--- title: "PA/02487/23: demolish existing terrace house and to construct in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02487-23/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-terrace-house-and-to-construct source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: To demolish existing terrace house and to construct five street level garages and underlying domestic stores, one… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0248723 # PA/02487/23: demolish existing terrace house and to construct in Ghaxaq Helios, Triq Santa Marija c/w N/S, Triq Santa Marija, Ghaxaq To demolish existing terrace house and to construct five street level garages and underlying domestic stores, one duplex apartment at first floor internally linked with second floor, three apartments at first, second and third floor levels and overlying duplex unit at third floor internally linked with receded floor level and recessed from adjacent lower building - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Helios, Triq Santa Marija c/w N/S, Triq Santa Marija, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [Mario Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mario-bugeja) - **Perit:** [Perit Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 13 February 2023 - **Validated:** 3 May 2023 - **Published:** 3 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 2 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 3 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02487/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02487&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Helios, Triq Santa Marija c/w N/S, Triq Santa Marija, Ghaxaq 112 other applications within 300 m: 73 granted, 0 refused, 11 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05806/25). On Triq Santa Marija: 28 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia), [JBA Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jba-periti), [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/00069/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00069-25/ghaxaq-demolish-the-rear-part): To demolish the rear part, change use from Class 4B shop to private car garage and create a garage opening. To extend the ground floor, construct the first… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 16 m away - [**PA/07205/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-24/ghaxaq-demolition-of-accretions-at-back-of-dwelling): Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain facade, internal alterations, construction of first floor and receded washrooms, and to convert from… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/07722/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07722-26/ghaxaq-minor-extension-of-rooms-at-roof-level): Proposed minor extension of rooms at roof level for 2 adjacent dwellings approved in PA7205/24 (Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/03449/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03449-22/ghaxaq-amalgamate-two-adjacent-vacant-dwellings): To amalgamate two adjacent vacant dwellings, alterations and extension to create one residential unit. Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/06329/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06329-24/ghaxaq-removal-of-deteriorated-ceilings): Proposed removal of deteriorated ceilings, extension to second floor level and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 3 December 2024, 3 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/03281/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03281-26/ghaxaq-construct-a-steel-spiral-staircase-in-the): To construct a steel spiral staircase in the back terrace and a chimney flue at roof level of penthouse C8. Granted, validated 14 July 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/02353/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02353-26/ghaxaq-sanction-as-built-variations-to-the-elevation): To sanction as built variations to the elevation from approved PA/2482/97, and proposed replacement of apertures. Granted, validated 9 June 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/08068/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08068-25/ghaxaq-construct-a-steel-spiral-staircase-in-the): To construct a steel spiral staircase in the back terrace of penthouse C9. The approved drawings for penthouse C9 are under PA/02426/21 and PA/06097/17, and… Granted, validated 11 January 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/02426/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02426-21/ghaxaq-changes-in-layout-of-basement-levels): Changes in layout of basement levels, minor alterations at all levels and changes in back façade, from that approved in permission PA/06097/17 Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/02974/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02974-22/ghaxaq-sanction-the-change-of-roof-slab-material): To sanction the change of roof slab material from timber beams and soft stone slabs to reinforced concrete in pre-1968 dwelling. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/05050/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05050-23/ghaxaq-sanction-changes-in-an-existing-terraced-house): To sanction changes in an existing terraced house, which was approved in PA2230/20. Changes include mainly an increase in plot length and different backyard… Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 65 m away - [**PA/00926/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00926-22/ghaxaq-construct-box-room-and-to-sanction-variations): To construct box room and to sanction variations from PB1222/86. Sanctioning mainly includes re-position of walls, doors and windows following new survey.… Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/07811/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07811-24/ghaxaq-demolition-of-rooms): Proposed demolition of rooms, alterations to a townhouse and construction of an additional floor. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 87 m away - [**PA/07429/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07429-23/ghaxaq-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-and-additions-including): Alterations to existing townhouse and additions including second floor and receded at third floor level. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 88 m away - [**PA/00326/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00326-25/ghaxaq-part-demolition-and-internal-alterations-at-ground): Proposed part demolition and internal alterations at ground, first floor and roof and construction of 3 additional units. Granted, validated 13 March 2025, 89 m away ## More by Wayne Scerri - [**PA/07358/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07358-26/sliema-demolish-existing-internal-walls-and-ceilings): To demolish existing internal walls and ceilings (retaining facade), plus construction of a Class 3A guest house at ground, first, second, third and setback… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07337/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07337-26/nadur-internal-alterations-to-approved-pa6882-22): Proposed internal alterations to approved PA6882/22. Pending - [**PA/07302/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07302-26/kercem-retain-facade): To retain facade, to partly internal additions to existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also carry out… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07245/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07245-26/kercem-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, propose excavation and construction of reservoir, 9 garages at basement level, office Class 4A, signage, residential units at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07175/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07175-26/kalkara-extend-the-existing-washroom-at-setback-floor): To extend the existing washroom at setback floor level, in an existing pre-1968 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07021/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07021-26/st-julians-convert-an-existing-dilipadited-pre-67-residential-structur): To convert an existing dilipadited pre-67 residential structure on the same built up footprint consisting of internal and external modifications including… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) ## More from Mario Bugeja - [**PA/04828/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04828-26/zejtun-sanction-internal-alterations-from-that-approved-in): To sanction internal alterations from that approved in PA/2049/25 and proposed changes to receded internal facade design, change to courtyard roof material… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03701/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03701-26/rabat-gozo-construction-of-2-basement-garage-levels-for): Construction of 2 basement garage levels for private cars; Class 4B shop at ground floors inclusive of a Class 4C cafeteria, all interconnected with overlying… Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00220/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00220-26/zejtun-change-of-use-from-garage-to-a): Change of use from garage to a retail Class 4B mini market including signage, and proposed underlying basement storage. Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/00206/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00206-26/zejtun-change-of-use-from-grocery-to-pastizzeria): Change of use from grocery to pastizzeria. Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/07880/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07880-25/qala-sanction-layout-of-garage-built-different-from): To sanction layout of garage built different from that approved in PA5013/10. Granted, validated 20 February 2026 - [**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 [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)