--- title: "PA/02877/24: demolish existing building in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02877-24/swieqi-demolish-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: To demolish existing building, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 23 dwellings from level 0 to level 5… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0287724 # PA/02877/24: demolish existing building in Swieqi 75, 71, 49, La Paz, Salamander, Saluki, Triq il-Molletta c/w, Triq l-Ghamad, Swieqi To demolish existing building, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 23 dwellings from level 0 to level 5 including pools at level 5 and level 6. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 75, 71, 49, La Paz, Salamander, Saluki, Triq il-Molletta c/w, Triq l-Ghamad, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Cassar Investments Ltd Attn: Attn. Antoine Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/cassar-investments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Height:** 6 floors - **Residential units:** 23 - **Received:** 3 April 2024 - **Validated:** 15 May 2024 - **Published:** 15 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 14 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02877/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02877&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 75, 71, 49, La Paz, Salamander, Saluki, Triq il-Molletta c/w, Triq l-Ghamad, Swieqi 146 other applications within 300 m: 81 granted, 5 refused, 13 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04899/24). On Triq il-Molletta: 15 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Amber Wismayer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/amber-wismayer). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 79% (likely range 49–100%, low reliability, from 13 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 6 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 5. 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/00061/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00061-21/swieqi-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-at-second): Internal alterations to existing dwelling at second floor, extension of existing roof structure, addition of jacuzzi at roof level. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/06006/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06006-25/swieqi-sanction-changes-to-existing-apartment-block-approved): To sanction changes to existing apartment block approved through PA/1458/21 and PA/3239/20. The changes include alterations to the facade, internal… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/01458/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01458-21/swieqi-extend-basement-and-carry-out-minor-internal): To extend basement and carry out minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/02171/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02171-22/swieqi-sanction-the-staircase-in-the-common-part): To sanction the staircase in the common part, the balcony, the windows giving onto the internal yard and the walls giving onto the backyard at fourth floor… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/04173/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04173-24/swieqi-remove-part-of-the-front-balcony-of): To remove part of the front balcony of the existing elevated ground floor apartment and to demolish a pillar. Granted, validated 30 July 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/00489/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00489-22/swieqi-minor-internal-alterations-at-penthouse-level): Minor internal alterations at penthouse level, introducing staircase access to proposed washroom at roof level and pool. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/05888/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05888-24/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pb-4822-82-and): To sanction variations from approved permit PB/4822/82 and to propose additional floor at first floor level and to include a washroom and pool at roof level Pending, validated 4 September 2024, 2 floors, 56 m away - [**PA/07318/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07318-23/swieqi-internal-and-external-changes-to-existing-semi-detached): Proposed internal and external changes to existing semi-detached villa including changes/extension to garage, excavation and construction of pool/balance… Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/06383/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06383-23/swieqi-minor-internal-alterations-in-elevated-ground-floor): Minor internal alterations in elevated ground floor apartment, built pre-1968. Granted, validated 21 December 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/00159/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00159-25/swieqi-change-of-use-of-existing-garage-from): Change of use of existing garage from a garage for the parking of private cars to a garage for the parking of public service vehicles (light vehicles only).… Refused, validated 22 January 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/02189/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02189-25/swieqi-sanctioning-of-minor-discrepancies-from-approved-planning): Proposed sanctioning of minor discrepancies from approved planning permit PA/04971/09. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/01872/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01872-24/swieqi-demolish-existing-residence-and-proposed-excavation-of): To demolish existing residence and proposed excavation of site, construction of 3 basement garages, 1 maisonette, 7 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/01669/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01669-25/swieqi-alterations-to-development-approved-by-pa1872-24): Proposed alterations to development approved by PA1872/24. Alterations include changes to elevation materials, alterations to stairwell, and proposed pool and… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/04899/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04899-24/swieqi-internal-alterations-to-a-property): Internal alterations to a property, part of which comprises a pre-1967 development, including the creation of a lift shaft and re-configuration of the… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/04974/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04974-25/swieqi-sanction-as-built-minor-variations-from-approved): To sanction as built minor variations from approved PA/4687/04. Granted, validated 2 September 2025, 67 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) ## More from Cassar Investments Ltd - [**PA/07493/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07493-25/zurrieq-extension-to-approved-residential-block-pa-07650-23-to): Extension to approved residential block PA/07650/23 to include excavation in neighbouring vacant site of 2 basement levels and construction of 2 basement… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06511/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06511-25/swieqi-sub-division-of-approved-double-height-volume): Proposed sub division of approved double height volume at level 0 and proposed ancillary domestic stores and bike racks to approved PA2877/24 including… Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/00650/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00650-25/san-gwann-addition-of-pool-pool-area-on-approved-penthouse): Proposed addition of pool/pool area on approved penthouse roof and proposed sanctioning of as built minor internal and external variations to PA1209/23… Granted, validated 6 March 2025 - [**PA/07650/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07650-23/zurrieq-excavation-of-vacant-site-and-construction-of): Excavation of vacant site and construction of 2 basement levels consisting of parking garages as well as construction of ground, first, second and third… Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02559/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02559-23/mellieha-demolition-of-two-adjacent-terraced-houses-and): Proposed demolition of two adjacent terraced houses and construction of apartment block including basement level garages for private use (7 garages in total),… Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 5 floors - [**PA/01209/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01209-23/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and construction of apartment block including seven basement parking spaces for private use, two bedroom… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)