--- title: "PA/01603/23: Demolition of existing townhouse and proposed construction in San Gwann |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01603-23/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-proposed-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Gwann: Demolition of existing townhouse and proposed construction of 1 bedroom apartment at ground floor and overlying 2… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0160323 # PA/01603/23: Demolition of existing townhouse and proposed construction in San Gwann 28, Sqaq Tomna, San Gwann Demolition of existing townhouse and proposed construction of 1 bedroom apartment at ground floor and overlying 2 two bedrooms apartments and 1 duplex apartment. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 28, Sqaq Tomna, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** [Mr Redeemer Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/redeemer-mallia) - **Perit:** [Perit Elaine Genovese](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elaine-genovese) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 9 February 2023 - **Validated:** 22 March 2023 - **Published:** 22 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 October 2023 - **Permit expires:** 6 December 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01603/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01603&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 28, Sqaq Tomna, San Gwann 167 other applications within 300 m: 118 granted, 4 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06918/25). On Sqaq Tomna: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/05953/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05953-23/san-gwann-renew-pa-3722-18-construction-of-two-semi): Application to renew PA/3722/18 - Construction of two semi detached villas with basement garage including excavation and construction of pools in backyard. Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 15 m away - [**PA/02693/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02693-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-first-and-second): Alterations to existing pre-1968 first and second floor apartments, demolition of existing stairwells and construction of lift and stairs at all floors,… Granted, validated 8 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/07027/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07027-26/san-gwann-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. To propose change of use from a private garage to Class 4B. To carry out internal and external changes and to fix a sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/04730/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04730-26/san-gwann-excavation-of-plot-and-construction-of-semi): Excavation of plot and construction of semi detached villa (including basement level -1, ground and first floor accommodation, pool and pv panels). Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 2 floors, 30 m away - [**PA/00950/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00950-25/san-gwann-additional-excavation-to-approved-permit-pa4558-24): Proposed additional excavation to approved permit PA4558/24, and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 20 March 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/04558/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04558-24/san-gwann-construction-of-semi-detached-villa): Proposed construction of semi-detached villa, including excavation of one level of basement garage, pool in backyard and washroom at roof level, following… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/03648/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03648-25/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-within-the): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal alterations within the basement garages from those approved by PA913/10, primarily consisting of wall displacements. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/03243/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03243-22/san-gwann-sanction-differences-from-approved-plans-in-pb708-89): To sanction differences from approved plans in PB708/89 (common areas only) and DN01161/11, and effect alterations within existing apartment block, including… Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/03566/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03566-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-layout-and-design-of-semi-detached): Alterations to layout and design of semi-detached villa, as approved in PA/03904/22. Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/01147/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01147-23/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation over site and construction of a basement garage with 5 overlying residential units. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/05428/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05428-24/san-gwann-sanction-internal-height-being-slightly-less-than): To sanction internal height being slightly less than the minimum sanitary requirements deviating from approved plans PA3410/16. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/02127/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02127-24/san-gwann-sanction-the-apartment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction the apartment as built from approved permit PA/07846/16. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/06068/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06068-23/san-gwann-extension-over-existing-block-of-apartments-to): Proposed extension over existing block of apartments to include an additional unit (flat 3) with 2 overlying washrooms for flat 1 and flat 3. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 3 floors, 66 m away - [**PA/05711/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05711-26/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-external-areas-of-a-fully): Proposed sanctioning of external areas of a fully detached villa approved in PA/6674/05 and sectioning of existing built detached villa with an untraced… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/03167/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03167-25/san-gwann-demolish-two-terraced-houses): To demolish two terraced houses, excavate basement and construct 5 garages, 2 overlying maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses at receded level. Granted, validated 20 June 2025, 74 m away ## More by Elaine Genovese - [**PA/07147/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07147-26/xghajra-sanction-as-built-apartments-and-proposed-opening): To sanction as built apartments and proposed opening of windows on facade. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06686/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06686-26/lija-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-existing): Internal and external alterations to the existing house, including installation of lift, solar panels and pool at roof level. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05286/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05286-26/birkirkara-alterations-to-the-existing-first-floor): Proposed alterations to the existing first floor, including the extension of two additional floors and a recessed floor, together with the installation of a… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04804/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04804-26/floriana-installation-of-telecommunication-antenne): Installation of telecommunication antenne. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03279/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03279-26/birkirkara-home-class-1-office-and-ancillary-storage): Proposed home Class 1 office and ancillary storage as Class 1D 'casa bottega' and sanctioning of existing site extents. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/03006/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03006-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop with signage, and to sanction existing site extents. Granted, validated 13 May 2026 [All applications by Elaine Genovese](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elaine-genovese) ## More from Redeemer Mallia - [**PA/02231/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02231-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-of-existing-private-garage): Change of use of existing private garage into Class 2C childcare, including a two-car private residential garage. Proposal includes internal alterations to… Withdrawn, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/00083/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00083-26/san-gwann-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-1603-23): Changes to approved permit PA/1603/23, consisting of proposed four apartments, one penthouse and a domestic store at basement level. Granted, validated 30 January 2026 [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)