--- title: "PA/00336/23: demolition of existing pre-1967 structure and reconstruction in Lija |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00336-23/lija-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-structure-and-reconstruction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: Proposed demolition of existing pre-1967 structure and reconstruction of same footprint with underlying basement and… Planning applications › Lija › PA0033623 # PA/00336/23: demolition of existing pre-1967 structure and reconstruction in Lija Gnien iz-Zebbug, Sqaq ta' Seguna c/w, Triq Gannikol Buhagiar, Lija Proposed demolition of existing pre-1967 structure and reconstruction of same footprint with underlying basement and underground reservoir. Including formation of new entrance on Gannikol Buhagiar street with timber gate. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Gnien iz-Zebbug, Sqaq ta' Seguna c/w, Triq Gannikol Buhagiar, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** [Mark Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mark-zahra) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Received:** 12 October 2022 - **Validated:** 1 February 2023 - **Published:** 1 February 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 March 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 31 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00336/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00336&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Gnien iz-Zebbug, Sqaq ta' Seguna c/w, Triq Gannikol Buhagiar, Lija No other applications recorded nearby yet. Approval estimate for demolition applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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. ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07833/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07833-26/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-permits-pa): Additions and alterations to approved permits PA 2916/22 and PA 5362/25, including the sanctioning of slight variances in layout, slab positions and the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Mark Zahra - [**PA/03513/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03513-26/lija-construction-of-pump-room-and-sanctioning-of): Proposed construction of pump room and sanctioning of landscaping as PA/00336/23. Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03003/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03003-26/rabat-sanction-variations-to-works-approved-in-pa766-23): To sanction variations to works approved in PA766/23 and PA4748/15. Granted, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/00542/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00542-24/hamrun-sanction-subdivision-of-roof-of-existing-pre-1968): To sanction subdivision of roof of existing pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 7 February 2024 - [**PA/00766/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00766-23/rabat-renew-pa4748-15-to-demolish-existing-structures): To renew PA4748/15 - To demolish existing structures and construct reservoir, pump room and an agricultural store. To deposit soil and to sanction… Granted, validated 30 March 2023 [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)