--- title: "PA/00776/26: demolition of existing property in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00776-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zurrieq: Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation below existing ramp and street level terrace, and construction… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0077626 # PA/00776/26: demolition of existing property in Zurrieq 14 and 16, Filfla, Triq il-Qroll, Zurrieq Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation below existing ramp and street level terrace, and construction of garages at semi-basement level and 5 residential units. Proposal includes excavation and construction works for extension to existing reservoir. Proposal also includes a pool at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 14 and 16, Filfla, Triq il-Qroll, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** [John Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit Nadine Debono Draghiciu](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nadine-debono-draghiciu) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 22 October 2025 - **Validated:** 11 February 2026 - **Published:** 11 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 15 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00776/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00776&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 14 and 16, Filfla, Triq il-Qroll, Zurrieq 159 other applications within 300 m: 110 granted, 3 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06721/25). On Triq il-Qroll: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/07520/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07520-26/zurrieq-installation-of-a-lightweight-steel-canopy-at): Proposed installation of a lightweight steel canopy at roof level of the existing dwelling, including the installation of photovoltaic (pv) panels above the… Pending, 20 m away - [**PA/05820/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05820-26/zurrieq-sanction-existing-ground-floor-garage): To sanction existing ground floor garage, as the original development permit could not be traced. Granted, validated 1 October 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/00678/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00678-22/zurrieq-sanction-property-as-constructed): To sanction property as constructed (variances from approved PA403/20). Proposed alterations to existing including modification to back balcony, increase in… Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/03597/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03597-22/zurrieq-development-including-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed development including demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a four-storey building and a receded floor level overlying basement… Granted, validated 1 June 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/05885/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05885-24/zurrieq-construction-of-extension-to-existing-pre-1967-property): Construction of extension to existing pre-1967 property at ground and 1st floor to form a singular residence. Demolition of accretions. Excavation and… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 2 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/00403/20** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00403-20/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-dwelling-for-alterations-from-previously): Sanctioning of dwelling for alterations from previously approved permit P/2833/73. Alterations include change in configuration of plot, changes in design of… Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/01008/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01008-26/zurrieq-reconfigure-a-dilapidated-townhouse): To reconfigure a dilapidated townhouse, including the demolition of post-1968 accretions and rebuilding other parts of the property, alteration works,… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/01958/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01958-24/zurrieq-partial-demolition-of-dilapidated-dwelling-and-reconstruction): Partial demolition of dilapidated dwelling and reconstruction of new dwelling. - Site corrected by: PA/07576/25 Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/07576/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07576-25/zurrieq-correction-of-site-from-that-of-pa1958-24): Correction of site from that of PA1958/24. Granted, validated 20 January 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/01594/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01594-24/zurrieq-carry-out-alterations-and-extension-to-a): To carry out alterations and extension to a pre-1968 townhouse. Alterations mainly includes removal/addition of walls, introduction of garage, pool and… Refused, validated 20 March 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/05150/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05150-23/zurrieq-propose-demolition-of-steel-spiral-staircase-and): To propose demolition of steel spiral staircase and reconstruction of same, to propose alterations at roof level. Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/04506/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04506-24/zurrieq-demolish-existing-deteriorated-ceiling-and-reconstruct-with): To demolish existing deteriorated ceiling and reconstruct with different material. Withdrawn, validated 19 February 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/06292/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06292-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-of-washroom-at-recessed): Change of use of washroom at recessed level to residence. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/01699/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01699-23/zurrieq-conversion-of-existing-unutilised-space-void-located-below): Proposed conversion of existing unutilised space/void located below semi-basement garage approved in PA/04885/05, into a garage accessible through the common… Refused, validated 29 March 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/00194/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00194-23/zurrieq-construct-washrooms-and-domestic-store-and-bathroom): To construct washrooms and domestic store and bathroom at recessed floor level, ancillary to the underlying units. Granted, validated 20 March 2023, 64 m away ## More by Nadine Debono Draghiciu - [**PA/05756/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05756-26/qrendi-pool-and-other-services-at-roof-level): Proposed pool and other services at roof level of a residential block approved by PA/00752/22. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05579/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05579-26/birzebbuga-part-demolition-of-existing-property): Part demolition of existing property (approved by PB/3759/89), re-construction of a garage at basement level and the construction of 5 residential units.… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08384/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08384-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house (pre-1968), excavation and construction of garage at basement level (including underlying water reservoir) and 5… Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/05192/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05192-24/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-3-dwellings-as-built): Sanctioning of 3 dwellings as built (previously approved by PA/5405/21) including the addition of basement below dwellings 2 and 3 (due dislevel found between… Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/04928/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04928-24/zejtun-sanctioning-of-removal-of-planters-and-minor): Sanctioning of removal of planters and minor alterations of ramp to basement as approved by PA/3194/19, demolition and re-construction of party wall as per… Granted, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/00758/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00758-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation and construction of garages at semi-basement and 5 residential units. Granted, validated 30 April 2024 [All applications by Nadine Debono Draghiciu](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nadine-debono-draghiciu) ## More from John Micallef - [**PA/01711/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01711-26/qrendi-construction-of-a-maisonette-and-an-apartment): Construction of a maisonette and an apartment and ground floor level, 2 apartments at first floor level and 2 penthouses at receded floor level with minor… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08384/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08384-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house (pre-1968), excavation and construction of garage at basement level (including underlying water reservoir) and 5… Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/06419/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06419-25/marsaxlokk-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, (pre-1968) excavation and construction of garages at semi-basement level (incl. underlying water reservoir) and 5… Granted, validated 8 October 2025 - [**PA/06095/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06095-25/mqabba-re-design-to-change-layout-of-warehouses-and): Proposed re-design to change layout of warehouses and ancillary parking already approved in PA/4486/07, PA/5313/16 and PA/2175/16, and inclusion of additional… Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/05894/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05894-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of basement garages, maisonette at ground level, 3 apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor and a penthouse… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05136/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05136-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-building): Demolition of existing pre-1968 building, and construction of ground floor garage, three apartments at first, second and third floor and penthouse at receded… Withdrawn, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)