--- title: "PA/00672/26: Demolition of existing dwellings in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00672-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwellings source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of basement and reservoir, construction of basement parking level and… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0067226 # PA/00672/26: Demolition of existing dwellings in Swieqi 245, Triq Swieqi c/w, Triq il-Molletta, Swieqi Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of basement and reservoir, construction of basement parking level and reservoir, carport, 2 maisonettes and 6 apartments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 245, Triq Swieqi c/w, Triq il-Molletta, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** Peter Bartoli Pierre Portelli - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 9 December 2025 - **Validated:** 4 February 2026 - **Published:** 4 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 6 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00672/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00672&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 245, Triq Swieqi c/w, Triq il-Molletta, Swieqi 180 other applications within 300 m: 106 granted, 5 refused, 14 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02877/24). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/05942/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05942-26/swieqi-sanction-previously-approved-apartment-in-pa-4438-16-as): To sanction previously approved apartment in PA/4438/16 as built. Granted, validated 13 October 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/07557/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07557-26/swieqi-internal-alterations-and-minor-external-works-to): Proposed internal alterations and minor external works to the existing maisonette, sanctioning of including the conversion of two existing rooms into a… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/01853/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01853-26/swieqi-alterations-to-approved-facade-block): Proposed alterations to approved facade block, including the formation of balconies at the first and second floor levels. Suspended, validated 29 April 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/00560/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00560-25/swieqi-construction-of-2-two-bedroom-apartments-and-1): Proposed construction of 2 two-bedroom apartments and 1 three bedroom apartment at third floor level, along with 2 additional two bedroom apartments at… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 4 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/04899/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04899-24/swieqi-internal-alterations-to-a-property): Internal alterations to a property, part of which comprises a pre-1967 development, including the creation of a lift shaft and re-configuration of the… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/04742/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04742-23/swieqi-demolish-existing-washroom-and-construct-2-overlying): To demolish existing washroom and construct 2 overlying apartments and setback floor as per PA5507/17 (permit expired). Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/00949/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00949-20/swieqi-sanction-existing-apartment-as-built): To sanction existing apartment as built. Apartment built pre-1968. Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/00265/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00265-26/swieqi-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, extension at the fourth floors, and construction of a setback level at the fifth floors resulting in the creation of two new units, as… Pending, validated 21 January 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/06006/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06006-25/swieqi-sanction-changes-to-existing-apartment-block-approved): To sanction changes to existing apartment block approved through PA/1458/21 and PA/3239/20. The changes include alterations to the facade, internal… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/06383/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06383-23/swieqi-minor-internal-alterations-in-elevated-ground-floor): Minor internal alterations in elevated ground floor apartment, built pre-1968. Granted, validated 21 December 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/01458/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01458-21/swieqi-extend-basement-and-carry-out-minor-internal): To extend basement and carry out minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/02171/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02171-22/swieqi-sanction-the-staircase-in-the-common-part): To sanction the staircase in the common part, the balcony, the windows giving onto the internal yard and the walls giving onto the backyard at fourth floor… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/00734/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00734-22/swieqi-change-of-use-of-garage-for-private): Change of use of garage for private vehicles to Class 4B retail outlet including signage. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/05588/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05588-25/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of garage at basement level, apartments and penthouse at recessed floor, including pools at ground floor and… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/04173/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04173-24/swieqi-remove-part-of-the-front-balcony-of): To remove part of the front balcony of the existing elevated ground floor apartment and to demolish a pillar. Granted, validated 30 July 2024, 68 m away ## 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) [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)