--- title: "Planning applications in Gharb: latest permits and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > 311 Planning Authority applications in Gharb, 54 this year. 96% of decided applications granted. Tallest granted: 5 floors. New builds, extensions and… Planning applications › By locality › Gharb # Planning applications in Gharb 311 planning applications since 14 May 2020: 187 granted, 7 refused, 31 pending. Tallest granted: 5 floors. 54 applications so far in 2026, 13 validated in the last 90 days. 96% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 2 floors. 320 residential units applied for. Most common works: Sanctioning (113), New Construction (Residential) (32), Agricultural (28), Other (27), Alterations & Extensions (Residential) (21). Busiest streets: Triq Birbuba (32), Triq Santu Pietru (26), Triq il-Knisja (23), Triq Frangisk Portelli (21), Triq tat-Trux (18), Triq Mongur (16). Most active periti here: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef). ## Latest decisions in Gharb - [**PA/02574/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02574-26/gharb-sanction-differences-from-pa03252-21-including-an-indoor): To sanction differences from PA03252/21 including an indoor pool at basement level and proposed change in facade material. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, decided 27 October 2026 - [**PA/05767/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05767-26/gharb-construct-walls-to-split-ground-floor-garage): To construct walls to split ground floor garage approved in PA2476/21 and change in use part of garage to Class 4B retail and part to a domestic store and fix… Granted, validated 19 August 2026, decided 20 October 2026 - [**PA/04538/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04538-26/gharb-sanction-deviations-from-approved-permit-pa-07437-20): To sanction deviations from approved permit PA/07437/20, mainly slight shifting of walls and apertures and addition of partition in internal yard. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, decided 20 October 2026 - [**PA/03495/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03495-26/gharb-additions-to-dwelling-house-at-second-floor): Proposed additions to dwelling house at second floor level approved in PA7194/23 and sanctioning of spiral stairs to roof level. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, decided 13 October 2026 - [**PA/03315/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03315-26/gharb-part-change-of-use-from-class-1a): Part change of use from Class 1A residential to Class 1D pet groomer. To do signage of pet groomer on facade. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, decided 22 September 2026 ## Latest applications in Gharb - [**PA/07473/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07473-26/gharb-proposal-to-read-to-dismantle-existing-ruins): Proposal to read: To dismantle existing ruins, excavate part of site and construct house with pool as an extension to existing front room including formation… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07279/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07279-26/gharb-dismantle-and-reinstate-structurally-unsafe-roof-using): To dismantle and reinstate structurally unsafe roof using same materials and to raise same roof by 80cm. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07253/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07253-26/gharb-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-pa6486-25-and): To sanction minor internal alterations from PA6486/25 and proposed changes to materials and colour of apertures and railing at the back. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06590/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06590-26/gharb-alterations-to-layout-and-design-to-four): Alterations to layout and design to four dwellings including four pools as approved in PA/07944/21, and the reinstatement of the tennis court as part of site… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06306/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06306-26/gharb-sanction-room-at-ground-floor-level): To sanction room at ground floor level, to refurbish and restore an existing dis-used cattle farm, retaining the original architectural features. Proposal… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**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 - [**PA/06167/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06167-26/gharb-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement and a water reservoir. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05835/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05835-26/gharb-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa-05716-09): To sanction minor variations from PA/05716/09, consisting in shifting of walls and apertures. To construct parapet wall at roof level for screening of services. Granted, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05767/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05767-26/gharb-construct-walls-to-split-ground-floor-garage): To construct walls to split ground floor garage approved in PA2476/21 and change in use part of garage to Class 4B retail and part to a domestic store and fix… Granted, validated 19 August 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/05598/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05598-26/gharb-underground-water-reservoir-and-pump-room): Proposed underground water reservoir and pump room. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05247/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05247-26/gharb-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-2): To carry out alterations and extensions to 2 dwellings approved in PA/02094/15 and PA/07699/22 which have not been built yet. Alterations include changes to… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/04960/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04960-26/gharb-sanctioning-of-as-built-pergola-with-tensile-fabric): Sanctioning of as-built pergola with tensile fabric canopy and freestanding jacuzzi on roof terrace of setback floor approved in PA3718/20. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04935/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04935-26/gharb-propose-alterations-to-the-existing-dwelling): To propose alterations to the existing dwelling, including the construction of two residential units, two swimming pools at ground floor level, first-floor… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04924/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04924-26/gharb-restoration-of-existing-dilapidated-dwelling): Restoration of existing dilapidated dwelling, removal of post 1967 additions, alterations, additions and extensions, construction of pool and roof structure. Suspended, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04743/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04743-26/gharb-construct-three-washrooms): To construct three washrooms. Withdrawn, validated 8 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04741/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04741-26/gharb-renew-permit-pa1676-19-excavation-for-proposed): To renew permit PA1676/19 - Excavation for proposed construction of garage basement and water reservoir; construction of terraced house with swimming pool in… Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04720/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04720-26/gharb-excavation-of-site-to-construct-reservoir-at): To excavation of site to construct reservoir at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level including 2 flats at first and receded floor level, in lieu… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04600/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04600-26/gharb-excavate-and-to-construct-a-terraced-house): To excavate and to construct a terraced house. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04538/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04538-26/gharb-sanction-deviations-from-approved-permit-pa-07437-20): To sanction deviations from approved permit PA/07437/20, mainly slight shifting of walls and apertures and addition of partition in internal yard. Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04430/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04430-26/gharb-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also construct 3 pools. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04428/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04428-26/gharb-sanction-house-as-built): To sanction house as built, and to propose minor alteration from approved permit PA/02654/05 including construction of additional bedroom. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04191/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04191-26/gharb-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, proposed excavation of site; 6 no. garages for private cars at level -2, two flats at level -1, two maisonettes at level 0, two… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04083/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04083-26/gharb-retention-of-existing-facade-and-proposed-changes): Proposed retention of existing facade and proposed changes to pre-68 dwelling. Changes include excavation of pool, demolition of intermediate floor,… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04016/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04016-26/gharb-sanction-minor-alterations-to-approved-agricultural-store): To sanction minor alterations to approved agricultural store in permit PA/7046/20, which includes the shifting of walls and the creation of new apertures.… Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/03819/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03819-26/gharb-sanction-minor-variation-from-pa4926-03-and-to): To sanction minor variation from PA4926/03 and to replace aluminum garage door and apertures to pvc and to install stone balconies. Granted, validated 30 July 2026 - [**PA/03545/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03545-26/gharb-sanction-minor-changes-in-site-and-layout): To sanction minor changes in site and layout from that approved in PA/04931/05. Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/03495/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03495-26/gharb-additions-to-dwelling-house-at-second-floor): Proposed additions to dwelling house at second floor level approved in PA7194/23 and sanctioning of spiral stairs to roof level. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03315/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03315-26/gharb-part-change-of-use-from-class-1a): Part change of use from Class 1A residential to Class 1D pet groomer. To do signage of pet groomer on facade. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/03302/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03302-26/gharb-sanction-minor-internal-variations-from-pa-05716-09): To sanction minor internal variations from PA/05716/09, consisting in shifting of internal walls and apertures. Also to sanction installation of suspended… Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03212/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03212-26/gharb-sanction-variation-in-an-agricultural-store-covered): To sanction variation in an agricultural store covered by PA/01585/22; mainly consisting in variations in the apertures and top fascia. Also to detach parcel… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/03095/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03095-26/gharb-construct-minor-additions-at-roof-level-to): To construct minor additions at roof level to dwelling regularised in RG/01095/23. Pending, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/03021/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03021-26/gharb-sanction-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in-pa-03927-16): To sanction alterations to dwelling approved in PA/03927/16. Alterations include changes to layout, to facade, and to levels, following site survey as per… Pending, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02678/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02678-26/gharb-sanction-variances-from-pa-05875-24-for-changes-in): To sanction variances from PA/05875/24 for changes in; levels, and internal wall layouts. Granted, validated 9 June 2026 - [**PA/02574/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02574-26/gharb-sanction-differences-from-pa03252-21-including-an-indoor): To sanction differences from PA03252/21 including an indoor pool at basement level and proposed change in facade material. Granted, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/02535/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02535-26/gharb-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-terraced): To carry out alterations and extentions to terraced house approved in PA/01136/21. Alterations include changes to layout and to construct a roof structure. Pending, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/02513/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02513-26/gharb-propose-internal-external-alterations-and-additions-at-ground): To propose internal/external alterations and additions at ground floor and roof levels of the two dwellings approved in PA/1040/23. To also construct two… Pending, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/02246/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02246-26/gharb-demolish-existing-private-car-garage-and-construct): To demolish existing private car garage and construct 3 private car garages at ground floor level with underlying water reservoirs and 8 residential units. Granted, validated 15 June 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/01727/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01727-26/gharb-sanction-variations-from-pa8748-21-which-include-the): To sanction variations from PA8748/21 which include the site configuration, shifting of internal walls and elements in facade. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/01232/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01232-26/gharb-sanction-garage-and-domestic-store-at-ground): To sanction garage and domestic store at ground floor level, and to construct first floor forming dwelling. Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01192/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01192-26/gharb-sanction-differences-in-layout-and-in-elevation): To sanction differences in layout and in elevation from development permission PA3911/21 including receded roof structure extent and relocation of approved… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/01129/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01129-26/gharb-sanction-changes-to-dn01447-22-consisting-of-changes): To sanction changes to DN01447/22 consisting of changes to internal wall layout and stairwell room on roof. Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/01069/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01069-26/gharb-part-demolition-of-existing-properties-and-the): Part demolition of existing properties and the construction of a residential care home for the elderly (Class 2A). Suspended, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/01046/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01046-26/gharb-change-of-use-from-bedroom-to-class): To change of use from bedroom to Class 1D office. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/00887/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00887-26/gharb-sanction-additions-and-alterations-to-a-pre-1957): To sanction additions and alterations to a pre-1957 building , including the excavation and construction of water reservoir and swimming pool, and… Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/00708/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00708-26/gharb-additions-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Proposed additions and alterations to dwelling approved in PA3730/24 consisting of extension of garage and shifting of swimming pool. Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/00659/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00659-26/gharb-construct-solarium-in-dwelling-approved-in-pa4730-20): To construct solarium in dwelling approved in PA4730/20 and to increase height of party walls. Pending, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00631/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00631-26/gharb-construct-6-stables-and-ancillary-facilities-consisting): To construct 6 stables and ancillary facilities consisting of paddock, manure clamp and cesspit. To excavate and construct underground reservoir. To restore… Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00566/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00566-26/gharb-sanction-minor-changes-to-pre-1964-building-approved): To sanction minor changes to pre-1964 building approved in BN126/62. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 Page 1 of 7 [Older](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb?page=2) ## Planning in Gharb: common questions ### How many planning applications are there in Gharb? PropertyList has 311 Planning Authority applications on record for Gharb, 54 of them from 2026 and 13 validated in the last 90 days. ### What share of planning applications are approved in Gharb? 96% of the 194 decided applications in Gharb on record were granted (187 granted, 7 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan. ### How high can you build in Gharb? Granted applications in Gharb with a stated height are typically 2 floors; the tallest granted on record is 5 floors. Heights are set street by street in the local plan, so check the street you're interested in on the PropertyList height map. ### Which periti submit the most applications in Gharb? The most active periti in Gharb are Alexander Bigeni (42), Edward Scerri (27), Leonard Spiteri (24), Vella + Grech Periti (21), Saviour Micallef (21). ### How do I object to a planning application in Gharb? Send a representation to the Planning Authority before the "comments close" date shown on the application. 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