--- title: "PA/01955/26: demolish existing townhouse and construct a semi-basement in Naxxar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01955-26/naxxar-demolish-existing-townhouse-and-construct-a-semi-basement source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Naxxar: To demolish existing townhouse and construct a semi-basement garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and a penthouse.… Planning applications › Naxxar › PA0195526 # PA/01955/26: demolish existing townhouse and construct a semi-basement in Naxxar 50, Amber Mist, Triq il-Langas, Naxxar To demolish existing townhouse and construct a semi-basement garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and a penthouse. Proposal includes the construction of a roof top pool and an underground reservoir. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 50, Amber Mist, Triq il-Langas, Naxxar - **Locality:** [Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/naxxar) - **Applicant:** [David Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/david-gauci) - **Perit:** [Perit Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 5 March 2026 - **Validated:** 1 April 2026 - **Published:** 1 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 August 2026 - **Permit expires:** 9 September 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 39 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01955/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01955&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 50, Amber Mist, Triq il-Langas, Naxxar 93 other applications within 300 m: 52 granted, 6 refused, 10 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02893/23). On Triq il-Langas: 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 7 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/00146/21** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00146-21/naxxar-demolish-existing-house-and-erect-full-basement): To demolish existing house and erect full basement garage, maisonette, 3 flats and penthouse. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/01432/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01432-26/naxxar-excavate-the-site-and-to-construct-43): To excavate the site and to construct 43 apartments, 37 garages and 5 parking spaces and a substation. Pending, validated 15 April 2026, 1 floor, 66 m away - [**PA/02705/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02705-24/naxxar-excavate-the-site-and-to-construct-43): To excavate the site and to construct 43 apartments, 37 garages and 5 parking spaces. Refused, validated 8 May 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/03585/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03585-24/naxxar-demolition-of-two-existing-terraced-houses): Proposed demolition of two existing terraced houses, excavation, and construction of semi-basement garages and overlying 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 99 m away - [**PA/00335/20** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00335-20/mosta-excavate-infill-material-behind-garage-and-change): To excavate infill material behind garage and change of use to public service garage, internal and external alterations and to construct three residential… Status being checked, 103 m away - [**PA/04182/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04182-25/naxxar-demolish-existing-residence): To demolish existing residence, excavate and construct basement garage for private use including underlying reservoir and construct maisonette at ground… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 106 m away - [**PA/02070/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02070-26/naxxar-sanction-existing-terraces-at-third-and-receded): Application to sanction existing terraces at third and receded floor level and a skylight and a chimney at roof level from PA/02551/19. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 108 m away - [**PA/00034/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00034-24/naxxar-sanction-minor-changes-from-pa4942-98): To sanction minor changes from PA4942/98. Proposed minor internal alterations and increase of parapet wall height. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 109 m away - [**PA/00039/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00039-25/naxxar-renewal-of-pa-09379-19-extension-of-washroom): Renewal of PA/09379/19 - Extension of washroom and proposed wooden canopy at roof level. Proposed window on facade on the 2nd floor and internal alterations… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 120 m away - [**PA/07902/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07902-24/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-excavation): Demolition of existing terraced house and excavation to construct basement garages, 1 elevated ground floor maisonette and 3 apartments. Granted, validated 21 January 2025, 3 floors, 121 m away - [**PA/04873/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04873-26/mosta-renew-pa3080-14-with-the-following-description-amendment): To renew PA3080/14 with the following description: "Amendment of drawings in permit PA2096/10 (to renew PA2989/05 - to erect semi detached villa and garage).… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 1 floor, 125 m away - [**PA/00652/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00652-21/mosta-excavate-reservoir): To excavate reservoir, basement on two floors and construction of a semi-detached villa with pool Status being checked, 127 m away - [**PA/00108/20** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00108-20/naxxar-propose-installation-of-sign-on-facade-of): To propose installation of sign on facade of a Class IV shop Status being checked, 130 m away - [**PA/01968/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01968-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-approved-receded-floor-level-approved): Sanctioning of approved receded floor level approved in PA/03331/10 following survey as built. Proposed extension of approved receded floor and construction… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 135 m away - [**PA/06561/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06561-24/mosta-carry-out-minor-changes-in-the-facade): To carry out minor changes in the facade and change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D. Refused, validated 25 September 2024, 136 m away ## More by Colin Zammit - [**PA/07603/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07603-26/st-julians-convert-existing-private-garage): To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07550/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-26/marsa-demolition-of-two-storey-townhouse): Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07463/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07463-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-757-00): To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a… Pending [All applications by Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) ## More from David Gauci - [**PA/07328/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07328-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-pump-chamber): Proposed construction of pump chamber. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/04164/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04164-26/naxxar-placing-of-tables-and-chairs-including-umbrellas): Proposed placing of tables and chairs including umbrellas. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03686/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03686-26/zurrieq-reconstruct-existing-agricultural-room-which-was-demolished): To reconstruct existing agricultural room which was demolished for the construction of Triq Birzebbugia, Hal Far. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/02023/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02023-26/naxxar-construction-of-burial-wall-including-chambers): Construction of burial wall including chambers, vertical landscaping and cladding. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03933/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03933-25/iklin-removal-of-dilapidated-structures): Proposed removal of dilapidated structures, repairing of dangerous retaining wall, replenishment of soil and to sanction location and size of agricultural… Pending, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/02590/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02590-25/naxxar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-development-approved): Proposed internal and external alterations to development approved by PA2823/24. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 [All planning applications in Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/naxxar)