--- title: "PA/01697/24: demolish existing building in Safi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01697-24/safi-demolish-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Safi: To demolish existing building, excavation of semi-basement for garages for private use, and construction of 1 ground… Planning applications › Safi › PA0169724 # PA/01697/24: demolish existing building in Safi Thanet, 49, Triq l-Iskola, Safi To demolish existing building, excavation of semi-basement for garages for private use, and construction of 1 ground floor maisonette, and 6 apartments and 1 receded floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Thanet, 49, Triq l-Iskola, Safi - **Locality:** [Safi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/safi) - **Applicant:** [Christian Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christian-fenech) - **Perit:** [Perit Nadia Curmi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nadia-curmi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 7 - **Received:** 6 January 2024 - **Validated:** 20 March 2024 - **Published:** 20 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 6 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01697/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01697&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Thanet, 49, Triq l-Iskola, Safi 107 other applications within 300 m: 64 granted, 6 refused, 11 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02484/25). On Triq l-Iskola: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, 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/06302/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-25/safi-placing-of-pre-fabricated-dip-pool-and-increase): Proposed placing of pre-fabricated dip pool and increase in height of common party wall. To sanction minor changes to facade approved in PA/03024/20. Granted, validated 31 October 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/05235/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05235-26/safi-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-to-maisonette): To sanction internal and external changes to maisonette at first floor and roof level from approved DN/0025/19, including correction of site boundaries and… Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/01433/21** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01433-21/safi-demolition-of-existing-washrooms-at-second-floor-level): Demolition of existing washrooms at second-floor level, alterations to an existing dwelling at first-floor level, demolition of the main staircase,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 60 m away - [**PA/03657/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03657-24/safi-sanction-minor-alteration-from-the-approved-pa-1433-21): To sanction minor alteration from the approved PA/1433/21. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/02484/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02484-25/safi-divide-duplex-third-fourth-floor-as-approved-in): To divide duplex third/fourth floor as approved in PA6842/18 into third floor apartment and overlying utility space, and to sanction as built. Proposed metal… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 5 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/00742/20** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00742-20/safi-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of first floor maisonette, construction of 8 apartments over 3 floors and one penthouse on the receded floor Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 70 m away - [**PA/06594/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06594-25/safi-retractable-awnings-on-front-and-rear-facade): Proposed retractable awnings on front and rear facade at third floor level including minor internal alterations and screening of services at roof level. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/07948/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07948-24/safi-construction-of-a-parapet-wall-at-roof): Proposed construction of a parapet wall at roof level and installation of a jucuzzi/pool including surrounding low rise planters at roof level Granted, validated 4 February 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/02634/21** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02634-21/safi-sanction-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa4186-90): To sanction alterations to approved permit PA4186/90, including construction of storage at second floor level and proposed construction of a lift and lowering… Status being checked, 78 m away - [**PA/03069/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03069-23/safi-amendment-to-existing-dwelling-with-addition-of): Proposed amendment to existing dwelling with addition of 2 apartments and 1 duplex penthouse. Ground floor to be amended to include garage with 3 parking… Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 82 m away - [**PA/06913/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06913-26/safi-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and propose 2 private garages and domestic store at basement level, reservoir, maisonette at ground floor, 5… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/02745/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02745-26/safi-correction-of-site-from-that-approved-in): Correction of site from that approved in PA4030/02. Sanctioning of internal alterations and construction of reservoir instead of basement store. Change of use… Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/01020/22** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01020-22/safi-change-of-use-of-a-class-4): Change of use of a Class 4 (Hairdresser Salon) from the already approved permit PA07771/07, to a Class 2C Childcare Centre. Proposal includes a change in use… Status being checked, 103 m away - [**PA/02244/22** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02244-22/safi-minor-internal-alterations-comprising-removal-of-walls): Proposed minor internal alterations comprising removal of walls to form open plan, enlargement of openings and erection of staircase to roof level. Granted, validated 2 May 2022, 108 m away - [**PA/02767/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02767-25/safi-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, construction of two bedrooms with ensuites and installation of steel staircase. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 123 m away ## More by Nadia Curmi - [**PA/06565/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06565-26/iklin-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa8264-20): To sanction changes from approved permit PA8264/20. Pending - [**PA/06427/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06427-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-changes): To sanction minor changes (as built) from approved permit PA4731/21. Pending - [**PA/04407/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04407-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of a basement garage for private cars at basement, Class 2C childcare center at ground floor and four… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04387/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04387-26/marsaxlokk-demolish-existing-building-fronting-triq-tas-silg): To demolish existing building fronting Triq tas-Silg, and construction of a Class 3A (guest house), including part excavation for a store plus underlying… Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03793/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03793-26/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-additions): To sanction minor internal additions, addition of laundry and correction of internal dimensions from approved PA2297/18. Granted, validated 17 July 2026 - [**PA/01612/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01612-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4d): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area Class 4D comprising of tables, chairs and demountable covering umbrella. Granted, validated 11 March 2026 [All applications by Nadia Curmi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nadia-curmi) ## More from Christian Fenech - [**PA/06708/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06708-26/xghajra-excavate-site-for-the-construction-of-a): To excavate site for the construction of a semi-basement garage, change of use of the approved ground-floor garage (PA/3852/25) to a one-bedroom maisonette,… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06565/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06565-26/iklin-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa8264-20): To sanction changes from approved permit PA8264/20. Pending - [**PA/01397/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01397-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-a-terraced-house): Demolition of a terraced house, excavation of one basement level and the construction of three basement garages, apartments at ground, first, second and third… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05544/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05544-25/qormi-demolition-of-the-existing-maisonette-at-the): Demolition of the existing maisonette at the first floor, including the ground floor entrance, the stairs, and the washroom at the second floor level and… Granted, validated 13 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03852/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03852-25/xghajra-excavate-for-the-construction-of-a-water): To excavate for the construction of a water reservoir.To demolish existing maisonettes and to construct a ground floor garage and a residential unit at first… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/03403/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03403-23/sliema-demolish-existing-dilapidated-slabs-at-first-floor): To demolish existing dilapidated slabs at first floor, and construction of lift shaft from ground floor level, and construction of 3 floors. Refused, validated 14 June 2023, 4 floors [All planning applications in Safi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/safi)