Planning applications in Marsa

569 planning applications since 24 March 2020: 329 granted, 21 refused, 75 pending. Tallest granted: 6 floors. 112 applications so far in 2026, 30 validated in the last 90 days. 94% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 718 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (155), Change of Use (60), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (53), New Construction (34), Other (31).

Busiest streets: Triq Stiefnu Zerafa (30), Triq it-Tigrija (27), Triq Hal Qormi (26), Triq il-Marsa (24), Triq is-Salib tal-Marsa (24), Triq Isouard (20).

Most active periti here: John Attard, Edwin Mintoff, Mannie Galea, Mangion, Mangion & Partners, William Lewis.

Latest decisions in Marsa

PA/04308/26 Marsa: Installation of reversible tent structure for: Class 6A warehouse related activities (holding area for warehouse), including Class 5B garage for the… Granted, validated 24 June 2026, decided 28 October 2026
PA/03161/26 Marsa: Demolition of existing maisonette and excavation for the construction of a basement, road level garage with ancillary rooms, 3 apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 20 October 2026
PA/03839/26 Marsa: Alterations and minor additions to maisonette approved in RG/488/24. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, decided 15 October 2026
PA/02832/26 Marsa: Proposed installation of a Single-Sided Internally Illuminated Billboard - Static Billboard with internal lighting (no LED display). Granted, validated 6 May 2026, decided 8 October 2026
PA/01849/26 Marsa: To sanction facade as built not in line with PA3882/15 and proposed modification to improve facade. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, decided 2 October 2026

Latest applications in Marsa

PA/04651/23 Marsa: Installation, commissioning and operation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) within the A-Station in Marsa. Granted, validated 6 September 2023
PA/04600/23 Marsa: Restoration of main gate including flanking walls. Granted, validated 31 October 2023
PA/04593/23 Marsa: Construction of new lift in existing common area, alterations to first floor apartment, construction of 1 new apartment on second floor and 1new apartment on… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/04459/23 Marsa: To construct two levels of underground parking, a Class 6A warehouse at ground floor level, and Class 4A offices on the overlying floors and recessed floor… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/04399/23 Marsa: Renewal of PA3858/18: To construct two additional floors and recessed washroom overlying existing maisonette. Granted, validated 2 October 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/04298/23 Marsa: Proposed development of vacant site - Proposed temperature-controlled storage at basement level -1, garage, dry store and loading bay at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/04229/23 Marsa: Minor alterations to facade, including change of colour, removal of balcony, and alterations to apertures. Granted, validated 19 July 2023
PA/04168/23 Marsa: To sanction facade at fourth floor and amended apertures in lower floors as built. To sanction extension of fourth floor, to sanction amended internal wall… Withdrawn, 4 floors
PA/04161/23 Marsa: To demolish existing boundary wall, excavate site, and construct basement garage parking spaces, access ramp to basement and drive way, intermediate level… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor
PA/04054/23 Marsa: Renewal of PA2915/18 - Proposed landscaping in existing social estate. Granted, validated 2 August 2023
PA/03871/23 Marsa: To replace the existing roof of the ground floor level, change of use part of ground floor level to parking area and construction of three additional floors… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 4 floors
PA/03841/23 Marsa: Sanctioning change of use from garage to Class 4B Shop, and removal of AC unit on facade and relocated into internal shaft, and proposed shop sign. Refused, validated 28 June 2023
PA/03736/23 Marsa: To renew PA1761/18 - To demolish existing building and construct ground floor garages (Class 5A) for light industrial use and overlying offices (Class 4A) at… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/03672/23 Marsa: Alterations to the building’s facades and minor internal alterations. Conversion of the stores shown on the current PA 2462/03 to Class 4A offices in… Granted, validated 16 August 2023
PA/03667/23 Marsa: Internal alterations to existing building (removal of internal walls, replacing of roof slabs which are not in a structurally sound condition) and demolition… Pending, validated 21 June 2023
PA/03649/23 Marsa: Proposed demolition of existing roof structures, first and second floor apartments, proposed replacement of garage roofing slab, construction of four… Granted, validated 9 August 2023
PA/03505/23 Marsa: To renew PA2698/17 - construction stables over existing stables over site covered by PA4562/07. Granted, validated 4 August 2023
PA/03454/23 Marsa: Proposed excavation of site to form basement parking, ground and first floor warehouse (6A) and office (4A) at second floor. Proposal includes the… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 3 floors
PA/03313/23 Marsa: To demolish existing washroom and construct an additional two floors. Granted, validated 6 June 2023
PA/03311/23 Marsa: Sanctioning of stairwells and changes to roof layout from that approved under PA/4552/19 and proposed change of use to a substation at part of ground floor… Granted, validated 6 June 2023
PA/03239/23 Marsa: Proposed advertisement billboard. Granted, validated 6 June 2023
PA/03219/23 Marsa: To excavate a vacant site and construct a Class 6A warehouse with a Class 6A basement partly providing parking, and ancillary Class 4A offices and staff… Granted, validated 6 June 2023
PA/03211/23 Marsa: To carry out minor external material alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 24 July 2023
PA/03188/23 Marsa: To carry out internal/external alterations and additions to approved dwelling (PA1028/22). Granted, validated 6 June 2023
PA/03142/23 Marsa: Change of use of part of the property from a Class 6A warehouse to Class 3C gym and to carry out minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 31 May 2023
PA/03139/23 Marsa: Change of use from a carpenter’s workshop (Class 5A) into a Class 4B shop including lowering of floor level and internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 31 May 2023
PA/02936/23 Marsa: Sanction of minor internal and external variations from approved permit PA6032/16. Changes are limited to internal configuration of size of rooms/ yard and… Granted, validated 27 June 2023
PA/02929/23 Marsa: Proposed alterations to existing townhouse Granted, validated 24 May 2023
PA/02919/23 Marsa: Proposed replacement of existing closed balcony and apertures with a timber closed balcony and timber apertures following the approval of grant GS/00443/21. Granted, validated 26 September 2023
PA/02859/23 Marsa: Placement of reverse vending machine (RVM) for container recycling. Granted, validated 15 June 2023
PA/02845/23 Marsa: Proposed replacement of existing aluminum closed balcony and apertures with a timber closed balcony and timber apertures following the approval of grant… Granted, validated 31 July 2023
PA/02786/23 Marsa: Renewal of PA/10775/17: To sanction minor alteration on existing floors and to extend first floor, construct second floor and carry out minor alterations at… Granted, validated 26 June 2023, 3 floors
PA/02722/23 Marsa: Demolition and alterations of existing dwellings retaining facade and ceiling of front room at ground floor with some minor alterations, and construction of… Granted, validated 17 May 2023
PA/02604/23 Marsa: To sanction the existing plan and the use as a lotto office/betting shop, and to execute minor alterations (modifications of internal walls and apertures,… Granted, validated 10 May 2023
PA/02551/23 Marsa: To renew PA/02943/17: ”To demolish existing and construct, phase 1 of approved outline development permission PA02469/16, consisting of basement for parking… Granted, validated 8 June 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/02327/23 Marsa: To sanction minor internal and external alterations from PA/6206/95 to a pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 16 June 2023
PA/02219/23 Marsa: Demolition of existing structures; excavation down to required levels and construction of underground parking, ground floor vehicle showroom and six levels of… Withdrawn, validated 17 May 2023, 7 floors
PA/02105/23 Marsa: Proposed removal of accretions and construction of Class 6A warehouse as per submitted drawings. Granted, validated 19 April 2023
PA/02096/23 Marsa: Internal and external Alteration to existing properties, joining of existing properties, To create a ground floor maisonette and 4 apartments over 5 floors.… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 5 floors
PA/02074/23 Marsa: Change of use from warehouse Class 6A to workshop Class 5A and sanctioning of doorway and floor to ceiling height (shown incorrectly in PA5815/16). Granted, validated 24 May 2023
PA/01967/23 Marsa: Proposed internal alterations and extension of additional full floor at second floor level, and roof structure at third floor with small pool at the uppermost… Granted, validated 19 May 2023, 3 floors
PA/01947/23 Marsa: To carry out internal alterations at first floor level (formation of two ensuite bathrooms, with gypsum partition and opening of window) from RG 1369/23. Granted, validated 14 June 2023
PA/01898/23 Marsa: To propose the extension of the existing receded floor to reach the street façade and the addition of a receded floor level above. Refused, validated 5 April 2023
PA/01752/23 Marsa: Proposed demolition of existing cesspits and the proposed construction of a new National Veterinary Laboratory and ancillary facilities for the Animal Health… Granted, validated 4 December 2024
PA/01630/23 Marsa: Alteration to the existing ground and first floor, including part demolition of the existing stairs, demolition of existing roof, construction of 1-bedroom… Refused, validated 14 June 2023, 4 floors
PA/01530/23 Marsa: Change of material on elevation from that approved in PA07244/20. Granted, validated 25 May 2023
PA/01525/23 Marsa: Proposed rehabilitation of area into an external carpark, (part already approved in PA4599/10) construction of small security room and proposed boundary wall… Granted, validated 15 March 2023
PA/01446/23 Marsa: To demolish and re-construct slab over second floor level and to construct third and receded floor level. Granted, validated 2 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/01427/23 Marsa: Change of use from a social club to a office Class 4A, and extending the building envelope to the facade on level 3. Proposal includes a receded floor on… Refused, validated 15 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/01034/23 Marsa: To propose internal and external alterations including shifting of bathroom wall to extend backyard, removal of one bedroom, changing living room to a private… Granted, validated 1 March 2023