--- title: "PA/01331/23: Demolition of existing dwellings in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01331-23/msida-demolition-of-existing-dwellings source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Demolition of existing dwellings (keeping existing façade). Excavation and construction of 5 basement garages, 1… Planning applications › Msida › PA0133123 # PA/01331/23: Demolition of existing dwellings in Msida 111 and 113, Manwela, Triq Santa Venera, Msida Demolition of existing dwellings (keeping existing façade). Excavation and construction of 5 basement garages, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 10 apartments (first, second, third, fourth and fifth floor) and 1 receded apartment with a different layout from that approved in PA07024/19 and PA00332/21. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 111 and 113, Manwela, Triq Santa Venera, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Mr Steve Garrett](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/steve-garrett) - **Perit:** [Perit Gareth Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gareth-dimech) - **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:** 12 - **Received:** 3 February 2023 - **Validated:** 8 March 2023 - **Published:** 8 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 July 2023 - **Permit expires:** 2 August 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01331/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01331&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 111 and 113, Manwela, Triq Santa Venera, Msida 140 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 4 refused, 8 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02770/25). On Triq Santa Venera: 23 other applications, 15 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360), [Adrian Davison](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-davison), [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson), [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/02879/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02879-25/msida-partly-demolish-existing-1st-floor-level-and): To partly demolish existing 1st floor level and construct 5 apartments from 1st floor to 5th floor level and 1 penthouse at receded floor level. The proposal… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/00431/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00431-23/msida-renewal-to-pa-8093-17-proposed-internal-alterations): Renewal to PA/8093/17 - Proposed internal alterations, extension at fourth floor and addition of penthouse (creating two additional units), removal of… Granted, validated 7 March 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/04436/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04436-25/msida-change-of-use-from-store-approved-by): Proposed change of use from store approved by PAPB/02485/59 to a public service garage. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/00412/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00412-25/msida-sanction-existing-subdivision-of-dwelling-to-3): To sanction existing subdivision of dwelling to 3 apartments and to sanction minor internal and external alterations (previously approved PA/6097/08). Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/07922/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07922-25/msida-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, including the shifting of openings and the projection of the front and back balconies, from the approved permit… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/00279/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00279-23/msida-sanction-changes-from-pa3925-99): To sanction changes from PA3925/99. Granted, validated 20 March 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/06628/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06628-25/msida-demolish-the-existing-dwelling-including-the-excavation): To demolish the existing dwelling including the excavation of two basement levels (basement -1 and basement -2) for a total of 14 garages accessible with car… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/07771/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07771-24/msida-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-changes-from): Proposed sanctioning of internal and external changes from PA/03438/17. Granted, validated 14 January 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/02488/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02488-22/msida-construction-of-an-apartment-at-third-floor): Proposed construction of an apartment at third floor level with a different layout as approved in permit PA6024/16 and an additional duplex apartment at… Status being checked, 6 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/05912/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05912-24/msida-sanction-differences-at-levels-1-0): To sanction differences at Levels -1 / 0 and facades of approved residential block, changes include the removal of 2 garages and joining with the approved… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/02390/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02390-26/msida-internal-and-external-additions-and-alterations-to): Proposed internal and external additions and alterations to approved permits PA/3974/23 and PA/6266/20 consisting in the construction of 31 apartments, 2… Suspended, validated 15 April 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/03825/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03825-24/msida-construct-duplex-apartment-at-4th-and-5th): To construct duplex apartment at 4th and 5th Levels over existing block of flats and garage. Refused, validated 26 June 2024, 6 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/06229/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06229-25/msida-change-of-use-from-maisonette-to-class): Change of use from maisonette to Class 2C child care center. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/04472/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04472-26/msida-sanction-sub-division-of-approved): To sanction sub-division of approved (PA5912/24) ground floor maisonette into two maisonettes including internal alterations. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/04646/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04646-23/msida-sanction-differences-from-that-approved-in-pa7036-21): To sanction differences from that approved in PA7036/21. Refused, validated 2 August 2023, 56 m away ## More by Gareth Dimech - [**PA/07069/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07069-26/san-gwann-construction-of-a-lightweight-roof-structure-at): Proposed construction of a lightweight roof structure at second floor level. Pending - [**PA/06018/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06018-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of ground floor maisonette, 5 overlying apartments and an additional apartment receded floor level.… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05392/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05392-26/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-approved-duplex-unit-at-fifth): Alterations to approved duplex unit at fifth and receded floor level covered by PA/07449/23. Alterations include internal and external changes to approved… Granted, validated 28 September 2026 - [**PA/05130/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05130-26/mosta-excavation-and-construction-of-pool): Excavation and construction of pool, boundary wall and tool shed in backyard. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/03626/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03626-26/fgura-alterations-to-existing-residence-to-change-current): Alterations to existing residence to change current maisonette into 1 duplex apartment at Level (00&01), and three additional apartments at Levels (02,03,04).… Granted, validated 15 July 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/02151/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02151-26/zejtun-sanction-facade-alterations-from-approved-pa-07520-21-at): To sanction facade alterations from approved PA/07520/21 at third floor level Withdrawn, validated 1 April 2026 [All applications by Gareth Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gareth-dimech) ## More from Steve Garrett - [**PA/06966/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06966-26/dingli-changes-to-the-approved-permit-pa-1523-26-to): Proposed changes to the approved permit PA/1523/26 to interconnect the third and receded floor levels, forming a single residential unit, together with… Pending - [**PA/06948/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06948-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, maisonette, 3 apartments and receded apartment. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04994/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04994-26/zejtun-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-retaining-two-rooms): Demolition of existing dwelling retaining two rooms at ground floor, construction of townhouse including splash pool at roof level. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04801/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04801-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of 3 garages at basement level, construction of 4 apartments and 1 penthouse including splash… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04666/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04666-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of 5 basement garages at level -1, construction of 2 Class 4B shops, 6 apartments and 2… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04579/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04579-26/msida-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation, and construction of reservoir, 4 garages and 1 domestic store at basement level, Class 4A office and maisonette… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)