--- title: "PA/01323/23: demolish existing residential unit and construct 5 in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01323-23/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-5 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: To demolish existing residential unit and construct 5 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0132323 # PA/01323/23: demolish existing residential unit and construct 5 in Ghaxaq Mary, Triq it-Terha, Ghaxaq To demolish existing residential unit and construct 5 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level, 6 overlying apartments at first, second and third floor levels plus 2 overlying penthouses. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Mary, Triq it-Terha, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [Matthew Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-borg) - **Perit:** [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 10 - **Received:** 7 December 2022 - **Validated:** 8 March 2023 - **Published:** 8 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01323/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01323&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Mary, Triq it-Terha, Ghaxaq 60 other applications within 300 m: 36 granted, 3 refused, 3 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05017/25). On Triq it-Terha: 4 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, 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/02198/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02198-25/ghaxaq-sanction-alterations-to-approved-pa-5908-21-mainly-re-positioni): Application to sanction alterations to approved PA/5908/21 mainly re-positioning of internal walls, doors and windows and introduction of penthouse.… Granted, validated 23 May 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/02461/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02461-21/ghaxaq-alterations-and-extension-to-dwelling-covered-by): Alterations and extension to dwelling covered by RG/02060/19 including construction of bedroom, bathroom and washroom at first floor level. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/01696/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01696-21/ghaxaq-sanction-dwelling-approved-by-pb-3157-67): To sanction dwelling approved by PB/3157/67, including shifting of doors, walls, windows and tools room at the back of site Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/03137/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03137-21/ghaxaq-demolish-first-and-second-floor-apartment): To demolish first and second floor apartment. Construction of four apartments over four floors Status being checked, 4 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/02898/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02898-22/ghaxaq-changes-to-approved-permit-pa03579-10-to-turn): Proposed changes to approved permit PA03579/10 to turn project into a commercial development composed of 4 floors and one receded floor which will include a… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/01769/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01769-21/ghaxaq-sanction-correction-of-site-configuration-following-new): Application to sanction correction of site configuration following new survey and differences to PB/1259/72. Differences includes re-positioning of walls,… Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/08384/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08384-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house (pre-1968), excavation and construction of garage at basement level (including underlying water reservoir) and 5… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 92 m away - [**PA/06246/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06246-25/ghaxaq-sanction-travertine-look-cladding-on-an-existing): To sanction travertine look cladding on an existing residential building covered by PA/6685/23. Refused, validated 19 November 2025, 101 m away - [**PA/04180/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04180-23/zejtun-propose-internal-and-external-modifications-including-re-config): To propose internal and external modifications including re-configuration of staircase, demolition of part of walls and roof slab at ground floor and first… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 101 m away - [**PA/08431/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08431-24/ghaxaq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-change-position): Proposed internal and external alterations to change position of garage and formation of an additional bedroom. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 103 m away - [**PA/00134/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00134-23/ghaxaq-carry-out-alterations-to-the-internal-layout): Application to carry out alterations to the internal layout, and replacement of damaged beams to a pre-1968 residence. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 103 m away - [**PA/06685/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06685-23/ghaxaq-propose-vertical-extension-of-the-existing-property): To propose vertical extension of the existing property comprehensive of an additional floor and a receded floor, together with multiple internal and external… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 104 m away - [**PA/00366/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00366-22/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-groundfloor-maisonette): To demolish existing dwelling and construct groundfloor maisonette and garage and first, second and third floor apartments and ancillary facilities at… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 104 m away - [**PA/07233/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07233-25/ghaxaq-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground): Proposed minor internal and external alterations at ground and first floor levels, including partial demolition and construction works, as well as the… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 106 m away - [**PA/07735/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07735-25/zejtun-sanctioning-other-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-4815-92): Sanctioning other changes from approved permit PA/4815/92. Proposed apramorta covering the services at roof level. Granted, validated 15 January 2026, 108 m away ## More by Falzon & Cutajar - [**PA/02901/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02901-25/qrendi-change-of-use-from-store-ancillary-with): Change of use from store ancillary with operating poultry farm to hatchery, excavation and construction of reservoir and store in lieu of store being proposed… Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/01969/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-25/iklin-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-fuel): To demolish existing residential unit and construct fuel service station, relocating an existing fuel station, including a take away (drive through) facility… Pending, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01773/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01773-25/qormi-excavate-and-construct-garage-at-basement-level): To excavate and construct garage at basement level, public service garage at ground floor, apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels plus overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01231/25** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01231-25/gudja-construct-stairs-at-ground-and-first-floors): To construct stairs at ground and first floors, internal alterations at first floor, restoration to facade including alterations, construction of pool at roof… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/01122/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01122-25/sliema-additions-and-alterations-to-a-class-3b): Proposed additions and alterations to a Class 3B 4-star hotel approved by PA/03614/18, consisting of extension of restaurant at intermediate level, extension… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 16 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01077/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-25/naxxar-construction-of-sheep-farm): Proposed construction of sheep farm, installation of gate and construction of dry random rubble wall. Proposal includes the excavation and construction of… Granted, validated 18 March 2025 [All applications by Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) ## More from Matthew Borg - [**PA/02919/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02919-26/birzebbuga-extension-to-an-established-sheep-farm-and): Proposed extension to an established sheep farm and relocation of farm dwelling approved by PA5590/23 plus raising of front dry random rubble wall and other… Suspended, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/02721/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02721-26/zabbar-alterations-to-existing-residence-to-include-demolition): Alterations to existing residence to include demolition and re-construction of slabs, and a vertical extension to create an additional independent dwelling at… Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06372/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06372-24/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa-09007-17): To sanction internal and external variations from PA/09007/17. Proposed works to include extension of living space at ground floor level. Withdrawn - [**PA/01277/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01277-24/msida-area-for-a-temporary-permit-for-tables): Proposed area for a temporary permit for tables and chairs ancillary to existing Class 4D approved in PA6926/22. Proposal includes also tent cover. Pending, validated 6 March 2024 - [**PA/05590/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05590-23/birzebbuga-new-farm-dwelling-including-an-underlying-basement): Proposed new farm dwelling including an underlying basement garage and agricultural stores within the boundary of a livestock farm. Proposal also includes… Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 1 floor - [**PA/04207/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04207-23/balzan-alterations-and-extension-to-a-pre-1967): Proposed alterations and extension to a pre -1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 9 August 2023 [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)