--- title: "PA/00757/26: demolition of existing house in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00757-26/xaghra-demolition-of-existing-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Xaghra: Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of 3 basement garages, underground… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0075726 # PA/00757/26: demolition of existing house in Xaghra 23, Triq Dun Vincens Cauchi, Xaghra Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of 3 basement garages, underground reservoir and 4 residential units. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 23, Triq Dun Vincens Cauchi, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** Shannon Debrincat - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 28 November 2025 - **Validated:** 11 February 2026 - **Published:** 11 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 23 June 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00757/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00757&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 23, Triq Dun Vincens Cauchi, Xaghra 29 other applications within 300 m: 9 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 1 floors (PA/08040/24). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/02771/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02771-25/xaghra-excavate-site-and-proposed-dwelling-house-with): To excavate site and proposed dwelling house with garage for private cars at basement level. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/07646/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-23/xaghra-change-the-use-of-a-room-on): To change the use of a room on the first floor as a gym instead of a bedroom, the use of an internal yard into an internal garden, the installation of… Granted, validated 5 February 2024, 81 m away - [**PA/01041/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01041-22/xaghra-change-of-use-from-residential-garage-to): Change of use from residential garage to public service garage for mini-buses, taxis and car-hire. Status being checked, 100 m away - [**PA/02228/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02228-22/xaghra-construct-a-class-2a-medical-clinic-and): To construct a Class 2A medical clinic and a garage on the opposite side of the road. Status being checked, 111 m away - [**PA/02363/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02363-22/xaghra-excavation-and-construction-of-a-terraced-house): The excavation and construction of a terraced house including an underlying basement level. Status being checked, 120 m away - [**PA/01221/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01221-26/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-11-terraced-houses): To excavate and to construct 11 terraced houses on 4 floors, each with a garage at ground floor level. To also construct 11 jacuzzi and underground water… Suspended, validated 25 February 2026, 4 floors, 145 m away - [**PA/05171/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05171-23/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-11-terraced-houses): To excavate and to construct 11 terraced houses on 4 floors. To also construct 11 jacuzzi. Refused, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors, 146 m away - [**PA/08040/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08040-24/xaghra-demolish-existing-pre-1967-structures): To demolish existing pre-1967 structures, to excavate and to construct a terraced house. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 1 floor, 157 m away - [**PA/03426/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03426-22/xaghra-excavate-and-to-carry-out-alterations-to): To excavate and to carry out alterations to dwelling approved in PA07774/21. Alterations include changes to layout, levels, facade and to add another floor. Status being checked, 174 m away - [**PA/04009/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04009-24/xaghra-changes-to-elevation-materials): Proposed changes to elevation materials. Granted, validated 27 August 2024, 178 m away - [**PA/01504/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01504-22/xaghra-sanction-alterations-from-pa4834-20): To sanction alterations from PA4834/20. Status being checked, 179 m away - [**PA/06824/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06824-26/xaghra-renew-pa-00564-18-proposed-four-dwelling): To renew PA 00564/18 - Proposed four dwelling houses with garage. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor, 186 m away - [**PA/03678/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03678-23/xaghra-renew-pa564-18-proposed-four-dwelling-houses): To renew PA564/18 - Proposed four dwelling houses with garage. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 1 floor, 186 m away - [**PA/03174/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03174-23/xaghra-residential-complex): Proposed residential complex, consisting of seven maisonettes with a common underlying basement instead of four terraced houses as originally approved in… Under appeal, validated 6 June 2023, 186 m away - [**PA/02893/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02893-22/xaghra-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-building-to): Proposed additions and alterations to existing building to create a new dwelling, consisting of new internal stairs at ground floor, construction of first and… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 190 m away ## More by Mario Cordina - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06289/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06289-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06015/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06015-26/munxar-private-swimming-pool-on-roof-and-private): Proposed private swimming pool on roof and private open stairwell to roof. Proposed change from washroom/pantry to bathroom in recessed floor unit. Granted, validated 15 October 2026 - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05450/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05450-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-ruins): Proposed demolition of existing ruins. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, ground floor garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)