Planning applications in Swieqi

803 planning applications since 19 September 2020: 467 granted, 24 refused, 82 pending. Tallest granted: 7 floors. 146 applications so far in 2026, 49 validated in the last 90 days. 95% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 1,356 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (316), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (84), New Construction (Residential) (82), Alterations & Extensions (48), Permit Renewal (43).

Busiest streets: Triq il-Qasam (39), Triq is-Swieqi (30), Triq tal-Ibrag (27), Triq Sant' Andrija (23), Triq il-Madliena (22), Triq is-Sidra (22).

Most active periti here: Paul Camilleri, Ruben Sciortino, Colin Zammit, Edwin Mintoff, Samuel Formosa.

Latest decisions in Swieqi

PA/04186/25 Swieqi: To demolish the existing property, excavate and construct 4 semi detached villas including pools. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 1 floor, decided 30 October 2026
PA/00672/26 Swieqi: Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of basement and reservoir, construction of basement parking level and reservoir, carport, 2 maisonettes and 6… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 2 floors, decided 20 October 2026
PA/02084/26 Swieqi: Proposed demolition and reconstruction of common area stairs to include lift, proposed construction of two apartments at second floor, two receded apartments… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 19 October 2026
PA/06728/25 Swieqi: Demolition of existing second floor washrooms and part elevation over an existing ground floor maisonette and two first floor maisonettes. Reconstruction of… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 14 October 2026
PA/02714/26 Swieqi: Alterations to existing semi-detached villa including demolition and excavation works for extension to basement and construction of water reservoir. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, decided 9 October 2026

Latest applications in Swieqi

PA/07770/26 Swieqi: Sanctioning of differences from approved PA/02840/92, in Garage No 5. Pending
PA/07726/26 Swieqi: Change of use from office to two residential maisonettes, sanctioning railing at street level and proposed alterations. Pending
PA/07589/26 Swieqi: To sanction variations from approved permit (PA/03308/25). Pending
PA/07585/26 Swieqi: Sanctioning of existing building at first floor and proposed minor alterations at first floor level, including the addition of a lift and common staircase… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07569/26 Swieqi: Proposed internal and external alterations all levels, including amendments to the approved layouts having changes to development approved in PA/5640/19. Pending
PA/07557/26 Swieqi: Proposed internal alterations and minor external works to the existing maisonette, sanctioning of including the conversion of two existing rooms into a… Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07552/26 Swieqi: Proposed extension to an existing penthouse to form an internally connected duplex unit, including a splash pool on the front terrace. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07527/26 Swieqi: To sanction variations from approved permit (PB1257/90) to as built. Alterations to existing residential apartment, including the removal of the existing roof… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07486/26 Swieqi: To sanction garage as built from approved PA7069/02. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07432/26 Swieqi: Proposed sanctioning of layout as built and change of use from residential garage to Class 4A office space, with minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07416/26 Swieqi: Minor internal and external alteration to approved permit PA/05068/25, including the addition of a plant room instead of a reservoir at level -2 and entrance… Pending
PA/07217/26 Swieqi: Relocation of public service garage space, addition of pool at roof level, reconfiguration of reservoirs and other changes. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07214/26 Swieqi: To sanction previous approved permit PA/06377/07: Additional space below the ramp; width and length of garage. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07208/26 Swieqi: To sanction minor alterations: location of entrance door; additional rear balcony; location of apertures; size of windows. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07181/26 Swieqi: To sanction minor internal and external alterations to property approved by PA/00399/25. Pending
PA/07166/26 Swieqi: To demolish the existing terraced house approved and constructed under permit PB/3310/75; excavate and construct a domestic reservoir and an underlying garage… Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/07025/26 Swieqi: Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor
PA/06992/26 Swieqi: Proposed stable, tack room and paddock. Proposed 100CUM reservoir. Proposed restoration of existing rubble walls. To sanction access ramp. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/06835/26 Swieqi: Demolition of existing building. Excavation of 1 level of basement. Construction of basement. Construction of 3 apartments over 3 floors and 1 duplex… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06811/26 Swieqi: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06795/26 Swieqi: To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06703/26 Swieqi: To demolish existing villa and construct new villa including excavation of basement and construction of pool. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 1 floor
PA/06684/26 Swieqi: Proposed demolition of first floor and installation of lift and stairwell to create common parts. Proposal includes reconstruction of the first floor, a… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06676/26 Swieqi: To sanction minor changes and proposed sub-division of existing properties at level 2 and 3 to create two 1-bedroom units at each level. Proposed… Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/06647/26 Swieqi: To demolish the existing pool as approved and built in PAPB/1585/66 and construct a new pool in its place with no additional excavation. Pending
PA/06619/26 Swieqi: Changes to developments approved in PA/6336/18 comprising of proposed 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom penthouse at 4th floor level in lieu of currently approved… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06468/26 Swieqi: Erection of a single sided static billboard with external illumination. Withdrawn, validated 23 September 2026
PA/06441/26 Swieqi: To demolish an existing terraced house, excavate 1 level for private basement parking and construct a block of apartments which shall include a basement… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06423/26 Swieqi: Proposed demolition of existing property and reconstruction of basement garages and residential units, amalgamated with the adjacent property already covered… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06320/26 Swieqi: To sanction minor difference including facade materials, closing of aperture from PA/05922/06. Granted, validated 15 October 2026
PA/06300/26 Swieqi: To sanction minor internal and external alterations of permitted three-bedrooms terraced house as per PA/02845/15 at basement -1 and ground floor and proposed… Pending, 3 floors
PA/06296/26 Swieqi: To renew PA/01802/22 (Internal changes of the maisonette, apartments 1 and 2, and construction of the apartment 3. Installation of the lift from the ground… Granted, validated 27 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06271/26 Swieqi: Changes to development approved in PA/08339/18. Granted, validated 29 October 2026
PA/06233/26 Swieqi: To propose extension at the rear of the third floor level and pv panels at the upper roof. Granted, validated 28 October 2026
PA/06220/26 Swieqi: Sanctioning of a first floor maisonette as built, minor alterations to its layout, construction of 2 apartments on the second and third floor, and an… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06201/26 Swieqi: Sanctioning of differences of basement layout from that approved in permit PA/07771/23. Proposal also included proposed opening of two windows in basement;… Pending, validated 9 September 2026
PA/06195/26 Swieqi: To sanction maisonette following as-built survey, from the approved permit PA/01055/13. Granted, validated 1 October 2026
PA/06137/26 Swieqi: Demolition of the existing dwelling, excavation of the site, and construction of a new residential villa comprising a basement level, ground floor, and first… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors
PA/06128/26 Swieqi: To sanction internal height from the approved permit on site (PA9764/18) and variations from the official building alignment. Pending, validated 9 September 2026
PA/06124/26 Swieqi: To sanction a duplex apartment as built at ground and first floor levels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/06122/26 Swieqi: Proposed extension to the existing third-floor penthouse, including minor internal alterations, the construction of an additional recessed penthouse at… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/05942/26 Swieqi: To sanction previously approved apartment in PA/4438/16 as built. Granted, validated 13 October 2026
PA/05863/26 Swieqi: Minor internal alterations, change of use of rooms, and construction of room at roof level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/05834/26 Swieqi: To excavate site and construct two semi-detached villas, with a semi-basement and pools at ground. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 1 floor
PA/05831/26 Swieqi: Internal alterations at semi basement and ground floor level, including the introduction of a pool at semi basement level. Property regularised through… Pending, validated 26 August 2026
PA/05806/26 Swieqi: To change the use of 98 private garages (approved in PA/1933/23) to public service garages. Pending, validated 19 August 2026
PA/05751/26 Swieqi: Construction of six semi-detached villas including swimming-pools and excavation to form basements; including demolition of existing structures on part of the… Pending, validated 19 August 2026
PA/05735/26 Swieqi: Proposed construction of four semi-detached dwellings, over four levels, on a vacant plot. Application also includes excavation works and construction of pools. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors
PA/05717/26 Swieqi: To sanction variations from approved permit PA/02383/05 (Proposed construction of two maisonettes and underlying two basement garages), to carry out internal… Granted, validated 28 September 2026
PA/05716/26 Swieqi: Demolition of existing semi-detached house. Modifications to previously approved PA4918/25. Pending, validated 19 August 2026

Planning in Swieqi: common questions

How many planning applications are there in Swieqi?

PropertyList has 803 Planning Authority applications on record for Swieqi, 146 of them from 2026 and 49 validated in the last 90 days.

What share of planning applications are approved in Swieqi?

95% of the 491 decided applications in Swieqi on record were granted (467 granted, 24 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan.

How high can you build in Swieqi?

Granted applications in Swieqi with a stated height are typically 4 floors; the tallest granted on record is 7 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 Swieqi?

The most active periti in Swieqi are Paul Camilleri (41), Ruben Sciortino (32), Colin Zammit (19), Edwin Mintoff (18), Samuel Formosa (17).

How do I object to a planning application in Swieqi?

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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