Planning applications in Swieqi

804 planning applications since 19 September 2020: 480 granted, 24 refused, 83 pending. Tallest granted: 7 floors. 147 applications so far in 2026, 49 validated in the last 90 days. 95% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 1,368 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (316), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (85), 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/00238/20 Swieqi: To propose the demolition of the existing villa and erect two semi-detached villas each with pool and basement garage Status being checked
PA/00122/20 Swieqi: Proposed sanctioning of changes from PA/02953/08, including levels, and internal alterations. Internal alterations include removal of staircase from garage to… Status being checked
PA/00072/20 Swieqi: Demolition of existing terraced house and excavation. Construction of garage with 2 parking spaces and 3 overlying apartments with an additional duplex… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00055/20 Swieqi: To sanction variations from previous approved permit PA 4986/01 and proposed minor changes at first floor level and proposed a bedroom with ensuite and walk… Status being checked