--- title: "PA/00664/20: Demolition of existing in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00664-20/swieqi-demolition-of-existing source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Swieqi: Demolition of existing, excavation of basement parking and construction of hotel (Class 3B) Perit Ruben… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0066420 # PA/00664/20: Demolition of existing in Swieqi Lourde Lodge, Triq Santu Wistin, Swieqi Demolition of existing, excavation of basement parking and construction of hotel (Class 3B) - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Lourde Lodge, Triq Santu Wistin, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Keith Attard Portughes](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/keith-attard-portughes) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00664/20) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00664&caseYear=20) ## Planning activity around Lourde Lodge, Triq Santu Wistin, Swieqi 194 other applications within 300 m: 115 granted, 6 refused, 33 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 12 floors (PA/05643/25). On Triq Santu Wistin: 3 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/01411/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01411-24/swieqi-internal-changes-to-approved-class-4a-unit): Proposed internal changes to approved Class 4A unit. Granted, validated 19 April 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/06214/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06214-26/st-julians-extension-and-alterations-to-the-approved-class): Proposed extension and alterations to the approved Class 3B hotel under PA/5634/21. The extension consists of adding three additional levels to the existing… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/05350/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05350-25/st-julians-excavation-of-existing-site-as-an-extension): Excavation of existing site as an extension to the approved phase 1 (PA/02470/16) of an ensuing comprehensive project which includes the construction of… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/05346/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05346-25/st-julians-excavation-of-existing-site-as-an-extension): Excavation of existing site as an extension to the approved phase 1 (PA/02470/16) of an ensuing comprehensive project which includes the construction of… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/04313/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04313-25/st-julians-construction-of-a-mixed-use-40-storey-tower): Construction of a mixed use 40-storey tower (Triq Elija Zammit) making use of FAR policy for tall buildings. The proposal will include 4 basement levels… Pending, 40 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/04805/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04805-25/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-property-and-provision-of): Demolition of existing property and provision of temporary boundary wall as an extension to the approved phase 1 (PA/02470/16). Granted, validated 8 August 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/05240/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05240-23/swieqi-amendments-to-class-3b-hotel-as-approved): Proposed amendments to Class 3B hotel as approved in PA7099/21. Proposed changes include the reconfiguration of internal room layout and proposed construction… Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/04536/23** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04536-23/st-julians-change-the-use-of-an-existing-class): To change the use of an existing Class 4A commercial premises to residential with a separate entrance including sanctioning of property as built. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 48 m away - [**PA/06104/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06104-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-property-and-site): Demolition of the existing property and site clearance in preparation for future redevelopment. Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/03729/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03729-25/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-building-including-class-4a): Demolition of existing building including Class 4A and Class 4D uses; Proposed construction of a hotel (Class 3B) including amenities, ancillary café (Class… Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 10 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/02358/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02358-24/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-building-including-class-4a): Demolition of existing building including Class 4A and Class 4D uses; Proposed construction of a commercial development with 10 floor levels above ground… Withdrawn, validated 24 April 2024, 10 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/00800/21** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00800-21/st-julians-alterations-and-additions-to-part-of-development): Alterations and additions to part of development approved by PA/6923/19 which included alterations to apartments at all levels, change of use from office to… Status being checked, 4 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/00122/21** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00122-21/st-julians-sanction-change-of-use-class-4d-to): To sanction change of use Class 4D to Class 4A, including internal and external alterations Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/02278/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02278-22/swieqi-increase-room-capacity-from-88-rooms-to): To increase room capacity from 88 rooms to 97 rooms at levels 0 to 8 and relocation of swimming pool from level 9 to level 10 within Class 3B hotel (as… Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/03457/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03457-22/swieqi-construction-of-glass-demountable-lift-structure-to): Proposed construction of glass demountable lift structure to provide access to level 10. Status being checked, 62 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**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 - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Keith Attard Portughes - [**PA/04236/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04236-26/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-garden-wall): Proposed demolition of existing garage and garden wall to construct four townhouses in a traditional vernacular architectural style. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/05181/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05181-24/st-julians-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 3C including internal alterations to approved permit PA/6925/19, including sanctioning of internal alterations… Refused, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/02298/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02298-24/sliema-temporary-partial-dismantling-of-facade-for-safety): Temporary partial dismantling of facade for safety reasons during demolition and excavation works. Facade is to be rebuilt in same configuration and overall… Granted, validated 14 May 2024 - [**PA/00041/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00041-24/swieqi-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-villa): Minor internal and external alterations to Villa 01 as from permit PA/03143/21, and to sanction the new layout for the pool. Granted, validated 1 March 2024 - [**PA/03507/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03507-23/swieqi-farmhouse-with-pool-including-sanctioning-of-existing): Proposed Farmhouse with pool including sanctioning of existing structures and demolition of original building. Granted, validated 19 July 2023 - [**PA/03324/22** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03324-22/st-julians-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Status being checked [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)