PA/02640/26: Demolition of existing washroom and second floor in San Gwann
20, Vanessa Flats, Triq l-Imsierah, San Gwann
Demolition of existing washroom and second floor level, internal alterations at ground floor common area and first floor to install lift and construction of 5 units (4no. 3 bed, and 1no 2 bd. unit).
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 20, Vanessa Flats, Triq l-Imsierah, San Gwann
- Locality
- San Gwann
- Applicant
- Adrian Sammut
- Perit
- Perit George Farrugia
- Application type
- Full development permission - Summary Process
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction
- Height
- 2 floors
- Residential units
- 5
- Received
- 4 January 2026
- Validated
- 9 June 2026
- Published
- 22 April 2026
- Comments close
- 7 May 2026
- Decision
- Acceptable
- Permit expires
- 24 June 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 20, Vanessa Flats, Triq l-Imsierah, San Gwann
199 other applications within 300 m: 131 granted, 8 refused, 21 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06918/25).
On Triq l-Imsierah: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: Matthew Psaila.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 36 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/03423/21 San Gwann: Installation of lift within existing lift shaft, removal of existing washrooms, construction of three apartment floors and overlying washrooms
- PA/02509/24 San Gwann: Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation of lift pit. Construction of ground floor maisonette, five overlying apartments, and one apartment at receded…
- PA/02984/22 San Gwann: Sanctioning of changes from approved permit PB2924/78. Sanctioning includes internal shifting of walls and minor facade changes.
- PA/03333/25 San Gwann: To sanction and propose changes to existing ground, first and second floor levels .To demolish existing roof and construct 3 apartments (1 apartment at each…
- PA/03019/22 San Gwann: Proposed internal alteration to existing flat and construction of washroom at roof level.
- PA/03234/25 San Gwann: To sanction changes to approved PA/07617/22, including minor internal and external alterations, reduction of 1 basement garage, and the construction of an…
- PA/01922/26 San Gwann: To carry out internal and external alterations to approved ground floor garages (lowering of floor level/replacing of garage doors/widening of garage doors).
- PA/07510/23 San Gwann: Proposed works include construction of seven basement level garages, two maisonettes at ground floor, and thirteen residential units in lieu of PA/11235/18.
- PA/00509/21 San Gwann: It is proposed to change use from existing residential garage into a take away outlet with a shop sign and proposed minor internal alterations.
- PA/02270/24 San Gwann: To divide a pre-1968 garage into three Class 4B retail shops and a garage, and fixing of signs.
- PA/00790/21 San Gwann: Proposed alterations to existing shop. Alterations consist of a proposed door a new sign on the facade and changes to the door and wall leading to the backyard
- PA/07540/24 San Gwann: To sanction existing garage including change of use from private car garage to public service garage.
- PA/04697/25 San Gwann: Proposed demolition of the existing front boundary wall and gate, excavation works to construct an underground reservoir, and construction of ground floor…
- PA/03068/23 San Gwann: Alterations to the existing facade of the building. Demolition of roof structures and construction of 7 apartments over 3 floors, 1 duplex apartment and 2…
- PA/06138/26 San Gwann: Proposed change of use of an existing ground floor commercial premises from Class 4B (retail) to Class 2A (dental clinic), together with minor internal…
More by George Farrugia
- PA/07573/26 Xewkija: Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and…
- PA/07564/26 Mgarr: To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock.
- PA/07482/26 Sliema: Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved…
- PA/07474/26 Cospicua (Bormla): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24.
- PA/07418/26 Birzebbuga: Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage.
- PA/07402/26 Rabat: Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar…
All applications by George Farrugia
More from Adrian Sammut
- PA/06702/23 Naxxar: To construct a small agricultural store, an underlying reservoir, and a ramp and a gate to provide access from the southern side of the property.
- PA/02984/22 San Gwann: Sanctioning of changes from approved permit PB2924/78. Sanctioning includes internal shifting of walls and minor facade changes.