--- title: "PA/08546/24: Sanctioning of concrete base layer on existing in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08546-24/swieqi-sanctioning-of-concrete-base-layer-on-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Swieqi: Sanctioning of concrete base layer on existing pre-1967 rural road and proposed timber gate as access point to… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0854624 # PA/08546/24: Sanctioning of concrete base layer on existing in Swieqi Site at, Triq tal-Franciz, Swieqi Sanctioning of concrete base layer on existing pre-1967 rural road and proposed timber gate as access point to agricultural land. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Site at, Triq tal-Franciz, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Matthew Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-scicluna) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Sarsero](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-sarsero) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 12 September 2024 - **Validated:** 18 December 2024 - **Published:** 18 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 16 July 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08546/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08546&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq tal-Franciz, Swieqi 121 other applications within 300 m: 72 granted, 1 refused, 20 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00057/25). On Triq tal-Franciz: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 33 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/06684/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06684-26/swieqi-demolition-of-first-floor-and-installation-of): Proposed demolition of first floor and installation of lift and stairwell to create common parts. Proposal includes reconstruction of the first floor, a… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/02507/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02507-21/swieqi-construction-of-apartments-with-a-different-layout): Construction of apartments with a different layout from that approved in permission PA 2993/18 including internal alterations at ground, first, second and… Status being checked, 4 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/06728/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06728-25/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-second-floor-washrooms-and): Demolition of existing second floor washrooms and part elevation over an existing ground floor maisonette and two first floor maisonettes. Reconstruction of… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/01950/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01950-24/swieqi-alterations-to-existing-garage-including-part-minor): Proposed alterations to existing garage including part minor excavation for pit. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/03191/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03191-26/swieqi-alterations-to-class-4b-retail-approved-in): Proposed alterations to Class 4B retail approved in PA/01221/22 including modifications to the internal stairs and facade. Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/01221/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01221-22/swieqi-change-of-use-of-existing-garage-approved): Proposed change of use of existing garage approved in PA/03580/94 to Class 4B retail outlet including installation of signage. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/00629/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00629-21/swieqi-amend-aperture-on-the-facade): To amend aperture on the facade. Status being checked, 81 m away - [**PA/01343/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01343-22/swieqi-changes-to-internal-layout-mainly-door-and): Changes to internal layout mainly door & window positions and materials on façade from that approved in PA/03499/21 Status being checked, 87 m away - [**PA/03499/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03499-21/swieqi-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Alterations to existing first floor maisonette, the dismantling of washroom at second floor and construction of 3 additional units at second, third and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 88 m away - [**PA/05161/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05161-26/swieqi-reorganisation-of-the-internal-layouts-from-pa-01957-18): The reorganisation of the internal layouts from PA/01957/18, including an additional bedroom at second floor level and the splitting of the ground floor… Pending, 101 m away - [**PA/06233/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06233-26/swieqi-propose-extension-at-the-rear-of-the): To propose extension at the rear of the third floor level and pv panels at the upper roof. Granted, validated 28 October 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/01061/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01061-26/swieqi-change-of-use-of-garage): Change of use of garage (which is independent from the overlying residential units) into a Class 4B shop, similar to other Class 4B shops in the vicinity and… Refused, validated 25 February 2026, 115 m away - [**PA/05400/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05400-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-staircase-and-one-car-garage): Demolition of existing staircase and one-car garage at ground floor and of first floor level; reconstruction of common parts including construction of a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 119 m away - [**PA/05251/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05251-24/swieqi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop, & proposed fixing of signage. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 122 m away ## More by Robert Sarsero - [**PA/07680/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07680-26/hamrun-proposal-includes-change-of-use-from-private): Proposal includes change of use from private garage to Class 4B, internal and external alterations including installation of signage. Proposal includes… Pending - [**PA/07542/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07542-26/mosta-sanctioning-related-to-previous-pa-07343-03-including-internal): Proposed sanctioning related to previous PA/07343/03 including internal and external alterations to existing upper ground floor maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07180/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07180-26/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, retaining the existing facade and construction of 5, 1 bedroom apartments. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06418/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06418-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposal-includes-changes-to-the-approved-pa-06719-2): The proposal includes changes to the approved PA/06719/21, including the relocation of a substation from the adjacent approved site at basement level -2 and… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06335/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06335-26/gzira-internal-alterations-to-existing-building-as-approved): Internal alterations to existing building as approved in PA/4522/95. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06086/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06086-26/pieta-restore-internally-and-externally-an-existing-dilapidated): To restore internally and externally an existing dilapidated old building, including alterations and extensions of additional floors. Proposal consists of… Suspended, validated 2 September 2026 [All applications by Robert Sarsero](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-sarsero) ## More from Matthew Scicluna - [**PA/02254/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02254-26/marsaskala-sanction-differences-from-pa1361-88-namely-backyard): To sanction differences from PA1361/88 namely backyard, shaft and wc. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/03233/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03233-25/hamrun-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1967-townhouse): Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1967 townhouse. Proposal includes extension at back of ground and first floor levels, formation of garage, lift and… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)