--- title: "PA/02080/25: propose demolishing of the existing structure while in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02080-25/swieqi-propose-demolishing-of-the-existing-structure-while source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: To propose demolishing of the existing structure while retaining the semi-basement slab. Proposal includes… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0208025 # PA/02080/25: propose demolishing of the existing structure while in Swieqi No. 78, Stella Maris, Triq il-Qantar, Ibrag, Swieqi To propose demolishing of the existing structure while retaining the semi-basement slab. Proposal includes constructing additional floors to create a total of five residential units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 78, Stella Maris, Triq il-Qantar, Ibrag, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Madama Holdings Ltd Attn: Mr Frank Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/madama-holdings-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 20 December 2024 - **Validated:** 2 April 2025 - **Published:** 10 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 17 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 15 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02080/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02080&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No. 78, Stella Maris, Triq il-Qantar, Ibrag, Swieqi 193 other applications within 300 m: 109 granted, 7 refused, 25 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00057/25). On Triq il-Qantar: 9 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Clayton Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/clayton-zammit), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/04190/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04190-26/swieqi-proposal-includes-sanctioning-to-layout-of-semi-basement): Proposal includes sanctioning to layout of semi-basement garage and changes to the staircase leading to the elevated ground floor maisonette from the approved… Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/04002/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04002-26/swieqi-make-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To make minor internal and external alterations to ground floor units in PA/1933/23 including an addition of 2 units. Granted, validated 31 July 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/07265/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07265-23/swieqi-change-of-use-of-habitable-rooms-from): Change of use of habitable rooms from permit PA6284/16. Granted, validated 26 January 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/07962/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07962-25/swieqi-sanction-class-4b-nail-bar): To sanction Class 4B Nail Bar, alterations to shop sign and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/06381/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06381-25/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to existing garage with previously approved permit PB/01047/90. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/03612/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03612-22/swieqi-demolition-of-washrooms-at-third-floor-level): Demolition of washrooms at third floor level, and re-construction of 1 residential unit at third floor level with an overlying penthouse at receded fourth… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/00650/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00650-20/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-buildings-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing buildings and construction of comprehensive development consisting of construction of 1 Class 4A, 318 garages, 13 maisonettes, 73… Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/05806/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05806-26/swieqi-change-the-use-of-98-private-garages): To change the use of 98 private garages (approved in PA/1933/23) to public service garages. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/04288/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04288-26/swieqi-construct-29-residential-units-with-a-different): To construct 29 residential units with a different layout from PA/00650/20. Proposal will be interconnected with basement garages approved in PA/01933/23. Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/07335/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07335-25/swieqi-construct-29-residential-units-with-a-different): To construct 29 residential units with a different layout from PA/00650/20. Proposal will be interconnected with basement garages approved in PA/01933/23. Withdrawn, validated 12 November 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/01933/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01933-23/swieqi-demolish): To demolish, excavate and construct 4 basement garages, 20 maisonettes at ground floor level, 63 apartments from first till third floor and 19 penthouses at… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/03028/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03028-24/swieqi-alterations-and-change-of-use-of-approved): Alterations and change of use of approved Class 4A offices (currently being used as a store) to Class 4B shop. Application includes proposed signage. Refused, validated 22 May 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/05299/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05299-23/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-2-basement-garages-interconnected): To excavate and construct 2 basement garages interconnected from adjacent site already approved in PA5404/21, 5 maisonettes at ground floor level, 18… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/03307/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03307-22/swieqi-construction-of-3-basement-levels-for-parking): Proposed construction of 3 basement levels for parking and overlying 4 units. Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/02280/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02280-22/swieqi-sanction-apartment-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction apartment as built from that approved in PA1730/13. Status being checked, 64 m away ## More by Christian Spiteri - [**PA/07779/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07779-26/mellieha-renew-pa-1948-15-renewal-of-pa-4509-08): To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to… Pending - [**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/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07073/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-by): To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows. Pending [All applications by Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)