--- title: "PA/02521/24: demolish existing structures in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02521-24/lija-demolish-existing-structures source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: To demolish existing structures, excavate, and construct a residential dwelling with a pool. Perit Maurizio Ascione.… Planning applications › Lija › PA0252124 # PA/02521/24: demolish existing structures in Lija Ta' Gakki, Triq in-Naxxar c/w, Vjal it-Trasfigurazzjoni, Lija To demolish existing structures, excavate, and construct a residential dwelling with a pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ta' Gakki, Triq in-Naxxar c/w, Vjal it-Trasfigurazzjoni, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** [ICI Ltd. Attn: Keith Attard Portughes](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ici-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 19 January 2024 - **Validated:** 30 April 2024 - **Published:** 13 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 December 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02521/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02521&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Ta' Gakki, Triq in-Naxxar c/w, Vjal it-Trasfigurazzjoni, Lija 93 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 1 refused, 7 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04701/25). On Triq in-Naxxar: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. 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/02369/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02369-25/lija-renewal-of-pa-04527-19): Renewal of PA/04527/19. To propose the construction of residential units at first floor level having a separate entrance from street level. Proposal to… Withdrawn, 29 m away - [**PA/02759/22** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02759-22/iklin-1): 1. Internal and external alterations to the existing dwelling including demolition of washroom. 2. Division of the existing first floor apartment into 2… Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/00560/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00560-24/iklin-minor-alterations-including-addition-of-pool-at): Minor alterations including addition of pool at setback level. Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/08172/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08172-24/iklin-sanctioning-of-structure-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of structure as built from that approved in PA119/13 Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/04348/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04348-24/iklin-change-of-use-from-existing-stores-covered): Change of use from existing stores covered by PB/3110/74 to Class 4B (retail) and ancillary store including minor internal and external alterations and… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/07252/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07252-25/lija-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-including-construction): Proposed minor internal and external alterations including construction of washroom in first floor back terrace, extension of main staircase to roof (second… Granted, validated 16 February 2026, 78 m away - [**PA/04701/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04701-25/iklin-sanction-existing-first-floor-and-front-garden): To sanction existing first floor and front garden from that approved in PAPB/3260/83. Internal alterations of existing maisonette to create a 3 bedroom unit… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/01730/22** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01730-22/iklin-renewal-application-pa-05419-09-demolition-of-existing-building): Renewal application PA/05419/09: Demolition of existing building and proposed commercial premises, including offices, basement parking and showroom. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/06652/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06652-24/iklin-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property (as already approved in PA/294/12 and PA/8594/17). Proposed construction of basement garages; Class 4B shop and 8 residential… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 91 m away - [**PA/00840/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00840-25/iklin-this-application-seeks-to-sanction-deviations-from): This application seeks to sanction deviations from PA/4383/85, including the removal of a garage to accommodate a new living room. The proposal involves… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 3 floors, 93 m away - [**PA/03033/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03033-23/lija-renewal-of-pa-03653-18-construction-of-a): Renewal of PA/03653/18 - Construction of a lift shaft in the common parts area, ramp at entrance, alterations to facade and replacement of apertures in the… Granted, validated 20 June 2023, 100 m away - [**PA/06183/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06183-23/lija-construction-of-a-room-at-first-floor): Construction of a room at first floor and extension of roof area including the addition of solar panels. Granted, validated 19 January 2024, 2 floors, 113 m away - [**PA/03325/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03325-24/iklin-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed alterations at first floor level, construction of 3 additional floors overlying existing dwelling and installation of lift with different layout from… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 116 m away - [**PA/08179/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08179-25/iklin-demolition-of-two-residential-dwellings): Demolition of two residential dwellings, excavation of a basement level, and the construction of the ground-floor, overlying first, second, and third floor… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 119 m away - [**PA/02937/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02937-23/iklin-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate site and construct basement garages, four overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at setback… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 119 m away ## More by Maurizio Ascione - [**PA/07266/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07266-26/san-gwann-demolish-exsiting-dwelling-and-construct-a-semi-detached): To demolish exsiting dwelling and construct a semi-detached villa and a fully detached villa with pools. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07255/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07255-26/sliema-renewal-of-pa6642-16-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA6642/16 - Demolition of existing (derelict) structure, retention and reinstatement of facade and additional full floor to create 6 units. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06590/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06590-26/gharb-alterations-to-layout-and-design-to-four): Alterations to layout and design to four dwellings including four pools as approved in PA/07944/21, and the reinstatement of the tennis court as part of site… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06533/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06533-26/rabat-gozo-excavate-plot-and-construct-a-dwelling-on): To excavate plot and construct a dwelling on four floors and a pool. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05568/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05568-26/mellieha-alterations-to-layout-and-design-of-bungalow): Alterations to layout and design of bungalow marked as plot 03, as approved in PA/00412/14 and renewed as per PA/02196/20. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05473/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05473-26/pieta-project-involves-the-demolition-of-the-existing): The project involves the demolition of the existing structure, and construction of a Class 3A Guesthouse. The proposal includes at ground floor level 0 a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 11 floors [All applications by Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione) ## More from ICI Ltd - [**PA/05283/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05283-26/swieqi-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa1315-24-including): Proposed internal alterations to approved permit PA1315/24 including change from store to bedroom at basement level -1 and sanctioning of external minor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05150/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05150-26/xghajra-excavate-the-site-to-the-required-depth): To excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a two level underground car park designated for private vehicle use and… Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04772/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04772-26/marsa-proposed-development-seeks-an-outline-development-permission): The proposed development seeks an outline development permission for a commercial hospitality development consisting of a new 4-star luxury hotel Class 3B… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 9 floors - [**PA/03566/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03566-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-layout-and-design-of-semi-detached): Alterations to layout and design of semi-detached villa, as approved in PA/03904/22. Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02605/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02605-26/gharghur-restoration-of-facade-as-per-schedule-2): Restoration of facade as per Schedule 2- Type1.7 - changes to facade. Granted, validated 11 June 2026 - [**PA/02551/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02551-26/swieqi-change-of-use-to-class-4d-restaurant): Change of use to Class 4D restaurant. Suspended, validated 22 April 2026 [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)