PA/01792/26: partially excavate the site to the required in Pieta
197, Triq ix-Xatt c/w Site at, Triq l-Orsolini, Pieta
To partially excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a four level underground car park designated for private vehicle use. The proposal includes the development of fifty-seven residential units fronting Triq l-Orsolini. The existing dilapidated structure is to be demolished, with the retention and restoration of the existing façade, and the construction of two Class 4B shops with signage and thirteen residential dwellings fronting Triq ix-Xatt.
- Status
- Pending (Awaiting Decision)
- Location
- 197, Triq ix-Xatt c/w Site at, Triq l-Orsolini, Pieta
- Locality
- Pieta
- Applicant
- ICI Ltd. Attn: Keith Attard Portughes
- Perit
- Perit Maurizio Ascione
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 3 floors
- Residential units
- 72
- Received
- 20 November 2025
- Validated
- 18 March 2026
- Published
- 18 March 2026
- Comments close
- 24 April 2026
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 197, Triq ix-Xatt c/w Site at, Triq l-Orsolini, Pieta
54 other applications on the same street: 26 granted, 5 refused, 6 pending. 84% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00050/26).
On Triq ix-Xatt: 54 other applications, 26 granted and 5 refused; granted buildings are typically 8 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: Sapienza & Sullivan, Elena Borg Costanzi, Ruben Sciortino, William Lewis, Kyle Vella.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/07013/26 Pieta: To propose a solar-powered, single-sided, externally illuminated billboard at Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta
- PA/06648/26 Pieta: Part demolition of the existing building and construction of an apartment block with a commercial ground floor. Ground floor to be Class 4C (food and drink…
- PA/06574/26 Pieta: To replace collapsed and dilapidated roofs and construct new residential units at second, third and fourth floor.
- PA/05991/26 Pieta: Proposed part change of use from commercial warehouse to part 5A car valeting limited to 50 sqm including office, signage and minor alterations.
- PA/05115/26 Pieta: Dismantling of existing facade and removal of dilapidated building, construction of semi-basement, reconstruction of 4 apartments, and proposed extension of a…
- PA/04752/26 Pieta: To sanction cellar found during works and position of slab above ramp having a different layout from PA8126/24.
- PA/03063/26 Pieta: To sanction internal changes to Class 4B approved in PB851/91. These changes consist of removal of partitions and formation of new ones and an extension at…
- PA/02299/26 Pieta: Change of use from Class 4B shop to a maisonette. Works include the erection of gypsum partitions.
- PA/01207/26 Pieta: Sanctioning of replaced wall at washroom level and the replacement of part of the parapet wall from stone to stone (like with like).
- PA/07519/25 Pieta: To sanction as built showroom against that approved in PB4560/89 and to sanction as built canopy in the backyard.
- PA/00697/26 Pieta: To sanction use from that approved in PA/4514/18 (Class 4B) to Class 3C (gymnasium) including sanctioning of internal layout and fascia sign.
- PA/00583/26 Pieta: Proposed installation of Internal Illuminated billboard (static billboard with internal lighting).
- PA/00050/26 Pieta: Proposed demolition of existing building, clearing of site and construction of reservoir, parking and Class 4B at ground floor, 21 apartments at 1st-7th floor…
- PA/08249/25 Pieta: To roof over existing terrace and construct an additional overlying penthouse level.
- PA/06427/25 Pieta: To sanction as built Class 4A office.
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- PA/07255/26 Sliema: Renewal of PA6642/16 - Demolition of existing (derelict) structure, retention and reinstatement of facade and additional full floor to create 6 units.
- PA/06590/26 Gharb: Alterations to layout and design to four dwellings including four pools as approved in PA/07944/21, and the reinstatement of the tennis court as part of site…
- PA/06533/26 Rabat (Gozo): To excavate plot and construct a dwelling on four floors and a pool.
- PA/05568/26 Mellieha: Alterations to layout and design of bungalow marked as plot 03, as approved in PA/00412/14 and renewed as per PA/02196/20.
- PA/05473/26 Pieta: The project involves the demolition of the existing structure, and construction of a Class 3A Guesthouse. The proposal includes at ground floor level 0 a…
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