--- title: "PA/02258/26: demolish existing building in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02258-26/xaghra-demolish-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Xaghra: To demolish existing building, to excavate and to construct 3 residential units with underlying garages at ground… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0225826 # PA/02258/26: demolish existing building in Xaghra 55, 56, Xemxija, Triq John Otto Bayer, Xaghra To demolish existing building, to excavate and to construct 3 residential units with underlying garages at ground floor level. To also construct a water reservoir. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 55, 56, Xemxija, Triq John Otto Bayer, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** [Courtney Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/courtney-mercieca) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 23 March 2026 - **Validated:** 8 April 2026 - **Published:** 8 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 8 May 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02258/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02258&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 55, 56, Xemxija, Triq John Otto Bayer, Xaghra 65 other applications within 300 m: 44 granted, 0 refused, 9 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04148/25). On Triq John Otto Bayer: 6 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Johan Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/johan-camilleri). 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/04148/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04148-25/xaghra-demolish-existing-house-and-to-build-10): To demolish existing house and to build 10 garages at basement level, 11 apartments spread on 4 floors and 2 penthouses at the overlying top level. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/03614/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03614-24/xaghra-sanction-minor-changes-to-setback-floor-approved): To sanction minor changes to setback floor approved in PA/07040/18, proposed lightweight stairway and dip pool at roof level. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/02043/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02043-23/xaghra-sanction-variations-from-permit-pb4484-78-including-the): To sanction variations from permit PB4484/78 including the change of use from a garage into a Class 4B shop. To remove the projecting sign and awning. Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/04753/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04753-23/xaghra-sanction-differences-in-ground-floor-garage-from): To sanction differences in ground floor garage from previous permit and to construct dwelling at first and second floors. Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 3 floors, 64 m away - [**PA/01066/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01066-24/xaghra-sanction-changes-to-existing-basement-garage-which): To sanction changes to existing basement garage which changes include the elimination of a yard and stairs to extend approved garage and the introduction of… Granted, validated 21 May 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/03453/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03453-25/xaghra-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-consisting-in): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor consisting in widening of apertures. Also proposed construction of a room at second floor level. Granted, validated 16 June 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/06549/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06549-24/xaghra-sanction-the-sub-division-of-garage-into-two): To sanction the sub-division of garage into two garages for private cars and changes to site configuration from previous permit PA6341/98. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 90 m away - [**PA/04090/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04090-26/xaghra-change-of-use-of-part-of-already): Proposed change of use of part of already approved garage in PA/06915/22 into a Class 4B retail and the introduction of a sign on facade. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 97 m away - [**PA/06764/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06764-25/xaghra-split-domestic-store-form-apartment-by-not): To split domestic store form apartment by not building the spiral staircase and change its use to Class 4B, add door, window and balcony to facade of building… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 102 m away - [**PA/01684/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01684-22/xaghra-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structures): To demolish existing dilapidated structures, to excavate existing vacant plot and construct a residential unit at first floor and a terraced house with Class… Status being checked, 114 m away - [**PA/05551/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05551-25/xaghra-amendments-to-planning-permission-pa-01684-22-include-restoring): Proposed amendments to planning permission PA/01684/22 include restoring the existing structure instead of demolition, trimming access rock for the… Granted, validated 3 October 2025, 115 m away - [**PA/04585/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04585-24/xaghra-excavate-site-and-construct-double-basement-levels): To excavate site and construct double basement levels comprising of 5 garages with interconnected underlying stores, 3 garages at ground floor level and 9… Granted, validated 2 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 117 m away - [**PA/08413/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08413-24/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-4-residential-dwellings): To excavate and to construct 4 residential dwellings and garages at ground floor level. Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 1 floor, 119 m away - [**PA/01590/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01590-24/xaghra-excavate-site-and-construct-double-basement-levels): To excavate site and construct double basement levels comprising of garages with interconnected underlying stores, 4 garages at ground floor level and 12… Granted, validated 4 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 133 m away - [**PA/00621/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00621-25/xaghra-propose-internal-and-external-modifications-to-the): To propose internal and external modifications to the layout of residential units and garages as approved in applications PA/02155/24, PA/03533/24,… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 136 m away ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from Courtney Mercieca - [**PA/02763/24** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02763-24/munxar-excavate-site-to-construct-a-new-basement): To excavate site to construct a new basement with indoor swimming pool and to propose additional washroom at receded floor level and minor alterations with… Granted, validated 2 July 2024 - [**PA/02793/22** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02793-22/munxar-propose-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To propose internal alterations to pre-1967 dwelling, to construct an extension at ground and first floor level, to excavate site to construct reservoir and… Status being checked, 2 floors [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)