--- title: "PA/02435/26: demolish existing terraced house in Qormi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02435-26/qormi-demolish-existing-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qormi: To demolish existing terraced house. To construct ground floor level garage, duplex unit at first and second floor,… Planning applications › Qormi › PA0243526 # PA/02435/26: demolish existing terraced house in Qormi Desert Rose, 50, 52, Triq id-Deheb Fin, Qormi To demolish existing terraced house. To construct ground floor level garage, duplex unit at first and second floor, apartment at third floor level and washroom at setback floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Desert Rose, 50, 52, Triq id-Deheb Fin, Qormi - **Locality:** [Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi) - **Applicant:** [Paul Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-galea) - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 11 March 2026 - **Validated:** 22 April 2026 - **Published:** 22 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 5 August 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02435/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02435&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Desert Rose, 50, 52, Triq id-Deheb Fin, Qormi 60 other applications within 300 m: 35 granted, 3 refused, 9 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07122/24). On Triq id-Deheb Fin: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/04071/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04071-25/qormi-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-at-an): Proposed construction of a lift shaft at an existing government block. Granted, validated 8 August 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/01848/21** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01848-21/qormi-alterations-and-the-construction-of-a-lift): Proposed alterations and the construction of a lift shaft in the common parts and ramp at entrance Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/01672/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01672-24/qormi-demolish-part-of-the-front-garden-area): To demolish part of the front garden area to be in line with the official alignment, to carry out internal and external alterations to a Class 4B hair salon,… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/06047/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06047-25/qormi-sanction-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To sanction change of use from garage to Class 4B shop as per LN74/14 and also to sanction the installation of a sign. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/04207/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04207-25/qormi-sanction-street-level-garage-as-built): To sanction street level garage as built (original permit has not been traced). Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/08000/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08000-24/qormi-sanction-layout-as-built-of-approved-confectionery): To sanction layout as built of approved confectionery (Class 5A) and maisonette at first floor. Application also includes partial change of use from approved… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 2 floors, 91 m away - [**PA/06184/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06184-26/qormi-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (PB4354/91) and proposed change of use to a public service garage. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 105 m away - [**PA/00515/20** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00515-20/qormi-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, extension of washroom at roof level and construction of pergola with overlying PV Panels; minor alterations in facade. Status being checked, 105 m away - [**PA/08452/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08452-24/qormi-renewal-to-pa-00515-20-minor-internal-alterations): Renewal to PA/00515/20: Minor internal alterations, extension of washroom at roof level and construction of pergola with overlying pv panels; minor… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 107 m away - [**PA/07856/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07856-25/qormi-alterations-to-existing-common-parts-to-allow): Alterations to existing common parts to allow for the installation of a lift. Granted, validated 9 March 2026, 113 m away - [**PA/02931/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02931-26/qormi-proposed-development-comprises-the-excavation-of-an): The proposed development comprises the excavation of an infill plot for the construction of nine basement garages, an underground reservoir, and fourteen… Granted, validated 1 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 116 m away - [**PA/03533/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03533-23/qormi-renew-pa-02002-15-which-was-a-renewal-of): To renew PA/02002/15 which was a renewal of PA/2588/09 - Addition of receded floor at roof level and alterations to facade layout approved by permit… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 116 m away - [**PA/05191/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05191-25/qormi-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Proposed change of use from private garage to Class 4B shop, proposed shop sign. Application also is for the sanctioning of the existing garage as built. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 137 m away - [**PA/07870/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07870-24/qormi-change-of-use-from-public-car-garage): Change of use from public car garage to private car garage. To demolish stairwell at ground and first floor and propose a new stairwell and lift. To demolish… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 139 m away - [**PA/00246/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00246-22/qormi-sanction-changes-from-plans-approved-with-pa941-03): To sanction changes from plans approved with PA941/03, including the splitting of the garage into two, internal alterations and use on only one internal ramp,… Status being checked, 139 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) ## More from Paul Galea - [**PA/07488/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07488-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-an-agricultural-store): Sanctioning of an agricultural store. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06377/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06377-26/xewkija-sanction-the-deposition-of-agricultural-soil-and): To sanction the deposition of agricultural soil and organic material. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/01290/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01290-26/msida-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-garages-and): Proposed demolition of existing ground floor garages and excavation of site. Construction of one full basement to accommodate 7 garages and a reservoir.… Suspended, validated 4 March 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04849/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04849-25/rabat-sanctioning-of-an-agricultural-store-and-gate): Sanctioning of an agricultural store and gate supports. Proposed timber panelling to gate. Withdrawn, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/01872/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01872-25/marsa-extension-to-an-existing-dwelling-including-sub-division): Extension to an existing dwelling including sub-division of dwellings to create 2 new duplex units. The application also includes internal and external… Granted, validated 24 April 2025 - [**PA/00579/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00579-25/xewkija-excavate-and-to-construct-4-stables): To excavate and to construct 4 stables, reservoir and ancillary facilities. To also construct rubble wall and install timber gates. Granted, validated 29 January 2025 [All planning applications in Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qormi)