--- title: "PA/03040/24: demolish existing dwelling at ground floor level in Mosta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03040-24/mosta-demolish-existing-dwelling-at-ground-floor-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Mosta: To demolish existing dwelling at ground floor level and demolish existing staircase with access to adjacent property.… Planning applications › Mosta › PA0304024 # PA/03040/24: demolish existing dwelling at ground floor level in Mosta 2 St.Mary House and Sebmich, Private Alley c/w, Triq il-Kostituzzjoni, Mosta To demolish existing dwelling at ground floor level and demolish existing staircase with access to adjacent property. Excavation of basement at level -1 and construction of reservoir & store within basement level -1. To construct 2 units at ground, first, second & third floor level and common washroom at fourth floor level. Also, to reinstate staircase to provide access to adjacent property. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 2 St.Mary House and Sebmich, Private Alley c/w, Triq il-Kostituzzjoni, Mosta - **Locality:** [Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta) - **Applicant:** [Fabian Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/fabian-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 30 March 2024 - **Validated:** 23 October 2024 - **Published:** 23 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 22 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 17 March 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03040/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03040&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 2 St.Mary House and Sebmich, Private Alley c/w, Triq il-Kostituzzjoni, Mosta 142 other applications within 300 m: 84 granted, 2 refused, 20 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/06059/23). On Triq il-Kostituzzjoni: 59 other applications, 33 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Glorianne Vassallo Cardona](https://propertylist.mt/perit/glorianne-vassallo-cardona), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Mark Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-azzopardi), [Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras), [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/04616/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04616-26/mosta-carry-out-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): To carry out minor internal and external alterations to approved Class 4B outlet under RG/01039/25. The proposed internal alterations include the construction… Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 45 m away - [**PA/00913/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00913-26/mosta-sanction-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-class): To sanction internal alterations to an existing Class 2A residential institution previously approved under PA/11129/12 and PA/16667/00, together with minor… Suspended, validated 18 February 2026, 4 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/01995/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01995-25/mosta-change-of-use-of-basement-apartment): Proposed change of use of basement apartment (to reflect pre-1967 legal use). Withdrawn, validated 26 March 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/00397/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00397-22/mosta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to gaming parlour (betting) having a customer area of 55sq.m. Proposal to include installation of internal partition as shown on… Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/07462/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07462-25/mosta-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A office to Class 3C (boxing gym). Proposal includes sanctioning of commercial outlet as built, in relation to PA/5972/18. Proposal… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 68 m away - [**PA/05040/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05040-26/mosta-proposal-includes-the-sanctioning-of-a-pre-1967): The proposal includes the sanctioning of a pre-1967 building entrance. The works also comprise the demolition of two maisonettes at first-floor level and one… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 77 m away - [**PA/05507/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05507-24/mosta-construct-an-ensuite-within-an-existing-terrace): To construct an ensuite within an existing terrace. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 77 m away - [**PA/07049/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07049-23/mosta-demolish-existing-terraced-house-ancillary-pools): To demolish existing terraced house ancillary pools, paved areas and outbuildings, and construct 2 garage basement levels; 40 lockup private garages, 29… Refused, validated 29 November 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/00376/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00376-22/mosta-outline-application-to-construct-a-car): Outline application - To construct a car park in the basement and 04 levels in each floor 03 apartments and a penthouse at the roof level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/05913/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05913-24/mosta-outline-application-to-remove-existing-vegetation): Outline application - To remove existing vegetation and topsoil, to excavate site to the required level. To construct underground water reservoir with… Withdrawn, validated 16 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/00376/20** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00376-20/mosta-sanction-existing-maisonette-as-built): To sanction existing maisonette as built. Status being checked, 85 m away - [**PA/06145/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06145-23/mosta-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approved): To sanction internal & external alterations from approved permit PB 1093/60, including removal and addition and shifting of walls in apartment and the… Granted, validated 13 February 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/02215/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02215-21/mosta-alterations-to-terrace-walls): Proposed alterations to terrace walls (opening of blank walls and introduction of glazing) Status being checked, 88 m away - [**PA/02421/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02421-21/mosta-alterations-to-terrace-walls): Proposed alterations to terrace walls (opening of blank walls and introduction of glazing) Status being checked, 88 m away - [**PA/01931/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01931-21/mosta-alterations-to-terrace-walls): Proposed alterations to terrace walls (opening of blank walls and introduction of glazing) Status being checked, 89 m away ## More by David Borg - [**PA/06950/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06950-26/marsaxlokk-conversion-of-a-pre-1968-property-into-a): Conversion of a pre-1968 property into a two bedroom property and takeaway outlet at ground floor level. Proposal includes the demolition of walls and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06170/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06170-26/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/06070/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06070-26/siggiewi-part-demolition-and-alterations-to-pre-1978-structures): Part demolition and alterations to pre-1978 structures, retention of pre-1968 structures, excavation and construction of an underlying, reservoir, and… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05424/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05424-26/naxxar-extension-to-the-approved-operating-dairy-farm): Proposed extension to the approved operating dairy farm (Class 7) as per PA/00676/08 for the keeping of mature heifers, dry cows and calves, comprising the… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05285/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05285-26/qormi-construction-of-3-units-at-second): Proposed construction of 3 units at second, third and fourth floor level and proposed pool at roof floor level. Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05172/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05172-26/mosta-demolition-and-alteration-works-to-an-existing): Demolition and alteration works to an existing dwelling, part of which is a pre-1968 structure, at ground floor level, and proposed extensions at first and… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-borg) ## More from Fabian Schembri - [**PA/05172/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05172-26/mosta-demolition-and-alteration-works-to-an-existing): Demolition and alteration works to an existing dwelling, part of which is a pre-1968 structure, at ground floor level, and proposed extensions at first and… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/00734/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00734-22/swieqi-change-of-use-of-garage-for-private): Change of use of garage for private vehicles to Class 4B retail outlet including signage. Status being checked [All planning applications in Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta)