--- title: "PA/01417/23: It is proposed to demolish existing property in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01417-23/mgarr-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-existing-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Mgarr: It is proposed to demolish existing property. Proposed construction of maisonette at ground floor level, 2 apartments… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0141723 # PA/01417/23: It is proposed to demolish existing property in Mgarr 50, 52, Triq l-Imqades, Mgarr It is proposed to demolish existing property. Proposed construction of maisonette at ground floor level, 2 apartments at first & second floor levels and washrooms at third floor level. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 50, 52, Triq l-Imqades, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** [Simon Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/simon-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 5 January 2023 - **Validated:** 15 March 2023 - **Published:** 15 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 26 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 18 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01417/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01417&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 50, 52, Triq l-Imqades, Mgarr 59 other applications within 300 m: 34 granted, 2 refused, 11 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06359/25). On Triq l-Imqades: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, 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/06488/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06488-23/mgarr-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Internal and external alterations to existing townhouse. To erect first floor level and overly receded floor level. To subdivide part of ground floor into an… Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/01744/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01744-25/mgarr-sanction-variations-from-that-approved-in-pa-2586-99): To sanction variations from that approved in PA/2586/99 and to propose construction of extension of ancillary facilities to the hall of the existing Class 2C… Granted, validated 22 April 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/02844/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02844-26/mgarr-alterations-to-ground-floor-level-property-pre-67): Alterations to ground floor level property pre-67, construction of 3 additional floors and receded floor, proposed construction of pool at roof level and… Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 89 m away - [**PA/04139/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04139-24/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-excavate-type): To demolish existing dwelling and to excavate type 2 basement garages for private cars (to be accessible from the adjacent site approved in PA10977/17),… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 91 m away - [**PA/06779/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06779-25/mgarr-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of garage at ground and apartment at first, second and third floor and 1 unit at receded floor level. Pending, validated 22 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 97 m away - [**PA/02935/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02935-23/mgarr-sanction-setback-floor-level-approved-in-pa): To sanction setback floor level approved in PA 05704/05 as built. Sanctioning includes internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 101 m away - [**PA/01827/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01827-24/mgarr-sanction-alterations-to-approved-residential-dwelling-in): To sanction alterations to approved residential dwelling in PA996/93. To demolish washroom at second floor level, construct two additional floors, carry out… Pending, validated 2 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 105 m away - [**PA/00978/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00978-23/mgarr-erect-apartment-block-with-one-1-bed-apartment): To erect apartment block with one 1-bed apartment, three 3-bed apartments, penthouse, and underlying garage at basement level. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 105 m away - [**PA/05952/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05952-26/mgarr-sanctioning-apartment-as-built-including-minor-deviations): Sanctioning apartment as built including minor deviations from approved permits PA/203/14 and PA/2017/14. Pending, 106 m away - [**PA/02748/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02748-21/mgarr-minor-internal-alterations-including-the-addition-of): Minor internal alterations including the addition of basement room with ground floor maisonette. Status being checked, 113 m away - [**PA/07591/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07591-26/mgarr-sanction-the-property-as-built): To sanction the property as built, with variations from the approved permit PA/2748/21. Pending, 114 m away - [**PA/01576/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01576-23/mgarr-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of one residential unit with underlying garage for private car parking. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 125 m away - [**PA/00149/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00149-21/mgarr-sanction-minor-changes-to-internal-layouts-and): To sanction minor changes to internal layouts and facade 'as built' originally approved in PA 4141/98, including conservatory and chimney at receded third… Status being checked, 126 m away - [**PA/05222/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05222-24/mgarr-sanction-extension-of-pre-1967-canopy-over-pre-1967): To sanction extension of pre-1967 canopy over pre-1967 sheep pan. Withdrawn, validated 7 August 2024, 130 m away - [**PA/01069/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01069-23/mgarr-propose-alterations-to-pa6262-16-at-third-floor): To propose alterations to PA6262/16 at third floor and to propose an additional unit at penthouse level. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 136 m away ## More by David Zahra - [**PA/07611/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-26/tarxien-rehabilitation-of-pre-67-dwelling-including-internal-alteratio): Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07304/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07304-26/fgura-internal-alterations-with-changes-from-pa-02158-26): Proposed internal alterations with changes from PA/02158/26, extension at roof level, and addition of pool. Pending - [**PA/06887/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06887-26/belt-valletta-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to local shops at Triq Zakkarija, Belt Valletta. Works to include extension to pre-1967 shop (no. 47) to take… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06462/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06462-26/msida-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-development-including): To demolish existing building and construct development including ground floor shop (Class 4B), and overlying six apartments. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/05821/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05821-26/zebbug-changes): Changes, including Sanctioning to apporved PA/7094/07, and extension at first floor level. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05233/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05233-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-to-stairwell): Alterations to pre-1967 dwelling to stairwell (to include lift) and extend/subdivide existing dwelling to include three units. Works to include… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 [All applications by David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-zahra) ## More from Simon Azzopardi - [**PA/04761/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04761-26/pembroke-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-villa): Internal and external alterations to existing villa, demolition of existing washroom, and construction of additional floors and washroom. To also sanction… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/01062/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01062-26/msida-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-class-4b): To demolish existing terraced house and Class 4B shop and construction of 1 no. Class 4B shops, 1 No. Class 4A office and a garage at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03041/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03041-25/swieqi-sanction-an-internal-wall): To sanction an internal wall, retractable canopies and minor external variations on the façade from permit approved by virtue PA/2670/12. Granted, validated 16 June 2025 - [**PA/00730/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00730-24/luqa-alterations-to-subdivide-existing-third-floor-apartment): Alterations to subdivide existing third floor apartment into two. Refused, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/01305/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01305-23/mgarr-proposal-to-demolish-existing-property-and-excavate): Proposal to demolish existing property and excavate basement level. Proposed construction of garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level and 3… Refused, validated 8 March 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)