--- title: "PA/01055/24: demolish house and construct basement garages in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01055-24/tarxien-demolish-house-and-construct-basement-garages source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Tarxien: To demolish house and construct basement garages, overlying 8 apartments and 2 receded units at penthouse level.… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0105524 # PA/01055/24: demolish house and construct basement garages in Tarxien Christal House 8, Triq il-Witja c/w, Triq Hal Gharrat, Tarxien To demolish house and construct basement garages, overlying 8 apartments and 2 receded units at penthouse level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Christal House 8, Triq il-Witja c/w, Triq Hal Gharrat, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** [Alan Bonnici](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alan-bonnici) - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 10 - **Received:** 13 November 2023 - **Validated:** 23 April 2024 - **Published:** 28 February 2024 - **Comments close:** 14 March 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 8 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01055/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01055&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Christal House 8, Triq il-Witja c/w, Triq Hal Gharrat, Tarxien 97 other applications within 300 m: 67 granted, 6 refused, 4 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02136/25). On Triq il-Witja: 6 other applications, 5 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 14 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/00884/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00884-23/tarxien-additions-and-alterations-to-an-existing-building): Additions and alterations to an existing building. The proposal includes changes of use to Class 4B on the ground floor, a subdivision of existing maisonettes… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 12 m away - [**PA/02826/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02826-26/tarxien-sanction-internal-changes-from-approved-pa5924-03-to): To sanction internal changes from approved PA5924/03 to an existing third floor apartment. Sanctioning includes changing in color of apertures and railing. Granted, validated 28 May 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/06121/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06121-24/tarxien-change-of-use-from-hairdresser): Change of use from Hairdresser (as approved in PA/06336/98) to Health Shop, retaining the same Class 4B. Sanctioning of intermediate storage level and… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/02506/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02506-24/tarxien-changes-to-ground-floor-to-construct-common): Proposed changes to ground floor to construct common parts, alterations to first floor maisonette and construction of 2 apartments and penthouse (4 units in… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/02775/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02775-23/tarxien-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Withdrawn, 48 m away - [**PA/00289/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00289-26/tarxien-proposed-development-includes-the-addition-of-two): The proposed development includes the addition of two floors, together with internal and external alterations to the existing building, including the… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 2 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/00094/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00094-26/tarxien-extension-of-structure-at-roof-level-to): Extension of structure at roof level to create a separate one bedroom apartment. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/05287/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05287-25/tarxien-sanction-variations-from-as-approved-permit): To sanction variations from as approved permit - PA/05003/07. Granted, validated 12 September 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/00647/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00647-22/tarxien-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-from-pa05003-07): Proposed sanctioning of apartment as built from PA05003/07. Variations includes shifting of internal walls. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/02954/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02954-26/tarxien-sanctioning-of-internal-wall-positions): Sanctioning of Internal wall positions, back terrace converted into an ensuite bathroom, backyard depth and overall penthouse length from previously approved… Granted, validated 4 June 2026, 69 m away - [**PA/05335/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05335-25/tarxien-extension-to-single-dwelling-unit-and-installation): Extension to single dwelling unit and installation of pv panels at roof level, and change of use of approved garage to office Class 4A as per LN74/2014. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 73 m away - [**PA/05020/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05020-25/tarxien-sanction-variations-from-as-approved-permit): To sanction variations from as approved permit - PA/07465/03. Granted, validated 22 September 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/00255/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00255-26/tarxien-demolition-of-the-maisonette-at-first-floor): Demolition of the maisonette at first floor and the staircase at ground floor, and construction of three apartments with an overlying penthouse. The… Granted, validated 2 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/01901/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01901-23/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-covered-by-rg-02555-18): Demolition of existing dwelling covered by RG/02555/18. Excavation and construction of basement and ground floor garages, 3 apartments and 1 receded apartment. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 80 m away - [**PA/06518/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06518-23/tarxien-renew-approved-permit-pa-09623-18-consisting-of-the): To renew approved permit PA/09623/18 consisting of the sanctioning of minor internal alterations, extension at second floor level, and change of apertures to… Granted, validated 9 February 2024, 3 floors, 84 m away ## More by Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07840/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07840-26/gzira-sanction-studio-apartment): To sanction studio apartment, common area, and garages at ground floor as built, from that approved in PA/07785/23. Pending - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) ## More from Alan Bonnici - [**PA/06271/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06271-26/swieqi-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-08339-18): Changes to development approved in PA/08339/18. Granted, validated 29 October 2026 - [**PA/05709/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05709-26/msida-demolish-pre-1967-structure-and-construct-a-class): To demolish pre-1967 structure and construct a Class 4B premises and maisonette at ground floor, 10 overlying 1-bedroom units at first to fifth floor and 2… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04501/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04501-26/st-julians-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-shop): To demolish existing first floor maisonette and shop Class 4B, excavate and construct a Class 3B 3-star Hotel with 3 levels of basement garages and parking,… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01669/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01669-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-boathouse-to-class): Change of use from boathouse to Class 4D, and proposed shopfront Granted, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/08275/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08275-25/sliema-change-of-use-from-commercial-class-4a): Change of use from commercial Class 4A as approved in PA/00333/23, to residential unit. Suspended, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/07959/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07959-25/sliema-demolition-of-dwelling-and-class-4d-restaurant): Demolition of dwelling and Class 4D restaurant and construction of 12 floors of Class 3B self catering hotel with 20 units and underlying Class 4C cafeteria. Pending, validated 10 December 2025, 12 floors [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)