--- title: "PA/01310/25: demolition of terraced house in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01310-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation of water reservoir and construction of a ground floor garage,… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0131025 # PA/01310/25: demolition of terraced house in Ghaxaq Carjorana, Triq tal-Qattus, Ghaxaq Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation of water reservoir and construction of a ground floor garage, three overlying apartments and a penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Carjorana, Triq tal-Qattus, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [Johann Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/johann-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 17 January 2025 - **Validated:** 28 April 2025 - **Published:** 5 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 20 March 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 7 May 2030 The public planning file has 38 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01310/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01310&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Carjorana, Triq tal-Qattus, Ghaxaq 91 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 1 refused, 13 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06872/25). On Triq tal-Qattus: 9 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/03413/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03413-22/ghaxaq-removal-of-jacuzzi-from-receded-floor-level): Proposed removal of jacuzzi from receded floor level (approved by PA11415/18 and installation of fibreglass pool on roof. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/02684/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02684-24/ghaxaq-excavate-the-vacant-site-and-propose-construction): To excavate the vacant site and propose construction of three private car garages and reservoir at basement level -1; propose construction of a maisonette and… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/00664/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00664-25/ghaxaq-construction-of-garage-at-ground-floor-level): Proposed construction of garage at ground floor level, and two overlying duplexes (at first, second, third, and receded fourth floor), and including… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/00720/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00720-21/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-pre-1978-structure): Demolition of existing pre-1978 structure, excavation and construction of basement garages and 10 residential units Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/05519/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05519-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-pergola-at-the-roof-level): Addition of pergola at the roof level. Granted, validated 30 September 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/07023/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07023-26/ghaxaq-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-072-12-mainly-repositioni): To sanction differences from approved PA/072/12 mainly repositioning of walls, doors and windows following new survey, application also includes extension at… Pending, 76 m away - [**PA/07429/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07429-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-the-existing-structures): Demolition of the existing structures, excavation of one basement level for parking, and construction of a new residential building consisting of a ground… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away - [**PA/05898/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05898-23/ghaxaq-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed minor internal and external alterations, lowering of 2 courses at the ground floor level and sanctioning minor internal differences mainly in the… Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 91 m away - [**PA/07789/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07789-23/ghaxaq-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-and-external): Proposed construction of a lift shaft and external ramps and formation of apertures to common parts facade. Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 106 m away - [**PA/04708/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04708-26/ghaxaq-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-in-pa-05767-21): Subdivision of the approved penthouse in PA/05767/21 into two residential units. Granted, validated 6 August 2026, 110 m away - [**PA/05666/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05666-23/ghaxaq-sanction-changes-on-fa-ade-and-internal-alterations): To sanction changes on façade and internal alterations as built. Proposed changes on façade. Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 112 m away - [**PA/05151/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05151-24/ghaxaq-lightweight-staircase): Proposed lightweight staircase, construction of low headroom domestic store on existing roof and construction of 1m parapet wall at roof level. Proposal… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 115 m away - [**PA/04042/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04042-26/ghaxaq-sanction-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing): To sanction internal and external modifications to existing maisonette from approved PA/05965/04. Granted, validated 6 July 2026, 116 m away - [**PA/01579/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01579-21/ghaxaq-minor-internal-changes-to-change-a-bedroom): Minor internal changes to change a bedroom and living space to a kitchen/dining/living room, alterations to a bathroom and to construct a room at second floor… Status being checked, 119 m away - [**PA/04942/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04942-26/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-differences-from-approved-development-permit): To sanction minor differences from approved development permit PA3038/05 at third floor level and to construct extension at same level plus construction of… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 123 m away ## More by Stephen Psaila - [**PA/07784/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07784-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-deviations-from-pa-00486-15): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal deviations from PA/00486/15, proposed change of use from class 4c shop to class 4d restaurant and installation of cold… Pending - [**PA/07592/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07592-26/naxxar-change-of-use-from-class-6a-warehouse): Proposed change of use from Class 6A warehouse to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07338/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C snack-bar, sanctioning of minor variations from PA/1901/02. Proposal includes the installation of… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07326/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07326-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-vacant-property): Proposed change of use of vacant property (formerly carpenter) into Class 4B shop (ironmonger and household). Proposal includes the addition of an internal… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07289/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07289-26/fgura-correction-of-site-plan-to-pa-05858-05-and): Correction of site plan to PA/05858/05 and sanctioning of deviations from PA/05858/05, namely relocation of bathroom and addition of washroom. Proposed also… Pending - [**PA/06559/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06559-26/attard-sanctioning-of-minor-deviations-from-pb-1065-84): Proposed sanctioning of minor deviations from PB/1065/84, sanctioning of construction of swimming pool and water reservoir, proposed internal alterations,… Pending [All applications by Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) ## More from Johann Schembri - [**PA/04226/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04226-26/zejtun-demolition-of-selected-internal-walls-at-ground): Proposed demolition of selected internal walls at ground floor level and associated alterations, followed by the demolition of the existing first floor, and… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03152/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03152-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-residential-building-while): Demolition of the existing residential building while retaining the ground floor, and construction of an overlying Class 3B, 3-star hotel, comprising 10… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/05643/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05643-25/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-buildings-and-development-of): Proposed demolition of existing buildings and development of a Class 3B 4-star hotel comprising 56 guest rooms along with associated ancillary facilities. Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/04912/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04912-25/iklin-sanction-villa-approved-in-pa9391-19-as-built): To sanction villa approved in PA9391/19 as built and to propose minor changes to approved dwelling. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/04827/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04827-25/fgura-demolition-of-two-dwellings): Proposed demolition of two dwellings, excavation of basement, construction of five basement garages, one ground floor maisonette, five overlying apartments… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/03815/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03815-25/marsaskala-alterations-to-existing-apartment-block-and-underlying): Proposed alterations to existing apartment block and underlying garages as approved in PA/00444/17. Alterations consist mainly of an extension of the building… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 6 floors [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)