--- title: "PA/01620/25: demolish existing house in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01620-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Xewkija: To demolish existing house. Proposed construction of 2 terraced houses. Perit Mario Cordina. Validated 12 March 2025. Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0162025 # PA/01620/25: demolish existing house in Xewkija 56, Triq Sant' Indrija, Xewkija To demolish existing house. Proposed construction of 2 terraced houses. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 56, Triq Sant' Indrija, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** [Angelo Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/angelo-portelli) - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 27 January 2025 - **Validated:** 12 March 2025 - **Published:** 12 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 11 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 13 November 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01620/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01620&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 56, Triq Sant' Indrija, Xewkija 104 other applications within 300 m: 62 granted, 0 refused, 16 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/06834/25). On Triq Sant' Indrija: 11 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [John Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-saliba). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/02311/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02311-21/xewkija-rehabilitate-disused-dwelling): To rehabilitate disused dwelling, including the construction of additional rooms at ground and first floors, and a swimming pool with ancillary reservoirs and… Status being checked, 2 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/03583/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03583-21/xewkija-extensions-at-ground): Proposed extensions at ground, first and second floor to the existing property. Proposal includes minor internal and external alterations and construction of… Status being checked, 3 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/01644/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01644-23/xewkija-sanction-reconstruction-part-of-dry-stone-wall): To sanction reconstruction part of dry stone wall. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/00950/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00950-21/xewkija-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to houses approved in PA/08487/19. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/02555/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02555-21/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement): Internal alterations to existing basement, restoration of existing walls, lowering of existing roof at first floor, extension to existing basement, extension… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/08018/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08018-24/xewkija-construct-ground-floor-garage-for-private-cars): To construct ground floor garage for private cars with overlying 4 apartments. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 2 floors, 70 m away - [**PA/02518/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02518-24/xewkija-sanction-existing-garage): To sanction existing garage. The proposal includes the demolition of a dilapidated roof slab and the reconstruction of roof. Granted, validated 27 May 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/06834/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06834-25/xewkija-changes-in-layout-to-previously-approved-class): Proposed changes in layout to previously approved Class 3a guesthouse covered by PA/06713/23. Proposal includes an extension of excavation at basement level,… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 3 floors, 86 m away - [**PA/00569/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00569-24/xewkija-sanction-excavation-of-reservoir-and-proposed-construction): To sanction excavation of reservoir and proposed construction of pool and reservoir. Granted, validated 25 March 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/07805/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07805-26/xewkija-changes-in-layout-to-previously-approved-class): Proposed changes in layout to previously approved Class 3A guesthouse covered by PA/06834/25. Proposal includes an extension of excavation at basement level,… Pending, 1 floor, 87 m away - [**PA/03323/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03323-26/xewkija-sanction-existing-dwelling-and-to-carry-out): To sanction existing dwelling and to carry out alterations and extensions to existing residential dwelling, to construct an additional residential unit, to… Granted, validated 23 June 2026, 89 m away - [**PA/06713/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06713-23/xewkija-convert-the-existing-class-1-farmhouse-into): To convert the existing Class 1 farmhouse into a Class 3A guest house on 2 floors above ground and one basement with 8 rooms, lounge, breakfast area, wine… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 2 floors, 90 m away - [**PA/06062/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06062-23/xewkija-carry-out-minor-alteration-in-layout-and): To carry out minor alteration in layout and carry out extension at roof level. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 100 m away - [**PA/01188/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01188-23/xewkija-excavation-and-construction-of-residential-pool-and): Excavation and construction of residential pool and gym at level -1, internal alterations at level +0 including extension at back yard, and closing/opening of… Withdrawn, validated 8 March 2023, 2 floors, 101 m away ## More by Mario Cordina - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06289/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06289-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06015/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06015-26/munxar-private-swimming-pool-on-roof-and-private): Proposed private swimming pool on roof and private open stairwell to roof. Proposed change from washroom/pantry to bathroom in recessed floor unit. Granted, validated 15 October 2026 - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05450/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05450-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-ruins): Proposed demolition of existing ruins. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, ground floor garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) ## More from Angelo Portelli - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05441/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05441-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and 4 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04533/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04533-26/qrendi-demolition-of-existing-garage): Proposed demolition of existing garage. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04382/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04382-26/rabat-gozo-changes-to-pa5927-24): Proposed changes to PA5927/24. Proposed demolition of existing residences. Proposed construction of 4 garages and 1 Class 4A offices, 24 apartments and… Pending, validated 24 June 2026 [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)