--- title: "PA/02875/25: demolition of existing building and excavation of in Ta' Xbiex | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02875-25/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-building-and-excavation-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Ta' Xbiex: Proposed demolition of existing building and excavation of site. Proposed construction of hotel Class 3B,… Planning applications › Ta' Xbiex › PA0287525 # PA/02875/25: demolition of existing building and excavation of in Ta' Xbiex Akkwarjumalfa, Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex Proposed demolition of existing building and excavation of site. Proposed construction of hotel Class 3B, basement -2 and -1 parking and un/loading back of house, reception and ancillary facilities and breakfast area restaurant Class 4D at ground floor, 44 rooms at 1st-8th floor and pool with sundeck area at roof level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Akkwarjumalfa, Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex - **Locality:** [Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex) - **Applicant:** [Michael Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-bugeja) - **Perit:** [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 9 floors - **Received:** 18 November 2024 - **Validated:** 7 May 2025 - **Published:** 2 September 2026 - **Comments close:** 2 October 2026 The public planning file has 64 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02875/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02875&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Akkwarjumalfa, Triq Testaferrata, Ta' Xbiex 263 other applications within 300 m: 167 granted, 4 refused, 27 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03324/24). On Triq Testaferrata: 18 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 10 floors, the tallest 10. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [David Paul Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-paul-grima). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/03213/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03213-21/ta-xbiex-alterations-to-external-sign): Alterations to external sign, sanctioning correct alignment of façade and introduction of proposed tables and chairs at Triq Testaferrata, and introduction of… Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/01666/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01666-22/ta-xbiex-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structures and construction of 2 Class 4B Shops with ancillary storage, 2 garages, 9 apartments, and 1 penthouse at receded level.… Status being checked, 25 m away - [**PA/03570/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03570-25/msida-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Proposed change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 2C - dance studio and minor internal alterations. Proposed new sign. Refused, validated 4 June 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/07131/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07131-26/msida-correction-of-site-plan-for-pa-03679-16): Correction of site plan for PA/03679/16. Pending, 40 m away - [**PA/06674/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06674-26/ta-xbiex-sanction-minor-aesthetic-alterations-to-the-facade): To sanction minor aesthetic alterations to the facade - alterations to PA/3679/16. Pending, 40 m away - [**PA/04900/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04900-23/ta-xbiex-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To sanction change of use from Class 4B outlet and car showroom to Class 4A (offices). To sanction internal and external changes at basement, ground floor and… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/03606/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03606-23/msida-restoration-of-fa-ade-in-relation-to-gs-00405-21): Restoration of façade in relation to GS/00405/21 grant scheme. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/03971/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03971-23/msida-affect-restoration-works-on-the-pre-1967-balcony): To affect restoration works on the pre-1967 balcony, which include the replacement of the deteriorated elements of this same balcony. These include the… Granted, validated 18 September 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/00013/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00013-22/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-ground-floor): Proposed minor internal alterations to pre-1967 ground floor unit. Granted, validated 23 February 2022, 52 m away - [**PA/03190/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03190-26/msida-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-approved): Proposed change of use from domestic store approved in PA1123/25 to Class 4B retail with signage. Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/01123/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01123-25/msida-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavation of reservoir and proposed construction of ground floor domestic store, overlying 5 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 6 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/06059/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06059-25/msida-subdividing-one-5-bedroom-duplex-apartment-on-the): Subdividing one 5-bedroom duplex apartment on the fourth and fifth floors as per approved in PA/352/22 into one 1-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor and… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/00352/22** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00352-22/msida-carry-out-partial-demolition-of-the-existing): To carry out partial demolition of the existing building retaining the existing façade and to construct a 1st floor apartment, 3 apartments over 3 floors and… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/07187/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07187-23/msida-sanction-changes-to-facade-colour): To sanction changes to facade colour, material of receded level and back facade from approved permit PA/09981/17. Granted, validated 5 January 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/00783/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00783-25/msida-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of site and construction of 26 garages, 1 substation, 1 commercial space (Class 4B) and 32 apartments. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 66 m away ## More by JG Periti - [**PA/07460/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07460-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa-977-14-demolition-of-existing-bank): Renewal of PA/977/14- Demolition of existing bank and erect same including basement parking and contingency building. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07376/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07376-26/rabat-partial-excavation-of-site): Proposed partial excavation of site, while retaining and preserving the rest of the site due to the presence of high value archeological features, and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07328/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07328-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-pump-chamber): Proposed construction of pump chamber. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07217/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07217-26/swieqi-relocation-of-public-service-garage-space): Relocation of public service garage space, addition of pool at roof level, reconfiguration of reservoirs and other changes. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06980/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06980-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, removal of material, excavation, and construction of 6 basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 1 penthouse. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06947/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06947-26/iklin-sanctioning-of-clearance-of-site-and-excavation): Sanctioning of clearance of site and excavation. Proposed open storage and construction of 2 floors of warehousing Class 6A at lower basement, basement and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti) ## More from Michael Bugeja - [**PA/06367/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06367-26/lija-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and): Minor internal alterations at ground floor and first floor. Dismantle low balcony overlooking backyard and reconstruct in same size but in level with the… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/03402/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03402-26/marsaskala-sanction-a-shaft-for-underground-substation-which): To sanction a shaft for underground substation which could be located on the pavement on Triq Salvu Buhagiar, Marsaskala. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/01245/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01245-26/ta-xbiex-sanctioning-of-alterations-of-apartment-5-and): Sanctioning of alterations of apartment 5 and 6 at level 3. Granted, validated 27 April 2026 - [**PA/00050/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00050-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, clearing of site and construction of reservoir, parking and Class 4B at ground floor, 21 apartments at 1st-7th floor… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/07376/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07376-25/attard-development-of-existing-quarry-to-include-new): Proposed development of existing quarry to include new infill formation levels, class 6a storage facilities, class 4A offices and ancillary facilities. The… Pending - [**PA/05949/25** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05949-25/fontana-sanction-variations-from-permit-pa4478-08): To sanction variations from permit PA4478/08, to divide terraced house approved in PA4478/08 into two maisonettes and to construct additions to the first… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 3 floors [All planning applications in Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex)