--- title: "PA/01556/24: removal/demolition of existing structures and to excavate in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01556-24/msida-removal-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-to-excavate source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Proposed removal/demolition of existing structures and to excavate site and build basement garage (3 car spaces) 4… Planning applications › Msida › PA0155624 # PA/01556/24: removal/demolition of existing structures and to excavate in Msida 133, Triq Santa Venera, Msida Proposed removal/demolition of existing structures and to excavate site and build basement garage (3 car spaces) 4 overlying floors (4 units) and 1 receded floor (1 unit). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 133, Triq Santa Venera, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [John Bonavia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-bonavia) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 21 December 2023 - **Validated:** 13 March 2024 - **Published:** 13 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 19 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 31 January 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01556/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01556&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 133, Triq Santa Venera, Msida 140 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 4 refused, 8 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02770/25). On Triq Santa Venera: 23 other applications, 15 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360), [Adrian Davison](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-davison), [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson), [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/02879/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02879-25/msida-partly-demolish-existing-1st-floor-level-and): To partly demolish existing 1st floor level and construct 5 apartments from 1st floor to 5th floor level and 1 penthouse at receded floor level. The proposal… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/00431/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00431-23/msida-renewal-to-pa-8093-17-proposed-internal-alterations): Renewal to PA/8093/17 - Proposed internal alterations, extension at fourth floor and addition of penthouse (creating two additional units), removal of… Granted, validated 7 March 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/04436/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04436-25/msida-change-of-use-from-store-approved-by): Proposed change of use from store approved by PAPB/02485/59 to a public service garage. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/00412/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00412-25/msida-sanction-existing-subdivision-of-dwelling-to-3): To sanction existing subdivision of dwelling to 3 apartments and to sanction minor internal and external alterations (previously approved PA/6097/08). Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/07922/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07922-25/msida-sanction-minor-internal-alterations): To sanction minor internal alterations, including the shifting of openings and the projection of the front and back balconies, from the approved permit… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/00279/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00279-23/msida-sanction-changes-from-pa3925-99): To sanction changes from PA3925/99. Granted, validated 20 March 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/06628/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06628-25/msida-demolish-the-existing-dwelling-including-the-excavation): To demolish the existing dwelling including the excavation of two basement levels (basement -1 and basement -2) for a total of 14 garages accessible with car… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/07771/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07771-24/msida-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-changes-from): Proposed sanctioning of internal and external changes from PA/03438/17. Granted, validated 14 January 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/02488/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02488-22/msida-construction-of-an-apartment-at-third-floor): Proposed construction of an apartment at third floor level with a different layout as approved in permit PA6024/16 and an additional duplex apartment at… Status being checked, 6 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/05912/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05912-24/msida-sanction-differences-at-levels-1-0): To sanction differences at Levels -1 / 0 and facades of approved residential block, changes include the removal of 2 garages and joining with the approved… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/02390/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02390-26/msida-internal-and-external-additions-and-alterations-to): Proposed internal and external additions and alterations to approved permits PA/3974/23 and PA/6266/20 consisting in the construction of 31 apartments, 2… Suspended, validated 15 April 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/03825/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03825-24/msida-construct-duplex-apartment-at-4th-and-5th): To construct duplex apartment at 4th and 5th Levels over existing block of flats and garage. Refused, validated 26 June 2024, 6 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/06229/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06229-25/msida-change-of-use-from-maisonette-to-class): Change of use from maisonette to Class 2C child care center. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/04472/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04472-26/msida-sanction-sub-division-of-approved): To sanction sub-division of approved (PA5912/24) ground floor maisonette into two maisonettes including internal alterations. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/04646/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04646-23/msida-sanction-differences-from-that-approved-in-pa7036-21): To sanction differences from that approved in PA7036/21. Refused, validated 2 August 2023, 56 m away ## More by Mark Camilleri - [**PA/07824/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07824-26/marsaskala-carry-out-alterations-to-approved): To carry out alterations to approved (PA 230/23) basement garage level due to retaining the 0.75m from the party wall, converting of approved ground floor… Pending - [**PA/07556/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07556-26/zejtun-sanction-residential-dwelling-from-approved-pb3973-79-and): To sanction residential dwelling from approved PB3973/79 and to propose internal structural alterations and extension at setback floor level.The application… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07516/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07516-26/luqa-partial-change-of-use-to-y-plate-garage): Partial change of use to Y-plate garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07394/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07394-26/zejtun-demolish-existing-disused-farm): To demolish existing disused farm (Class 7) and excavate and build underground reservoir and parking spaces, overlying old people's home and ancillary… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07392/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07392-26/kalkara-correction-of-site-from-as-approved-by): Correction of site from as approved by PA3787/06 and placing of solar panels and cement board screening to existing townhouse (over existing washroom). Pending - [**PA/07268/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07268-26/rabat-sanction-the-existing-rubble-wall-and-franka): To sanction the existing rubble wall and franka wall exceeding 1.2 metres in height, and to propose the construction of a sheep farm with ancillary… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) ## More from John Bonavia - [**PA/07291/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07291-26/mosta-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa5680-19-and-correction): To sanction minor variations from PA5680/19 and correction of site outline. Pending - [**PA/03811/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03811-26/mgarr-changes-to-internal-layout-of-apartments-and): Proposed changes to internal layout of apartments and changes to facade of residential development as approved through to PA1710/24. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04668/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04668-25/hamrun-renew-pa-04699-19): To renew PA/04699/19 (To demolish existing first floor and construct apartment at first, second and third floor levels plus overlying domestic stores at… Granted, validated 22 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01697/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01697-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-basement-garages): Construction of basement garages, 6 apartment units, and a penthouse on the recessed floor. Granted, validated 18 March 2025 - [**PA/01413/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01413-25/zebbug-sanction-ground-floor-layout-as-built-with): To sanction ground floor layout as built with slight shift, to demolish the first floor and to construct new first, second and third floors, adding a total of… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/01710/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01710-24/mgarr-trimming-rock-to-the-required-level): Trimming rock to the required level. Construction of 13 garages on the semi-basement level. Construction of 3 maisonettes and 1 apartment at elevated ground… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)