--- title: "PA/01761/23: demolish residence and excavate for the construction in Zejtun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01761-23/zejtun-demolish-residence-and-excavate-for-the-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zejtun: To demolish residence and excavate for the construction of basement garage with 3 car spaces, and construct… Planning applications › Zejtun › PA0176123 # PA/01761/23: demolish residence and excavate for the construction in Zejtun St.Catherine 49, Triq tal-Palazzi, Zejtun To demolish residence and excavate for the construction of basement garage with 3 car spaces, and construct overlying 1 maisonette, 2 apartments and 1 receded unit with jacuzzi. - **Status:** Granted (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** St.Catherine 49, Triq tal-Palazzi, Zejtun - **Locality:** [Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zejtun) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 28 February 2023 - **Validated:** 29 March 2023 - **Published:** 29 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 5 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 December 2023 - **Permit expires:** 8 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01761/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01761&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around St.Catherine 49, Triq tal-Palazzi, Zejtun 169 other applications within 300 m: 115 granted, 0 refused, 12 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00582/24). On Triq tal-Palazzi: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 25 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/03348/22** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03348-22/zejtun-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/05633/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05633-25/zejtun-carry-out-internal-alterations-at-first-floor): To carry out internal alterations at first floor level and extensions at second floor and roof level. Property to remain one single dwelling unit. Granted, validated 14 October 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/00241/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00241-24/zejtun-sanction-existing-room-at-second-floor-level): To sanction existing room at second floor level (setback floor) in a pre-1968 maisonette. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/01682/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01682-23/zejtun-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 2 May 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/00723/20** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00723-20/zejtun-convert-sitting-room-to-garage-and-to): To convert sitting room to garage and to change window on facade to garage door. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/04302/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04302-26/zejtun-sanction-additions-to-a-pre-68-building): To sanction additions to a pre-68 building. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/07569/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07569-23/zejtun-extension-of-property-to-add-a-kitchen): Extension of property to add a kitchen. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/00736/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00736-24/zejtun-demolish-existing-house-and-construct-two-street): To demolish existing house and construct two street level residential garages, one maisonette, two apartments, and two duplex apartments. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/06274/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06274-24/zejtun-alterations-within-a-townhouse): Proposed alterations within a townhouse. Granted, validated 28 October 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/05575/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05575-24/zejtun-demolish-existing-terrace-house): To demolish existing terrace house. To excavate site to the required levels so as to construct , one level of basement garages and underground reservoirs. To… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/02556/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02556-24/zejtun-demolition-of-existing-property-but-keeping-the): Demolition of existing property but keeping the facade onto Triq Mikiel Cachia and construction, excavation below street level to form a basement garage,… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/05175/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05175-26/zejtun-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-approved): To sanction internal and external variations from approved permit PA2556/24. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 99 m away - [**PA/05413/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05413-23/zejtun-propose-the-construction-of-w): To propose the construction of w.c and propose door opening to link the two garages. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 99 m away - [**PA/02140/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02140-23/zejtun-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-semi-basement-parking): To demolish existing dwelling and construct semi-basement parking two maisonettes at ground floor, two flats at first floor, two flats at second floor, two… Withdrawn, validated 5 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 100 m away - [**PA/01638/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01638-25/zejtun-sanction-the-interconnection-of-a-basement-level): To sanction the interconnection of a basement level garage with a ground floor maisonette, approved by virtue of permit PA/2169/12. Granted, validated 4 April 2025, 102 m away ## More by Stephen Psaila - [**PA/07784/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07784-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-deviations-from-pa-00486-15): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal deviations from PA/00486/15, proposed change of use from class 4c shop to class 4d restaurant and installation of cold… Pending - [**PA/07592/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07592-26/naxxar-change-of-use-from-class-6a-warehouse): Proposed change of use from Class 6A warehouse to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07338/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07338-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C snack-bar, sanctioning of minor variations from PA/1901/02. Proposal includes the installation of… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07326/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07326-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-vacant-property): Proposed change of use of vacant property (formerly carpenter) into Class 4B shop (ironmonger and household). Proposal includes the addition of an internal… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07289/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07289-26/fgura-correction-of-site-plan-to-pa-05858-05-and): Correction of site plan to PA/05858/05 and sanctioning of deviations from PA/05858/05, namely relocation of bathroom and addition of washroom. Proposed also… Pending - [**PA/06559/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06559-26/attard-sanctioning-of-minor-deviations-from-pb-1065-84): Proposed sanctioning of minor deviations from PB/1065/84, sanctioning of construction of swimming pool and water reservoir, proposed internal alterations,… Pending [All applications by Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila) ## More from Joseph Azzopardi - [**PA/07723/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07723-26/dingli-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Proposed change of use from approved Class 4B shop (PA 5071/25) into a maisonette with some proposed alterations and additions. Pending - [**PA/07460/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07460-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa-977-14-demolition-of-existing-bank): Renewal of PA/977/14- Demolition of existing bank and erect same including basement parking and contingency building. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04675/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04675-26/munxar-construction-of-residential-dwelling): Proposed construction of residential dwelling, Class 1A, from approved fireworks factory workshop. Suspended, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03895/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03895-26/hamrun-variations-to-permit-pa4231-25-including-change-of): Proposed variations to permit PA4231/25 including change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4D food and drink establishments where cooking is allowed, at… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01182/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01182-26/zebbug-gozo-construct-4-residential-units-on-airspace-apporved): To construct 4 residential units on airspace apporved in RG/01217/25. To also demolish and reconstruct stairs and include a lift. Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/00113/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00113-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C and proposed internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 14 January 2026 [All planning applications in Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zejtun)