--- title: "PA/01576/23: demolition of existing dwelling in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01576-23/mgarr-demolition-of-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mgarr: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of one residential unit with underlying garage for private… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0157623 # PA/01576/23: demolition of existing dwelling in Mgarr 20, Triq ta' Qarawas, Zebbiegh, Mgarr Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of one residential unit with underlying garage for private car parking. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 20, Triq ta' Qarawas, Zebbiegh, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** Mr Karl Vincent Vella - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gatt) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 7 February 2023 - **Validated:** 22 March 2023 - **Published:** 22 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 October 2023 - **Permit expires:** 18 October 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01576/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01576&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 20, Triq ta' Qarawas, Zebbiegh, Mgarr 49 other applications within 300 m: 26 granted, 1 refused, 12 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00011/20). On Triq ta' Qarawas: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/02982/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02982-24/mgarr-changes-including-sanctioning-to-pa1957-16-to-include): Changes including sanctioning to PA1957/16 to include a basement garage, a 2 bedroom maisonette at ground floor, 3 bedroom apartments at first, second and… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 14 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, 20 m away - [**PA/00005/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00005-24/mgarr-alterations-to-existing-building-approved-by-pa-2945-20): Proposed alterations to existing building approved by PA/2945/20 which includes additional pool at penthouse level which was approved in PA/9690/17. Granted, validated 27 February 2024, 21 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, 41 m away - [**PA/03918/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03918-24/mgarr-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use-from): Sanctioning of internal alterations and change-of-use from garages and Class 4B household goods shop, to Class 5B textiles workshop. Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/03540/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03540-24/mgarr-sanction-changes-to-permit): To sanction changes to permit, mainly consisting in internal alterations, change of use of two apartments into two Class 4A offices, different balcony… Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 49 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, 50 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, 51 m away - [**PA/07785/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07785-25/mgarr-telecommunications-mast-and-railing): Proposed telecommunications mast and railing. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/02400/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02400-25/mgarr-site-excavation): Site excavation, construction of 13 garages at basement level (with access from adjoining development as per PA1627/14), construction of 4 maisonettes at… Pending, validated 16 April 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 84 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, 96 m away - [**PA/05125/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05125-26/mgarr-construct-12-basement-garages-and-2-parking): To construct 12 basement garages and 2 parking spaces, and 14 dwellings from ground till penthouse floor including 2 jacuzzi at ground floor level. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 100 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, 100 m away - [**PA/05023/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05023-25/mgarr-development-consisting-of-the-excavation-of-one): Proposed development consisting of the excavation of one basement level for garages, one maisonette at ground floor, six overlying units at 1st, 2nd and 3rd… Pending, validated 30 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 101 m away - [**PA/01100/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01100-25/mgarr-development-of-one-residential-house-on-a): Proposed development of one residential house on a vacant plot. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 111 m away ## More by Matthew Gatt - [**PA/07111/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07111-26/belt-valletta-conversion-of-a-residential-property-into-a): Proposed conversion of a residential property into a Class 3A guest house. Proposal includes extensions at fourth and fifth floor levels, the addition of a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 6 floors - [**PA/07014/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07014-26/naxxar-sanction-changes-in-garage-from-pa-03109-08): To sanction changes in garage from PA/03109/08, and the proposed change from industrial garage to public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06810/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-garage): Proposed change of use from bakery to garage (Class 1), proposed changes in residential unit include: demolition of walls, addition of bedroom, and shifting… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06612/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06612-26/rabat-construct-a-class-6a-warehouse-to-relocate): To construct a Class 6A warehouse to relocate activity already licensed on the opposite side of the street. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06357/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06357-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-apartment-from-pb-04274-85): To sanction changes to apartment from PB/04274/85. Changes include shifting of walls and changes in site configuration, and to sanction the roof area,… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06272/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06272-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of three bedroom house. Proposal includes excavation for garage at semi-basement level and construction… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Matthew Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gatt) [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)