--- title: "PA/00329/26: Demolition of existing dwelling and excavation for in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00329-26/xaghra-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-excavation-for source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xaghra: Demolition of existing dwelling and excavation for construction of a car lift from level 0 to level -3, comprising… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0032926 # PA/00329/26: Demolition of existing dwelling and excavation for in Xaghra Tal-Massar, Triq Marsalforn, Xaghra Demolition of existing dwelling and excavation for construction of a car lift from level 0 to level -3, comprising two garages and two residential units per floor at levels -3, -2 and -1; a Class 4A office, one maisonette and one residential unit at level 0; two residential units per floor at levels 1 and 2; two private pools at roof level; and a water reservoir. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Tal-Massar, Triq Marsalforn, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** [Karl Baldacchino Meli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/karl-baldacchino-meli) - **Perit:** [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 29 September 2025 - **Validated:** 21 January 2026 - **Published:** 18 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 20 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 August 2026 - **Permit expires:** 14 October 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 130 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00329/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00329&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Tal-Massar, Triq Marsalforn, Xaghra 67 other applications within 300 m: 43 granted, 2 refused, 6 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03944/24). On Triq Marsalforn: 67 other applications, 43 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Johan Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/johan-camilleri), [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/06033/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06033-24/xaghra-sanction-existing-agricultural-store-and-reservoir): To sanction existing agricultural store and reservoir, to propose new aperture in existing agricultural store and to construct 2 sheep pens. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 157 m away - [**PA/03641/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03641-25/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-a-store): To excavate and to construct a store (class 6A) at basement level. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 168 m away - [**PA/05181/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05181-23/xaghra-construct-a-communal-swimming-pool-as-an): To construct a communal swimming pool as an ancillary facility to an agrotourism complex approved in PA4705/18. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 168 m away - [**PA/03177/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03177-25/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-a-pump-room): To excavate and to construct a pump room with an underlying water reservoir. To also reconstruct rubble walls. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 1479 m away - [**PA/03072/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03072-25/xaghra-carry-out-additions-and-alterations-to-two): To carry out additions and alterations to two maisonettes approved in PA7416/97 and proposed additions at second floor level, duplex unit. Proposal also… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 1519 m away - [**PA/00201/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00201-21/xaghra-excavate-site-and-construct-garages-with-overlying): To excavate site and construct garages with overlying 6 flats and 2 duplexes. Status being checked, 1527 m away - [**PA/01005/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01005-25/xaghra-carry-out-minor-alteration-at-2nd-floor): To carry out minor alteration at 2nd floor to create 2 flats and a penthouse instead of 2 duplexes approved in PA/201/21. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 1529 m away - [**PA/06343/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06343-23/xaghra-sanction-changes-in-front-elevation-and-minor): To sanction changes in front elevation and minor internal changes from approved PB00056/91 including slight shifting of internal walls and external apertures. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 1529 m away - [**PA/07468/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07468-25/xaghra-construct-a-stairwell-providing-access-to-the): To construct a stairwell providing access to the roof level, as approved in PA/08528/20, and to increase the parapet wall at roof level to conceal the… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 1534 m away - [**PA/03356/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03356-21/xaghra-sanction-external-alterations-at-the-back-of): To sanction external alterations at the back of site approved in PA/03536/06. Alterations include the shifting of pool and external stairs and changes to… Status being checked, 1534 m away - [**PA/00190/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00190-24/xaghra-sanctioning-as-built-existing-apartment-at-second): Sanctioning as built existing apartment at second floor level and to carry out minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 5 March 2024, 1535 m away - [**PA/00904/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00904-21/xaghra-sanction-alterations-to-dwelling-house-approved-in): To sanction alterations to dwelling house approved in PA 2653/01 Status being checked, 1537 m away - [**PA/01266/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01266-22/xaghra-sanction-an-extension-at-second-floor-level): To sanction an extension at second floor level and to sanction alterations to internal and external apertures. Status being checked, 1545 m away - [**PA/01702/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01702-26/xaghra-sanction-minor-differences-from-those-approved-in): To sanction minor differences from those approved in planning permission PA/01283/19 and PA/01685/08. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 1563 m away - [**PA/04675/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04675-23/xaghra-sanction-lower-basement-and-changes-at-basement): To sanction lower basement and changes at basement level from PA 608/05, and proposed dwelling house with basement garage for private cars and swimming pool. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 1 floor, 1565 m away ## More by Vella + Grech Periti - [**PA/07745/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07745-26/fontana-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, garage at basement level; maisonette at ground floor; two flats at first and second floors and receded flat at setback floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07737/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07737-26/xaghra-washroom-and-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Proposed washroom and domestic store at roof level to development approved in PA5486/25. Pending - [**PA/07689/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07689-26/ghajnsielem-add-class-6a-at-ground-floor-level): To add Class 6A at ground floor level only, to existing development approved in PA4237/25. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07684/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-26/zebbug-gozo-changes-to-existing-facade-at-ground): Changes to existing facade at ground, first and second floor levels; internal alterations in common area and additional floors at third, fourth, fifth and… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07676/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07676-26/zebbug-gozo-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling-house-consisting-of): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling house consisting of construction of second floor and washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07661/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07661-26/ghajnsielem-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling, consisting of erection of room at first floor and external stairs. Pending, 2 floors [All applications by Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) ## More from Karl Baldacchino Meli - [**PA/01210/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01210-26/munxar-excavation-of-reservoir-and-proposed-internal-and): Excavation of reservoir and proposed internal and external alterations to pre-67 dwelling. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/04795/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04795-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of two basement level for parking accessed from third party property and construction of 42 overlying… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 8 floors - [**PA/05014/24** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05014-24/munxar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-68-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-68 dwelling. Granted, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/04709/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04709-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of plot for basement garages (45 garages), proposed construction Class 4B shop and garage at ground floor… Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/04372/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04372-24/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of a plot and construction of 5 garages (private used) at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03109/21** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03109-21/zejtun-sanction-variations-from-pa-6499-06-re): To sanction variations from PA/6499/06 re. apartment located at ground floor level, to propose minor alterations including the relocation of internal and… Status being checked [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)