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It-8 Ta' Lulju, 2020 5709 This Is a List of Complete Applications It-8 ta’ Lulju, 2020 5709 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-07 ta’ Awwissu, 2020. be made by the 07th August, 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/01695/20 To construct 2 dedicated substations, as part of the Malta National Park at Ta’ Qali Mr Joseph Caruana -Permanent Secretary MTIP, Substations B & C, Ta’ Qali, Attard Site changed from original submission ATTARD PA/04500/20 To sanction restoration and rebuilding of existing perimeter rubble walls, proposed restoration of existing pre-1967 room, rebuilding of existing rubble wall, addition of new boundary rubble wall, fixing of new gate and planting of new olive trees Jason Giardina, Site at (field), Ghalqa Tan- Nigret off, Triq Haz-Zebbug, Attard ATTARD PA/04588/20 To change use from Class 4B to Class 4D and to sanction minor changes from previously approved minor amendment (PA/04302/17). Jurgen Briffa, 1, Triq A. Caruana Gatto c/w, Triq il-Mosta, Attard BELT VALLETTA PA/02569/20 Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D. Minor internal alterations and proposed at basement level only. Proposal of sign along facade as well as a retractable awning. Agostino Bonello, 59, Triq Nofs in-Nhar, Belt Valletta Proposal changed from original submission 5710 Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta 20,436 BELT VALLETTA PA/04443/20 Proposed change of use from commercial store to Class 4D shop. Proposed sign and minor alterations Antoinette Fava, Stores B & C, Triq il-Karrijiet, Belt Valletta BELT VALLETTA PA/04486/20 Restoration of facade and internal alterations at level 2, mezzanine and level 3, including the installation of a lift connecting all levels, and a roof extension. Elizabeth Ebejer obo Manoel Theatre Management Committee, 84, Manoel Theatre Wardrobe Building, Triq Zekka, Belt Valletta BELT VALLETTA PA/04524/20 Proposed changes to approved permit PA/6612/18, namely, retention of existing cinema, re-dimensioning of approved Class 3A boutique hotel to include three suites, two rooms, and other amenities including pool at roof level, proposed small balcony at intermediate floor, proposed request for reconsideration of condition imposing bank guarantee Anton Baldacchino, 56, Triq San Gwann, Belt Valletta BIRKIRKARA PA/03212/20 To demolish existing maisonettes and construct seven apartments. Part of development is already covered by PA/3167/19. Christopher Charles Hili, 67/71, Triq Borg, Birkirkara BIRKIRKARA PA/04557/20 To demolish existing dangerous roof slab and light weight structure at roof level. To construct a receded floor and carry out minor internal alteration to subdivide existing dwelling into two residential units. To replace timber balcony. John Vella Zarb, 9, Triq il-Knisja il-Qadima, Birkirkara BIRKIRKARA PA/04559/20 To change use from approved garage to Class 4B shop, including alteration and fixing of sign. Eduline Ltd Attn: Christopher Friggieri, 117, Triq Ganu, Birkirkara BIRŻEBBUĠA PA/00048/20 To demolish part of the existing terraced house to sub-divide the plot into two and to construct two ground floor garages, apartments at first, second and third floor level and recessed apartment George Farrugia, Redentur, Triq San Gwann c/w, Triq il-Haruf, Birzebbuga Proposal, location address and site changed from original submission BIRŻEBBUĠA PA/04491/20 To sanction internal alterations to first floor dwelling and alterations to facade aperture from that approved in PA 4079/93. Paul Saliba Gazzano, 44, Flat 1, Triq il-Brolli c/w, Triq Santa Rita, Birzebbuga BIRŻEBBUĠA PA/04570/20 Minor alterations to existing ground and first floor and addition of an apartment at each of second, third and receded floor. Isabelle Cachia, 115, Isabelle Flats, Triq iz-Zurrieq c/w, Triq ix-Xbieki, Birzebbuga DINGLI PA/04582/20 To demolish, relocate and reconstruct existing rural rooms, as well as to construct reservoir. Mario Brincat, Tad-Dahla, Fil-Kontrada ta’, Tal-Kalkara, Dingli FLORIANA PA/03304/20 To change material of apertures in approved elevations of PA 2404/19 from timber to aluminium, while keeping same size and section of apertures as approved. FDS Property 3 Ltd Attn: Richard Bonnici Kind, 13, 14, Triq L-Argotti c/w, Triq l-Iljun, Floriana FLORIANA PA/04509/20 To request removal of condition 3 (UIF) from approved PA/6489/18 {”Change of use from a vacant dwelling to Class 2C evangelisation centre. Application also includes internal alterations at ground, first and second floor levels and repair of existing timber apertures”} in view that existing premises are annexed to ’Kurja’ offices. Application to include minor modifications to ground, first and second floor and shifting of elevator shaft. Fr. Rene Camilleri, Evangelisation Centre, Triq Vincenzo Bugeja c/w, Triq l-Iljun, Floriana It-8 ta’ Lulju, 2020 5711 FLORIANA PA/04535/20 Restoration and regeneration of Mall Garden. Restoration works include front entrance gates, fountains and monuments. Grand Harbor Regeneration Corporation Attn: Gino Cauchi, Il-Mall, Triq Il-Mall, Triq Vincenzo Bugeja, Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir, Triq Sarria, Floriana GĦARGĦUR PA/04498/20 To level fields including removal of rubble walls. To construct new retaining walls and a sheep farm with ancillary facilities. Anthony Spiteri, Site at, Off Sqaq Il-Qieghed off, Triq l-Indipendenza, Gharghur GĦAXAQ PA/02594/20 Construction of a pipeline instead of a tunnel under road; construction of retaining walls along existing road; relocation of approved cesspit; and widening of emergency access bridge approved in PA/03607/16 Enemed Co Ltd. Attn: Kevin Chircop, Has Saptan, off Vjal l-Avjazzoni, Has- Saptan, Ghaxaq Site changed from original submission GUDJA PA/03297/20 To remove dilapidated rooms at ground floor level and construction of bedroom and two bathrooms at first floor level and washroom and games room. Brian Borg, 28, Triq l-Annunzjata, Gudja GŻIRA PA/03057/20 Partial demolition and major alteration of existing dwelling whilst retaining facade and construction of 4 residential units over a total of 6 floors Etienne Zammit, St Joseph, Triq Sir Hildebrand Oakes, Gzira GŻIRA PA/04540/20 Proposed extension in front terrace Miroslav Dragnev, 60, Flat 11, Triq Edgar Bernard, Gzira ĦAMRUN PA/04556/20 Change of use from residential unit to public service garage plus other additions and alterations to internal layout and external apertures. Christopher Vassallo, 65, Triq Indri Cilia, Triq Pawlu Burlo’, Hamrun ĦAMRUN PA/04566/20 Proposed change of use from existing Class 1 (residential) pre-1968 townhouse to Class 4A (professional office). Proposal to include internal and external alterations to existing townhouse, including re-convert existing bedroom back to original garage space interconnected to proposed offices Mrs. Josephine Carr, 14, Devon, Triq Lord Byron, Hamrun IKLIN PA/01029/19 To demolish (number) of structures and construct a hall, sanitary facilities and cesspit. Anton Pisani obo The Scout Association Congrave, B’Kara ex-Fireworks Factory, Il-Qasbija, Iklin Modification of permit in accordance to the provisions of Article 80 of the Development Planning Act IKLIN PA/01080/20 Proposed sanctioning of addition, internal and external alterations of maisonette and underlying garage, and proposed addition, internal and external alterations to same maisonette Beppe Piscopo, 24, Triple X/Garage, Triq Guze’ Muscat Azzopardi, Iklin KALKARA PA/04581/20 Proposed change of use from disused shop to library (Class 2B), including sign Elaine Caruana obo Kalkara Local Council, Nr 5, Triq Luigi Pisani, Triq l-Isptar Navali, Kalkara 5712 Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta 20,436 LIJA PA/03362/20 Structural alterations over existing 3 garages and a domestic store at basement level including removal of walls and two staircases. Construction of a staircase at basement level to access ground floor maisonette.
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