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Is-6 Ta' Marzu, 2019 2333 This Is a List of Complete Applications Is-6 ta’ Marzu, 2019 2333 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 sas-06 ta’ April, 2019. be made by the 06th April, 2019. 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/01558/19 Construction of semi-basement garages, maisonettes, apartments and penthouse. John Vella, Site at, Triq il-Qarsajja, Attard ATTARD PA/01682/19 To demolish existing dilapidated garage and construct terraced house with garage. Etienne Borg Ferranti, 30, Triq il-Mithna, Attard BELT PA/01628/19 Installation of mobile phone infrastructure at roof level VALLETTA Richard Zahra, Castille Hotel, Pjazza Kastilja c/w, Triq San Pawl, Belt Valletta BELT PA/01683/19 Proposed new timber sign and cover for AC unit VALLETTA Charles Bonaci, Shop 24D, Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta BELT PA/01728/19 Restoration of facade VALLETTA Fr. Richard Stanley Grech OFM, Franciscan Church of Our Lady of Jesus, Triq Sant’ Orsla c/w, Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta BELT PA/01796/19 Restoration of facade, alteration to interiors of two apartments and shifting of VALLETTA entrance door Matthew Bianco, 12 and 14, Block 160, Triq l-Arcisqof, Belt Valletta 2334 Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta 20,145 BELT PA/01818/19 The demolition of existing arched bridges and parapet wall. To be replaced with VALLETTA new foot bridges and railing Gino Cauchi, Site at, Triq l-Ghajn, Belt Valletta BIRKIRKARA PA/06869/18 To sanction alterations and proposed improvements to a townhouse. Francis Galea, 24/26, Triq il-Kbira, Birkirkara, Malta BIRKIRKARA PA/01662/19 Change of use of garage into Class 4B shop Castagna ltd Attn: Michael Borg, MullHouse Building, Garage 1C, Triq it-Torri Wejter, Birkirkara BIRKIRKARA PA/01710/19 Minor internal alterations consisting of: demolition of internal walls, construction of front garden including landscaping and boundary wall, construction of staircase, extension of first floor, and construction of second floor. Ramon Azzopardi, 91, Glenn, Triq Dun Gejtanu Mannarino, Birkirkara BIRKIRKARA PA/01740/19 Demolition of back part only of building on ground and first floor (retaining existing facade and front rooms on ground and first floor); excavation at back of site for construction of basement (78 sq.m) as store for shop); extension of ground floor to 90 sq.m with change of use to Class 4B retail outlet and including shop sign; construction of 2-bedroom apartments (Class 1) on first and second floor (100 sq.m each), and 1-bedroom penthouse (Class 1) (receded) on third floor (75 sq.m). Adrian Borg, 4, Triq in-Naxxar, Birkirkara BIRKIRKARA PA/01773/19 Proposed change of use from existing sitting room to garage and alterations to the facade Ivan Fenech, 87, Triq il-Kbira, Birkirkara BIRKIRKARA PA/01811/19 Proposed demolition of existing rooms and excavate site to necessary levels for basement garage. Proposed development including Class 4D at ground floor and overlying Class 4A offices. Proposal includes the fixing of signage on the facade Raymond Zammit, RZ1 Business Centre, Misrah it-Tigieg off, Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara BIRZEBBUĠA PA/01709/19 To sanction variations from the approved PA 990/93 and proposed change of use from cafeteria (class 4D) to pharmacy (Class 4B). Application also includes roofing of stairwell and minor internal alterations and replacement of shop signage. Brady Grech, Casablanca, 34, Triq Zarenu Dalli, Birzebbuga BIRZEBBUĠA PA/01784/19 Proposed yearly installation of life guard tower from 1st June to 15th October till 15th October 2029 Kevin Fsadni, Life Guard Tower, il-Bajja s-Sabiha, Birzebbuga BIRZEBBUĠA PA/01820/19 To demolish existing townhouse and construction of 2 garages, 1 Class 4B shop and 3 apartments. Application also includes two respective signs. Sergio Di Maio, 48, Triq San Pietru c/w, Triq it-Tankijiet, Birzebbuga COSPICUA PA/01632/19 To carry minor internal changes and change from Class 4B (Retail) to Class 4C (BORMLA) (Food and Drink Establishments where no cooking is allowed) Arken Ltd Attn: Aaron Abela, Site at, Triq it-Tarzna c/w, Ix-Xatt Ta’ Bormla, Cospicua (Bormla) FGURA PA/09889/18 To demolish existing terraced house already covered by PA/07604/17 and construct 8 basement garages, 3 car spaces, 2 maisonettes, 9 apartments and 3 penthouses Perit David Psaila, Villa Marken, 46, Triq Kent, Fgura, Malta Is-6 ta’ Marzu, 2019 2335 FGURA PA/01530/19 To sanction existing concrete platform, as well as tables and chairs in front garden ancillary to existing Class 4C shop, and propose a 4 course party wall for separation from 3rd party neighbouring garage properties. George Cardona, 126, Triq is-Sur c/w, Vjal Kottoner, Fgura FGURA PA/01608/19 Internal alterations and change of use of the existing ground accommodation from residential to a retail Class 4B and link to the adjacent premise. Internal alterations to first floor accommodation and link to proposed adjacent development as permitted in PA 6311/18 Saviour Cassar, Champs Elysees, Triq id-Dejma, Fgura FGURA PA/01807/19 Proposed changes and additions to approved washroom in PA 7073/16 on existing interconnected garages. Proposal also includes minor alterations in garage. Entrance to garages is from no 335 Triq Merhba Chris Cassar, No.16, Mount Eden, Flat 2, Triq Sant Elija and No.335, Triq il- Merhba, Fgura FLORIANA PA/01762/19 To split existing residence into 3 separate dwellings (1-bedroom unit at second floor, 1-bedroom unit at third floor and 2-bedoom duplex at fourth floor). Application includes minor internal alterations from second floor upwards, replacement of dangerous slabs and addition of setback floor. Arthur Ebejer, 67, Triq il-Kapuccini, Floriana GĦAJNSIELEM PA/00456/19 Internal alterations to demolish kitchen and back yard to make space for a spacious back yard and to construct an internal yard at ground floor level. At first floor level to have an internal yard for light and ventilation, remove old steel stairs and build new stairs to access the 2nd floor level and to construct a Toilet/Box room and living area at 2nd floor level. Daniel Grech, St. Peter Paul 73, Triq Sant’ Antnin, Ghajnsielem GĦAJNSIELEM PA/00896/19 Extension to penthouse approved in PA/05954/18 Joseph Portelli, Airspace at, Australian Waratah, Triq Malta, Ghajnsielem GĦAJNSIELEM PA/01537/19 Renewal to PA/01051/14 - Redevelopment of Gozo Heritage and adjacent property into residential units Brian Mizzi, 3, Gozo Heritage Ltd., Triq L-Imgarr and, Triq il-Qighan, Ghajnsielem GĦAJNSIELEM PA/01559/19 Proposed basement garages; maisonette at ground floor; three flats at first, second and third floors and one flat at receded floor level. Previous permit PA 3362/10 expired. Chris Mifsud, Site at, Triq Firilla, Ghajnsielem GĦAJNSIELEM PA/01630/19 Change of Use from Class 4D and Class 2A to Dental Teaching Centre Class 2C Tetriary Education, internal and facade alteration including installation of Faculty Sign Christopher Spiteri, Residential Complex for the Elderly, Triq J.F. De Chambray c/w, Triq l-Imgarr, Ghajnsielem GĦAJNSIELEM PA/01753/19 To change use of bedroom to domestic garage. John Magro, 14, Triq Simirat, Ghajnsielem GĦARB PA/11450/18 To carry out alterations to dwelling house approved in PA 8514/17; changes consist in relocation of pool; layout of garages and minor internal alterations. Kevin Zammit, Lina’s House, Triq l-Isqof Mikiel Molina, Gharb GĦARB PA/01676/19 Excavation for proposed construction of garage basement and water reservoir; construction of terraced house with swimming pool in back garden. Tony Sciberras, Site at, Triq Frenc tal-Gharb, Gharb 2336 Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta 20,145 GĦARGĦUR PA/01633/19 To demolish existing ground floor single room and existing ground floor staircase.
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