--- title: "PA/02121/25: retain existing facade in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02121-25/ghaxaq-retain-existing-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: To retain existing facade (with alterations) and large front room, demolish back part of existing house, and… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0212125 # PA/02121/25: retain existing facade in Ghaxaq 172, Triq ta' Loretu, Ghaxaq To retain existing facade (with alterations) and large front room, demolish back part of existing house, and construction of one ground floor maisonette and a separate maisonette at first and second floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 172, Triq ta' Loretu, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [Luke Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/luke-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Received:** 17 February 2025 - **Validated:** 2 April 2025 - **Published:** 17 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 20 May 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 43 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02121/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02121&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 172, Triq ta' Loretu, Ghaxaq 78 other applications within 300 m: 51 granted, 0 refused, 14 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01307/26). On Triq ta' Loretu: 7 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-borg), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/01250/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01250-26/ghaxaq-conservation-and-reinstatement-of-the-sound-kileb): Conservation and reinstatement of the sound "kileb", demolition of the dilapidated dwelling, excavation and construction of a water reservoir, and… Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 1 floor, 25 m away - [**PA/07937/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07937-25/ghaxaq-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-03455-99): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/03455/99, including facade alterations (retaining RHS, additions on LHS), internal layout changes, part… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/04155/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04155-25/ghaxaq-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-house-of): Internal alterations to a pre-1967 house of character, which include opening of internal walls, construction of a staircase and lowering of the roof structure… Granted, validated 31 July 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/00563/20** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00563-20/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-rooms-retaining-front-room-at): To demolish existing rooms retaining front room at ground floor including its restoration and roofing with traditional methods and construct terraced house at… Status being checked, 2 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/01795/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01795-22/ghaxaq-addition-of-two-balconies-to-approved-development): Proposed addition of two balconies to approved development permission PA/0563/20. Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/05728/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05728-24/ghaxaq-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-509-08): Application to sanction variations from approved PA/509/08. Sanctioning mainly includes re-positoning of walls, doors and windows following new survey.… Granted, validated 12 November 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/02710/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02710-23/ghaxaq-alterations-to-an-existing-dwelling-covered-by): Proposed alterations to an existing dwelling covered by PA/03898/18, including sanctioning of the present layout and alterations to the facade. Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 65 m away - [**PA/07496/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07496-26/ghaxaq-propose-excavation-to-form-level-1-consisting): To propose excavation to form level -1 consisting of six (6) lock-up garages and two (2) parking spaces and the construction of an overlying residential block… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away - [**PA/06390/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06390-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-disused-rooms): Proposed demolition of disused rooms, excavation of basement garages for private vehicles, and construction of 12 units with 3 receded units overlooking Triq… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/01307/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01307-26/ghaxaq-propose-excavation-to-form-level-1-consisting): To propose excavation to form level -1 consisting of thirteen (13) lock-up garages and the construction of an overlying residential block as follows: • ground… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 89 m away - [**PA/02593/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02593-25/ghaxaq-roof-over-existing-front-terrace-and-construct): To roof over existing front terrace and construct one room at second floor level. Granted, validated 3 June 2025, 3 floors, 91 m away - [**PA/01521/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01521-24/ghaxaq-sanction-property-as-constructed-due-to-changes): To sanction property as constructed due to changes in site layout and configuration. Proposed demolition of washroom at roof level, internal alterations at… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 92 m away - [**PA/07412/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-25/ghaxaq-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-townhouse-to-include): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1967 townhouse to include additional garage and washroom at roof level. Application also includes creation of 2 separate… Pending, validated 19 November 2025, 103 m away - [**PA/03476/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03476-22/ghaxaq-part-demolition-of-existing-townhouse): Part demolition of existing townhouse, excavation of reservoir and pool, creation of a one car garage and extension at first and second floor level. Granted, validated 25 May 2022, 3 floors, 103 m away - [**PA/03034/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03034-24/ghaxaq-part-demolition-of-the-existing-property-with-the): Proposed part-demolition of the existing property with the retained rooms to be incorporated with the proposed development. Excavation of one basement level… Pending, validated 22 May 2024, 105 m away ## More by Joseph Saliba - [**PA/07831/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-26/iklin-renewal-of-pa-001159-22): Renewal of PA/001159/22 (To extend backyard party wall to 3.4m and install a louvered structure and change railing of ground floor terrace.) Pending - [**PA/07757/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07757-26/senglea-isla-interal-alterations-from-approved-pa-05964-19-and-pa-0290): Proposed interal alterations from approved PA/05964/19 & PA/02903/20. Including change of use from dentist (class 4A) to restaurant (Class 4D). Proposed… Pending - [**PA/07630/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-26/dingli-demolish-the-existing-building-approved-under-rg-00268-22): To demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 and construct a ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, and recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07137/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-26/xghajra-alterations-of-approved-pa-01175-25-and-pa-05354-25-to): Proposed alterations of approved PA/01175/25 and PA/05354/25 to merge two plots together and retaining existing reservoir as approved in PA/05354/25. Pending - [**PA/07080/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-26/zejtun-sanction-modifications-done-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction modifications done to pre-1967 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06900/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06900-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-the-construction-of-a-boundary-parapet-wall): To sanction the construction of a boundary/parapet wall for a pre-1968 structure. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) ## More from Luke Borg - [**PA/03563/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03563-26/iklin-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-due-to): Sanctioning of garage as built due to deviations from PB/3798/89. Granted, validated 14 July 2026 - [**PA/04970/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04970-25/xghajra-sanction-minor-discrepancies-in-wall-alignments-and): To sanction minor discrepancies in wall alignments and balcony size with respect to PA/05787/17. Granted, validated 12 September 2025 - [**PA/07762/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07762-23/birkirkara-propose-extension-for-domestic-store-at-first): To propose extension for domestic store at first floor interconnected to existing ground floor garage. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 2 floors [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)