija Parish Church, Misrah tat-Trasfigurazzjoni across, Triq il-Knisja, Lija Restoration of side and back elevations, and roof. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Lija Parish Church, Misrah tat-Trasfigurazzjoni across, Triq il-Knisja, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** Rev. Fr. Joseph Cilia - **Perit:** [Perit Japheth Luke Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/japheth-luke-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 6 December 2025 - **Validated:** 24 December 2025 - **Published:** 24 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 2 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 March 2026 - **Permit expires:** 18 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08243/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08243&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Lija Parish Church, Misrah tat-Trasfigurazzjoni across, Triq il-Knisja, Lija 110 other applications within 300 m: 68 granted, 2 refused, 9 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/07585/24). On Triq il-Knisja: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/05321/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05321-26/lija-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to the existing building, including the construction of an additional room at first-floor level and an… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors, 8 m away - [**PA/01668/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01668-23/lija-internal-alterations-comprising-opening-of-doorway-at): Internal alterations comprising opening of doorway at ground floor level, opening of doorway to main bedroom, shifting of doorways at ensuite and removal in… Granted, validated 16 May 2023, 8 m away - [**PA/04427/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04427-24/lija-carry-out-internal-changes-to-layout): To carry out internal changes to layout, including shifting of walls and to carry out changes to the parapet wall. Granted, validated 20 September 2024, 15 m away - [**PA/03313/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03313-22/lija-sanction-removal-of-one-wall-at-ground): To sanction removal of one wall at ground floor level, sanction of facade and Internal cleaning, proposed part (ground floor level) change of use to Class 4D… Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/04859/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04859-24/lija-subdivision-of-property-into-two): Subdivision of property into two; extensions at the intermediate level 1 and first floor level; internal alterations; the opening of a garage door onto Triq… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/02409/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02409-21/lija-change-of-room-to-garage): Proposed change of room to garage, formation of opening in facade, painting of facade apertures and sanctioning of minor internal changes. Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/05357/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05357-23/lija-high-tables-and-stools-on-pavement): Proposed high tables and stools on pavement, increased pavement width with timber platform and sanctioning of signs on facade and removal of a.c. external unit. Withdrawn, validated 13 September 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/07432/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07432-25/lija-alterations-to): Alterations to, including adjustment of the dividing line between, contiguous dwellings at 18/20 Triq il-Forn (approved PA/05798/24) and 22 Triq il-Forn… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/05798/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05798-24/lija-minor-alterations-to-existing-house): Minor alterations to existing house, including demolition of accretions and pool, and reinstatement of original apertures and soft landscaping. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/05282/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05282-25/lija-amend-the-approved-permit-pa-06520-21): To amend the approved permit PA/06520/21, primarily to reduce the extent of demolition works and to retain the existing stone spiral staircase in its original… Granted, validated 26 September 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/00263/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00263-22/lija-changes-to-approved-permit-pa8671-20-including-widening): Proposed changes to approved permit PA8671/20 including widening of arched apertures at the back of the property, extension of basement level to include games… Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/03728/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03728-24/lija-internal-and-external-alterations-including-construction-of): Internal and external alterations including construction of pool with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/3257/22. Granted, validated 5 September 2024, 73 m away - [**PA/03257/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03257-22/lija-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, horizontal extension at ground and first floor level. Formation of pool and installation of lift. Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/02128/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02128-21/lija-extensions-at-roof-level): Extensions at roof level, receded from the facade. The extension of an existing staircase to access the second floor. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/01184/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01184-22/lija-dismantling-of-existing-lightweight-structures): Proposed dismantling of existing lightweight structures, proposed extension at roof level, raising of façade height by two courses and correction of site plan… Status being checked, 81 m away ## More by Japheth Luke Borg - [**PA/07606/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07606-26/qormi-sub-division-of-existing-pre-67-dwelling-incl): Proposed sub-division of existing pre-67 dwelling incl. minor alterations. Application also includes sanctioning. Pending - [**PA/07508/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07508-26/santa-venera-alterations-to-existing-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing maisonette, part-demolition, construction of an additional floor and receded floor level and creating four new residential… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07282/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07282-26/mosta-re-construction-of-dilapidated-agricultural-store): Proposed re-construction of dilapidated agricultural store, dismantling and re-construction of rubble wall, reinforcement of boundary wall along street and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05884/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05884-26/mosta-conversion-of-existing-garages-to-a-ground): Proposed conversion of existing garages to a ground floor level maisonette. Application also includes sanctioning from PB/4567/86. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05735/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05735-26/swieqi-construction-of-four-semi-detached-dwellings): Proposed construction of four semi-detached dwellings, over four levels, on a vacant plot. Application also includes excavation works and construction of pools. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04848/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04848-26/belt-valletta-changed-of-use-of-existing-pre-67-premises): Proposed changed of use of existing pre-67 premises to Class 4D. Application also includes minor alterations. Refused, validated 15 July 2026 [All applications by Japheth Luke Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/japheth-luke-borg) [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)