--- title: "Planning applications in Lija: latest permits and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > 259 Planning Authority applications in Lija, 50 this year. 96% of decided applications granted. Tallest granted: 4 floors. New builds, extensions and… Planning applications › By locality › Lija # Planning applications in Lija 259 planning applications since 27 September 2019: 154 granted, 6 refused, 29 pending. Tallest granted: 4 floors. 50 applications so far in 2026, 17 validated in the last 90 days. 96% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 2 floors. 348 residential units applied for. Most common works: Sanctioning (95), Restoration (22), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (22), Alterations & Extensions (22), New Construction (Residential) (15). Busiest streets: Triq il-Kbira (21), Triq il-Forn (18), Triq Sir Ugo Mifsud (16), Triq Annibale Preca (15), Triq il-Kuncizzjoni (11), Triq Robert Mifsud Bonnici (10). Most active periti here: [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [Japheth Luke Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/japheth-luke-borg), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti), [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud). ## Latest decisions in Lija - [**PA/04232/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04232-26/lija-dismantle-the-existing-garage-roof-and-reconstructing): To dismantle the existing garage roof and reconstructing it at a higher level. This modification aims to create additional storage space from a ground floor… Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 2 floors, decided 30 October 2026 - [**PA/03909/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03909-26/lija-construction-of-infill-dwelling-and-boundary-wall): Proposed construction of infill dwelling and boundary wall, and excavate water reservoir. Refused, validated 10 June 2026, 1 floor, decided 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04133/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04133-26/lija-alterations-to-semi-detached-villa-approved-in-pa6722-21): Alterations to semi-detached villa approved in PA6722/21 and excavation to construct pool. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, decided 21 October 2026 - [**PA/00212/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00212-26/lija-sanctioning-of-garages-as-built): Sanctioning of garages as built. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, decided 19 October 2026 - [**PA/07141/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07141-25/lija-part-demolition-of-structure-and-extension-at): Proposed part demolition of structure and extension at ground, first and second floor level. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 3 floors, decided 15 October 2026 ## Latest applications in Lija - [**PA/07782/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07782-26/lija-sanctioning-of-the-front-garden-as-built): Sanctioning of the front garden as built, following the works approved under PA 6295/05 Pending - [**PA/06815/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06815-26/lija-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to layout of apartment as approved by PA/497/99. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06812/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06812-26/lija-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa573-21): To sanction changes from approved PA573/21, and extension at second floor. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06686/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06686-26/lija-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-existing): Internal and external alterations to the existing house, including installation of lift, solar panels and pool at roof level. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06680/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06680-26/lija-sanction-minor-differences-from-approved-pa-00521-21-and): To sanction minor differences from approved PA/00521/21 and proposed retractable pergola on terrace at second floor level. Pending - [**PA/06367/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06367-26/lija-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and): Minor internal alterations at ground floor and first floor. Dismantle low balcony overlooking backyard and reconstruct in same size but in level with the… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06364/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06364-26/lija-demolition-of-existing-staircase-and-closure-of): Demolition of existing staircase and closure of the stairwell. Demolition of flooring in areas of proposed lift and spiral staircase from basement level to… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06304/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06304-26/lija-carry-out-internal-and-external-changes-to): To carry out internal and external changes to existing premisses from approved permit PA/2400/93 and to introduce a Class 4B retail shop at ground floor level… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06266/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06266-26/lija-sanctioning-of-pre-1968-townhouse-following-updated-survey): Sanctioning of pre-1968 townhouse following updated survey, including sanctioning of photovoltaic (pv) panels, and sanctioning of variations from approved… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06081/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06081-26/lija-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1968 dwelling. Works to also include facade restoration works, excavation of a pool in the backyard, demolition of… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05852/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05852-26/lija-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation, and construction of 3 basement garages, 1 maisonette, 7 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05613/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05613-26/lija-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-garage): To demolish existing dwelling and garage, retain and restore facade and construct two residential dwellings with interconnected ground floor garages. Suspended, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05438/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05438-26/lija-renewal-of-pa-07582-18-to-extend-existing-washroom): Renewal of PA/07582/18: To extend existing washroom and create a residence and construct a recessed floor above. To introduce lift and modify internal… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05390/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05390-26/lija-sanctioning-of-minor-external-alterations-to-a): Sanctioning of minor external alterations to a pre-1967 structure. Granted, validated 24 September 2026 - [**PA/05372/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05372-26/lija-sanction-changes-from-pa-05101-00-and-correction-of): To sanction changes from PA/05101/00 and correction of all plans following survey. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/05292/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05292-26/lija-sanctioning-of-minor-external-alterations-to-a): Sanctioning of minor external alterations to a pre-1967 structure. Under appeal, validated 18 September 2026 - [**PA/05188/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05188-26/lija-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-to): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level to remove accretions, enlarging internal yards and construction of new stairwell. Proposed construction of… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04751/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04751-26/lija-sanction-alterations-from-pa3359-95-and-pa7296-96-and): To sanction alterations from PA3359/95 and PA7296/96 and to propose internal and external alterations, addition of a conservatory and to propose a garage in… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04711/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04711-26/lija-demolition-of-a-terraced-house-and-the): Demolition of a terraced house and the excavation of the site, to construct 2 basement garages and 5 overlying residential units. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04552/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04552-26/lija-changes-to-permit-pa-02305-25): Proposed changes to permit PA/02305/25, consisting of the addition of basement level-3 (having 37 garages in total), removal of the Class 4B by incorporating… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/04232/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04232-26/lija-dismantle-the-existing-garage-roof-and-reconstructing): To dismantle the existing garage roof and reconstructing it at a higher level. This modification aims to create additional storage space from a ground floor… Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04133/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04133-26/lija-alterations-to-semi-detached-villa-approved-in-pa6722-21): Alterations to semi-detached villa approved in PA6722/21 and excavation to construct pool. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03959/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03959-26/lija-demolish-existing-premises-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing premises and construct ground floor garages, an overlying apartments and a duplex penthouse at second and third floor level. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03909/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03909-26/lija-construction-of-infill-dwelling-and-boundary-wall): Proposed construction of infill dwelling and boundary wall, and excavate water reservoir. Refused, validated 10 June 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/03729/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03729-26/lija-demolish-existing-disused-residence): To demolish existing disused residence, excavation of a basement level and construction of a basement garage, four residential units and an overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 17 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03513/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03513-26/lija-construction-of-pump-room-and-sanctioning-of): Proposed construction of pump room and sanctioning of landscaping as PA/00336/23. Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03260/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03260-26/lija-change-of-use-from-bar-to-a): Proposed change of use from bar to a Class 4D food and drinks establishment where cooking is allowed. Application to include the sanctioning of minor internal… Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/03155/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03155-26/lija-clearing-of-site): Proposed clearing of site, excavation of reservoir and construction of 2 duplex units over 4 floors and washroom level. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03150/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03150-26/lija-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-externally): Proposed installation of a Single-Sided Solar Powered Externally Illuminated Billboard – static billboard with external lighting (no LED display). Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/03073/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03073-26/lija-sanction-minor-changes-to-pb-00474-90-including-pv): To sanction minor changes to PB/00474/90 including pv panels and to propose construction of pool, carport and restoration of facade. Pending, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/02739/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02739-26/lija-proposal-restoration-of-facade): Proposal restoration of facade. Granted, validated 22 May 2026 - [**PA/02502/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02502-26/lija-sanction-removal-of-substation-and-alterations-to): To sanction removal of substation and alterations to semi-detached villas following site surveys and setting out of official alignment. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/02291/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02291-26/lija-proposal-includes-addition-of-balcony-at-first): Proposal includes addition of balcony at first floor level and facade restoration. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/01834/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01834-26/lija-internal-alterations-and-re-erection-of-staircase-that): Internal alterations and re-erection of staircase that was dismantled in PA1025/15 (Condition 3) and PA2298/17 (Condition 4), and construction of room and… Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/01719/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01719-26/lija-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling. Changes include sanctioning of: existing extension at ground floor, demolition of: dilapidated rooms for… Suspended, validated 18 March 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/01707/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01707-26/lija-this-application-seeks-the-sanctioning-of-the): This application seeks the sanctioning of the existing residential unit at level +1 and roof level as built together with the depth of backyard. Proposed… Granted, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/01622/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01622-26/lija-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa3811-15): To sanction variations from approved permit PA3811/15. Granted, validated 14 April 2026 - [**PA/01507/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01507-26/lija-internal-alteration): Internal alteration, extension at second floor, construction of pool and jacuzzi at roof level. Shifting of pv panels on roof. Pending, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/01476/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01476-26/lija-pv-panels-at-receded-level): Proposed pv panels at receded level. Granted, validated 27 March 2026 - [**PA/01359/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01359-26/lija-demolish-existing-dilapidated-rooms-on-a-restricted): To demolish existing dilapidated rooms on a restricted site, to construct a two-storey dwelling including the excavation and construction of a rainwater… Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01255/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01255-26/lija-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of a garage at ground floor, 3 three bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor levels and 1 one… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00908/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00908-26/lija-demolition-of-washrooms-and-construction-of-two): Proposed demolition of washrooms and construction of two duplex units at third and receded level. Pending, validated 18 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00877/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00877-26/lija-additional-to-pa-04925-15-by-demolishing-neighboring-property): Additional to PA/04925/15 by demolishing neighboring property and joining it to residence. Creating a garage at street level. Pending, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/00742/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00742-26/lija-sanction-discrepancies-to-approved-permit-pa-00653-17-including): To sanction discrepancies to approved permit PA/00653/17 including variations to official alignment. Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/00304/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00304-26/lija-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, including extension of roof structure and conversion of front room to garage for private… Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/00212/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00212-26/lija-sanctioning-of-garages-as-built): Sanctioning of garages as built. Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/00086/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00086-26/lija-retain-the-original-opening-in-the-propertys): To retain the original opening in the property's perimeter rubble wall (alterations to PA8091/21). Granted, validated 30 January 2026 - [**PA/00042/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00042-26/lija-alterations-to-existing-property-including-installation-of): Proposed alterations to existing property including installation of gate and formation of opening on facade to allow for a car space. To sanction variation… Granted, validated 17 February 2026 Page 1 of 6 [Older](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija?page=2) ## Planning in Lija: common questions ### How many planning applications are there in Lija? PropertyList has 259 Planning Authority applications on record for Lija, 50 of them from 2026 and 17 validated in the last 90 days. ### What share of planning applications are approved in Lija? 96% of the 160 decided applications in Lija on record were granted (154 granted, 6 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan. ### How high can you build in Lija? Granted applications in Lija with a stated height are typically 2 floors; the tallest granted on record is 4 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 Lija? The most active periti in Lija are architecture 360 (7), Ruben Sciortino (6), Japheth Luke Borg (6), JG Periti (5), Tancred Mifsud (4). ### How do I object to a planning application in Lija? 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. [Planning map of Malta](https://propertylist.mt/map) · [Market insights](https://propertylist.mt/insights) · [All localities](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications)