--- title: "PA/00887/24: demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction in Mosta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00887-24/mosta-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-proposed-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Mosta: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of basement garages, 1 maisonette at ground floor,… Planning applications › Mosta › PA0088724 # PA/00887/24: demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction in Mosta 19, Sqaq Bistra, Mosta Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of basement garages, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 2 apartments at first floor, 2 apartments at second floor, 2 apartments at third floor and 1 penthouse at the receded level. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 19, Sqaq Bistra, Mosta - **Locality:** [Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta) - **Applicant:** [Justin Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/justin-calleja) - **Perit:** [Perit Adrian Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-mangion) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 1 September 2023 - **Validated:** 21 February 2024 - **Published:** 21 February 2024 - **Comments close:** 22 March 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 18 December 2024 - **Permit expires:** 18 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00887/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00887&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 19, Sqaq Bistra, Mosta No other applications recorded nearby yet. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). No granted application nearby states a height to compare with. 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. ## More by Adrian Mangion - [**PA/07505/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07505-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-dwellings-and-garages): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings and garages, the excavation of 2 basement levels, and the construction of garages and parking spaces at basements… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07082/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07082-26/kirkop-propose-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-07996-24): To propose minor changes to approved PA/07996/24, addition of pool on roof and additional garage at basement level, and signage for the Class 4B at ground… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06666/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06666-26/sliema-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, retain façade with minor alterations, construction of maisonette at ground floor and 5 overlying apartments between the first… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/06209/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06209-26/naxxar-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, excavation of works and construct a semi-basement level with three garages, two maisonettes at ground floor level, and… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06185/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06185-26/santa-venera-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground-and): Proposed internal and external alterations at ground and first floor level to accommodate for a lift shaft and to construct a new stairway together with a… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05770/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05770-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground-floor): Proposed internal and external alterations at ground floor level to accommodate for a lift shaft and to construct a new stairway. Demolition of existing… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Adrian Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-mangion) ## More from Justin Calleja - [**PA/01050/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01050-24/balzan-extension-of-recessed-terrace-of-apartment-at): Extension of recessed terrace of apartment at first floor over private parking spaces that are also owned and utilised by the applicant. Withdrawn - [**PA/00166/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00166-24/rabat-propose-the-construction-of-three-dwellings-including): To propose the construction of three dwellings including underlying basement and ancillary facilities such as pools and external hard landscaping. Proposal is… Pending, validated 17 January 2024 - [**PA/03002/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03002-23/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-penthouse-and-roof-level-as): Sanctioning of penthouse and roof level as built from PA/00732/08, proposed roofing over existing terraces at fourth floor level plus construction of… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta)