--- title: "PA/02253/25: demolish existing residential unit in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02253-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-residential-unit source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Xewkija: To demolish existing residential unit, instead construct 8 residential units and excavation of a two level… Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0225325 # PA/02253/25: demolish existing residential unit in Xewkija 9, Triq tal-Kanal, Xewkija To demolish existing residential unit, instead construct 8 residential units and excavation of a two level basement to accommodate garages. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 9, Triq tal-Kanal, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** [Sarah Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sarah-formosa) - **Perit:** [Perit Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 5 December 2024 - **Validated:** 9 April 2025 - **Published:** 9 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 16 May 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02253/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02253&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 9, Triq tal-Kanal, Xewkija 89 other applications within 300 m: 49 granted, 1 refused, 15 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01074/25). On Triq tal-Kanal: 10 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Josmar Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josmar-cassar). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/04882/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04882-26/xewkija-sanction-minor-variations-as-built-from-pa-952-02): To sanction minor variations as built from PA/952/02, and proposed construction of swimming pool and washroom at first floor level. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 18 m away - [**PA/00987/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00987-23/xewkija-sanction-existing-building-as-built): To sanction existing building as built. To do minor internal alteration at ground floor level and to extend first floor level. Extension will include… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 22 m away - [**PA/00996/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00996-21/xewkija-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed excavation and construction of pool. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/01075/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01075-22/xewkija-boundary-wall-to-follow-street-alignment): Proposed boundary wall to follow street alignment. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/06805/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06805-23/xewkija-carry-out-modifications-and-additions-to-dwelling): To carry out modifications and additions to dwelling consisting of garage and internal alterations to ground floor; proposed first floor; roof structures and… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 2 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/00491/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00491-21/xewkija-partial-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-to): Partial demolition of existing structures and to construct a terraced house and a pool. Facade and front rooms at both levels are being retained. Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/03267/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03267-22/xewkija-demolish-existing-structures-and-to-construct-a): To demolish existing structures and to construct a terraced house with a garage. To also carry out minor alterations to dwelling approved in PA491/21. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/03653/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03653-22/xewkija-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling-at): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling at ground and first floors, and construction of swimming pool, reservoir and roof structures. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/05380/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05380-26/xewkija-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-layout-and): To sanction minor internal alterations to layout and alteration to facade from previously approved in PA1384/17. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/01588/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01588-21/xewkija-partial-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction): Partial demolition of existing house and construction of terraced house with pool Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/05391/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05391-25/xewkija-excavation-of-reservoirs): Proposed excavation of reservoirs, retention of pre-1968 structure and construction of two houses with pool. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 86 m away - [**PA/03649/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03649-21/xewkija-demolish-existing-garage-and-to-construct-terraced): To demolish existing garage and to construct terraced house with garage at ground, first and recessed floor level. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 93 m away - [**PA/01391/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01391-26/xewkija-partial-demolition): Partial demolition, excavation and internal modifications of an existing pre-1968 dwelling to facilitate its subdivision into six residential units, including… Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 94 m away - [**PA/01620/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01620-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house. Proposed construction of 2 terraced houses. Refused, validated 12 March 2025, 98 m away - [**PA/02370/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02370-24/xewkija-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extensions to dwelling approved in PA/03649/21. Alterations include changes to internal layout and extensions at the back. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 98 m away ## More by Lauran Dimech - [**PA/07160/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-26/sannat-internal-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations and additions to existing dwelling approved in PA/04412/25, including a kitchen/living/dining and bathroom at ground floor and ensuite… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07097/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07097-26/rabat-gozo-construct-a-pump-room-and-underground-water): To construct a pump room and underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06917/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06917-26/zebbug-gozo-alterations-to-the-approved-wedding-hall-covered): Alterations to the approved wedding hall covered by permit PA/1641/17. The proposal includes the installation of safety railings, a panoramic lift and a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06916/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06916-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of site for the construction of underlying garages, and construction of a apartment block consisting of 6… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/06847/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06847-26/rabat-gozo-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor, construction of extension at receded floor, creation of two Class 4B shops at ground floor and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06744/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06744-26/rabat-gozo-change-a-pre-1967-store-to-a-class): To change a pre-1967 store to a Class 4C shop. The proposal includes a built-in illuminated sign. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) ## More from Sarah Formosa - [**PA/02811/26** Ghasri](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02811-26/ghasri-sanction-variations-from-pa-804-25-consisting-in): To sanction variations from PA 804/25 consisting in changes to all floor levels and amendments to facade. Granted, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/06995/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06995-25/sannat-excavation-and-construction-of-parking-spaces-at): Proposed excavation and construction of parking spaces at basement level and reservoir beneath and four overlying apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/00804/25** Ghasri](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00804-25/ghasri-renewal-of-permission-pa6506-19-to-propose-alterations): Renewal of permission PA6506/19: To propose alterations to approved terraced house with garage at basement level and swimming pool from PA3512/17. The changes… Granted, validated 11 March 2025 [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)