--- title: "PA/00393/20: demolition of existing block and proposed excavation in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00393-20/pieta-demolition-of-existing-block-and-proposed-excavation source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Pieta: Proposed demolition of existing block and proposed excavation of two basements underground parking with… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0039320 # PA/00393/20: demolition of existing block and proposed excavation in Pieta Lea Flats & Mardor Building, Triq il-Mimosa, Pieta Proposed demolition of existing block and proposed excavation of two basements underground parking with 47 car spaces, apartment and 3 Class 4B shops at ground floor, 35 apartments at first floor up to fifth floor and proposed 4 penthouses. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Lea Flats & Mardor Building, Triq il-Mimosa, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [Sunspots Ltd Attn: Mr Albert Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sunspots-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Height:** 6 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 40 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00393/20) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00393&caseYear=20) ## Planning activity around Lea Flats & Mardor Building, Triq il-Mimosa, Pieta 188 other applications within 300 m: 113 granted, 4 refused, 28 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/05355/24). On Triq il-Mimosa: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Approval estimate for demolition applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/07705/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07705-25/pieta-change-of-use-from-approved-residential-block): Change of use from approved residential block to proposed 3 star apart hotel. Application also includes minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/05135/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05135-23/pieta-change-of-use-from-approved-garage-space): Change of use from approved garage space to public service garage space on semi-basement level. Withdrawn, validated 30 August 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/08437/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08437-24/hamrun-sanction-as-built-property-from-what-was): To sanction as built property from what was approved in PA/2765/97, including changes to the internal layout as well as site configuration of the property. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/00232/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00232-23/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of ground floor garage and six overlying residential units. Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/00071/20** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00071-20/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-washrooms-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing washrooms and construction of 3 flats and 3 penthouses Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/05683/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05683-25/hamrun-minor-internal-alterations-within-an-approved-three): Proposed minor internal alterations within an approved three bedroom apartment. Proposal includes sanctioning of elements as built. Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/06503/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06503-25/hamrun-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-into): Change of use from existing garage into a Class 4B outlet including replacement of apertures and fixing of shop sign and shutter. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/04451/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04451-23/hamrun-change-of-use-from-class-4c-cafeteria): Change of use from Class 4C cafeteria to Class 4D outlet plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/04209/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04209-24/hamrun-sanction-existing-pre-68-second-floor-apartment): To sanction existing pre-68 second floor apartment. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/01925/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01925-26/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-buildings): Proposed demolition of existing buildings. Proposed excavation and construction of 11 basement garages, 1 car parking space, substation and 36 residential… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 2 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/03051/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03051-21/hamrun-demolish-and-reconstruct-dangerous-roof): To demolish and reconstruct dangerous roof. Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/08306/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08306-24/hamrun-demolition-of-the-existing-structure): Demolition of the existing structure, followed by the excavation of one floor, to accommodate a store for the shop located at the ground floor (use approved… Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 78 m away - [**PA/07509/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07509-26/pieta-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built-and): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built and proposed internal alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 83 m away - [**PA/06718/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06718-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-office): To change of use from bakery to office space (Class 4A) and a pastizzeria and confectionery. Proposal includes installation of lift, construction of staircase… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/06944/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06944-25/hamrun-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-ground): To demolish existing terraced house and construct ground floor garage, three overlying apartments and penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 9 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away ## More by Jonathan Schembri - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06880/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-26/santa-venera-construct-8-basement-garages): To construct 8 basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06618/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06618-26/naxxar-propose-external-alterations-to-villa-approved-in): To propose external alterations to villa approved in PA01619/10. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06302/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-26/qormi-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Applications includes fixing of signage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06244/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approv): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PA4403/20 and PA4445/21. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) ## More from Sunspots Ltd - [**PA/07705/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07705-25/pieta-change-of-use-from-approved-residential-block): Change of use from approved residential block to proposed 3 star apart hotel. Application also includes minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 26 November 2025 [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)