--- title: "PA/01558/24: Demolition of lightweight structure in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01558-24/xaghra-demolition-of-lightweight-structure source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Xaghra: Demolition of lightweight structure, excavation of reservoir, and proposed construction of five residential units on… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0155824 # PA/01558/24: Demolition of lightweight structure in Xaghra Vacant Plot, alley off, Triq ta' Bullara, Xaghra Demolition of lightweight structure, excavation of reservoir, and proposed construction of five residential units on the current vacant plot. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, alley off, Triq ta' Bullara, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** [Francis Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/francis-busuttil) - **Perit:** [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 15 December 2023 - **Validated:** 13 March 2024 - **Published:** 11 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 11 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 28 February 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01558/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01558&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, alley off, Triq ta' Bullara, Xaghra 93 other applications within 300 m: 69 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01234/24). On Triq ta' Bullara: 29 other applications, 22 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb), [Johan Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/johan-camilleri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/02888/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02888-22/xaghra-renewal-of-pa9137-17-proposed-internal-and-external): Renewal of PA9137/17: Proposed internal and external alterations which include a garage and to construct washroom. Status being checked, 6 m away - [**PA/07019/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07019-26/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-4-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 4 residential units and 2 garages. To also construct a water reservoir. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/04877/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04877-24/xaghra-sanction-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling-consisting-in): To sanction extension to pre-1968 dwelling consisting in the creation of a living room at ground floor level and bedroom at first floor level. Granted, validated 7 October 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/01640/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01640-26/xaghra-change-to-use-of-garage-approved-in): Proposed change to use of garage approved in PA/4036/10 into Class 4B nails and beauty saloon and to add sign. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/01731/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01731-26/xaghra-change-of-use-of-part-of-a): Proposed change of use of part of a pre-1967 dwelling to Class 4B retail and proposed change of aluminum window to timber. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/02763/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02763-25/xaghra-extend-site-footprint-of-dwelling-house-approved): To extend site footprint of dwelling house approved in PA413/05 by the carrying out of additions and alterations and sanctioning of minor variations in facade. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/01435/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01435-24/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-to-residential-dwellings-approved): To carry out alterations to residential dwellings approved in PA/01397/23. Alterations include changes to layout, site outline and to facade. To also carry… Granted, validated 20 May 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/08493/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08493-24/xaghra-sanction-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in-pa-01435-24): To sanction alterations to dwelling approved in PA/01435/24. Alterations include changes to layout, to levels, extensions at roof level and other changes to… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/04508/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04508-23/xaghra-renew-permission-pa6329-18-to-renew-permission): To renew permission PA6329/18 - To renew permission PA 1500/13 - To change layout of 2 houses approved in PA 758/12 due to larger site. Granted, validated 4 September 2023, 73 m away - [**PA/04158/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04158-24/xaghra-sanction-property-approved-in-pa-5293-19-as-built): To sanction property approved in PA/5293/19 as built. Proposal includes the extension of a washroom at second floor level. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/00357/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00357-26/xaghra-sanctioning-of-minor-differences-from-approved-drawings): Sanctioning of minor differences from approved drawings and change of use from stores to a residential unit. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 97 m away - [**PA/06175/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06175-26/xaghra-renewal-of-pa-6620-18-division-of-existing): Renewal of PA/6620/18 - Division of existing building into two properties through the erection of a new party wall, demolishing one of the properties to… Granted, validated 5 October 2026, 111 m away - [**PA/01869/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01869-23/xaghra-demolition-of-first-floor): Proposed demolition of first floor. Proposed demolition of ground floor with the exception of 1 room. Proposed excavation and construction of swimming pool. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 111 m away - [**PA/02578/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02578-21/xaghra-extend-dwelling-house-approved-in-pa5373-20-by): To extend dwelling house approved in PA5373/20 by extending second floor and receded floor. Status being checked, 111 m away - [**PA/07710/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07710-23/xaghra-construct-house-with-basement-garage-and-pool): To construct house with basement garage and pool. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 114 m away ## More by MASStudio - [**PA/07770/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07770-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-differences-from-approved-pa-02840-92): Sanctioning of differences from approved PA/02840/92, in Garage No 5. Pending - [**PA/07724/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07724-26/balzan-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1967-domestic): Change of use of a pre-1967 domestic garage to a studio maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07658/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07658-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-approved-30-rooms): Proposed change of use from approved 30 rooms Class 3A guesthouse (PA/02543/25) to 39 rooms Class 3B 3-star hotel while keeping the same approved volume and… Pending - [**PA/06521/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06521-26/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-approved-pa-07822-06): Sanctioning of minor changes from approved PA/07822/06 of third floor level. And proposed extension of the existing apartment at third-floor level and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06435/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06435-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of ground floor maisonette, two overlying apartments at first and second floor, and a duplex unit at third… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06423/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06423-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-property-and-reconstruction-of): Proposed demolition of existing property and reconstruction of basement garages and residential units, amalgamated with the adjacent property already covered… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) ## More from Francis Busuttil - [**PA/04558/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04558-26/san-gwann-sanction-differences-from-pa-03717-06-and-proposed-extension): To sanction differences from PA/03717/06 and proposed extension at third and fourth floor to add 7 residential units and including the installation of two… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/02376/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02376-26/naxxar-carryout-minor-internal-alterations-to-already-approved): To carryout minor internal alterations to already approved canteen in PA/7256/19 and it's renewal PA/1910/25; and a addition of a lightweight mezzanine level… Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/07782/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07782-25/naxxar-close-the-connection-between-two-garages): To close the connection between two garages (Class 5A, 6A, 8), take off intermediate level and stairs from garage no 6 and to roof a part of the intermediate… Pending, validated 3 December 2025 - [**PA/06038/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06038-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-maintenance-of-existing-rubble-walls-and-proposed): Maintenance of existing rubble walls and proposed increasing in height up to 0.96 m from highest soil level. Granted, validated 17 September 2025 - [**PA/05505/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05505-25/sannat-change-of-use-from-approved-maisonette-to): Proposed change of use from approved maisonette to child care centre (Class 2C), and reducing the area of the approved Class 4B shop. Proposal also includes… Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/04000/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04000-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-maintanance-of-existing-rubble-walls-and-fields): Maintanance of existing rubble walls and fields including the removal of derelict green houses and construction of rubble walls and addition of gate. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)