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title: "PA/01147/23: Demolition of existing dwelling in San Gwann | PropertyList"
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> Granted planning application in San Gwann: Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation over site and construction of a basement garage with 5 overlying…

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# PA/01147/23: Demolition of existing dwelling in San Gwann

No. 56, 58, St. Francis House, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, San Gwann

Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation over site and construction of a basement garage with 5 overlying residential units.

- **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- **Location:** No. 56, 58, St. Francis House, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, San Gwann
- **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)
- **Applicant:** Mr Lei Li
- **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri)
- **Application type:** Full development permission
- **Zone:** Within Development Zone
- **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- **Residential units:** 5
- **Received:** 6 December 2022
- **Validated:** 8 March 2023
- **Published:** 8 March 2023
- **Comments close:** 14 April 2023
- **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission
- **Decision:** Grant Permission
- **Decision date:** 5 September 2023
- **Permit expires:** 18 October 2028

[Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01147/23)

[Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01147&caseYear=23)

## Planning activity around No. 56, 58, St. Francis House, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, San Gwann

200 other applications within 300 m: 142 granted, 6 refused, 16 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06918/25).

On Triq il-Kuncizzjoni: 4 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3.

Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 34 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/02921/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02921-23/san-gwann-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-approved-pb00115-67): To sanction minor internal alterations from approved PB00115/67. Granted, validated 3 July 2023, 16 m away
- [**PA/01332/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01332-26/san-gwann-change-part-of-a-garage-into-a): To change part of a garage into a Class 4A Office, to carry out alterations, and to sanction alterations Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 23 m away
- [**PA/05428/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05428-24/san-gwann-sanction-internal-height-being-slightly-less-than): To sanction internal height being slightly less than the minimum sanitary requirements deviating from approved plans PA3410/16. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 25 m away
- [**PA/02424/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02424-25/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-basement-level-from-that-approved): Proposed sanctioning of basement level from that approved in PA/00683/23. Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 28 m away
- [**PA/00683/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00683-23/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of basement level and reservoir and construction of 10 units over four floors including recessed level.… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 28 m away
- [**PA/02127/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02127-24/san-gwann-sanction-the-apartment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction the apartment as built from approved permit PA/07846/16. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 44 m away
- [**PA/04265/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04265-23/san-gwann-change-use-of-existing-garage): To change use of existing garage (covered by PB/917/65) to Class 4B shop together with minor internal and external alteration. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 44 m away
- [**PA/06363/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06363-25/san-gwann-sanction-an-existing-garage-into-a-private): To sanction an existing garage into a private laundry. Refused, validated 1 October 2025, 47 m away
- [**PA/00904/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00904-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B outlet and proposed sign. To sanction variations from PB3479/82. Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 54 m away
- [**PA/04068/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04068-25/san-gwann-sanction-differences-in-internal-height-from-approved): To sanction differences in internal height from approved PA05538/23. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 54 m away
- [**PA/07027/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07027-26/san-gwann-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. To propose change of use from a private garage to Class 4B. To carry out internal and external changes and to fix a sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 62 m away
- [**PA/02693/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02693-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-first-and-second): Alterations to existing pre-1968 first and second floor apartments, demolition of existing stairwells and construction of lift and stairs at all floors,… Granted, validated 8 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away
- [**PA/06297/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06297-25/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4C outlet and proposed sign. To sanction variations from PB3479/82. Withdrawn, validated 1 October 2025, 65 m away
- [**PA/00762/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00762-24/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-car-depot): Proposed alterations to existing car depot. Alterations consist of relocation of access ramp and addition of two fire escapes, addition of two ventilation… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 68 m away
- [**PA/06068/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06068-23/san-gwann-extension-over-existing-block-of-apartments-to): Proposed extension over existing block of apartments to include an additional unit (flat 3) with 2 overlying washrooms for flat 1 and flat 3. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 3 floors, 74 m away

## More by James Bonnici Camilleri

- [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending
- [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending
- [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending

[All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri)

[All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)