--- title: "PA/02515/24: retain existing façade and demolish first floor in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02515-24/tarxien-retain-existing-fa-ade-and-demolish-first-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Tarxien: To retain existing façade and demolish first floor level and part of ground floor level to allow for the… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0251524 # PA/02515/24: retain existing façade and demolish first floor in Tarxien Marpel, Triq Lampuka, Tarxien To retain existing façade and demolish first floor level and part of ground floor level to allow for the construction of stairwell and lift. Proposed construction of ground floor private car spaces, three overlying apartments at first, second and third floor level and a penthouse at recessed floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Marpel, Triq Lampuka, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** [Dekker Limited Attn: Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/dekker-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Russell Marmara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/russell-marmara) - **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:** 4 - **Received:** 29 January 2024 - **Validated:** 30 April 2024 - **Published:** 30 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 30 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 23 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02515/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02515&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Marpel, Triq Lampuka, Tarxien 178 other applications within 300 m: 115 granted, 7 refused, 19 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00124/26). On Triq Lampuka: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/06782/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06782-26/tarxien-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail outlet. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 7 m away - [**PA/01823/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01823-26/tarxien-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B retail. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 7 m away - [**PA/06185/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06185-25/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation of reservoir, Class 4A office with signage, 5 street level garages, 6 apartments and one penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 7 m away - [**PA/04772/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04772-25/tarxien-internal-modifications-to-dwelling): Internal modifications to dwelling. Dismantling of the existing receded floor roof slab, removal of the current washroom structure and construction at this… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/06865/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06865-26/tarxien-perform-internal-alterations-at-ground): To perform internal alterations at ground, first and second floor level including installation of lift and extension at third floor level including… Pending, 19 m away - [**PA/07428/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07428-24/tarxien-sanction-internal-alterations-in-an-apartment-at): To sanction internal alterations in an apartment at first floor level approved in PA/03762/03. Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/02741/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02741-21/tarxien-alterations-of-townhouse-at-washroom-level): Alterations of townhouse at washroom level Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/02691/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02691-22/tarxien-demolish-existing-dwellings-and-construct-13-basement): To demolish existing dwellings and construct 13 basement garages, 2 maisonettes with pools at ground floor level, six apartments (two at each level) at first,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/08324/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08324-25/tarxien-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade, entrance hall and first room and construction of 2 garages, 1 ground floor maisonette, 2… Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/05621/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05621-24/tarxien-alterations-to-dwelling): Alterations to dwelling, including modifications to apertures, addition of balconies, extension of volume at second floor level. Granted, validated 21 October 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/03357/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03357-23/tarxien-external-alterations-closing-off-existing-door): Proposed external alterations - Closing off existing door opening at Triq L-Annunzjata. Granted, validated 18 July 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/00966/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00966-20/tarxien-sanction-existing-terraced-house-as-built-over): To sanction existing terraced house as built over variations from permit PB/4020/83. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/00293/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00293-24/tarxien-internal-alterations-at-all-floor-levels-and): Proposed internal alterations at all floor levels and extension of washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 22 February 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/00091/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00091-24/tarxien-addition-of-one-room-to-third-floor): Addition of one room to third floor and washroom at roof level. Refused, validated 17 January 2024, 4 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/05382/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05382-26/tarxien-addition-of-one-room-to-approved-third): Addition of one room to approved third floor level plus recessed apartment at fourth level. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors, 60 m away ## More by Russell Marmara - [**PA/07842/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07842-25/mosta-excavation-and-construction-of-basement-garage-levels): Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage levels -1, -2, -3, and -4, accessed from Triq Salvu Barbara via an adjacent ramp covered by… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07712/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07712-25/mgarr-minor-alteration-to-approved-permit-pa-5242-23): Proposed minor alteration to approved permit PA/5242/23. Proposed excavation and construction of water reservoir and level -5 basement garages. Proposed… Granted, validated 19 December 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/06799/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06799-25/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa3581-24): Proposed minor internal alterations to approved permit PA3581/24. Such alterations include shifting of internal wall. Proposed change of use from Class 1A… Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/04282/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04282-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-dilapidated-farmhouse): To demolish existing dilapidated farmhouse, proposed reconstruction and additions. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/02632/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02632-25/mgarr-agricultural-store): Proposed agricultural store, reservoir, pump room, timber gate and restoration of existing rubble wall. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/02487/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02487-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-building-and-to-excavate-and): To demolish existing building and to excavate and construct level -1 basement with 3 garages and 3 other parking spaces, Class 4B shop at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Russell Marmara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/russell-marmara) ## More from Dekker Ltd - [**PA/05182/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05182-24/mgarr-rehabilitation-of-a-disused-quarry-into-a): Proposed rehabilitation of a disused quarry into a residential unit and excavation of pool. Refused, validated 7 August 2024 [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)