--- title: "PA/01848/24: demolish existing building in Mellieha | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01848-24/mellieha-demolish-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mellieha: To demolish existing building, to excavate a basement level (one level) and to propose new construction… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0184824 # PA/01848/24: demolish existing building in Mellieha os.18, 19, 20, 21, and 22, Triq il-Marfa, Ta Sellum, Mellieha To demolish existing building, to excavate a basement level (one level) and to propose new construction development that includes 10 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level, 3 apartments at first floor level, 3 apartments at second floor level, 3 apartments at third floor level and 3 apartments at receded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** os.18, 19, 20, 21, and 22, Triq il-Marfa, Ta Sellum, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** [David Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/david-psaila) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 14 - **Received:** 1 February 2024 - **Validated:** 27 March 2024 - **Published:** 27 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 29 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 December 2024 - **Permit expires:** 22 January 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01848/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01848&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around os.18, 19, 20, 21, and 22, Triq il-Marfa, Ta Sellum, Mellieha 60 other applications within 300 m: 34 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07135/24). On Triq il-Marfa: 58 other applications, 33 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi), [Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella), [John Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-saliba). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/01278/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01278-21/mellieha-installation-of-bus-shelter-with-advertising-panel): Installation of bus shelter with advertising panel Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/03365/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03365-26/mellieha-lightweight-gazebo): Proposed lightweight gazebo. Suspended, validated 27 May 2026, 162 m away - [**PA/05874/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05874-25/mellieha-correct-the-location-of-the-site-from): To correct the location of the site from that approved in permit PA9658/19 and to enlarge the ticket booth approved in PA9658/19 to accommodate four tellers… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 193 m away - [**PA/06684/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06684-23/mellieha-canopy-over-existing-loading-bay-including-of): Proposed canopy over existing loading bay including of removing temporary steel structures and awnings, sanctioning of pedestrian ramps and raised platform at… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 224 m away - [**PA/04202/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04202-24/mellieha-correct-the-location-of-the-site-from): To correct the location of the site from that approved in permit PA9658/19 and to enlarge the ticket booth approved in PA9658/19 to accommodated four tellers… Withdrawn, validated 3 July 2024, 232 m away - [**PA/07395/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07395-26/mellieha-propose-free-standing-externally-illuminated-single-sided-bil): To propose free-standing externally illuminated single-sided billboard at Triq il-Marfa, Cirkewwa, Mellieha. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 287 m away - [**PA/00253/20** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00253-20/mellieha-dismantling-and-reconstruction-of-existing-damaged-and): Dismantling and reconstruction of existing damaged and dangerous slipway. Status being checked, 340 m away - [**PA/07130/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-24/mellieha-new-vertical-boreholes-for-use-of-the): Proposed new vertical boreholes for use of the reverse osmosis plant and proposed new works on water meter chamber and new trenches from the plant for water… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 569 m away - [**PA/06848/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06848-25/mellieha-drilling-of-seawater-boreholes-and-construction-of): Proposed drilling of seawater boreholes and construction of overlying rooms, replacement of existing borehole rooms. Replacement of existing trenching, new… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 628 m away - [**PA/06617/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06617-26/mellieha-sanction-lpg-tank-and-fencing): To sanction LPG tank and fencing, including minor alterations. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 786 m away - [**PA/05888/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05888-25/mellieha-structural-modifications-and-partial-demolition): Proposed structural modifications and partial demolition, swimming pool re-erection and addition of two floors to the existing West Wing of the Paradise Bay… Pending, 2 floors, 853 m away - [**PA/00350/20** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00350-20/mellieha-sanction-existing-pool): To sanction existing pool. Status being checked, 858 m away - [**PA/02991/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02991-24/mellieha-trenching-works-to-bury-existing-exposed-pipework): Trenching works to bury existing exposed pipework and cables due to natural land erosion. Withdrawn, validated 22 May 2024, 886 m away - [**PA/02690/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02690-26/mellieha-sanction-lpg-tanks-and-fencing): To sanction LPG tanks and fencing, including minor alterations. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 989 m away - [**PA/07515/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07515-26/mellieha-sanction-pontoon): To sanction pontoon. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 1034 m away ## More by Matthew Psaila - [**PA/06938/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06938-26/fgura-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate the site and construct 3 residential garages at basement level, a maisonette at elevated ground-floor level,… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06415/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06415-26/mosta-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-approved-ground): To propose the reconfiguration of the approved ground floor in approved PA/4287/20 and PA/4375/20, to include the introduction of six (6) Class 4B local shops… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06142/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06142-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-the-change-of-use-of-an): To propose the change of use of an approved PA/05176/25 Class 4B shop and Class 1A residential dwelling, to a Class 3B hotel including a Class 4B retail… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06032/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06032-26/mosta-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-approved-basement): To propose the reconfiguration of the approved basement floors in approved PA/4287/20 and PA/4375/20, while proposing the basement -1 to be used as a public… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05996/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05996-26/san-gwann-reconfiguration-of-approved-pa-5406-16-to-create-one): Proposed reconfiguration of approved PA/5406/16 to create one - 1 bedroom unit and two - 2 bedroom units. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05963/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05963-26/zebbug-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-basement-levels): To propose the reconfiguration of the basement levels -2 and -3 from approved PA/07151/25 to accommodate for a total of fifty-five (55) lock-up garages and… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-psaila) ## More from David Psaila - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06938/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06938-26/fgura-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate the site and construct 3 residential garages at basement level, a maisonette at elevated ground-floor level,… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06142/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06142-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-the-change-of-use-of-an): To propose the change of use of an approved PA/05176/25 Class 4B shop and Class 1A residential dwelling, to a Class 3B hotel including a Class 4B retail… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06032/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06032-26/mosta-propose-the-reconfiguration-of-the-approved-basement): To propose the reconfiguration of the approved basement floors in approved PA/4287/20 and PA/4375/20, while proposing the basement -1 to be used as a public… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05429/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05429-26/qormi-addition-of-a-basement-level-for-use): Proposed addition of a basement level for use as a residential garage to the approved PA/03752/25 residential dwelling, together with the reconfiguration of… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/04373/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04373-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Proposed change of use from a Class 4B showroom to a Class 5A. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)