--- title: "PA/01175/25: demolish existing ground floor maisonette and construct in Xghajra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01175-25/xghajra-demolish-existing-ground-floor-maisonette-and-construct source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Xghajra: To demolish existing ground floor maisonette and construct a ground floor garage, three overlying one bedroom… Planning applications › Xghajra › PA0117525 # PA/01175/25: demolish existing ground floor maisonette and construct in Xghajra 114, Triq il-Fortizza tal-Grazzja, Xghajra To demolish existing ground floor maisonette and construct a ground floor garage, three overlying one bedroom apartments, and private washrooms and a domestic store at receded level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 114, Triq il-Fortizza tal-Grazzja, Xghajra - **Locality:** [Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra) - **Applicant:** [Carmelo Abela](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carmelo-abela) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 20 January 2025 - **Validated:** 26 February 2025 - **Published:** 26 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 9 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01175/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01175&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 114, Triq il-Fortizza tal-Grazzja, Xghajra 79 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 5 refused, 12 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02654/24). On Triq il-Fortizza tal-Grazzja: 18 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/04153/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04153-26/xghajra-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Proposed demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a residential block comprising a basement garage, four floors, and a receded floor,… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/00832/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00832-25/xghajra-sanction-the-internal-property-layout-as-built): Application to sanction the internal property layout as built for differences from PA3103/19. Application includes the related change from car space to garage… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/01805/22** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01805-22/xghajra-sanction-existing-apartment-as-built-particularly-size): To sanction existing apartment ’as built’ particularly size of internal yard and internal height as originally approved in PA445/18. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/03627/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03627-26/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation, construction of basement garages, maisonette, 3 apartments and a receded apartment. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/05660/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05660-26/xghajra-extension-to-existing-penthouse-following-the-approval): Proposed extension to existing penthouse following the approval of PA/5775/25. Works include minor alterations to the already approved works, additional… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/02654/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02654-24/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-washroom-at-second-floor): Demolition of existing washroom at second floor and construction of a three bedroom apartment at second floor and two washrooms at third floor. Proposal… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 4 floors, 67 m away - [**PA/07553/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07553-23/xghajra-apartment-at-second-floor-and-stairwell-at): Proposed apartment at second floor and stairwell at third floor. Pending, validated 20 December 2023, 3 floors, 70 m away - [**PA/04002/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04002-24/xghajra-sanction-the-construction-of-loft-and-perform): To sanction the construction of loft and perform alterations to boundary wall including formation of gate as shown on attached drawings. Refused, validated 3 July 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/05775/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05775-25/xghajra-sanction-box-room): To sanction box room, internal height and configuration of front and side terraces of existing penthouse and proposed extension of bedrooms onto side terrace… Granted, validated 14 October 2025, 72 m away - [**PA/05150/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05150-26/xghajra-excavate-the-site-to-the-required-depth): To excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a two level underground car park designated for private vehicle use and… Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 1 floor, 90 m away - [**PA/01867/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01867-26/xghajra-subdivide-the-approved-three-bedroom-duplex-apartment): To subdivide the approved three bedroom duplex apartment, as per PA/03540/18, into a one bedroom apartment and a two bedroom duplex apartment. Refused, validated 25 March 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/05169/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05169-26/xghajra-partially-excavate-the-site-to-the-required): To partially excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a two level underground car park designated for private vehicle use… Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 1 floor, 94 m away - [**PA/01930/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01930-21/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of a ground floor garage and two duplex apartments. Status being checked, 99 m away - [**PA/04636/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04636-25/xghajra-change-of-kitchen-to-bedroom-on-existing): Proposed change of kitchen to bedroom on existing maisonette previously approved by RG/01273/23. Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 100 m away - [**PA/04093/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04093-24/xghajra-sanctioning-and-extension-of-two-duplex-apartments): Sanctioning and extension of two duplex apartments covered by PA/01930/21. Granted, validated 3 September 2024, 100 m away ## More by Joseph Saliba - [**PA/07831/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-26/iklin-renewal-of-pa-001159-22): Renewal of PA/001159/22 (To extend backyard party wall to 3.4m and install a louvered structure and change railing of ground floor terrace.) Pending - [**PA/07757/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07757-26/senglea-isla-interal-alterations-from-approved-pa-05964-19-and-pa-0290): Proposed interal alterations from approved PA/05964/19 & PA/02903/20. Including change of use from dentist (class 4A) to restaurant (Class 4D). Proposed… Pending - [**PA/07630/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-26/dingli-demolish-the-existing-building-approved-under-rg-00268-22): To demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 and construct a ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, and recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07137/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-26/xghajra-alterations-of-approved-pa-01175-25-and-pa-05354-25-to): Proposed alterations of approved PA/01175/25 and PA/05354/25 to merge two plots together and retaining existing reservoir as approved in PA/05354/25. Pending - [**PA/07080/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-26/zejtun-sanction-modifications-done-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction modifications done to pre-1967 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06900/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06900-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-the-construction-of-a-boundary-parapet-wall): To sanction the construction of a boundary/parapet wall for a pre-1968 structure. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) ## More from Carmelo Abela - [**PA/04632/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04632-26/zabbar-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-the): To sanction internal and external alterations from the approved PA/05947/25, including internal changes to the layout, parapet walls in recessed floor, and… Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/05947/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05947-25/zabbar-propose-minor-changes-to-site-levels-of): To propose minor changes to site levels of site on two roads from approved PA/1918/24. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/01918/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01918-24/zabbar-demolition-of-an-existing-residential-unit-and): Demolition of an existing residential unit and construction of a street level garage, one-bedroom maisonette, three apartments and penthouse (5 units in total). Granted, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/01125/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01125-22/marsaskala-partial-demolition-of-existing-structures-on-site): Proposed partial demolition of existing structures on site and proposed extension to the remaining retained existing structures. Extension to include… Status being checked - [**PA/00723/20** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00723-20/zejtun-convert-sitting-room-to-garage-and-to): To convert sitting room to garage and to change window on facade to garage door. Status being checked [All planning applications in Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra)