--- title: "PA/00439/25: Demolition of part of existing property and in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00439-25/pieta-demolition-of-part-of-existing-property-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Pieta: Demolition of part of existing property and construction of a residential block overlying commercial premises at… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0043925 # PA/00439/25: Demolition of part of existing property and in Pieta No.18/19, Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta Demolition of part of existing property and construction of a residential block overlying commercial premises at ground floor level. Development will include a Class 4C food and drink establishment (no cooking) and seven residential units. The existing facade will be retained and include alterations and changes to elements in façade - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** No.18/19, Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [Notable Dala Finishings Limited Attn: Christian Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/notable-dala-finishings-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 7 - **Received:** 17 October 2024 - **Validated:** 29 January 2025 - **Published:** 27 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 6 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00439/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00439&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No.18/19, Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta 54 other applications on the same street: 26 granted, 4 refused, 7 pending. 87% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00050/26). On Triq ix-Xatt: 54 other applications, 26 granted and 4 refused; granted buildings are typically 8 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione), [William Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/william-lewis). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction 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/07013/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07013-26/pieta-propose-a-solar-powered): To propose a solar-powered, single-sided, externally illuminated billboard at Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06648/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06648-26/pieta-part-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and): Part demolition of the existing building and construction of an apartment block with a commercial ground floor. Ground floor to be Class 4C (food and drink… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06574/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06574-26/pieta-replace-collapsed-and-dilapidated-roofs-and-construct): To replace collapsed and dilapidated roofs and construct new residential units at second, third and fourth floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05991/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05991-26/pieta-part-change-of-use-from-commercial-warehouse): Proposed part change of use from commercial warehouse to part 5A car valeting limited to 50 sqm including office, signage and minor alterations. Suspended, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05115/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05115-26/pieta-dismantling-of-existing-facade-and-removal-of): Dismantling of existing facade and removal of dilapidated building, construction of semi-basement, reconstruction of 4 apartments, and proposed extension of a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04752/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04752-26/pieta-sanction-cellar-found-during-works-and-position): To sanction cellar found during works and position of slab above ramp having a different layout from PA8126/24. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03063/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03063-26/pieta-sanction-internal-changes-to-class-4b-approved): To sanction internal changes to Class 4B approved in PB851/91. These changes consist of removal of partitions and formation of new ones and an extension at… Pending, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/02299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02299-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to a maisonette. Works include the erection of gypsum partitions. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/01207/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01207-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-replaced-wall-at-washroom-level): Sanctioning of replaced wall at washroom level and the replacement of part of the parapet wall from stone to stone (like with like). Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/01792/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01792-26/pieta-partially-excavate-the-site-to-the-required): To partially excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a four level underground car park designated for private vehicle use.… Pending, validated 18 March 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/07519/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07519-25/pieta-sanction-as-built-showroom-against-that-approved): To sanction as built showroom against that approved in PB4560/89 and to sanction as built canopy in the backyard. Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/00697/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00697-26/pieta-sanction-use-from-that-approved-in-pa-4514-18): To sanction use from that approved in PA/4514/18 (Class 4B) to Class 3C (gymnasium) including sanctioning of internal layout and fascia sign. Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00583/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00583-26/pieta-installation-of-internal-illuminated-billboard): Proposed installation of Internal Illuminated billboard (static billboard with internal lighting). Refused, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00050/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00050-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, clearing of site and construction of reservoir, parking and Class 4B at ground floor, 21 apartments at 1st-7th floor… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 8 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08249/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08249-25/pieta-roof-over-existing-terrace-and-construct-an): To roof over existing terrace and construct an additional overlying penthouse level. Granted, validated 24 December 2025 ## More by Michael Camilleri - [**PA/07804/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07804-26/hamrun-sanction-property-as-built-since-original-permit): To sanction property as built since original permit could not be traced. Pending - [**PA/07685/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07685-26/naxxar-screening-of-exposed-services-including-the-installation): Proposed screening of exposed services including the installation of railing at roof level. Pending - [**PA/07683/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07683-26/kalkara-development-including-the-construction-of-an-additional): Proposed development including the construction of an additional floor on existing building to add one residential unit over the previously approved… Pending - [**PA/07605/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07605-26/st-julians-minor-internal-alterations-including-the-sanction-of): Proposed minor internal alterations including the sanction of variations to previous permits PA/67/08 and DN/00573/18. Pending - [**PA/06634/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06634-26/zurrieq-development-including-the-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed development including the demolition of existing property and construction of two street level garages and four overlying residential units.… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06299/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06299-26/cospicua-bormla-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to a pre-1967 building including the replacement of the existing external apertures. Granted, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Michael Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-camilleri) ## More from Notable Dala Finishings Ltd - [**PA/06648/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06648-26/pieta-part-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and): Part demolition of the existing building and construction of an apartment block with a commercial ground floor. Ground floor to be Class 4C (food and drink… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)