--- title: "PA/01324/24: demolish existing store in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01324-24/mgarr-demolish-existing-store source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mgarr: To demolish existing store, excavate and construct nine garages at basement level and construct sixteen overlying… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0132424 # PA/01324/24: demolish existing store in Mgarr St. Joseph, Triq il-Majjistral c/w, Triq il-Papa Piju XII, Mgarr To demolish existing store, excavate and construct nine garages at basement level and construct sixteen overlying apartments and penthouse with pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** St. Joseph, Triq il-Majjistral c/w, Triq il-Papa Piju XII, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** [Anthony Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/anthony-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Reuben Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 17 - **Received:** 22 November 2023 - **Validated:** 6 March 2024 - **Published:** 6 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 12 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 31 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 20 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01324/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01324&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around St. Joseph, Triq il-Majjistral c/w, Triq il-Papa Piju XII, Mgarr 74 other applications within 300 m: 53 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/04925/26). On Triq il-Majjistral: 4 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. 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/03605/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03605-26/mgarr-extension-of-parapet-wall-at-roof-level): Proposed extension of parapet wall at roof level and PV panels. Proposed extension at receded level with light roofing and spiral staircase. Granted, validated 13 July 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/07626/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07626-24/mgarr-sanction-existing-penthouse-from-approved-permit-pa5812-07): To sanction existing penthouse from approved permit PA5812/07 (clear headroom and internal alterations). Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/02490/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02490-26/mgarr-demolish-existing-dilapidated-dwelling): To demolish existing dilapidated dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garage, Class 4A office at ground floor level and overlying apartments and… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/04597/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04597-24/mgarr-demolition-of-existing-dilapidated-structure-and-construction): Demolition of existing dilapidated structure and construction of 1 no. garage at ground floor level, 2 no. apartments at first and second floor levels and a… Granted, validated 1 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/04815/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04815-26/mgarr-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-two-existing): To carry out internal alterations to two existing Shops, and to change the use from Class 4B to Class 4B Veterinary Pharmacy with ancillary Clinic.… Granted, validated 15 July 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/04537/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04537-23/mgarr-excavation-and-construction-of-garages-at-basement): Proposed excavation and construction of garages at basement and ground floor levels. Proposed construction of 3 maisonettes at ground floor and first floor… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 60 m away - [**PA/01131/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01131-26/mgarr-additional-basement): Proposed additional basement (8 private parking garages) to approved permit PA1680/25 (basement garages and residential units). Application also includes… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/01680/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01680-25/mgarr-renewal-of-pa6490-16): Renewal of PA6490/16 (Proposed demolition of existing residence and construction of 8 basement garages (access from development approved by PA2579/14), 2… Granted, validated 24 April 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/04159/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04159-25/mgarr-relocation-of-balcony-door-position-to-that): Proposed relocation of balcony door position to that approved in PA2928/22. Granted, validated 14 July 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/07307/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-24/mgarr-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate, construct basement garages accessible through the adjacent site at 'Ta Nuzzi, Triq il-Papa Piju XII, Mgarr',… Granted, validated 11 February 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/00538/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00538-23/mgarr-sanctioning-of-existing-terraced-house-as-built): Sanctioning of existing terraced house as built, demolition of internal walls, stairs, and facade balustrades, additions, alterations and removal of back… Granted, validated 2 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/00595/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00595-21/mgarr-demolishing-of-an-existing-room-and-construction): Demolishing of an existing room and construction of a residential block, including semi-basement garage, one bedroom unit at ground floor, and one three… Status being checked, 4 floors, 68 m away - [**PA/03087/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03087-26/mgarr-sanction-minor-alterations-from-original-permit-pa-01634-16): To sanction minor alterations from original permit PA/01634/16. Granted, validated 5 June 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/00015/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00015-23/mgarr-sanction-raising-roof-parapet-wall-from-one): To sanction raising roof parapet wall from one course to one meter, and to sanction facade as built and as finished with variations from PA6128/08. Granted, validated 2 March 2023, 72 m away - [**PA/04124/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04124-24/mgarr-sanctioning-of-the-layouts-from-what-was): Proposed sanctioning of the layouts from what was approved PA/1038/22, including changes on all floor levels, and changes to the perimeter of the property… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 75 m away ## More by Reuben Borg - [**PA/06923/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06923-26/fgura-changes-to-pa-05668-24): Changes to PA/05668/24, demolition of existing adjacent terraced house, excavation and construction of three levels below ground for parking, retail Class 4B… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04664/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04664-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-two-existing-maisonettes-and-garages): To demolish two existing maisonettes and garages, excavate and construct basement garage, two overlying maisonettes and pool at roof level. Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02835/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02835-26/hamrun-change-of-use-from-a-residential-space): Change of use from a residential space to a Class 2C childcare centre, including internal and external alterations, and installation of a sign. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/02773/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02773-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02081/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02081-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct three basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01529/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01529-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4B mini market with butcher. Granted, validated 11 March 2026 [All applications by Reuben Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-borg) ## More from Anthony Schembri - [**PA/04327/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04327-26/nadur-perform-and-sanction-alterations-to-dwelling-and): To perform and sanction alterations to dwelling and construct bathroom at first floor level from that approved in PA6164/02. Granted, validated 10 August 2026 - [**PA/01806/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01806-26/msida-sanction-extension-at-first-floor-and-alterations): To sanction extension at first floor and alterations to facades with changes from approved PA/8680/21. Suspended, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/01672/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01672-26/marsa-fit-an-aluminum-balcony-with-style-similar): To fit an aluminum balcony with style similar to traditional timber ones. Refused, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/01247/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01247-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-remove-stairs-connecting-the-approved-class-3b): To remove stairs connecting the approved Class 3B, 3-star hotel and standalone Class 4D restaurant and, sanction minor alterations and signage from PA/3001/21… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/08339/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08339-25/siggiewi-sanction-variations-from-that-approved-in-pa-8560-20): To sanction variations from that approved in PA/8560/20 including the sanctioning of agricultural store under ramp. To sanction reconstruction of rubble wall… Pending, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/07254/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07254-25/marsaxlokk-excavation-of-site-to-construct-reservoir): Proposed excavation of site to construct reservoir, basement level, two garages at ground level, two overlying apartments and one penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 12 November 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)