--- title: "PA/01414/26: demolish existing building in Qala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01414-26/qala-demolish-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Qala: To demolish existing building, excavate site and construct lower basement garages with overlying 15 flats and 3… Planning applications › Qala › PA0141426 # PA/01414/26: demolish existing building in Qala Dar il-Harruba, Triq il-Mithna, Qala To demolish existing building, excavate site and construct lower basement garages with overlying 15 flats and 3 penthouses. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Dar il-Harruba, Triq il-Mithna, Qala - **Locality:** [Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala) - **Applicant:** [Francesco Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/francesco-caruana) - **Perit:** [Perit Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 18 - **Received:** 29 January 2026 - **Validated:** 4 March 2026 - **Published:** 17 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 28 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01414/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01414&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Dar il-Harruba, Triq il-Mithna, Qala 53 other applications within 300 m: 31 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00982/25). On Triq il-Mithna: 17 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/06549/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06549-23/qala-sanction-premises-as-built): To sanction premises as built. The proposal includes the widening of the laundry room on the roof, the change in shape of the swimming pool and other minor… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 20 m away - [**PA/05873/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05873-26/qala-sanction-alterations-to-terraced-houses-approved-in): To sanction alterations to terraced houses approved in PA/02944/22. Alterations include changes to layout, to levels, to facade, relocation of reservoirs,… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/02944/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02944-22/qala-demolish-existing-structures-and-to-construct-6): To demolish existing structures and to construct 6 terraced houses with 6 pools. Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/05532/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05532-24/qala-construct-an-additional-residential-unit-to-those): To construct an additional residential unit to those approved in PA/07213/22. To also carry out alterations to layout of the residential units approved in… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending, 84 m away - [**PA/07880/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07880-25/qala-sanction-layout-of-garage-built-different-from): To sanction layout of garage built different from that approved in PA5013/10. Granted, validated 20 February 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/00982/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00982-25/qala-construct-parapet-wall-and-pool-on-roof): To construct parapet wall and pool on roof level, internal alterations at third floor, sanctioning on facade and variations from the official building… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 4 floors, 109 m away - [**PA/02056/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02056-23/qala-sanction-variations-in-internal-layout-of-third): To sanction variations in internal layout of third floor from that approved in PA/06933/16. Granted, validated 9 May 2023, 143 m away - [**PA/02859/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02859-22/qala-sanctioning-of-shops-approved-by-pa5659-97-and): Sanctioning of shops approved by PA5659/97 and PA6704/96. Changes include the removal of a wall to connect two shops into one due to site constraints. Status being checked, 149 m away - [**PA/03576/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03576-23/qala-sanction-minor-changes-in-elevation-and-in): To sanction minor changes in elevation and in layout of duplex approved in PA2831/99. Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 161 m away - [**PA/01880/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01880-24/qala-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-apartment): To carry out alterations and additions to apartment approved in PA/10473/18. Alterations include changes to layout, facade and subdividing the residential unit. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 162 m away - [**PA/06364/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06364-24/qala-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-apartment): To carry out alterations and additions to apartment approved in PA/00884/05. Alterations include changes to layout at first floor level, construction of rooms… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 169 m away - [**PA/01012/20** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01012-20/qala-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-to-construct): To demolish existing terraced house and to construct 2 apartments and a penthouse with underlying garages Status being checked, 172 m away - [**PA/06500/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06500-26/qala-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to excavate and to construct 4 residential units with underlying garages and domestic stores. Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 1 floor, 176 m away - [**PA/02862/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02862-21/qala-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built Status being checked, 177 m away ## More by Saviour Micallef - [**PA/07823/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07823-26/zebbug-gozo-demolish-the-existing-building): To demolish the existing building, excavate site and construct a basement garage with overlying 5 apartments and duplex Pending - [**PA/07821/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07821-26/zebbug-gozo-construct-garage-with-overlying-house): To construct garage with overlying house. Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07518/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07518-26/nadur-change-in-use-of-existing-dwelling-to): Change in use of existing dwelling to Class 3A tourist accommodation, including sanctioning of minor internal alterations and in pool layout including… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07498/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07498-26/sannat-sanctions-addition-and-proposed-stores-to-existing): To sanctions addition and proposed stores to existing farm approved in PA1800/19. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07473/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07473-26/gharb-proposal-to-read-to-dismantle-existing-ruins): Proposal to read: To dismantle existing ruins, excavate part of site and construct house with pool as an extension to existing front room including formation… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07318/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07318-26/sannat-add-stores-to-existing-farm): To add stores to existing farm. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef) ## More from Francesco Caruana - [**PA/07296/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07296-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-dwellings-approved-in): To carry out alterations to dwellings approved in PA/00707/26 which have not been built yet. Alterations include changes to layout. Pending - [**PA/00707/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00707-26/qala-retain-facade): To retain facade, to partly demolish existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also carry out alterations to the… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06252/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06252-25/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-to-residential-dwelling-approved): To carry out alterations to residential dwelling approved in PA/00311/24. To also construct a washroom. Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/03194/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03194-25/birzebbuga-roofing-over-part-of-backyard-of-maisonette): Roofing over part of backyard of maisonette and extension of terrace above. Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/08040/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08040-24/xaghra-demolish-existing-pre-1967-structures): To demolish existing pre-1967 structures, to excavate and to construct a terraced house. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 1 floor - [**PA/04086/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04086-24/xewkija-construct-basement-garages-with-overlying-retail): To construct basement garages with overlying retail (Class 4B) outlet at ground-floor and overlying (Class 6A) warehouse at 1st, 2nd and penthouse levels. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala)