--- title: "PA/01401/26: Demolition of the existing building fabric and in Ta' Xbiex | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01401-26/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-the-existing-building-fabric-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Ta' Xbiex: Demolition of the existing building fabric and partial demolition of the facade to allow for the construction of… Planning applications › Ta' Xbiex › PA0140126 # PA/01401/26: Demolition of the existing building fabric and in Ta' Xbiex Victoria Flats, Triq Testaferrata c/w, Triq Sir Ugo Mifsud, Ta' Xbiex Demolition of the existing building fabric and partial demolition of the facade to allow for the construction of a 10-storey, 4-star Class 3B hotel comprising 92 rooms. The development will also include two basement levels providing 21 parking spaces, as well as the construction of one Class 4C unit and two Class 4B units, located on Triq Testaferrata. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Victoria Flats, Triq Testaferrata c/w, Triq Sir Ugo Mifsud, Ta' Xbiex - **Locality:** [Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex) - **Applicant:** [Radiant Authenticity Ltd Attn: Marisa Grixti](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/radiant-authenticity-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 10 floors - **Residential units:** 95 - **Received:** 17 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/01401/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01401&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Victoria Flats, Triq Testaferrata c/w, Triq Sir Ugo Mifsud, Ta' Xbiex 263 other applications within 300 m: 166 granted, 4 refused, 27 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03324/24). On Triq Testaferrata: 18 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 10 floors, the tallest 10. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [David Paul Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-paul-grima). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/03213/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03213-21/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-external-sign): Alterations to external sign, sanctioning correct alignment of façade and introduction of proposed tables and chairs at Triq Testaferrata, and introduction of… Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/01666/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01666-22/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structures and construction of 2 Class 4B Shops with ancillary storage, 2 garages, 9 apartments, and 1 penthouse at receded level.… Status being checked, 25 m away - [**PA/03570/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03570-25/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Proposed change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 2C - dance studio and minor internal alterations. Proposed new sign. Refused, validated 4 June 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/07131/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07131-26/msida-correction-of-site-plan-for-pa-03679-16): Correction of site plan for PA/03679/16. Pending, 40 m away - [**PA/06674/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06674-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-aesthetic-alterations-to-the-facade): To sanction minor aesthetic alterations to the facade - alterations to PA/3679/16. Pending, 40 m away - [**PA/04900/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04900-23/ta-xbiex-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To sanction change of use from Class 4B outlet and car showroom to Class 4A (offices). To sanction internal and external changes at basement, ground floor and… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/03606/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03606-23/msida-restoration-of-fa-ade-in-relation-to-gs-00405-21): Restoration of façade in relation to GS/00405/21 grant scheme. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/03971/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03971-23/msida-affect-restoration-works-on-the-pre-1967-balcony): To affect restoration works on the pre-1967 balcony, which include the replacement of the deteriorated elements of this same balcony. These include the… Granted, validated 18 September 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/00013/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00013-22/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-ground-floor): Proposed minor internal alterations to pre-1967 ground floor unit. Granted, validated 23 February 2022, 52 m away - [**PA/03190/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03190-26/msida-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-approved): Proposed change of use from domestic store approved in PA1123/25 to Class 4B retail with signage. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/01123/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01123-25/msida-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavation of reservoir and proposed construction of ground floor domestic store, overlying 5 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 6 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/06059/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06059-25/msida-subdividing-one-5-bedroom-duplex-apartment-on-the): Subdividing one 5-bedroom duplex apartment on the fourth and fifth floors as per approved in PA/352/22 into one 1-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor and… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/00352/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00352-22/msida-carry-out-partial-demolition-of-the-existing): To carry out partial demolition of the existing building retaining the existing façade and to construct a 1st floor apartment, 3 apartments over 3 floors and… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/07187/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07187-23/msida-sanction-changes-to-facade-colour): To sanction changes to facade colour, material of receded level and back facade from approved permit PA/09981/17. Granted, validated 5 January 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/00783/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00783-25/msida-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of site and construction of 26 garages, 1 substation, 1 commercial space (Class 4B) and 32 apartments. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 66 m away ## More by George Farrugia - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07564/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07564-26/mgarr-sanction-existing-concrete-structure-to-support-dangerous): To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock. Pending - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-approved-pa-04287-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07418/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07418-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-drawings-as): Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07402/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-26/rabat-dismantling-of-existing-pre-1978-room-walls-and): Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) ## More from Radiant Authenticity Ltd - [**PA/02586/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02586-26/qrendi-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-the-existing-dilapidated): Restoration and rehabilitation of the existing dilapidated vernacular structure into a residence. Suspended, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/01337/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01337-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of three apartments over three floors (first floor, second floor and third floor) and one overlying penthouses… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00608/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00608-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation for two garage floors (12 garages), construction of three maisonettes at ground floor, twelve apartments on three… Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06205/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06205-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette-and-constructio): Demolition of first floor maisonette and construction of 5 apartments. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/06172/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06172-25/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwellings-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwellings and construction of one maisonette, six apartments and one penthouse. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex)