--- title: "PA/01305/23: Proposal to demolish existing property and excavate in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01305-23/mgarr-proposal-to-demolish-existing-property-and-excavate source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Mgarr: Proposal to demolish existing property and excavate basement level. Proposed construction of garages at basement… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0130523 # PA/01305/23: Proposal to demolish existing property and excavate in Mgarr St.Paul, Triq l-Iskorba, Mgarr Proposal to demolish existing property and excavate basement level. Proposed construction of garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level and 3 apartments at first, second and receded floor levels. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** St.Paul, Triq l-Iskorba, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** [Mr Simon Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/simon-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 5 January 2023 - **Validated:** 8 March 2023 - **Published:** 8 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 4 October 2023 - **Permit expires:** 6 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01305/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01305&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around St.Paul, Triq l-Iskorba, Mgarr 46 other applications within 300 m: 29 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06359/25). On Triq l-Iskorba: 6 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/05914/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05914-25/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 5 basement garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level and 8 apartments at… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 4 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/03357/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03357-25/mgarr-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-to-maisonette-and): Sanctioning of minor changes to maisonette and garage covered by PA/04052/17. Granted, validated 19 June 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/01710/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01710-24/mgarr-trimming-rock-to-the-required-level): Trimming rock to the required level. Construction of 13 garages on the semi-basement level. Construction of 3 maisonettes and 1 apartment at elevated ground… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/03811/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03811-26/mgarr-changes-to-internal-layout-of-apartments-and): Proposed changes to internal layout of apartments and changes to facade of residential development as approved through to PA1710/24. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/00951/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00951-25/mgarr-excavation-of-one-basement-level): Proposed excavation of one basement level, construction of basement garages, ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a recessed floor. Pending, validated 19 February 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/00002/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00002-25/mgarr-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to ground floor maisonette approved in PA/06454/02 as built. Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/07259/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07259-24/mgarr-construction-of-3-apartments-at-second-and): Construction of 3 apartments at second and receded floor over site covered by PA/06774/07. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/07464/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07464-24/mgarr-excavation-of): Proposed excavation of (1) basement level and construction of (8) basement garages, (2) maisonettes with pools at backyard, (6) apartments, (2) penthouses and… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/06695/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06695-25/mgarr-excavation-of-level-2): Proposed excavation of level -2, underlying basement (level -1) garages and residential units approved in PA/07464/24, including addition of six (6) garages,… Granted, validated 20 November 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/00727/20** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00727-20/mgarr-changes-to-level-3-as-approved-in): Proposed changes to Level 3 as approved in PA1420/18 and proposed additional recessed floor comprising of 2No. Penthouses. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/03153/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03153-24/mgarr-sanctioning-of-garage-and-proposed-extension-to): Sanctioning of garage and proposed extension to existing garage, including replacement of roof. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/06359/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06359-25/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct one basement level parking, two ground floor maisonettes, overlying six apartments and two recessed… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 78 m away - [**PA/01807/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01807-25/mgarr-sanction-formation-of-penthouse-in-lieu-of): To sanction formation of penthouse in lieu of 3 no. washrooms as approved in PA8586/21. To sanction other internal and external alterations from PA8586/21. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 78 m away - [**PA/04456/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04456-23/mgarr-interlinking-of-two-class-4b-shops): Interlinking of two Class 4B shops (green grocer) approved in PA/04552/20 into one Class 4 shop (green grocer) and proposed other internal and external… Withdrawn, validated 26 July 2023, 80 m away - [**PA/01282/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01282-25/mgarr-renewal-to-pa-07030-19): Renewal to PA/07030/19 (Proposed demolition of existing garage and proposed excavation and construction of basement domestic store , private car parking… Granted, validated 27 March 2025, 4 floors, 86 m away ## More by David Zahra - [**PA/07611/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-26/tarxien-rehabilitation-of-pre-67-dwelling-including-internal-alteratio): Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07304/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07304-26/fgura-internal-alterations-with-changes-from-pa-02158-26): Proposed internal alterations with changes from PA/02158/26, extension at roof level, and addition of pool. Pending - [**PA/06887/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06887-26/belt-valletta-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to local shops at Triq Zakkarija, Belt Valletta. Works to include extension to pre-1967 shop (no. 47) to take… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06462/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06462-26/msida-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-development-including): To demolish existing building and construct development including ground floor shop (Class 4B), and overlying six apartments. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/05821/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05821-26/zebbug-changes): Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05233/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05233-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-to-stairwell): Alterations to pre-1967 dwelling to stairwell (to include lift) and extend/subdivide existing dwelling to include three units. Works to include… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 [All applications by David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) ## More from Simon Azzopardi - [**PA/04761/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04761-26/pembroke-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-villa): Internal and external alterations to existing villa, demolition of existing washroom, and construction of additional floors and washroom. To also sanction… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/01062/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01062-26/msida-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-class-4b): To demolish existing terraced house and Class 4B shop and construction of 1 no. Class 4B shops, 1 No. Class 4A office and a garage at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03041/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03041-25/swieqi-sanction-an-internal-wall): To sanction an internal wall, retractable canopies and minor external variations on the façade from permit approved by virtue PA/2670/12. Granted, validated 16 June 2025 - [**PA/00730/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00730-24/luqa-alterations-to-subdivide-existing-third-floor-apartment): Alterations to subdivide existing third floor apartment into two. Refused, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/01417/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01417-23/mgarr-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-existing-property): It is proposed to demolish existing property. Proposed construction of maisonette at ground floor level, 2 apartments at first & second floor levels and… Refused, validated 15 March 2023, 4 floors [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)