--- title: "PA/01829/25: demolish existing dwelling and construct proposed apartment in Mgarr |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01829-25/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-proposed-apartment source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mgarr: To demolish existing dwelling and construct proposed apartment block including, excavation for one basement level of… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0182925 # PA/01829/25: demolish existing dwelling and construct proposed apartment in Mgarr 21, JoeMary, Triq il-Melissa, Mgarr To demolish existing dwelling and construct proposed apartment block including, excavation for one basement level of garages, one studio maisonette, two apartments, and one duplex penthouse apartment. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 21, JoeMary, Triq il-Melissa, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-borg) - **Perit:** [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 7 February 2025 - **Validated:** 18 March 2025 - **Published:** 18 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01829/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01829&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 21, JoeMary, Triq il-Melissa, Mgarr 44 other applications within 300 m: 24 granted, 2 refused, 6 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06511/24). On Triq il-Melissa: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/01733/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01733-26/mgarr-alterations-to-terraced-house-covered-by-pa4691-16): Proposed alterations to terraced house covered by PA4691/16 to convert it into one maisonette and garage (ground floor) including basement level. Suspended, validated 18 March 2026, 2 floors, 15 m away - [**PA/06511/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06511-24/mgarr-excavate-reservoir-and-construct-garage-at-ground): To excavate reservoir and construct garage at ground floor level and two apartments at first and second floor levels with washrooms at third floor level. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 4 floors, 22 m away - [**PA/03115/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03115-26/mgarr-proposal-consists-of-internal-and-external-alterations): The proposal consists of internal and external alterations to the approved permit PA/04691/16. The proposal also includes the subdivision of the approved… Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/03147/22** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03147-22/mgarr-construction-with-a-different-layout-from-the): Construction with a different layout from the approved in permission PA03231/18. Application includes the proposal of a residential building with 2 flats and… Granted, validated 15 June 2022, 4 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/00530/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00530-23/mgarr-construction-of-3-basement-garages): Proposed construction of 3 basement garages, maisonette at ground floor, 3 units at first, second and third floor levels and 1 unit at receded floor level. Granted, validated 6 April 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/00418/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00418-26/mgarr-propose-the-installation-of-a-fireplace-and): To propose the installation of a fireplace and correction of internal height due to the introduction of gypsum ceiling. Granted, validated 9 March 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/06856/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06856-23/mgarr-renewal-of-permit-pa-03231-18): Renewal of Permit PA/03231/18 (To demolish existing building and to propose a residential building with 2 residential units (duplex flat) and underlying… Withdrawn, 53 m away - [**PA/04564/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04564-24/mgarr-carry-out-internal-and-external-additions-and): To carry out internal and external additions and alterations to existing 3 bed maisonette including new stairs to second floor level and additional of bedroom… Granted, validated 3 September 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/03321/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03321-23/mgarr-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced-house-and): Proposed demolition of an existing terraced house and construction of apartments. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/04991/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04991-26/mgarr-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation works at basement level and construction of basement domestic garage, a maisonette at ground floor level, a… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 73 m away - [**PA/01564/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01564-23/mgarr-sanction-existing-excavation-on-site-of-existing-residential): To sanction existing excavation on-site of existing residential dwelling. Proposed front garden alterations to accommodate a ramp to garage located on Triq… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 85 m away - [**PA/03307/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03307-21/mgarr-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at): To sanction minor internal and external alterations at all levels including shifting of doors, walls and windows as per PA/1735/00. Application includes minor… Status being checked, 116 m away - [**PA/04717/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04717-25/mgarr-sanction-the-ground-floor-property-approved-under): To sanction the ground floor property approved under PA/03213/97, which is currently being used as a Martial Arts School (Class 3C), including the proposed… Refused, validated 16 July 2025, 1 floor, 120 m away - [**PA/02219/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02219-21/mgarr-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-including-extension): Proposed alterations to existing terraced house including extension to second floor washroom and construction of a receded third floor level to create 3… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 122 m away - [**PA/01313/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01313-26/mgarr-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, and minor alterations to facade. Granted, validated 6 April 2026, 125 m away ## More by Architecture XV - [**PA/07635/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07635-26/st-julians-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Pending - [**PA/07596/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07596-26/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-05240-18-proposal-to-completely): Renewal of PA/05240/18 - Proposal to completely dismantle and reconstruct the front terrace of the property in order to eliminate any structural instability,… Pending - [**PA/06472/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06472-26/ghajnsielem-change-of-use-from-car-showroom-previously): Proposed change of use from car showroom previously covered by RG/03694/18 to a Class 6A warehouse. Proposal shall include the removal of facade glazing and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06081/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06081-26/lija-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1968 dwelling. Works to also include facade restoration works, excavation of a pool in the backyard, demolition of… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05864/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05864-26/hamrun-introduction-of-splash-pool-and-retractable-canopy): Proposed introduction of splash pool and retractable canopy at fourth floor and introduction of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 5 October 2026 - [**PA/05467/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05467-26/marsa-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of a building forming part of the premises and proposed sanctioning of pv panels already installed. Granted, validated 8 October 2026 [All applications by Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv) ## More from Joseph Borg - [**PA/07192/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-26/mellieha-sanction-a-terraced-house-approved-in): To sanction a terraced house approved in (PA/01099/93) as built and change the use to a guesthouse (Class 3A); proposed construction of full second floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04496/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04496-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-a-greenhouse-and-a-water-reservoir): To construct a greenhouse and a water reservoir. To carry out planting of trees. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04295/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04295-26/qormi-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-papb-00193-83): To sanction changes from approved permit PAPB/00193/83. Changes include correction of site configuration, shifting of walls and levels and changes to the… Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04181/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04181-26/sliema-carry-out-internal-alterations-at-all-levels): To carry out internal alterations at all levels due to introduction of extra skin along party walls, change of use of Class 4A office to Class 4B and… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03748/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03748-26/ghajnsielem-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to dwelling and Class 4B use approved in PA2452/23 which alterations include the provision of a garage. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03022/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03022-26/msida-sanction-terraced-house-as-built-including-variations): To sanction terraced house as built including variations from approved PA2875/82 and PA2079/91. Granted, validated 19 June 2026 [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)