--- title: "PA/01290/26: demolition of existing ground floor garages and in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01290-26/msida-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-garages-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Msida: Proposed demolition of existing ground floor garages and excavation of site. Construction of one full basement to… Planning applications › Msida › PA0129026 # PA/01290/26: demolition of existing ground floor garages and in Msida 'Il-Gardina' next to Centru Familja Mqaddsa, Triq Johnny Catania &, Triq M. A. Vassalli, Msida Proposed demolition of existing ground floor garages and excavation of site. Construction of one full basement to accommodate 7 garages and a reservoir. Construction of apartment block between two streets consisting of six levels and three receded levels above, accommodating a total of 28 residential units, a Class 4A office and a sub-station at Triq Johhny Catania ground floor. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 'Il-Gardina' next to Centru Familja Mqaddsa, Triq Johnny Catania &, Triq M. A. Vassalli, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Paul Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Claude Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-mallia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 28 - **Received:** 7 December 2025 - **Validated:** 4 March 2026 - **Published:** 4 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 April 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01290/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01290&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 'Il-Gardina' next to Centru Familja Mqaddsa, Triq Johnny Catania &, Triq M. A. Vassalli, Msida 246 other applications within 300 m: 160 granted, 5 refused, 26 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/04035/23). On Triq Johnny Catania: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/03804/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03804-26/msida-construction-and-demolition-to-approved-pa4047-08): Proposed construction and demolition to approved PA4047/08, consisting of demolition of approved fourth floor and construction of airspace consisting of… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 11 m away - [**PA/01217/20** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01217-20/msida-sanction-as-built-minor-differences-in-internal): To sanction as built minor differences in internal yard from previous approved permit PA 2555/18 Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/02907/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02907-23/msida-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-ground): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct ground floor garage and overlying apartments including pool at roof level. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 23 m away - [**PA/01254/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01254-26/msida-refurbishment-of-fa-ade-consisting-of-changes-to): Proposed refurbishment of façade consisting of changes to materials and color scheme. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 26 m away - [**PA/03384/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03384-22/msida-sanction-ground-floor): To sanction ground floor, 1st and 2nd floor plans as existing since no approved plans could be traced. Furthermore, to demolish utility room at roof level and… Granted, validated 20 September 2022, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/01855/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01855-21/msida-demolishing-of-existing-structures-and-construction-of): Demolishing of existing structures and construction of street level private car garage and six residential units from first floor to receded floor. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/00652/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00652-25/msida-renewal-of-approved-permit-pa-06712-19-proposed): Renewal of approved permit PA/06712/19 - Proposed alterations to common area for the installation of a lift, minor alterations at the third-floor level and… Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 6 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/05793/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05793-23/msida-extension-in-height-of-existing-third-party): Proposed extension in height of existing third party boundary walls and proposed staircase from fifth to sixth floor level. Also proposed installation of PV… Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 6 floors, 48 m away - [**PA/01833/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01833-22/msida-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To propose change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B barber shop. Also to sanction signs on both facades and minor alterations from approved permit… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/02111/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02111-22/msida-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations to existing dwelling. Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/02970/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02970-21/msida-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-fa-ade-at-first): Demolition and reconstruction of façade at first floor together with the replacement of closed balcony with open balconies. Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/08607/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08607-24/msida-construction-of-pa-02311-22-including-internal-changes-to): Proposed construction of PA/02311/22 including internal changes to layouts, demolition of ground floor level to construct street level garage and entrance to… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/04423/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04423-24/msida-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-ground-floor-maisonette): Internal alterations to pre-1968 ground floor maisonette including demolition of lightweight ceiling and rooms at back, proposed extension at back, and minor… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/02311/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02311-22/msida-demolition-alterations-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Proposed demolition/alterations of existing first floor maisonette and construction of 4 one bedroom apartments and 1 one bedroom duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 6 April 2022, 70 m away - [**PA/03516/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03516-22/msida-sanction-premises-as-built): To sanction premises as built. Status being checked, 73 m away ## More by Claude Mallia - [**PA/07791/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07791-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-structures-in): Demolition of existing dwelling and structures in garden; levelling of site and excavation for the construction of a reservoir; construction of 8 garages at… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07334/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07334-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-basement-as-built-including-new-ramp): To sanction basement as built including: new ramp leading to garage, alterations to the internal layouts at basement. Proposed change of use of the basement… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06977/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06977-26/hamrun-demolish-the-existing-3-storey-dwelling-and-construct): To demolish the existing 3-storey dwelling and construct a 5-storey apartment building, comprising a separate domestic store and Class 4B commercial premises… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/06936/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06936-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-08002-25): Changes to development approved in PA/08002/25, consisting of the redesign of the internal layout of the apartments (number of units unchanged) and the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06921/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06921-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-villa-and-re-positioning): Sanctioning of existing villa and re- positioning of pool as built including rebuilding of corridor joining the two buildings. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06648/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06648-26/pieta-part-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and): Part demolition of the existing building and construction of an apartment block with a commercial ground floor. Ground floor to be Class 4C (food and drink… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Claude Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-mallia) ## More from Paul Galea - [**PA/07488/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07488-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-an-agricultural-store): Sanctioning of an agricultural store. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06377/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06377-26/xewkija-sanction-the-deposition-of-agricultural-soil-and): To sanction the deposition of agricultural soil and organic material. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/02435/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02435-26/qormi-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To construct ground floor level garage, duplex unit at first and second floor, apartment at third floor level and… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04849/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04849-25/rabat-sanctioning-of-an-agricultural-store-and-gate): Sanctioning of an agricultural store and gate supports. Proposed timber panelling to gate. Withdrawn, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/01872/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01872-25/marsa-extension-to-an-existing-dwelling-including-sub-division): Extension to an existing dwelling including sub-division of dwellings to create 2 new duplex units. The application also includes internal and external… Granted, validated 24 April 2025 - [**PA/00579/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00579-25/xewkija-excavate-and-to-construct-4-stables): To excavate and to construct 4 stables, reservoir and ancillary facilities. To also construct rubble wall and install timber gates. Granted, validated 29 January 2025 [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)