--- title: "PA/01057/25: Demolition of a ground floor maisonette retaining in Hamrun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01057-25/hamrun-demolition-of-a-ground-floor-maisonette-retaining source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Hamrun: Demolition of a ground floor maisonette retaining the facade and construction of a 4-storey block of 4 flats with an… Planning applications › Hamrun › PA0105725 # PA/01057/25: Demolition of a ground floor maisonette retaining in Hamrun 5, Sqaq il-Qasab, Hamrun Demolition of a ground floor maisonette retaining the facade and construction of a 4-storey block of 4 flats with an overlying washroom and covered drying area. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 5, Sqaq il-Qasab, Hamrun - **Locality:** [Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun) - **Applicant:** [Christopher Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christopher-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 20 January 2025 - **Validated:** 26 February 2025 - **Published:** 26 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 1 October 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01057/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01057&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 5, Sqaq il-Qasab, Hamrun 159 other applications within 300 m: 98 granted, 5 refused, 12 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05540/25). On Sqaq il-Qasab: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/06064/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06064-24/hamrun-sanction-third-floor-unit-as-built-and): To sanction third floor unit as built and to extend the unit and replace part of roof. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/02364/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02364-24/hamrun-alterations-to-ground-floor-level-including-the): Alterations to ground floor level including the construction of a new stairwell, demolition of part of first floor level and construction of an extension to… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/03463/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03463-25/hamrun-renewal-of-pa-7802-16-to-change-the-use): Renewal of PA/7802/16 To change the use of existing store to residential unit on two floors including minor changes to main elevations and change of use of… Granted, validated 16 June 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/05714/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05714-23/hamrun-change-of-use-of-a-former-class): Change of use of a former ''Class 5A''cement tiles factory (with an expired trading license) into 1.) a part educational facilityClass 2C and 2.) a facility… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/05008/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05008-26/hamrun-proposal-change-of-use-from-a-furniture): Proposal change of use from a furniture showroom to a Class 3B hotel, including demolition of the existing first floor slab and facade, the construction of… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/02008/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02008-26/hamrun-proposal-includes-internal-alterations-to-the-existing): The proposal includes internal alterations to the existing first floor and the construction of three additional levels, transforming the property from a… Refused, validated 25 March 2026, 4 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/00302/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00302-23/hamrun-relocate-outdoor-ac-unit-into-a-pre-1967): To relocate outdoor AC unit into a pre-1967 Class 4B retail outlet display window Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/00187/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00187-26/hamrun-sanction-garage-for-private-cars-and-store): To sanction garage for private cars and store as built. Variations from PA5518/02. Granted, validated 12 February 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/08509/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08509-24/hamrun-partial-demolition-of-first-floor-duplex-maisonette): Proposed partial demolition of first floor duplex maisonette and the construction of two 1-bedroom apartments and a 2-bedroom duplex apartment, including… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/00189/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00189-22/hamrun-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-the): To sanction internal and external alterations from the approved permit and installation of solar panels at roof level. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/07578/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-26/hamrun-sanction-the-existing-room-at-roof-level): To sanction the existing room at roof level as a laundry room to the existing pre-1967 property, and to carry out minor proposed alterations. Pending, 53 m away - [**PA/01090/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01090-21/hamrun-sanction-the-re-opening-of-a-previously-approved): To sanction the re-opening of a previously approved Class 4B as per PA7699/95 and an external sign. Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/05515/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05515-23/hamrun-sanction-maisonette-as-built): To sanction maisonette as built. Proposed minor additions and alterations to the existing substandard residential unit to result in a one-bedroom compliant… Granted, validated 31 October 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/00891/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00891-23/hamrun-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4D (restaurant) and Class 4C shop (ice cream). Proposed minor internal alterations and addition of new signs on… Withdrawn, validated 5 April 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/00509/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00509-23/hamrun-restoration-of-facade-as-per-irrestawra-l-faccata): Restoration of Facade as per Irrestawra L-Faccata - GS208/21. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 72 m away ## More by Paul Camilleri - [**PA/07675/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07675-26/gzira-splitting-up-of-duplex-apartment-into-two): Splitting up of duplex apartment into two separate apartments including related alterations and sanctioning of variations from permit PA/01144/19. Pending - [**PA/07644/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07644-26/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-the-removal-of-the-original): Sanctioning of the removal of the original deteriorated rendering and peeling paint of the facades and the re-rendering and re-painting thereof to exactly the… Pending - [**PA/07626/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07626-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-partial-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette): Partial demolition of first floor maisonette, converting it into a flat and the construction of an additional overlying three flats and a duplex penthouse. Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07224/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07224-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-the-existing-layout-of-class): Sanctioning of the existing layout of Class 4B shop (licensed as an ironmongery) layout and correction of site from that approved in permit PB/5149/81 and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07197/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07197-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-of-class-4c-snack): Change of use of Class 4C snack bar to Class 4D restaurant. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07188/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07188-26/marsaxlokk-minor-alterations-to-semi-detached-villa-as-approved): Minor alterations to semi-detached villa as approved in permit PA/03184/20 and sanctioning of other alterations which have been carried out. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri) ## More from Christopher Micallef - [**PA/04660/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04660-26/santa-venera-demolish-existing-first-floor-roofing-and-reconstruct): To demolish existing first floor roofing and reconstruct and construct second and third floor level. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04370/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04370-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-two-staircases): Demolition of two staircases, construction of a replacement staircase and lift; construction of three overlying floors and a receded floor; change of use of… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03640/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03640-26/san-gwann-amendments-to-approved-permits-pa-02469-24-and-pa-03997-25): Proposed amendments to approved permits PA/02469/24 and PA/03997/25 which include the demolition of an existing first floor maisonette and the construction of… Granted, validated 17 July 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06633/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06633-25/hamrun-partial-demolition-of-internal-area-of-corner): Partial demolition of internal area of corner terraced house, construction of staircase and lift shaft, construction of two additional floors and washroom for… Granted, validated 4 December 2025 - [**PA/04700/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04700-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-construction-of-mezzanine-floor-to-garage): To sanction construction of mezzanine floor to garage as built (previously approved by PA4233/17). Granted, validated 21 August 2025 - [**PA/03997/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03997-25/san-gwann-construction-of-two-flats-and-a-penthouse): Construction of two flats and a penthouse over an existing three storey building; sharing the common parts appertaining to the contiguous building. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun)