--- title: "PA/02840/25: Demolition of existing first floor maisonette in Santa Venera | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02840-25/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Santa Venera: Demolition of existing first floor maisonette (partially retaining existing facade) and proposed construction… Planning applications › Santa Venera › PA0284025 # PA/02840/25: Demolition of existing first floor maisonette in Santa Venera 16, Triq Abela, Santa Venera Demolition of existing first floor maisonette (partially retaining existing facade) and proposed construction of three apartments and a penthouse at receded floor level, including installation of lift. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 16, Triq Abela, Santa Venera - **Locality:** [Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/santa-venera) - **Applicant:** [David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/david-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 17 February 2025 - **Validated:** 7 May 2025 - **Published:** 7 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 6 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02840/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02840&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 16, Triq Abela, Santa Venera 229 other applications within 300 m: 160 granted, 3 refused, 17 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05235/24). On Triq Abela: 22 other applications, 16 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Kerstien Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kerstien-micallef), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi), [Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella), [Robert Sarsero](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-sarsero), [Michelle Micallef Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michelle-micallef-bugeja). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 35 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/07508/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07508-26/santa-venera-alterations-to-existing-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing maisonette, part-demolition, construction of an additional floor and receded floor level and creating four new residential… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 14 m away - [**PA/07616/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07616-25/santa-venera-sanction-replacement-of-concrete-roof-post-1967): To sanction replacement of concrete roof post 1967 to existing pre-1967 property. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 2 floors, 28 m away - [**PA/02943/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02943-23/santa-venera-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop (Barber Shop) to include removal of existing garage door, and proposed fixing of sign, a shop front and ac… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/06609/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06609-26/santa-venera-demolish-two-maisonettes): To demolish two maisonettes, while retainining front elevation, and to construct a ground floor maisonette, two apartments and one duplex penthouse. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/07824/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07824-24/santa-venera-make-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To make minor internal and external alterations to an existing pre-1967 townhouse. Alterations include the reconstruction of damaged ceilings. Granted, validated 17 January 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/02873/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02873-25/santa-venera-construction-of-a-2nd): Construction of a 2nd, 3rd, and a recessed floor over existing 1st floor. Proposal includes for the extension of common stairs and lift. Finally, proposal… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 4 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/03928/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03928-23/santa-venera-washroom-at-roof-level-in-lieu-of): Proposed washroom at roof level in lieu of PA2234/22. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/02234/22** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02234-22/santa-venera-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-dwelling-and): Internal alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling and construction of an additional floor. Granted, validated 6 April 2022, 40 m away - [**PA/02441/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02441-24/santa-venera-propose-structural-alterations-to-pre-1967-block): To propose structural alterations to pre-1967 block. The alterations include the demolition of some internal walls; façade at 1st floor; stairs; and the 2… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/08633/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08633-24/santa-venera-alterations-to-dwelling-and-garage-including-formation): Alterations to dwelling and garage including formation of an interconnection and sanctioning of garage door material. Granted, validated 17 February 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/03061/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03061-25/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-maisonette): Proposed demolition of existing maisonette (retaining existing facade) and construction of new maisonette following new layout. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/03217/22** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03217-22/santa-venera-sanctioning-the-construction-of-an-extension-at): Sanctioning the construction of an extension at the ground floor level and store at the second-floor level to a pre-1968 dwelling. A proposed extension of the… Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/03605/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03605-23/santa-venera-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-a): To carry out alterations and extensions to a pre-1967 dwelling and to construct 3 residential units on existing airspace. Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/03571/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03571-23/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-structure-at-roof-level): Demolition of existing structure at roof level, internal and external alterations including changing of closed balcony. Construction of an extension at… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/07259/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07259-23/santa-venera-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-3691-23-whereby-we): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/3691/23 whereby we are requesting to demolish the existing building and retain the facade and entrance hall, install a… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 2 floors, 54 m away ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) ## More from David Borg - [**PA/07233/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07233-26/fgura-sanction-the-property-as-built-following-a): To sanction the property as built following a site survey, from the approved PB/04512/81, together with proposed internal alterations to subdivide the… Pending - [**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 - [**PA/06479/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06479-26/rabat-gozo-demolition-of-shop-and-overlying-dwelling): Demolition of shop and overlying dwelling. Excavation of site to accommodate a basement level comprising of 5 car spaces. Proposal to include a Class 4B shop… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05744/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05744-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of three apartments and a penthouse at receded floor level. Proposal also includes the… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04752/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04752-26/pieta-sanction-cellar-found-during-works-and-position): To sanction cellar found during works and position of slab above ramp having a different layout from PA8126/24. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04621/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04621-26/birkirkara-alterations-to-ground-floor-and-first-floor): Alterations to ground floor and first floor, retaining the facade, and conversion to 2 residential units, and creation of receded new residential units at… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/santa-venera)