--- title: "PA/01597/23: renew PA0378/15 - To demolish existing building in Hamrun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01597-23/hamrun-renew-pa0378-15-to-demolish-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Hamrun: To renew PA0378/15 - To demolish existing building, retain main facade and construct two apartments and one… Planning applications › Hamrun › PA0159723 # PA/01597/23: renew PA0378/15 - To demolish existing building in Hamrun Maltapost, 18 & 19, Triq il-Ferrovija and, Triq Maitland, Hamrun To renew PA0378/15 - To demolish existing building, retain main facade and construct two apartments and one penthouse and extend existing Maltapost office space at ground floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Maltapost, 18 & 19, Triq il-Ferrovija and, Triq Maitland, Hamrun - **Locality:** [Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun) - **Applicant:** [Maltapost plc Attn: Mr Joe Gafa](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/maltapost-plc) - **Perit:** [Perit Patrick Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-calleja) - **Application type:** Renewal of development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Permit Renewal - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 20 January 2023 - **Validated:** 20 April 2023 - **Published:** 22 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 13 April 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 3 May 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01597/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01597&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Maltapost, 18 & 19, Triq il-Ferrovija and, Triq Maitland, Hamrun 210 other applications within 300 m: 135 granted, 6 refused, 22 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05540/25). On Triq il-Ferrovija: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for permit renewal applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/07547/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07547-26/hamrun-change-of-use-from-store-to-class): Proposed change of use from store to Class 4B shop including sanctioning of minor internal changes and aperture sizes from approved PA/PB/00589/91. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/01475/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01475-24/hamrun-sanctioning-of-the-facade-apertures-from-that): Sanctioning of the facade apertures from that approved in PA/06407/22. Sanctioning related to the apertures’ material and profile. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/01825/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01825-21/hamrun-demolish-room-at-backyard-and-other-minor): To demolish room at backyard and other minor internal alterations Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/04652/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04652-25/hamrun-sanction-external-facade-materials-and-internal-alterations): To sanction external facade materials and internal alterations to the approved ground floor shop covered by PA/4248/01. Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/02863/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02863-22/hamrun-propose-the-replacement-of-maltese-balcony-and): To propose the replacement of maltese balcony and facade apertures. Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/02142/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02142-23/hamrun-minor-internal-alterations-to-layout-and-change): Minor internal alterations to layout and change of use from Class 4A office approved in PA9614/18 to residence. No changes to facade. Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/06545/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06545-26/hamrun-change-of-use-of-part-from-a): Change of use of part from a store in a Class 4B to a vet consultation room and proposed extension of store. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/02194/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02194-21/hamrun-pre-1968-building): Pre-1968 building. Planning permit could not be traced. To sanction Class 4B shop including signage. Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/04291/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04291-26/hamrun-fix-a-retractable-awning): To fix a retractable awning Granted, validated 14 July 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/00499/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00499-21/hamrun-replacement-of-a-timber-balcony-of-a): Replacement of a timber balcony of a first floor maisonette, as per Restoration Grant Scheme GS/582/19 Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/02133/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02133-21/hamrun-minor-internal-alterations-to-dilapidated-maisonette): Minor internal alterations to dilapidated maisonette Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/00594/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00594-25/hamrun-renew-pa-00544-17-to-carry-out-minor-internal): To renew PA/00544/17 to carry out minor internal alterations: to demolish existing stairwell and washroom, to construct new washroom in shifted location, to… Granted, validated 10 March 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/03233/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03233-25/hamrun-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1967-townhouse): Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1967 townhouse. Proposal includes extension at back of ground and first floor levels, formation of garage, lift and… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/01877/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01877-26/hamrun-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D cafeteria where cooking is allowed. Minor internal alterations and changes to façade including new signage. For… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/02824/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02824-24/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, while retaining the facade, and proposed construction of Class 4A office at ground level, and residential units at… Withdrawn, validated 22 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away ## More by Patrick Calleja - [**PA/02118/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02118-24/santa-venera-renewal-of-pa-00073-18-demolition-of-existing-factory): Renewal of PA/00073/18: Demolition of existing factory and offices, excavation of site, construction of underground parking area, stores with overlying bank… Granted, validated 4 February 2025 - [**PA/06610/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06610-23/gharghur-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Withdrawn - [**PA/05902/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05902-23/pieta-widen-existing-window-to-become-a-door): Widen existing window to become a door, widen kitchen window, replace ceiling slab of garden store, construct new bedroom, change existing bedroom into… Granted, validated 8 November 2023 - [**PA/05811/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05811-23/zejtun-sanction-changes-to-internal-walls-from-original): To sanction changes to internal walls from original approved plans. Granted, validated 24 November 2023 - [**PA/05801/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-23/gharghur-repair-of-rubble-walls): Repair of rubble walls. Granted, validated 14 November 2023 - [**PA/05479/23** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05479-23/belt-valletta-open-up-existing-windows-into-doors-and): To open up existing windows into doors and install wrought iron balconies. Granted, validated 20 September 2023 [All applications by Patrick Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-calleja) ## More from Maltapost plc - [**PA/06472/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06472-26/ghajnsielem-change-of-use-from-car-showroom-previously): Proposed change of use from car showroom previously covered by RG/03694/18 to a Class 6A warehouse. Proposal shall include the removal of facade glazing and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05467/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05467-26/marsa-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of a building forming part of the premises and proposed sanctioning of pv panels already installed. Granted, validated 8 October 2026 - [**PA/02179/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02179-25/qormi-renewal-of-pa-06626-16-to-demolish-existing-stores-offices): Renewal of PA/06626/16- To demolish existing stores/offices and construct three levels of basement parking/garages, ground floor (Class 6A) stores and… Granted, validated 5 May 2025 - [**PA/03096/21** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03096-21/fgura-complete-refurbishment-of-property-including-all-building): Complete refurbishment of property including all building services. The works also include dismantling of any non-load bearing hollow concrete block walls.… Status being checked - [**PA/00293/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00293-21/marsa-sanctioning-of-existing-canopy-over-charging-station): Sanctioning of existing canopy over charging station for MaltaPost electric vehicles. Status being checked [All planning applications in Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun)