--- title: "PA/01073/26: partial demolition of existing store in Fontana | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01073-26/fontana-partial-demolition-of-existing-store source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Fontana: Proposed partial demolition of existing store, excavation and construction of basement level for basement garages… Planning applications › Fontana › PA0107326 # PA/01073/26: partial demolition of existing store in Fontana Vacant plot at, Triq Santa Dminka, Rabat Gozo c/w, Triq il-Kardinal Alessandro Franchi, Fontana Proposed partial demolition of existing store, excavation and construction of basement level for basement garages for private use; proposed garage for private use and two maisonettes at ground floor level; five residential units at first and second floors (one of which is a duplex); three residential units at third floor level (two of which are penthouses); and one penthouse with pool at fourth floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant plot at, Triq Santa Dminka, Rabat Gozo c/w, Triq il-Kardinal Alessandro Franchi, Fontana - **Locality:** [Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fontana) - **Applicant:** Antonella Xiberras - **Perit:** [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 11 - **Received:** 20 November 2025 - **Validated:** 7 April 2026 - **Published:** 25 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 12 March 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 22 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01073/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01073&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Vacant plot at, Triq Santa Dminka, Rabat Gozo c/w, Triq il-Kardinal Alessandro Franchi, Fontana 55 other applications within 300 m: 35 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01034/24). On Triq Santa Dminka: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. - [**PA/05473/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05473-25/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate site and construct 7 basement garages with underlying reservoir and construct 2 ground floor garages with overlying 6… Granted, validated 7 October 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/02731/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02731-22/rabat-gozo-agricultural-store-and-sanctioning-of-shifting-of): Proposed agricultural store and sanctioning of shifting of boundary wall. Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/02735/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02735-21/rabat-gozo-lateral-extension-to-receded-floor-plan): Proposed lateral extension to receded floor plan, such that common part airspace may remain common throughout all floors. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/02047/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02047-22/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-in-apartments-at): To sanction minor internal alterations in apartments at first and second floor and construction of apartments at third floor previously approved as penthouses… Status being checked, 4 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/01305/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01305-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-residential-maisonette-to): Change of use from residential maisonette to Class 4B hairdresser. Proposal includes the shifting of internal walls and the installation of sign. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/01720/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01720-23/rabat-gozo-propose-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): To propose internal alterations at ground floor level and to construct two additional flats at first and second floor levels (4 additional flats). Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 3 floors, 65 m away - [**PA/01793/25** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01793-25/fontana-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 18 March 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/01172/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01172-24/rabat-gozo-sanctioning-after-site-survey): Sanctioning after site survey, from PA/04322/18, with minor changes to the layout and alterations to the facade. Alterations to the penthouse and the… Granted, validated 13 June 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/03439/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03439-23/rabat-gozo-additions-and-alterations-to-penthouse-approved-in): Proposed additions and alterations to penthouse approved in PA3577/05. Granted, validated 4 August 2023, 97 m away - [**PA/00650/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00650-26/rabat-gozo-construct-eleven-residential-units-with-underlying-garages): To construct eleven residential units with underlying garages at basement level. The proposal includes excavation of the basement level and construction of… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 1 floor, 123 m away - [**PA/03365/23** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03365-23/fontana-flat-at-receded-floor-level-and-sanctioning): Proposed flat at receded floor level and sanctioning of internal and external variations from PA4665/00. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 155 m away - [**PA/05913/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05913-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-variations-to-the-plans-approved): To sanction minor variations to the plans approved in PB/2473/81. Also, to sanction the construction of a swimming pool. Granted, validated 20 October 2025, 156 m away - [**PA/08200/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08200-25/rabat-gozo-slight-shifting-of-entrance-stairs-and-sanctioning): Proposed slight shifting of entrance stairs and sanctioning of some internal differences from RG999/16 & PA/06120/24 Granted, validated 16 January 2026, 158 m away - [**PA/06120/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06120-24/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-of-part-of-garage): Proposed change of use of part of garage to include one public service car space. Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 159 m away - [**PA/04670/24** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04670-24/fontana-change-of-use-from-a-private-car): Proposed change of use from a private car garage into a Class 4B shop. Also to replace the garage door with a shop front, including a shop sign. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 160 m away ## More by Vella + Grech Periti - [**PA/07745/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07745-26/fontana-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, garage at basement level; maisonette at ground floor; two flats at first and second floors and receded flat at setback floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07737/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07737-26/xaghra-washroom-and-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Proposed washroom and domestic store at roof level to development approved in PA5486/25. Pending - [**PA/07689/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07689-26/ghajnsielem-add-class-6a-at-ground-floor-level): To add Class 6A at ground floor level only, to existing development approved in PA4237/25. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07684/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-26/zebbug-gozo-changes-to-existing-facade-at-ground): Changes to existing facade at ground, first and second floor levels; internal alterations in common area and additional floors at third, fourth, fifth and… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07676/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07676-26/zebbug-gozo-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling-house-consisting-of): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling house consisting of construction of second floor and washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07661/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07661-26/ghajnsielem-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling, consisting of erection of room at first floor and external stairs. Pending, 2 floors [All applications by Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) [All planning applications in Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fontana)