--- title: "PA/00705/23: propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining in Mellieha |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00705-23/mellieha-propose-demolition-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mellieha: To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining back garden, excavation and construction of a water… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0070523 # PA/00705/23: propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining in Mellieha No.181 Villa Pharais, Triq il-Hena, Mellieha To propose demolition of existing structure whilst retaining back garden, excavation and construction of a water reservoir and basement level garage for the parking of private vehicles and construction of three residential units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No.181 Villa Pharais, Triq il-Hena, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** Mr Johnaton Abela - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 21 November 2022 - **Validated:** 22 February 2023 - **Published:** 22 February 2023 - **Comments close:** 24 March 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 August 2024 - **Permit expires:** 28 August 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00705/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00705&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around No.181 Villa Pharais, Triq il-Hena, Mellieha 31 other applications within 300 m: 18 granted, 0 refused, 6 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06914/25). On Triq il-Hena: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Periti active on this street: [Kerstien Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kerstien-micallef). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/03178/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03178-22/mellieha-alterations-to-approved-pa04804-21): Alterations to approved PA04804/21. The proposed dwelling is a bungalow at two levels (living spaces at ground floor and bedrooms at basement level), with a… Status being checked, 1 floor, 62 m away - [**PA/00999/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00999-25/mellieha-replacement-of-damaged-walls-and-ceilings-in): Replacement of damaged walls and ceilings in part of bungalow and opening of new aperture in sitting room. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 72 m away - [**PA/01330/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01330-26/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-bungalow-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two semi-detached bungalows including excavation to form underlying basement, the construction of… Suspended, validated 4 March 2026, 1 floor, 74 m away - [**PA/01484/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01484-21/mellieha-construction-of-villa-including-pool-in-triq): Construction of villa including pool in Triq Il-Qasab, Santa Maria Estate, Mellieha. The proposed development consists in modifications to PA 1683/14 and PA… Status being checked, 89 m away - [**PA/02246/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02246-23/mellieha-minor-alterations-to-existing-and-approved-commitments): Minor alterations to existing and approved commitments (PA/06037/21) on all floors. Change of use to a Class 1D home office at level -1. Addition of a living… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/08203/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08203-25/mellieha-minor-changes-to-approved-villa-as-per): Proposed minor changes to approved villa as per PA06945/23. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 95 m away - [**PA/00449/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00449-25/mellieha-re-design-of-approved-pa-6945-23-villa-including-subdivision): Proposed re-design of approved PA/6945/23 villa including subdivision into two semi-detached villas consisting of ground floor and two basement levels.… Withdrawn, validated 29 January 2025, 1 floor, 95 m away - [**PA/06945/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06945-23/mellieha-re-design-of-villa-approved-in-pa-1484-21): Proposed re-design of villa approved in PA/1484/21. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 96 m away - [**PA/07596/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07596-26/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-05240-18-proposal-to-completely): Renewal of PA/05240/18 - Proposal to completely dismantle and reconstruct the front terrace of the property in order to eliminate any structural instability,… Pending, 97 m away - [**PA/05339/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05339-23/mellieha-construction-of-a-fully-detached-bungalow-and): Construction of a fully detached bungalow and a swimming pool on a vacant land whereby there is an approved permit by PA4886/21. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 1 floor, 101 m away - [**PA/02233/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02233-25/mellieha-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-on-two): To sanction internal and external alterations on two semi-detached villas and one bungalow approved by virtue PA/00078/20. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 118 m away - [**PA/00078/20** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00078-20/mellieha-renewal-of-pa5126-05-which-consists-of-demolition): Renewal of PA5126/05 which consists of demolition of existing villa and construct residential development in accordance to approved PC41/07. Residential units… Status being checked, 118 m away - [**PA/04686/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04686-23/mellieha-construct-two-villas-on-two-adjacent-plots): To construct two villas on two adjacent plots and interlinked underground garage, as follows - At site A: to demolish existing villa, carry out excavation of… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 2 floors, 120 m away - [**PA/05568/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05568-26/mellieha-alterations-to-layout-and-design-of-bungalow): Alterations to layout and design of bungalow marked as plot 03, as approved in PA/00412/14 and renewed as per PA/02196/20. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 124 m away - [**PA/06057/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06057-26/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-08231-17-to-demolish-existing): Renewal of PA/08231/17 - To demolish existing bungalow and re-erect bungalow with underlying basement garage and domestic stores including excavation works. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 1 floor, 132 m away ## More by Christian Spiteri - [**PA/07779/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07779-26/mellieha-renew-pa-1948-15-renewal-of-pa-4509-08): To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to… Pending - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07073/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-by): To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows. Pending [All applications by Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)