--- title: "PA/02983/25: demolition of existing residence in Qala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02983-25/qala-demolition-of-existing-residence source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qala: Proposed demolition of existing residence. Proposed excavation and construction of 26 garages, 1 domestic store, 3… Planning applications › Qala › PA0298325 # PA/02983/25: demolition of existing residence in Qala 9, Triq L-Indipendenza c/w, Triq il-Papa Piju Ix, Qala Proposed demolition of existing residence. Proposed excavation and construction of 26 garages, 1 domestic store, 3 Class 4A offices and 24 residential units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 9, Triq L-Indipendenza c/w, Triq il-Papa Piju Ix, Qala - **Locality:** [Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala) - **Applicant:** [Angelo Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/angelo-portelli) - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 24 - **Received:** 24 January 2025 - **Validated:** 14 May 2025 - **Published:** 14 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 13 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 10 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02983/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02983&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 9, Triq L-Indipendenza c/w, Triq il-Papa Piju Ix, Qala 66 other applications within 300 m: 43 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00982/25). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/00767/20** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00767-20/qala-additions-and-alterations-to-vacant-site-approved): Proposed additions and alterations to vacant site approved in PA 2292/13; consisting of extension of third floor to full floor and proposed flat at receded… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/06816/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06816-26/qala-construct-a-penthouse-over-an-existing-block): To construct a penthouse over an existing block of flats. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 68 m away - [**PA/00266/20** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00266-20/qala-demolition-of-existing-structures): Proposed demolition of existing structures. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage, swimming pool, and 8 apartments. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/01162/20** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01162-20/qala-construct-extension-at-semi-basement): To construct extension at semi-basement Status being checked, 82 m away - [**PA/01738/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01738-23/qala-propose-construction-of-basement-garage-for-private): To propose construction of basement garage for private cars with overlying five residential units. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 88 m away - [**PA/06966/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06966-24/qala-demolish): To demolish, to excavate and to construct a terraced house with a garage at ground floor level. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 101 m away - [**PA/00192/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00192-25/qala-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-residential): To carry out alterations and extensions to residential unit approved in PA/05401/06. Alterations include changes to layout. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 118 m away - [**PA/00726/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00726-26/qala-sanction-variations-to-the-approved-development-under): To sanction variations to the approved development under permit PA4536/06, including the relocation of the loading/unloading bay and the removal of internal… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 123 m away - [**PA/06978/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06978-24/qala-remove-car-lift-approved-in-pa-00370-21-and): To remove car lift approved in PA/00370/21 and to carry out other alterations to layout. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 124 m away - [**PA/00370/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00370-21/qala-addition-of-basement-below-development-approved-in): Addition of basement below development approved in PA/5310/19 Status being checked, 131 m away - [**PA/06364/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06364-24/qala-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-apartment): To carry out alterations and additions to apartment approved in PA/00884/05. Alterations include changes to layout at first floor level, construction of rooms… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 132 m away - [**PA/02004/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02004-21/qala-sanction-surfacing-of-site-with-sand-like): To sanction surfacing of site with sand like concrete, to construct franka stone walls and to remove existing wide gate and install three new narrow front… Status being checked, 140 m away - [**PA/05899/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05899-23/qala-sanction-the-removal-of-soil-above-ground): To sanction the removal of soil above ground floor level and to construct a garage and reservoir at ground floor and dwelling at first floor. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 2 floors, 141 m away - [**PA/02906/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02906-22/qala-sanction-variations-from-drawings-approved-in-pa-04712-09): To sanction variations from drawings approved in PA/04712/09, mainly consisting of shifting of walls and apertures and removal of wall to form larger… Status being checked, 149 m away - [**PA/02859/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02859-22/qala-sanctioning-of-shops-approved-by-pa5659-97-and): Sanctioning of shops approved by PA5659/97 and PA6704/96. Changes include the removal of a wall to connect two shops into one due to site constraints. Status being checked, 151 m away ## More by Mario Cordina - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06289/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06289-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06015/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06015-26/munxar-private-swimming-pool-on-roof-and-private): Proposed private swimming pool on roof and private open stairwell to roof. Proposed change from washroom/pantry to bathroom in recessed floor unit. Granted, validated 15 October 2026 - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05450/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05450-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-ruins): Proposed demolition of existing ruins. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, ground floor garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) ## More from Angelo Portelli - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05441/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05441-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, garage and 4 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04533/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04533-26/qrendi-demolition-of-existing-garage): Proposed demolition of existing garage. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04382/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04382-26/rabat-gozo-changes-to-pa5927-24): Proposed changes to PA5927/24. Proposed demolition of existing residences. Proposed construction of 4 garages and 1 Class 4A offices, 24 apartments and… Pending, validated 24 June 2026 [All planning applications in Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala)