--- title: "PA/02902/25: demolish the existing building in Qala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02902-25/qala-demolish-the-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qala: To demolish the existing building, excavate site and construct basement garages and a substation, with overlying… Planning applications › Qala › PA0290225 # PA/02902/25: demolish the existing building in Qala Cassar, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Qala To demolish the existing building, excavate site and construct basement garages and a substation, with overlying twenty-four residential units and a communal swimming pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Cassar, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Qala - **Locality:** [Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala) - **Applicant:** [Francesco Grima](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/francesco-grima) - **Perit:** [Perit Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 24 - **Received:** 6 January 2025 - **Validated:** 7 May 2025 - **Published:** 7 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 6 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 29 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02902/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02902&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Cassar, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Qala 43 other applications within 300 m: 27 granted, 0 refused, 7 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03188/25). On Triq il-Kuncizzjoni: 31 other applications, 21 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil), [Andrew Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-borg), [Glorianne Vassallo Cardona](https://propertylist.mt/perit/glorianne-vassallo-cardona). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/06298/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06298-26/qala-extension-of-the-site-profile-by-building): Proposed extension of the site profile by building up the side party walls up to an existing back wall and dismantling of a low wall. Also to sanction the… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/00457/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00457-24/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling): To carry out alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling and to carry out extensions. The extensions include construction of ground, first and receded floor… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/00765/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00765-26/qala-construct-9-garages-at-lower-basement-level): To construct 9 garages at lower basement level, 2 duplex apartments both with street level garages, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses with rooftop pools including… Pending, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 78 m away - [**PA/05694/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05694-23/qala-construction-of-boundary-wall-along-street-alignment): Proposed construction of boundary wall along street alignment. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/01605/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01605-24/qala-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-to-3): To sanction internal and external variations to 3 dwellings approved in PA/6023/20. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 95 m away - [**PA/03410/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03410-26/qala-propose-construction-of-three-houses-including-garage): To propose construction of three houses including garage at ground floor, first floor and receded floor. Suspended, validated 27 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 101 m away - [**PA/07345/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07345-23/qala-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-extension-at): To carry out internal alterations and extension at back at ground, first and second floor to house approved in PA1456/23. Granted, validated 26 March 2024, 108 m away - [**PA/01456/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01456-23/qala-renewal-of-pa10237-17-to-demolish-existing-house): Renewal of PA10237/17: To demolish existing house and construct 3 houses. Granted, validated 24 April 2023, 117 m away - [**PA/03365/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03365-21/qala-carry-out-internal-alteration-and-extension-at): To carry out internal alteration and extension at back at ground, first and second floor to house approved PA10237/17. Status being checked, 117 m away - [**PA/03188/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03188-25/qala-construction-of-garages-at-basement-and-ground): Construction of garages at basement and ground floor level, 2 apartments at first and second floor level and a penthouse at third floor level. Including… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 4 floors, 123 m away - [**PA/08009/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08009-25/qala-construct-pool): To construct pool. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 124 m away - [**PA/03309/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03309-21/qala-carry-out-minor-internal-alteration-and-split): To carry out minor internal alteration and split house approved in PA10237/17 to 3 flats, garages and a penthouse. Status being checked, 124 m away - [**PA/05890/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05890-25/qala-sanction-alterations-to-dwellings-approved-in-pa-04606-20): To sanction alterations to dwellings approved in PA/04606/20 and PA/01835/18. Alterations include changes to layout, levels, facade and to site outline. To… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 133 m away - [**PA/06782/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06782-24/qala-sanction-internal-alterations-and-alterations-in-facade): To sanction internal alterations and alterations in facade of garage and stationery shop (Class 4B) approved in PA6644/99 including proposed minor internal… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 134 m away - [**PA/00860/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00860-23/qala-sanction-house-as-built-with-changes-from-that): To sanction house as-built with changes from that approved in PAPB217/72. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 138 m away ## More by Leonard Spiteri - [**PA/07696/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07696-26/gudja-demolish-the-existing-structure-and-construct-4): To demolish the existing structure and construct 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette and 1 apartment at ground-floor level, 6 apartments at first-, second- and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07485/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07485-26/nadur-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to the existing structures, together with the excavation and construction of a swimming pool. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07230/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07230-26/msida-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of ground-floor car parking spaces, together with Class 4B stationery premises, five offices at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07158/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07158-26/fontana-change-of-use-of-the-two-class): Change of use of the two Class 4A offices at ground-floor level, approved under PA/06591/25, to Class 4B (beautician) and a residential unit. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06645/26** San Lawrenz](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06645-26/san-lawrenz-construct-agricultural-store-with-underlying-reservoir-and): To construct agricultural store with underlying reservoir and to install a gate. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06610/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06610-26/xewkija-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to a pre-1967 building. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri) ## More from Francesco Grima - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending - [**PA/07230/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07230-26/msida-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of ground-floor car parking spaces, together with Class 4B stationery premises, five offices at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06836/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06836-26/ghajnsielem-sanction-alterations-to-garages-and-to-residential): To sanction alterations to garages and to residential units approved in PA/06842/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. To also sanction… Pending - [**PA/05208/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05208-26/msida-demolition-of-the-existing-structure): Demolition of the existing structure, alterations to the existing ground floor garage, and construction of a residential development comprising of two new… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05128/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05128-26/sannat-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, construction of 3 terraced houses and excavation for reservoirs. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04696/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04696-26/sannat-excavate-and-to-construct-20-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 20 residential units and 4 terraced houses with underlying 17 garages and 2 car spaces. To also construct 3 pools and water… Suspended, validated 8 July 2026 [All planning applications in Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala)