--- title: "PA/02282/26: propose demolition of rear facade in Mosta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02282-26/mosta-propose-demolition-of-rear-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mosta: To propose demolition of rear facade, excavation and construction of basement level, underground reservoir and pool,… Planning applications › Mosta › PA0228226 # PA/02282/26: propose demolition of rear facade in Mosta 65 & 67, La Favorita, Vjal l-Indipendenza, Mosta To propose demolition of rear facade, excavation and construction of basement level, underground reservoir and pool, construction of extension, and internal and external alterations throughout fully detached villa approved in RG/00829/17. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 65 & 67, La Favorita, Vjal l-Indipendenza, Mosta - **Locality:** [Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta) - **Applicant:** Carlos Abela - **Perit:** [Perit Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 16 February 2026 - **Validated:** 8 April 2026 - **Published:** 8 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 8 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02282/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02282&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 65 & 67, La Favorita, Vjal l-Indipendenza, Mosta 183 other applications within 300 m: 110 granted, 4 refused, 23 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03834/24). On Vjal l-Indipendenza: 27 other applications, 13 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Chris Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-grech), [Andre Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-mallia), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/07710/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07710-25/mosta-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, excavate 1 basement level and construct a Class 4D restaurant at ground floor level with indoor seating, kitchen and stores… Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/02024/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02024-26/mosta-part-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and): Proposed part demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a duplex maisonette at ground floor and first floor, apartment at second floor and… Suspended, validated 25 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/07147/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07147-24/mosta-it-is-proposed-to-amend-the-semi-basement): It is proposed to amend the semi-basement level (basement level -1) from what was approved in PA/03639/23 and it is proposed to construct an additional… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/03639/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03639-23/mosta-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing property and excavate a basement level and underlying reservoirs and to then construct a basement level with 17… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/04747/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04747-25/mosta-sanction-residential-block-covered-by-pa-3594-05-as): To sanction residential block covered by PA/3594/05 as built. Proposed extension to existing third floor and construction of a receded floor at fourth floor.… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/00669/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00669-24/mosta-change-of-use-from-ground-floor-maisonette): Change of use from ground floor maisonette to Class 4A office including alterations and signage. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/03080/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03080-25/mosta-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment-of): Proposed variations from the official building alignment of Class 4B shop and sign as approved in PA3470/03 Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/03396/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03396-26/mosta-change-in-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change in use from garage to Class 4B retail outlet, and external alterations to include the installation of a glass aperture in place of the garage… Granted, validated 27 May 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/05884/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05884-25/mosta-formalise-layout-of-building-comprised-of-garages): To formalise layout of building comprised of garages and apartments approved in PB/0114/69 and to sanction domestic stores and Class 4A office approved in… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/01750/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01750-25/mosta-construct-additional-floors-at-third-and-receded): To construct additional floors at third and receded floor levels. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/06850/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06850-25/mosta-clear-out-and-excavate-site): To clear out and excavate site, including demolition of rubble wall, and to propose the Richmond Foundation Wellbeing Centre in the form of a mixed-use… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/02880/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02880-26/mosta-additional-basement-floor-at-level-3-only): Proposed additional basement floor at level -3 only to approved permit PA/6850/25. Granted, validated 26 May 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/05360/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05360-24/mosta-sanctioning-of-terraced-house-as-built-from): Proposed sanctioning of terraced house as built from approved permit PA5995/99. Proposal also includes minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 85 m away - [**PA/07164/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07164-26/mosta-construction-of-a-new-dwelling-consisting-of): Construction of a new dwelling consisting of 3 floors with access to roof where pv panels are being proposed. An above ground pool is being proposed in the… Pending, 3 floors, 91 m away - [**PA/00991/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00991-25/mosta-minor-restoration-works-to-deteriorating-masonry-on): Minor restoration works to deteriorating masonry on facade. Granted, validated 17 March 2025, 104 m away ## More by Krista Xuereb - [**PA/07760/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07760-26/gudja-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard with external lighting. Pending - [**PA/07659/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07659-26/mellieha-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard with external lighting (Non-LED). Pending - [**PA/07440/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07440-26/mgarr-erection-of-a-single-sided-static-billboard): Erection of a single sided static billboard with external illumination. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07411/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07411-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to studio maisonette and Class 4B to private car garage. Works to include minor internal and external alterations. Application… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07261/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07261-26/paola-retain-and-restore-part-of-facade): To retain and restore part of facade, to demolish part of existing dwellings, excavate reservoir and basement, and to construct 12 garages at basement level,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07192/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-26/mellieha-sanction-a-terraced-house-approved-in): To sanction a terraced house approved in (PA/01099/93) as built and change the use to a guesthouse (Class 3A); proposed construction of full second floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb) [All planning applications in Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta)