--- title: "PA/02756/25: demolition of existing building in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02756-25/msida-demolition-of-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of lift pit and reservoir and construction of 7 residential… Planning applications › Msida › PA0275625 # PA/02756/25: demolition of existing building in Msida Dorant House and Santa Tereza, Triq tal-Qroqq, Msida Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of lift pit and reservoir and construction of 7 residential units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Dorant House and Santa Tereza, Triq tal-Qroqq, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Andrew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/andrew-gauci) - **Perit:** [Perit Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 7 - **Received:** 25 February 2025 - **Validated:** 28 May 2025 - **Published:** 30 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 15 May 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 11 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02756/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02756&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Dorant House and Santa Tereza, Triq tal-Qroqq, Msida 219 other applications within 300 m: 136 granted, 6 refused, 28 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 13 floors (PA/03440/22). On Triq tal-Qroqq: 24 other applications, 15 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [Jesmond Mugliett](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jesmond-mugliett), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima). 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/06601/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06601-23/msida-demolish-two-existing-dwellings-and-proposed-maisonette): To demolish two existing dwellings and proposed maisonette and garage at ground floor; four flats and four duplexes at first, second, third, fourth and… Pending, validated 8 November 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 7 m away - [**PA/06102/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06102-26/msida-sanction-discrepancies-in-plan-from-approved-plans): To sanction discrepancies in plan from approved plans (PA2993/24). Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 15 m away - [**PA/01909/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01909-21/msida-carry-out-internal-alteration-at-fifth-and): To carry out internal alteration at fifth and receded floor level to split duplex unit in 2. Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/01884/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01884-21/msida-reactivate-the-use-as-a-class-4b): To reactivate the use as a Class 4B shop, installation of new sign and ac unit. Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/05421/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05421-24/msida-change-use-from-domestic-garage-to-class): To change use from domestic garage to Class 4B (convenience shop), to replace garage door and install one sign. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/02993/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02993-24/msida-apartments-at-fourth-floor-level-and-overlying): Proposed apartments at fourth floor level and overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/04091/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04091-25/msida-demolition-of-duplex-first-second-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of duplex first/second floor maisonette and construction of 4 flats at first, second, third and fourth floor levels and a duplex flat at fifth and… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 28 m away - [**PA/05156/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05156-23/msida-renew-permit-pa08885-18-to-sanction-internal): To renew permit PA08885/18 - ”To sanction internal variations from permit PA1900/11 at fourth and fifthfloor apartments, to extend fifth floor and construct… Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 6 floors, 28 m away - [**PA/06048/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06048-26/msida-change-of-use-of-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use of Class 4B shop into a public service garage. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 30 m away - [**PA/05500/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05500-25/msida-sanction-changes-to-configuration-of-apartment-at): To sanction changes to configuration of apartment at first floor. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/06909/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06909-25/msida-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-apartment): To carry out alterations and extensions to apartment approved in RG/00511/25. To also construct an additional penthouse on existing airspace. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/08434/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08434-24/msida-construction-of-additional-three-apartments-over-existing): Proposed construction of additional three apartments over existing development. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/05160/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05160-24/msida-alterations-to-fa-ade-design-approved-by-pa-1138-21): Proposed alterations to façade design approved by PA/1138/21 plus other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/00355/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00355-24/msida-sanctioning-of-internal-changes-from-pa-6324-06): Sanctioning of internal changes from PA/6324/06. Proposed extension to fourth floor apartment and additional receded floor level. Proposed relocation of air… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/03665/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03665-26/msida-internal-alterations-to-property): Internal alterations to property, to convert a study to a bedroom. Granted, validated 15 July 2026, 36 m away ## More by Maria Schembri Grima - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07622/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-four-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending - [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) ## More from Andrew Gauci - [**PA/03489/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03489-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-changes-to-pa5244-24-including-1): To carry out changes to PA5244/24 including 1) change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B shop (souvenir shop), 2) minor internal changes at ground floor level… Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/04882/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04882-25/mellieha-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. To carry out excavation at basement level. To construct 2 private garages at basement level. To construct two maisonettes at… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04904/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04904-24/msida-change-of-use-at-ground-floor-level): Change of use at ground floor level from Class 2A with 4B outlet to Class 1, removal of basement level and minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/00108/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00108-24/msida-demolition-of-existing-buildings): Demolition of existing buildings, excavation of store and reservoir at basement level and construction of Class 2A (clinic) with 4B (retail) outlet at ground… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07391/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07391-23/sliema-sanction-differences-in-internal-layout-and-position): To sanction differences in internal layout and position of windows and doors from approved PA/2603/91. Granted, validated 12 December 2023 - [**PA/05804/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05804-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-roofing-over-terrace-of-existing-penthouse): To propose roofing over terrace of existing penthouse, extension to facade and to construct two penthouses on the overlying floor . Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 1 floor plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)