--- title: "PA/01459/23: demolition of existing house in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01459-23/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xewkija: Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of 8 basement garages, 1 basement… Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0145923 # PA/01459/23: demolition of existing house in Xewkija St Joseph Court, Trejqa tac-Cnus, Xewkija Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of 8 basement garages, 1 basement domestic store and 10 residential units. Access to the garage is to be provided from the approved development in PA6560/17. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** St Joseph Court, Trejqa tac-Cnus, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** [Mr Angelo Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/angelo-portelli) - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 10 - **Received:** 24 November 2022 - **Validated:** 24 May 2023 - **Published:** 5 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 6 June 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01459/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01459&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around St Joseph Court, Trejqa tac-Cnus, Xewkija 75 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/04765/23). On Trejqa tac-Cnus: 2 other applications, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/06916/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06916-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of site for the construction of underlying garages, and construction of a apartment block consisting of 6… Pending, 2 floors, 30 m away - [**PA/07195/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07195-26/xewkija-construct-basement-garages-accessible-from-adjacent-building): To construct basement garages accessible from adjacent building approved in PA5744/21, maisonette at ground floor, apartments at first, second and third floor… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/02993/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02993-22/xewkija-changes-to-basement-garage-layout-from-that): Proposed changes to basement garage layout from that approved in PA08541/21. Proposed changes to ground floor residential units from that approved in… Granted, validated 17 August 2022, 69 m away - [**PA/05460/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05460-25/xewkija-change-of-use-from-a-car-space): Change of use from a car space approved in PA/00720/08 to a public service car space. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 82 m away - [**PA/02923/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02923-26/xewkija-add-an-apartment-at-2nd-floor-and): To add an apartment at 2nd floor and access/ domestic store at roof level Granted, validated 30 July 2026, 2 floors, 87 m away - [**PA/00659/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00659-24/xewkija-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to dwelling approved in PA/01481/21 to form 2 residential dwellings. Alterations include changes to layout,… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 128 m away - [**PA/07276/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07276-26/xewkija-carry-out-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): To carry out alterations to dwelling approved in PA/00659/24 by adding a balcony. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 130 m away - [**PA/02556/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02556-25/xewkija-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwellings): To carry out alterations and extensions to dwellings approved in PA/00659/24. Alterations include changes to layout and extensions at the back. Withdrawn, validated 16 April 2025, 130 m away - [**PA/02527/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02527-22/xewkija-amend-site-configuration): To amend site configuration, construct additional rooms at all levels, add a set-back floor level and other internal alterations. Granted, validated 20 April 2022, 134 m away - [**PA/01481/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01481-21/xewkija-development-including-the-reinstatement-of-the-existing): Proposed development including the reinstatement of the existing dilapidated building and conversion to a single dwelling. Development to include the… Status being checked, 134 m away - [**PA/06347/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06347-25/xewkija-carry-out-alterations-to-dwelling-by-adding): To carry out alterations to dwelling by adding a balcony. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 137 m away - [**PA/02081/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02081-21/xewkija-alterations-to-pa9082-17-including-slight-change-in): Alterations to PA9082/17 including slight change in site configuration and internal layout. Proposal includes the reconstruction of façade, partly out of new… Status being checked, 142 m away - [**PA/07954/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07954-24/xewkija-sanction-existing-apartment-block-and-basement-garages): To sanction existing apartment block and basement garages as built. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 144 m away - [**PA/02805/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02805-21/xewkija-excavate-site-and-to-construct-3-ground): To excavate site and to construct 3 ground floor garages, 2 maisonettes, 21 apartments at first, second and third floor levels and 6 penthouses with… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 145 m away - [**PA/05698/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05698-24/xewkija-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling which includes the reinstatement of dilapidated roofs as well as the construction of backyard boundary… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 148 m away ## More by Mario Cordina - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06289/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06289-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06015/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06015-26/munxar-private-swimming-pool-on-roof-and-private): Proposed private swimming pool on roof and private open stairwell to roof. Proposed change from washroom/pantry to bathroom in recessed floor unit. Granted, validated 15 October 2026 - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05450/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05450-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-ruins): Proposed demolition of existing ruins. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, ground floor garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) ## More from Angelo Portelli - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05441/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05441-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and 4 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04533/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04533-26/qrendi-demolition-of-existing-garage): Proposed demolition of existing garage. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04382/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04382-26/rabat-gozo-changes-to-pa5927-24): Proposed changes to PA5927/24. Proposed demolition of existing residences. Proposed construction of 4 garages and 1 Class 4A offices, 24 apartments and… Pending, validated 24 June 2026 [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)