Planning applications in Marsaskala

1,043 planning applications since 6 October 2020: 627 granted, 30 refused, 118 pending. Tallest granted: 9 floors. 205 applications so far in 2026, 51 validated in the last 90 days. 95% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 2,452 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (449), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (121), New Construction (Residential) (72), Change of Use (57), Other (50).

Busiest streets: Triq il-Qaliet (61), Triq is-Salini (36), Triq iz-Zonqor (30), Triq ta' Gidwet (26), Triq in-Nadur (23), Triq tal-Gardiel (22).

Most active periti here: Innovative Design Architects (iDA), Chris Cachia, Melanie Spiteri, James Bonnici Camilleri, Marvin Ellul.

Latest decisions in Marsaskala

PA/00037/26 Marsaskala: To sanction internal and external variations on the villa which was approved on PA/00863/04. Granted, validated 15 April 2026, decided 28 October 2026
PA/03596/26 Marsaskala: To amend PA/04497/24, demolish rear store, create and internal staircase and construct an overlying roof structure. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 2 floors, decided 20 October 2026
PA/01563/26 Marsaskala: Proposed extension to existing unit at third floor and construction of a penthouse at receded floor level. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 20 October 2026
PA/02345/26 Marsaskala: Proposed alterations and extension to penthouse at fourth floor level to be converted to two apartments and construction of penthouse above including… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, decided 19 October 2026
PA/05615/26 Marsaskala: To sanction as built existing private car garage and proposed change of use of part of the garage to Class 4B Tattoo Shop. Proposal includes signage. Granted, validated 19 August 2026, decided 16 October 2026

Latest applications in Marsaskala

PA/07824/26 Marsaskala: To carry out alterations to approved (PA 230/23) basement garage level due to retaining the 0.75m from the party wall, converting of approved ground floor… Pending, 1 floor
PA/07807/26 Marsaskala: Proposed residential block including garages, maisonette and apartments accessible though an improved access from Triq il-Qrempuc. Pending
PA/07719/26 Marsaskala: To sanction minor alterations to dwelling (covered by DN/01201/24) and to carry out alterations to construct a washroom at roof level. Pending
PA/07673/26 Marsaskala: To install aluminum louvers on facade to screen ac compressors. Pending
PA/07610/26 Marsaskala: To sanction variances from RG/00197/23 consisting of internal alterations and washroom extension at third floor. Pending
PA/07601/26 Marsaskala: To sanction installation of a white coloured aluminium gate in front of garage, from elevation approved in PA/02820/21. Pending
PA/07476/26 Marsaskala: Proposed internal alterations and part-demolition of existing approved penthouse [as per PA/00770/26, and construction of additional floor and interconnecting… Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07388/26 Marsaskala: Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07375/26 Marsaskala: To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07314/26 Marsaskala: Correction of site plan and drawings from that approved in PA/04044/16. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07312/26 Marsaskala: Construction of a Class 3A guest house including 19 rooms over first, second, third and receded floors. Furthermore the construction works include excavation… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07269/26 Marsaskala: Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending
PA/07224/26 Marsaskala: Sanctioning of the existing layout of Class 4B shop (licensed as an ironmongery) layout and correction of site from that approved in permit PB/5149/81 and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07222/26 Marsaskala: Proposed sanctioning of garage for private vehicles as old permit was not retrieved. Pending
PA/07171/26 Marsaskala: Proposed installation of retractable awning to penthouse approved in PA/06903/25. Pending
PA/07120/26 Marsaskala: Extension of light weight structure and change of use form washroom to one bedroom unit. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/07051/26 Marsaskala: To sanction extension and minor alterations to pre-1967 agricultural room from that approved in PA/02690/24, sanctioning of pool and surrounding paving with… Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/07034/26 Marsaskala: To renew approved PA/5482/18. Dismantling of washrooms at third floor level, proposed additional 2 residential units at third and fourth floor levels, and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07012/26 Marsaskala: Demolition of three dwellings. Proposed construction of 5 garages at basement level, maisonette and entrance to common parts at elevated ground floor, 9 three… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07008/26 Marsaskala: To sanction property as built from the approved permit PB/0984/88, including shifting of apertures and wall layouts, extension of a balcony, and change of… Pending
PA/06978/26 Marsaskala: To divide existing basement garage approved by virtue of PA5746/03 into two separate private car garages, including division of existing backyard. Pending
PA/06962/26 Marsaskala: To sanction minor internal alterations and railing from PA/05347/20. Pending
PA/06949/26 Marsaskala: Variations from the official building alignments in line with Circular 1/24. Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06834/26 Marsaskala: Minor internal alterations at ground, first and second floor. Proposed unit at third floor and duplex unit at fourth and fifth floor. Proposal includes pool. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors
PA/06775/26 Marsaskala: To demolish existing terrace house, excavate and construct 2 basement level garages, 2 maisonette at ground floor level and 10 units from first till penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06770/26 Marsaskala: To sanction basement domestic store interlinked with street level garage approved by virtue of PA5163/96, including minor change in the site area. Pending
PA/06747/26 Marsaskala: Proposed internal and external alterations to the approved duplex penthouse at fifth and receded floor levels, as approved under PA/6270/23. The proposed… Pending, validated 30 September 2026
PA/06690/26 Marsaskala: To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/00047/21. Pending
PA/06605/26 Marsaskala: Change of use of garage from Class 1 to Class 4A car dealer office, including signage. Pending, validated 23 September 2026
PA/06596/26 Marsaskala: To demolish and reconstruct a dilapidated part of the facade. To replace lintels and apertures. Pending, validated 23 September 2026
PA/06584/26 Marsaskala: To sanction differences from approved permit PA/08306/21 and proposed alterations, including the addition of a hot tub and pool. Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06537/26 Marsaskala: Variation from the official building alignment and sanctioning of minor variations from plan as approved in PA/06579/07 following survey of flat. Pending
PA/06518/26 Marsaskala: Proposed extension to the existing penthouse and construction of an additional floor above the penthouse with jacuzzi and overlying pools at roof over. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor
PA/06513/26 Marsaskala: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette, three overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06502/26 Marsaskala: To demolish existing premises at nos. 28 and 29, Triq iz-Zonqor and no. 7 Triq San Gorg, Marsascala, retain the existing facade at ground floor level of no 7… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 1 floor
PA/06496/26 Marsaskala: To sanction alterations at second-floor level and roof level, including pool to boutique tourism accommodation (Class 3A) approved in PA/04676/24. Pending, validated 23 September 2026
PA/06427/26 Marsaskala: To sanction minor changes (as built) from approved permit PA4731/21. Pending
PA/06426/26 Marsaskala: Sanctioning of existing canopy in backyard. Pending
PA/06412/26 Marsaskala: Proposed extension at roof level. Pending, validated 23 September 2026
PA/06398/26 Marsaskala: Redevelopment of plot including demolition of house, excavation to accommodate reservoir and basement level, and construction of 1 maisonette at ground floor,… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06287/26 Marsaskala: To demolish existing building and construct ground floor garage and overlying apartments and a setback floor (6 residential units). Works include the… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06194/26 Marsaskala: To demolish existing apartments and proposed construction of new stairs and lift, proposed construction of 7 apartments at first, second, third, fourth and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06149/26 Marsaskala: To sanction apartment as constructed from PA/00824/16. Granted, validated 22 October 2026
PA/06117/26 Marsaskala: Sanctioning of built floors approved via PA4340/18 and proposal to subdivide the duplex penthouse into two separate units. Pending, validated 9 September 2026
PA/06075/26 Marsaskala: Proposed change of use from approved pharmacy Class 4B (PA/07504/23) to 4 residential units. Proposal also includes sanctioning of minor variations on facade.… Pending, validated 9 September 2026
PA/06074/26 Marsaskala: Changes in apertures, alterations of rooms, construction of roof top pool, extension of shaft to roof level, installation of lift and sanctioning the… Granted, validated 20 October 2026
PA/06061/26 Marsaskala: Proposed placing of pergola on front terrace. Pending, validated 2 September 2026
PA/06008/26 Marsaskala: Proposed sanctioning of changes from approved permits PA/00889/07. Granted, validated 24 September 2026
PA/05972/26 Marsaskala: Restoration of existing rubble walls, replacement of gates, cleaning of pathways, placement of outdoor gym equipment and children playground equipment, change… Pending, validated 2 September 2026
PA/05961/26 Marsaskala: Proposed removal of material, excavation, and construction of 16 basement garages, 2 maisonettes 10 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor

Planning in Marsaskala: common questions

How many planning applications are there in Marsaskala?

PropertyList has 1,043 Planning Authority applications on record for Marsaskala, 205 of them from 2026 and 51 validated in the last 90 days.

What share of planning applications are approved in Marsaskala?

95% of the 657 decided applications in Marsaskala on record were granted (627 granted, 30 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan.

How high can you build in Marsaskala?

Granted applications in Marsaskala with a stated height are typically 4 floors; the tallest granted on record is 9 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 Marsaskala?

The most active periti in Marsaskala are Innovative Design Architects (iDA) (29), Chris Cachia (26), Melanie Spiteri (23), James Bonnici Camilleri (23), Marvin Ellul (20).

How do I object to a planning application in Marsaskala?

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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