--- title: "PA/00077/23: sanction part demolition of existing pre-1967 dwelling in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00077-23/xewkija-sanction-part-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xewkija: To sanction part demolition of existing pre-1967 dwelling, to demolish the rest of the pre-1967 dwelling and to… Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0007723 # PA/00077/23: sanction part demolition of existing pre-1967 dwelling in Xewkija 12, Triq il-Knisja, Sqaq Nru. 1, Xewkija To sanction part demolition of existing pre-1967 dwelling, to demolish the rest of the pre-1967 dwelling and to construct 2 residential dwellings with 2 pools. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 12, Triq il-Knisja, Sqaq Nru. 1, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** [Johnny Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/johnny-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 5 December 2022 - **Validated:** 25 January 2023 - **Published:** 31 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 12 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00077/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00077&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 12, Triq il-Knisja, Sqaq Nru. 1, Xewkija 128 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 2 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06501/25). On Triq il-Knisja: 11 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Teddie Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/teddie-busuttil), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Steve Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steve-attard). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/01025/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01025-26/xewkija-garage-for-private-cars-at-ground-floor): Proposed garage for private cars at ground floor level and a maisonette overlying garage. Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 2 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/03108/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03108-22/xewkija-demolish-existing-structure-and-proposed-boundary-wall): To demolish existing structure and proposed boundary wall. Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/02630/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02630-24/xewkija-sanction-small-variations-in-layout-plans-at): To sanction small variations in layout plans at ground floor, first floor, roof level and elevation. To remove cement rendering from facade, change of use of… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/04079/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04079-23/xewkija-subdivide-existing-dwelling): To subdivide existing dwelling. Internal alterations and additions on one of the divided parts of the site to create two maisonettes named ’33, Ganna’ and… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/04160/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04160-23/xewkija-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, installation of spiral stairs from ground floor to second floor, reconstruction of roof over first floor bedroom at a lower level and… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/03551/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03551-25/xewkija-amendments-to-approved-permit-pa-03895-23): Proposed amendments to approved permit PA/03895/23, including internal alterations to walls at ground and first floor levels, as well as to the external roof… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/03895/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03895-23/xewkija-subdivide-existing-dwelling): To subdivide existing dwelling. Internal alterations and additions on one of the divided parts of the site to create an additional residential unit. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/07543/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07543-24/xewkija-demolish): To demolish, to excavate and to construct 2 residential dwellings. Refused, validated 6 November 2024, 2 floors, 64 m away - [**PA/07405/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07405-24/xewkija-construct-a-residential-terraced-house): To construct a residential terraced house. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/00040/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00040-23/xewkija-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations to existing dwelling, mainly consisting of extension to facade to create a partly roofed-over terrace, opening of garage door to create garage,… Granted, validated 13 March 2023, 80 m away - [**PA/04369/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04369-25/xewkija-change-of-use-of-garage-to-a): Change of use of garage to a Class 4B (retail outlet) and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/06949/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06949-25/xewkija-divide-existing-house-into-two-dwelling-units): To divide existing house into two dwelling units from previously approved in PA4025/24. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 91 m away - [**PA/04025/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04025-24/xewkija-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from previously approved in PA170/97. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/04765/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04765-23/xewkija-demolish-existing-structures-while-retaining-part-of): To demolish existing structures while retaining part of the facade, and to construct a terrace house consisting of a private garage at ground floor level and… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 3 floors, 100 m away - [**PA/08008/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08008-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings with underlying garages at ground floor level and an underground water… Withdrawn, validated 10 December 2025, 102 m away ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from Johnny Farrugia - [**PA/00353/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00353-26/sannat-carry-out-alterations-to-residential-units-and): To carry out alterations to residential units and garages approved in PA/07459/24 which have not been built yet. Alterations include changes to layout and to… Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/06708/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06708-25/xewkija-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-an): To carry out alterations and extensions to an existing pre-1967 dwelling. Alterations include changes to layout and extensions at first floor level to form 2… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/02556/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02556-25/xewkija-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwellings): To carry out alterations and extensions to dwellings approved in PA/00659/24. Alterations include changes to layout and extensions at the back. Withdrawn, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/07459/24** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07459-24/sannat-demolish-existing-dwellings-and-to-construct-8): To demolish existing dwellings and to construct 8 residential units and garages at ground floor level. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 1 floor - [**PA/02923/24** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02923-24/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-5-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 5 residential units with underlying garages. To also construct pool, at roof level. Granted, validated 1 August 2024 - [**PA/02918/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02918-24/rabat-gozo-partly-demolish-existing-dwelling): To partly demolish existing dwelling, to retain facade, to excavate and to construct 14 residential units with underlying garages. To also install a car lift. Granted, validated 22 May 2024 [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)