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L-1 Ta' April, 2020 2957 This Is a List of Complete Applications L-1 ta’ April, 2020 2957 PROĊESS SĦIĦ FULL PROCESS Applikazzjonijiet għal Żvilupp Sħiħ Full Development Applications Din hija lista sħiħa ta’ applikazzjonijiet li waslu għand This is a list of complete applications received by the l-Awtorità tal-Ippjanar. L-applikazzjonijiet huma mqassmin Planning Authority. The applications are set out by locality. bil-lokalità. Rappreżentazzjonijiet fuq dawn l-applikazzjonijiet Any representations on these applications should be sent in għandhom isiru bil-miktub u jintbagħtu fl-uffiċini tal-Awtorità writing and received at the Planning Authority offices or tal-Ippjanar jew fl-indirizz elettroniku ([email protected]. through e-mail address ([email protected]) within mt) fil-perjodu ta’ żmien speċifikat hawn taħt, u għandu the period specified below, quoting the reference number. jiġi kkwotat in-numru ta’ referenza. Rappreżentazzjonijiet Representations may also be submitted anonymously. jistgħu jkunu sottomessi anonimament. Is-sottomissjonijiet kollha lill-Awtorità tal-Ippjanar, All submissions to the Planning Authority, submitted sottomessi fiż-żmien speċifikat, jiġu kkunsidrati u magħmula within the specified period, will be taken into consideration pubbliċi. and will be made public. L-avviżi li ġejjin qed jiġu ppubblikati skont Regolamenti The following notices are being published in accordance 6(1), 11(1), 11(2)(a) u 11(3) tar-Regolamenti dwar l-Ippjanar with Regulations 6(1), 11(1), 11(2)(a), and 11(3) of the tal-Iżvilupp, 2016 (Proċedura ta’ Applikazzjonijiet u Development Planning (Procedure for Applications and d-Deċiżjoni Relattiva) (A.L.162 tal-2016). their Determination) Regulations, 2016 (L.N.162 of 2016). Rappreżentazzjonijiet fuq l-applikazzjonijiet li ġejjin Any representations on the following applications should għandhom isiru sat-08 ta’ Mejju, 2020. be made by the 08th May, 2020. Wieħed jista’ jara online dettalji u pjanti ta’ dawn Details and drawings of these applications can be viewed l-applikazzjonijiet fuq (https://eapps.pa.org.mt) (għal min online at (https://eapps.pa.org.mt) (available to eID users), juża l-eID) u fl-uffiċini tal-Awtorità tal-Ippjanar fil-Furjana or at the offices of the Planning Authority in Floriana (St. (St. Francis Ravelin) jew Ir-Rabat (Għawdex - Citybel, Triq Francis Ravelin) or Victoria (Gozo - Citybel, Triq Santa Santa Marta). Marta). *Applikazzjonijiet b’tipa grassa/korsiva huma għal Site *Applications typed in bold/italics are for re-issued Site Notices li jinħarġu mill-ġdid. Notices. ATTARD PA/02139/20 Proposed excavation and construction of a rainwater reservoir. Proposal is to include the excavation of a trench to connect the pavilion to the reservoir. Stefan Cordina, Gnien L-Istazzjon, Triq Sant’Anton, Triq il-Gonna, Attard ATTARD PA/02224/20 Proposed construction of agriculture store and underneath basement. Proposed construction of reservoir Mr Carmel Borg, Site at, Triq il-Buqana off, Ta’ Vnezja, Attard BELT VALLETTA PA/02101/20 To demolish and reconstruct to make safe two housing units including internal alterations and replacement of highly deteriorated roofs. Social Projects Management Ltd Attn: Anthony Muscat, Flats 2 and 3 No.11, Sqaq Toni Bajada, Belt Valletta BELT VALLETTA PA/02167/20 To place moveable timber station, and umbrellas within approved area designated for tables and chairs. To amend conditions 1, 3, 8, 9 of permit PA/02699/04. These include the extension of opening and closing times as approved on permit PA/02699/04 to everyday according to establishment opening hours Joseph Bonello Bianco, Land in front of Luciano Restaurant, Triq il-Merkanti, Belt Valletta 2958 Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta 20,379 BIRKIRKARA PA/09997/19 To affect alterations within front elevation to form door, in order to convert ground floor apartment into maisonette. Sandro Portelli, Falzon Flats, No.59 Flat 1, Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara Proposal changed from original submission BIRKIRKARA PA/01319/20 Demolition of an existing garage and first maisonette. Excavation of basement and construction of 3 car garages and one overlying maisonette, 3 apartments, 2 duplex apartments and one penthouse. Andrew Micallef, 20 and 22, Triq Santa Marija, Birkirkara BIRKIRKARA PA/02071/20 Demolition of existing one-storey garage and construction of a terraced house with a garage at ground floor, one full floor at first floor and one receded floor at second floor level. Kenneth D’amato, No 23 Garage, Sqaq it-Tigieg, Birkirkara BIRKIRKARA PA/02178/20 Proposed sanctioning of internal variations consisting of changes to internal wall layout and gym layout to include a lounge/health section. TH Ewropa Business Centre Ltd Attn: Anthony Spiteri, Ewropa Buisness Centre, Level -1, Triq Dun Karm c/w Triq Giovanni Mamo c/w, Triq il-Ftieh, Birkirkara BIRŻEBBUĠA PA/01680/20 To sanction parking area for heavy plant vehicles and construction equipment Schembri Asphalt Ltd Attn: Edward Schembri, Schembri Asphalt Ltd., Tar- Ranzija, Hal Far, Birzebbuga BIRŻEBBUĠA PA/01971/20 To sanction height of rubble wall. Proposed construction of reservoir. Angelo Spiteri, Site at, Triq Has-Saptan off, Ta’ Sansajna, Birzebbuga BIRŻEBBUĠA PA/02169/20 To convert dwelling (covered with PA/08654/18) into two apartments and one duplex apartment. Khalil Al Hamo, Joyce, Triq il-Progress, Birzebbuga BIRŻEBBUĠA PA/02176/20 Proposed construction of room at setback level plus other additions and alterations. Simon Aquilina, 25, Avalon Court, Triq l-Ghansar, Birzebbuga BIRŻEBBUĠA PA/02186/20 To carry out alterations to approved apartment (PA/06457/16), by receding the front facade in line with the existing opramorta. Tessie Abdilla, 58, Mater Dolores, Triq Sant’ Anglu, Birzebbuga COSPICUA PA/02158/20 Renewal of approved Permit PA 1713/14 - Restoration of facades, minor internal (BORMLA) alterations and addition of a level. Orest Nowosad, 1, Sqaq Srejdek c/w, Triq il-Pellegrinagg, Cospicua (Bormla) FGURA PA/02232/20 To construct pool and ancillary structures at fourth floor level, installation of lightweight spiral staircase between third and fourth floor level plus other additions and alterations. Tyrone Thomas, 30, Marson, Flat 2, Triq il-Kampanella, Fgura FLORIANA PA/02223/20 To propose the installation of an overhead steel arch to allow the passage of cables for shore supply. Ing.Fredrick Azzopardi (o.b.o Infrastructure Malta), Site at, Pinto 1/2, Xatt Pinto, Floriana GĦARB PA/02113/20 To carry out alterations and additions to terraced house approved in PA/00376/19 including alterations to facade, shifting of doors, alterations to balconies and demolition and reconstruction of the facade Marlyse Piscopo, 82, Sqaq off, Triq Frenc tal-Gharb, Gharb L-1 ta’ April, 2020 2959 GĦARB PA/02194/20 To construct agricultural store Victor Grima, Site at, Ta’ Felici, Gharb GĦARGĦUR PA/02189/20 Additions and alterations to existing building to form new residential unit. Work Include extension at first floor level and construction of washroom at roof level. Mark Buhagiar, 71, Triq San Gwann c/w, Triq San Gwann, Sqaq Nru. 1, Gharghur GĦASRI PA/02087/20 To sanction minor internal alterations; change in site footprint and proposed change of material apertures to timber like pvc. Christopher Mintoff, No 28, Triq Salvu Gambin, Ghasri GĦASRI PA/02123/20 To extend existing domestic garage. Mario Zammit, Site at (Garage), Triq Wied Sara, Ghasri GĦAXAQ PA/00940/20 Sanctioning of terraced house as built, namely minor changes in the configuration of rooms at ground floor, change in the position of first floor stairwell to roof, change in layout of one bedroom, change in position of stairwell room at roof level, minor changes in the facade Saviour Demicoli, Siunset 28, Triq l-Ewwel ta’ Jannar 1626, Ghaxaq GŻIRA PA/00736/20 To sanction internal amendments to walls and extension of property to incorporate an additional bedroom and ensuite. Charlotte Gony, 110, Flat 3, Triq Moroni c/w, Triq Ganni Bencini, Gzira GŻIRA PA/02038/20 To demolish second floor level of existing duplex maisonette and propose change of use from maisonette to 1no 3-bed apartment at first floor level, propose 2no 3-bed apartments at second and third floor levels and 1no 3-bed apartment with interconnected wash rm/utility rm at fourth and receded floor levels. Application includes alterations to existing facade at ground and first floor levels and alterations to common parts to install lift at all levels. Martin Camilleri, Our Nest, Triq Sir William Reid c/e, Triq tal-Kubrit, Gzira GŻIRA PA/02104/20 To sanction variations from previous approved permit PAPB 51/90, including the change of use from a disused space to a garage for private cars. The application to include the sanctioning of garage door and other minor internal alterations. Lara Micallef, No. 19, Joseph, Garage No. 1, Triq Reggie Miller c/w, Triq Luqa Briffa, Gzira GŻIRA PA/02163/20 Proposed placement of raised platform, tables and chairs in front of existing Class 4D restaurant. Proposed retractable canopy over same area. Gabriel John Villiyam, 181, (Site in front of Eurasia Restaurant), Triq ix-Xatt, Gzira GŻIRA PA/02233/20 Modifications to existing development consisting of two duplex units [approved in PA 3439/15] including proposed additions and alterations. Proposal includes to sanction minor variations from approved permit PA 3439/15. Yvonne Sammut, 123, Triq il-Flotta, Gzira ĦAMRUN PA/02100/20 Demolition of existing first floor level (Class 1) and construction of basement level and a hostel (Class 3A) on 3 levels and receded floor comprising of 15 rooms. Property lies within Student Priority Area (Junior College). Alfsons Enterprises Ltd Attn: Joseph Bajada, 20, Triq Manuel Magri, Hamrun ĦAMRUN PA/02215/20 Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling including to unblock window and replacement of slab above basement Trudel Ajayi, 11, Triq Kamelja/93, Triq Mile End, Hamrun 2960 Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta 20,379 IKLIN PA/09391/19 Alterations to elevations and floor plans of 2 villas as approved in PA5560/17 and PA583/19.
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