Planning applications in Hamrun

708 planning applications since 18 September 2020: 459 granted, 20 refused, 73 pending. Tallest granted: 6 floors. 138 applications so far in 2026, 39 validated in the last 90 days. 96% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 1,530 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (207), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (120), Change of Use (73), New Construction (Residential) (48), Alterations & Extensions (Residential) (43).

Busiest streets: Triq il-Kbira San Guzepp (95), Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud (21), Triq San Gejtanu (19), Triq il-Kanonku Bonnici (17), Triq Villambrosa (16), Triq Atocia (15).

Most active periti here: Colin Zammit, Mannie Galea, George Farrugia, John Attard, Samuel Formosa.

Latest decisions in Hamrun

PA/04845/26 Hamrun: To sanction the carrying out of internal and external alterations to Flat 1, the common area, and the washroom, as approved under PA/5592/94. Granted, validated 15 July 2026, decided 29 October 2026
PA/01123/26 Hamrun: Structural alterations including demolition work over two first floor maisonettes including construction of two overlying floors and a receded floor to create… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 27 October 2026
PA/03453/26 Hamrun: Minor internal and external alterations to approved dental clinic by PA/5455/23. Application also includes minor extension at the back of the property. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, decided 20 October 2026
PA/03728/26 Hamrun: Erection of a single sided static billboard with external lighting. Refused, validated 10 June 2026, decided 19 October 2026
PA/06734/25 Hamrun: To carry out alterations to an existing residential unit so as to convert it into a guest house (Class 3A). Refused, validated 15 October 2025, decided 15 October 2026

Latest applications in Hamrun

PA/07817/26 Hamrun: proposed internal and external changes to ground floor maisonette. Pending
PA/07815/26 Hamrun: Internal and external alterations to the ground floor maisonette. Pending
PA/07804/26 Hamrun: To sanction property as built since original permit could not be traced. Pending
PA/07715/26 Hamrun: Proposed internal alterations to the approved dwelling RG/360/26, together with the construction of two additional residential units at third and fourth floor… Pending, 5 floors
PA/07680/26 Hamrun: Proposal includes change of use from private garage to Class 4B, internal and external alterations including installation of signage. Proposal includes… Pending
PA/07637/26 Hamrun: Proposed minor internal alterations at ground-floor level to the development approved under PA permit RG1336/23, including the demolition and reconstruction… Pending
PA/07578/26 Hamrun: To sanction the existing room at roof level as a laundry room to the existing pre-1967 property, and to carry out minor proposed alterations. Pending
PA/07560/26 Hamrun: Demolition of first and second floor whilst retaining both facades. Alterations within the facades. Formation of a new access on Triq Victor Tedesco and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07547/26 Hamrun: Proposed change of use from store to Class 4B shop including sanctioning of minor internal changes and aperture sizes from approved PA/PB/00589/91. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07495/26 Hamrun: Renewal of permit PA/09977/17, construction of second floor and penthouse, creation of lift shaft, demolition and re-erection of staircase, demolition and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07367/26 Hamrun: To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending
PA/07363/26 Hamrun: Changes to development approved in PA/5540/25 consisting of the omission of two upper floors (Class 4A offices) and internal alterations to the Class 4D… Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07294/26 Hamrun: To sanction existing pre-1968 town house, as shown in conventional colours. Pending
PA/07180/26 Hamrun: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, retaining the existing facade and construction of 5, 1 bedroom apartments. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07117/26 Hamrun: To change use of Class 4B unit and garage into an apartment, including minor internal alterations and changes of apertures of the block. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/07010/26 Hamrun: Demolition of existing first floor maisonette excluding the facade wall. Replacing existing aluminum apertures with pvc apertures and the aluminum Maltese… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors
PA/07004/26 Hamrun: To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA/01055/11 including minor shifting of walls, gypsum partitions, a/c units in balconies and… Pending
PA/06977/26 Hamrun: To demolish the existing 3-storey dwelling and construct a 5-storey apartment building, comprising a separate domestic store and Class 4B commercial premises… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors
PA/06958/26 Hamrun: To propose a solar-powered, single-sided, externally illuminated billboard at Triq San Gorg Preca, Hamrun Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06890/26 Hamrun: Sanctioning of existing internal floor-to-ceiling heights and internal alterations, the replacement of existing limestone roof slabs, the erection of a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/06848/26 Hamrun: To construct an additional room within residential apartment to be used as a gym. Pending
PA/06790/26 Hamrun: To sanction minor layout changes from approved DN/01378/14 and proposed change of use from garage to a ground floor one bedroom studio maisonette. Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06730/26 Hamrun: Sanctioning of PA/002256/19 including differences in wall layouts, internal heights, facade materials and basement. Pending
PA/06714/26 Hamrun: Proposed alterations to existing townhouse. Pending, validated 30 September 2026
PA/06631/26 Hamrun: To sanction as built apartment from approved PA/04619/08. Pending
PA/06598/26 Hamrun: To sanction minor internal variations from PA1961/21, proposal includes retention of whole building as one dwelling. Pending
PA/06572/26 Hamrun: To sanction property and shop (Class 4B) as built to approved permit PB2382/71. Demolition of the existing washroom and utility room at roof level and to… Pending, validated 23 September 2026
PA/06550/26 Hamrun: To roof the existing ground floor backyard in order to enlarge the garage at the rear of the property; carry out internal and external alterations to the… Pending, validated 23 September 2026
PA/06545/26 Hamrun: Change of use of part from a store in a Class 4B to a vet consultation room and proposed extension of store. Pending, validated 23 September 2026
PA/06527/26 Hamrun: To demolish existing dwelling while retaining facade. Proposed construction of a Class 4A-office at ground floor and overlying residential development having… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors
PA/06413/26 Hamrun: Demolition and reconstruction of roof slab over Class 5A carpentry/woodworking workshop, proposed internal additions and alterations at ground and first floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06383/26 Hamrun: Installation of new structural beams and widening of the existing front façade opening. Pending
PA/06351/26 Hamrun: Sanctioning of minor variations from approved permit PA/00122/09. Granted, validated 26 October 2026
PA/06285/26 Hamrun: To demolish existing boundary wall, clean existing restricted site, excavate and construct a basement reservoir, street level garage, 2 (1 bed) units and a… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06197/26 Hamrun: Renewal of PA/01212/15 (addition of another flat and penthouse to existing building, including addition of lift and minor alterations to facade). Pending, validated 9 September 2026
PA/06121/26 Hamrun: Correction of site. Proposed demolition of existing building keeping facade, excavation of reservoir and construction of five units above street level. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 5 floors
PA/05934/26 Hamrun: Change of use from a garage to a public service garage. Pending, validated 26 August 2026
PA/05864/26 Hamrun: Proposed introduction of splash pool and retractable canopy at fourth floor and introduction of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 5 October 2026
PA/05861/26 Hamrun: To sanction changes to first floor apartment from approved PA/00008/21. Granted, validated 6 October 2026
PA/05722/26 Hamrun: Minor internal alterations to single dwelling unit. Granted, validated 28 September 2026
PA/05693/26 Hamrun: To sanction basement level garage from layout approved in PA/06155/23. Granted, validated 1 October 2026
PA/05669/26 Hamrun: To excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of 41 garages (private car parking) at basement levels and overlying residential development… Suspended, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/05569/26 Hamrun: Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette, retaining the facade, and construction of 7 dwellings from first till receded floor level (for a total… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/05483/26 Hamrun: To sanction variations to backyard approved in PA/05877/24. Pending, validated 5 August 2026
PA/05427/26 Hamrun: Internal alterations to the existing townhouse. Construction of a small extension to the proposed bedroom at second floor level and construction of a small… Granted, validated 29 September 2026, 3 floors
PA/05425/26 Hamrun: Construction of 3 in no. three bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor level and a three bedroom penthouse at receded floor level while retaining… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/05417/26 Hamrun: Sanctioning of maisonette as built. Withdrawn, validated 5 August 2026
PA/05306/26 Hamrun: Alterations to development approved in permit PA/05086/17 including to sanction lift size, changes to Class 4D (food and drink establishments where cooking is… Pending, validated 29 July 2026
PA/05271/26 Hamrun: Proposed demolition of existing dwellings and garages; the excavation of 2 basement levels and the construction of a total of 27 - garages at basement level… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/05256/26 Hamrun: Change of use from garage to Class IVC shop including construction of kitchen and corridor as shown on attached drawings including installation of sign. Pending, validated 29 July 2026

Planning in Hamrun: common questions

How many planning applications are there in Hamrun?

PropertyList has 708 Planning Authority applications on record for Hamrun, 138 of them from 2026 and 39 validated in the last 90 days.

What share of planning applications are approved in Hamrun?

96% of the 479 decided applications in Hamrun on record were granted (459 granted, 20 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan.

How high can you build in Hamrun?

Granted applications in Hamrun with a stated height are typically 4 floors; the tallest granted on record is 6 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 Hamrun?

The most active periti in Hamrun are Colin Zammit (14), Mannie Galea (13), George Farrugia (13), John Attard (12), Samuel Formosa (10).

How do I object to a planning application in Hamrun?

Send a representation to the Planning Authority before the "comments close" date shown on the application. PropertyList shows that date on each application page, with a link to the case on the Planning Authority website.

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