--- title: "PA/01353/26: Demolition of existing dwellings in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01353-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwellings source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Mqabba: Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation and construction of water reservoir, 3 basement garages, 1 dwelling,… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0135326 # PA/01353/26: Demolition of existing dwellings in Mqabba 23, Sqaq l-Isptar and 16, Massabielle, Triq Karmenu Ciantar, Mqabba Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation and construction of water reservoir, 3 basement garages, 1 dwelling, 2 maisonettes and 6 apartments. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 23, Sqaq l-Isptar and 16, Massabielle, Triq Karmenu Ciantar, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** [VBS Properties Ltd Attn: Antoine Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/vbs-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 9 - **Received:** 2 December 2025 - **Validated:** 4 March 2026 - **Published:** 4 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 April 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01353/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01353&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 23, Sqaq l-Isptar and 16, Massabielle, Triq Karmenu Ciantar, Mqabba 123 other applications within 300 m: 76 granted, 3 refused, 8 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05418/26). On Sqaq l-Isptar: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/01336/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01336-22/mqabba-propose-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-structure): To propose change of use from pre-1967 structure to Class 4A - offices, including extension at ground, first and second floor levels. Status being checked, 3 floors, 13 m away - [**PA/04549/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04549-24/mqabba-sanction-additions-and-alteration-to-existing-dwelling): To sanction additions and alteration to existing dwelling from that approved in PA3615/16. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/00823/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00823-25/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-of-garage-from): To sanction minor internal alterations of garage from approved PA3381/15, excavate back garden to interconnect garage at basement level and create a larger… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/00700/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00700-26/mqabba-construction-of-garage-on-vacant-land-including): Construction of garage on vacant land including partial demolition of balcony from approved PA/5681/16. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 49 m away - [**PA/00612/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00612-23/mqabba-construction-of-pool-and-retractable-awning-at): Proposed construction of pool and retractable awning at roof level. Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/01413/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01413-23/mqabba-construction-of-pool): Proposed construction of pool, reservoir, w.c and canopy at back garden. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/01958/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01958-22/mqabba-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/01565/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01565-22/mqabba-propose-change-of-use-from-unused-pre-68): To propose change of use from unused pre-68 room to Class 2C Child Care Centre as extension to already approved Child Care Centre in PA/4547/18. Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/00369/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00369-21/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-discrepancies-at-first-floor): To sanction minor internal discrepancies at first floor level from that approved in permission PA/01791/18. Proposal also includes internal alterations and… Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/00714/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00714-22/mqabba-sanctioning-of-changes-from-pa-04231-20-of): Proposed sanctioning of changes from PA/04231/20 of; party walls at second floor, extension of back terrace at third floor, lowering of slab level at roof… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/01970/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01970-26/mqabba-widening-of-existing-garage-opening-and-reconstruction): Proposed widening of existing garage opening and reconstruction of recessed floor. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/02091/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02091-25/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-public-convenience-at-ground-floor): Demolition of existing public convenience at ground-floor level and excavation of a basement level to relocate the public convenience, construction of a Class… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/00003/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00003-24/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-pb-04263-90-including): To sanction minor internal alterations from PB/04263/90 including changes to facade. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/03402/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03402-24/mqabba-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-an): To carry out alterations and additions to an existing corner part dwelling including the change of use from a corner garage approved with PA/3738/02 and… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**PA/01117/20** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01117-20/mqabba-sanction-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-from-approved): To sanction alterations to existing townhouse from approved DN/0038/16 Status being checked, 74 m away ## More by Roderick Camilleri - [**PA/07502/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07502-26/rabat-extension-to-sheep-farm-covered-by-pa-08205-21): Extension to sheep farm covered by PA/08205/21, including the construction of Class 5C as per S.L.552.15 processing area and minor modifications. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07154/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07154-26/qormi-renewal-of-pa1418-19-minor-internal-and): Renewal of PA1418/19 - Minor internal and external alteration to dwelling covered by PA4383/18 including excavation and construction of domestic store at… Pending - [**PA/07135/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07135-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-pre-1978-agricultural-store): Sanctioning of pre-1978 agricultural store. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06969/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06969-26/dingli-renewal-of-pa-07720-18-excavation-and-construction): Renewal of PA/07720/18 - Excavation and construction of basement garages. Construction of 2 maisonettes, and 6 apartments including washrooms. Pending, 2 floors - [**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/06720/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06720-26/paola-alterations-and-extension-to-dwellings-covered-by): Alterations and extension to dwellings covered by PA/03544/21 and PA/05520/21 and restoration of facade. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri) ## More from VBS Properties Ltd - [**PA/02644/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02644-25/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation of lift pit. Construction of one ground floor garage, four overlying apartments and common parts. Proposal… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 5 floors [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)