PA/01652/25: proposed development includes the demolition of an in San Gwann
4, Triq il-Qasab, Triq is-Santwarju, San Gwann
The proposed development includes the demolition of an existing dwelling and two garages, whilst retaining the existing façade. The excavation for 2 basement levels, and the construction of 8 storeys incl. basement levels. The basement comprises of 8 parking spaces in total, with 4 spaces on level -2 and 3 spaces on level-1. The Ground Floor comprises of an entrance to the garage, an entrance to the residential block and a maisonette. The First to Fourth Floors comprise of 8 apartments in total (2 apartments on each floor). The Penthouse Level comprises of 1 penthouse with a pool and jacuzzi in the outdoor area and services are planned to be located over the roof of the penthouse.
- Status
- Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.)
- Location
- 4, Triq il-Qasab, Triq is-Santwarju, San Gwann
- Locality
- San Gwann
- Applicant
- Vincent Borg
- Perit
- JLZ+MBF Architects
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 8 floors
- Residential units
- 11
- Received
- 30 January 2025
- Validated
- 18 March 2025
- Published
- 18 March 2025
- Comments close
- 24 April 2025
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 4, Triq il-Qasab, Triq is-Santwarju, San Gwann
124 other applications within 300 m: 77 granted, 3 refused, 14 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03281/25).
On Triq il-Qasab: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 78% (likely range 48–100%, low reliability, from 17 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 8 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 5. 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/08124/24 San Gwann: To renovate a semi-detached villa through minor internal and external alterations including: demolition of the existing garage at ground floor back curtilage…
- PA/07069/26 San Gwann: Proposed construction of a lightweight roof structure at second floor level.
- PA/04764/24 San Gwann: Demolition of existing villa and clearance of plot, excavate site and construct 2 new semi-detached villas with basement and pool.
- PA/03926/24 San Gwann: To sanction departures in detached villa as built from approved permit PB/1454/89, which include shifting of walls and apertures, changes to the landscaped…
- PA/03281/25 San Gwann: Proposed alterations to approved permit PA/0213/25. Proposed changes to stair core. Proposed residential unit at third and fourth floor level.
- PA/01221/21 San Gwann: To sanction change of use from approved garage to domestic store, including minor internal alterations from that approved in PA4855/17.
- PA/05903/25 San Gwann: To sanction existing penthouse as built from approved permit PA6405/16.
- PA/00213/25 San Gwann: Proposed alterations to approved permit PA1173/19. Proposed two garages at ground floor level. Proposed residential unit at second floor level and proposed…
- PA/04487/23 San Gwann: Changes to facades, internal alterations and the construction of a pool and amenities. To construct a basement garage for private cars.
- PA/06650/23 San Gwann: To construct 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 1 penthouse overlying basement levels making part of a separate application.
- PA/00576/20 San Gwann: To sanction garages layout at basement and ground levels, minor changes at first and third floor levels. To correct existing survey from that approved in…
- PA/00463/22 San Gwann: Extension of washroom at roof level and minor internal alterations
- PA/02609/22 San Gwann: Demolition of existing semi-detached villa and construction of new semi-detached villa.
- PA/06652/23 San Gwann: To demolish existing dwelling, including uprooting of trees, excavation of site and construction of underground reservoirs, basement and intermediate levels…
- PA/01126/22 San Gwann: Additions and alterations to existing building. Work to include of installation of PVC pergola, jacuzzi at first floor level and the sanctioning of work…
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- PA/06594/26 Sliema: Sanctioning of bathroom within a pre-1967 property.
- PA/05979/26 Sliema: Extension, alterations and restoration works to town house.
- PA/05758/26 Mgarr: Alterations to roof configuration, including relocation of services and sanctioning of canopies.
- PA/05320/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: Restoration and rebuilding of rubble walls, including installation of two timber gates.
- PA/03048/26 Qormi: Demolition of derelict structure, excavation and erection of two basement levels and erection of 2 above levels above ground for Class 5B general industry.
- PA/01937/26 St Julians: To demolish washrooms and construct two new overlying dwellings.
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- PA/03048/26 Qormi: Demolition of derelict structure, excavation and erection of two basement levels and erection of 2 above levels above ground for Class 5B general industry.
- PA/01496/25 Siggiewi: Proposed infilling of void for a homogenous between adjacent approved restoration of quarry void and road retaining wall. Void is to be backfilled in line…
- PA/05767/24 Siggiewi: Proposed change of use of an existing 1967 structure into a site office, and change of use from a disused quarry to a recycling facility for aggregates and a…
- PA/03200/24 St Julians: To sanction property as built (no previous permit retrieved) and proposed changes to facade aperture material.
- PA/07583/23 Mosta: Proposed Construction of 3 levels of basements as parking area 2 levels served with car lift. Proposed warehouse Class 6A storage and distribution at ground…
- PA/04947/23 Belt Valletta: Alterations to existing dwelling and extension at roof level.