--- title: "PA/02538/25: propose the demolition of dilapidated dwelling in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02538-25/zurrieq-propose-the-demolition-of-dilapidated-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Zurrieq: To propose the demolition of dilapidated dwelling, and excavate 1 floor, construct one new unit interconnecting at… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0253825 # PA/02538/25: propose the demolition of dilapidated dwelling in Zurrieq 5, Garage, Sqaq il-Fjuri, Zurrieq Infill site, Triq Filippu Farrugia, Zurrieq To propose the demolition of dilapidated dwelling, and excavate 1 floor, construct one new unit interconnecting at level -1, ground, first and second floor level and 1receded floor on Sqaq il-Fjuri including a pool. On Triq Filippu Farrugia one floor will be excavated for garages, together with a dwelling at ground floor level another two apartments at first and second floor levels, a duplex at level 3 and 4 and another two apartments at level 3 and 4. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 5, Garage, Sqaq il-Fjuri, Zurrieq Infill site, Triq Filippu Farrugia, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** [Nicholas Bonello](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/nicholas-bonello) - **Perit:** [Perit Melanie Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/melanie-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 6 February 2025 - **Validated:** 23 April 2025 - **Published:** 23 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 23 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 21 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02538/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02538&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 5, Garage, Sqaq il-Fjuri, Zurrieq Infill site, Triq Filippu Farrugia, Zurrieq 153 other applications within 300 m: 96 granted, 2 refused, 18 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01544/26). On Triq Filippu Farrugia: 7 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Rita Sant](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rita-sant). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 78% (likely range 48–100%, low reliability, from 13 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 5 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 4. 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/03526/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03526-21/zurrieq-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-valid-permit): Minor internal alterations to existing valid permit PA/7013/19, removal of window at ground floor, addition of basement level and addition of pool at roof… Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/00148/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-23/zurrieq-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Granted, validated 7 March 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/07447/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07447-24/zurrieq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling including change ceiling levels, demolition of room ceilings and construction of… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 3 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/00519/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00519-21/zurrieq-embellishment-to-existing-outdoor-area-by-the): Proposed embellishment to existing outdoor area by the introduction of landscaping and jacuzzi. - No changes to elevation Status being checked, 67 m away - [**PA/02141/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02141-25/zurrieq-sanction-the-excavation-of-a-store-ancillary): To sanction the excavation of a store ancillary to the shop, further excavation and construction of a masonry wall. Granted, validated 29 April 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/03985/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03985-26/zurrieq-excavation-of-a-vacant-site-and-construction): Proposed excavation of a vacant site and construction of reservoirs, two basement garage floors (25 lockup garages) and five overlying residential floors (27… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 5 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/00106/20** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00106-20/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop, installation of sign & internal alterations. Status being checked, 74 m away - [**PA/02329/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02329-25/zurrieq-install-automated-garage-door-timber-like-finish): To install automated garage door timber like finish- to match approved apertures (roller type due to physical restrictions). Granted, validated 30 October 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/01175/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01175-24/zurrieq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling including change ceiling levels, demolition of washroom and construction of first and second… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 3 floors, 77 m away - [**PA/07126/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07126-26/zurrieq-facade-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-01409-21-and): Facade alterations to approved permit PA/01409/21 and proposed construction of domestic store at second floor level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/02989/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02989-26/zurrieq-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-01409-21-and): Internal alterations to approved permit PA/01409/21 and proposed internal modifications to the existing dwelling to interconnect the properties. Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/01409/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01409-21/zurrieq-minor-internal-alterations-to-a-townhouse): Minor internal alterations to a townhouse, restoration of facade, construction of a bedroom at first-floor level, a stairwell at intermediate level and 1m… Status being checked, 82 m away - [**PA/03483/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03483-24/zurrieq-alterations-to-dwelling-and-proposed-extension-to): Proposed alterations to dwelling and proposed extension to construct bedrooms and washroom. Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/03552/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03552-22/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-part-residence-to): Change of use from part residence to Class 1D - beauty and wellness services and to sanction minor variations from that approved in DN1720/13. Status being checked, 87 m away - [**PA/07830/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07830-26/zurrieq-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling, including the demolition of existing rear rooms, construction and alteration works at ground- and first-floor… Pending, 87 m away ## More by Melanie Spiteri - [**PA/06924/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06924-26/sliema-sanction-minor-discrepancies-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction minor discrepancies from the approved permit to the as built. Pending - [**PA/06607/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06607-26/siggiewi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. The proposal includes the excavation for basement garages, with overlying Class 2C childcare and three floor and a receded… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06553/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06553-26/nadur-sanction-minor-discrepancies-from-permit-pa6303-24-to): To sanction minor discrepancies from permit PA6303/24 to as built receded dwelling unit. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06282/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06282-26/xghajra-make-changes-to-property-from-approved-permit): To make changes to property from approved permit PA/00203/16 by adding a garage and a lift, while extending the property by two floors and a receded floor.… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05957/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05957-26/zabbar-sanction-internal-layout-changes-which-include-shifting): To sanction internal layout changes which include shifting of bathroom and shower walls, wall between sitting and garage at ground floor. At first floor level… Granted, validated 6 October 2026 - [**PA/05855/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05855-26/marsaskala-sanction-internal-alterations-and-configuration-of-the): To sanction internal alterations and configuration of the washroom and domestic store at third floor level. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 [All applications by Melanie Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/melanie-spiteri) ## More from Nicholas Bonello - [**PA/07521/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07521-26/siggiewi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-proposed-construction): Demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of basement garage, child-care at ground floor (Class 2C) and one apartment at first floor, one… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07491/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07491-26/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement and proposed construction of basement garages, ground floor maisonette, apartment at… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06607/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06607-26/siggiewi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. The proposal includes the excavation for basement garages, with overlying Class 2C childcare and three floor and a receded… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03530/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03530-26/siggiewi-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-dwelling-to): Change of use from pre-1967 dwelling to a Class 4C cafeteria and Class 2C day centre. Works include alterations, extension, installation of lift and… Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03247/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03247-26/siggiewi-demolition-of-existing-solitary-maisonette-at-first): Demolition of existing solitary maisonette at first floor, alterations at ground floor, proposed construction of 2 apartments at first floor, 1 apartment at… Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06779/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06779-25/mgarr-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of garage at ground and apartment at first, second and third floor and 1 unit at receded floor level. Pending, validated 22 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)