--- title: "PA/02021/24: demolition of existing printing press and construction in Santa Lucija |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02021-24/santa-lucija-demolition-of-existing-printing-press-and-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Santa Lucija: Proposed demolition of existing printing press and construction of complex on 3 floors above street level and… Planning applications › Santa Lucija › PA0202124 # PA/02021/24: demolition of existing printing press and construction in Santa Lucija Gutenberg Printing Press Ltd, Triq Hal Tarxien, Ghaxaq, Triq il-Qoton, Santa Lucija Proposed demolition of existing printing press and construction of complex on 3 floors above street level and 4 floors below. Proposed uses include 290 parking spaces, a Supermarket, Showrooms, Class 4D food and beverage, Class 5A light industry, Class 6A commercial storage and ancillary administration. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** Gutenberg Printing Press Ltd, Triq Hal Tarxien, Ghaxaq, Triq il-Qoton, Santa Lucija - **Locality:** [Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/santa-lucija) - **Applicant:** [Gutenberg Press Ltd Attn: Frank Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/gutenberg-press-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-cassar) - **Application type:** Outline development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Received:** 4 March 2024 - **Validated:** 10 April 2024 - **Published:** 10 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 10 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02021/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02021&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Gutenberg Printing Press Ltd, Triq Hal Tarxien, Ghaxaq, Triq il-Qoton, Santa Lucija 46 other applications within 300 m: 29 granted, 2 refused, 4 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03582/26). On Triq Hal Tarxien: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 4 comparable decisions 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/04934/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04934-23/ghaxaq-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and): Minor internal alterations at ground floor and first floor of existing place of worship approved by PA804/22. Application also includes the construction of a… Refused, validated 23 August 2023, 65 m away - [**PA/00804/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00804-22/ghaxaq-change-of-use-of-existing-wedding-hall): Proposed change of use of existing wedding hall to a place of worship, previously approved by outline permit PA/06503/20. Application also includes the… Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/00172/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00172-23/tarxien-minor-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa4580-18-including): Minor alterations to approved permit PA4580/18 including change of use from Class 4B convenience shop to Class 4B hair care shop and salon. Application… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 86 m away - [**PA/00946/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00946-21/tarxien-change-the-rear-part-of-a-garage): To change the rear part of a garage into Class 4B shop, to interconnect it with the adjoining premises, previously approved as a Class 4B shop, to carry out… Status being checked, 92 m away - [**PA/04600/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04600-25/tarxien-sanction-a-semi-detached-villa-as-built): To sanction a semi-detached villa as built (variations to PB3161/76), including a marginally larger site footprint, internal and external alterations, an… Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 96 m away - [**PA/05284/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05284-20/tarxien-construct-a-one-bedroom-residential-unit-at): To construct a one bedroom residential unit at second floor with an overlying duplex. Proposal also includes the installation of a lift, the placing of pv… Granted, validated 12 August 2020, 98 m away - [**PA/05851/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05851-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-the-existing-showroom-and-wedding): Proposed demolition of the existing showroom and wedding hall building, followed by excavation and construction of five basement levels, one semi-basement, a… Suspended, validated 17 September 2025, 2 floors, 122 m away - [**PA/03483/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03483-25/tarxien-change-of-use-from-store-to-class): Proposed change of use from store to Class 4B and minor internal and external alterations. Application also includes to sanction layout as built from approved… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 122 m away - [**PA/05463/25** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05463-25/santa-lucija-sanction-existing-ground-floor-class-5b-as): To sanction existing ground floor Class 5B as built and to propose the construction of a first floor to include an extension of the Class 5B and ancillary… Pending, validated 27 August 2025, 2 floors, 129 m away - [**PA/07224/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07224-23/tarxien-change-of-use-from-two-ground-floor): Change of use from two ground floor maisonettes as approved in PA/0994/20 to a Class 2C child care facility plus internal and external additions and… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 146 m away - [**PA/04916/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04916-25/tarxien-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing building and construct ground floor garage, three apartments and one penthouse. Granted, validated 23 September 2025, 147 m away - [**PA/00994/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00994-20/tarxien-demolish-existing-adjacent-terraced-houses-and-construct): To demolish existing adjacent terraced houses and construct 6 car basement level garage, two ground floor maisonettes, 6 flats and two penthouses. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 151 m away - [**PA/04670/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04670-23/tarxien-construction-of-one-residential-unit-at-setback): Construction of one residential unit at setback floor level in lieu of washrooms as approved in PA2865/22 and miscellaneous amendments. Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 156 m away - [**PA/02865/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02865-22/tarxien-construction-of-two-apartments-and-two-washrooms): Construction of two apartments and two washrooms over existing building including minor modifications to facade. Granted, validated 13 June 2022, 156 m away - [**PA/01567/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01567-23/tarxien-sanction-connection-of-existing-maisonette-to-basement): To sanction connection of existing maisonette to basement garage in adjacent development of PA/02605/12. Sanctioning includes conversion of reservoir to… Granted, validated 9 May 2023, 162 m away ## More by Joe Cassar - [**PA/04948/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04948-26/mellieha-extention-at-roof-level-following-existing-topography): Extention at roof level following existing topography and minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03362/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03362-25/mosta-demolish-existing-residence-and-construct-a-home): To demolish existing residence and construct a home for the elderly (Class 2A) on 8 floors above ground and 3 floors below utilizing the height adjustment… Pending, validated 21 January 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/06305/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06305-23/mosta-renew-pa-02442-16-extension-to-the-existing-rs2): To renew PA/02442/16 extension to the existing RS2 complex as software industrial building including IT processing centre, administration offices and child… Granted, validated 13 February 2024 - [**PA/01188/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01188-23/xewkija-excavation-and-construction-of-residential-pool-and): Excavation and construction of residential pool and gym at level -1, internal alterations at level +0 including extension at back yard, and closing/opening of… Withdrawn, validated 8 March 2023, 2 floors - [**PA/00732/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00732-21/mellieha-change-of-use-from-class-4-shop): Change of use from Class 4 shop to Class 4D premises. Works also include the installation of a sign on the facade and introduction of an accessible for all… Status being checked [All applications by Joe Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-cassar) [All planning applications in Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/santa-lucija)