--- title: "PA/03123/22: demolish existing building in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03123-22/xewkija-demolish-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xewkija: To demolish existing building, excavate site and construct basement garages with overlying flats and penthouses.… Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0312322 # PA/03123/22: demolish existing building in Xewkija 20, Triq Sant' Elija, Xewkija To demolish existing building, excavate site and construct basement garages with overlying flats and penthouses. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 20, Triq Sant' Elija, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** Messrs John Debono and Shaun Spiteri - **Perit:** [Perit Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 8 April 2022 - **Validated:** 11 May 2022 - **Published:** 11 May 2022 - **Comments close:** 10 June 2022 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 November 2022 - **Permit expires:** 30 November 2027 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03123/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03123&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around 20, Triq Sant' Elija, Xewkija 74 other applications within 300 m: 41 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/03944/25). On Triq Sant' Elija: 5 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/03566/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03566-24/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation and construction of basement garages and overlying 10 residential units. Granted, validated 19 August 2024, 19 m away - [**PA/05658/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05658-23/xewkija-demolish-the-existing-property): To demolish the existing property, proposed excavation of basement level and additional excavation for a reservoir and proposed construction of nine basement… Pending, validated 1 November 2023, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/03944/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03944-25/xewkija-two-storey-dwelling-house-with-garage-for-private): Proposed two-storey dwelling house with garage for private cars; excavation works and the construction of a water reservoir. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 2 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/04029/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04029-25/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-building-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and excavation of site for garages and pool. Proposal includes 1 two-bedroom maisonette and 1 three-bedroom… Refused, validated 18 June 2025, 5 floors, 46 m away - [**PA/04006/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04006-23/xewkija-renewal-of-pa3583-15-to-renew-permission): Renewal of PA3583/15 - To renew permission PA580/10 - to amend permission PA6148/04 by constructing four garages instead of five, carry out internal layout of… Granted, validated 1 September 2023, 69 m away - [**PA/00361/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00361-21/xewkija-receded-flat-at-setback-floor-level-to): Proposed receded flat at setback floor level to development approved in PA7315/19 Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/00967/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00967-26/xewkija-sanctioning-of-the-pool-at-rear-of): Sanctioning of the pool at rear of site and the existing floor plans following a corrected survey of approved English school (2C) and student accommodation… Pending, validated 18 February 2026, 79 m away - [**PA/00711/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00711-22/xewkija-construct-washroom-on-existing-airspace): To construct washroom on existing airspace. Status being checked, 81 m away - [**PA/03255/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03255-25/xewkija-additions-and-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1968): Proposed additions and alterations to an existing pre-1968 dwelling, including the demolition of post-1968 ground floor rooms and the construction of new… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 93 m away - [**PA/05698/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05698-25/xewkija-sanctioning-of-dwelling-as-approved-in-pb1401-74): Sanctioning of dwelling as approved in PB1401/74. Proposal includes changes, additions and pool. Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 95 m away - [**PA/01950/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01950-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation and construction of reservoir, basement level consisting of 12 car spaces, and overlying 10 residential units. Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors, 97 m away - [**PA/01795/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01795-26/xewkija-sanction-variations-from-pa4700-15-to-dwelling-house): To sanction variations from PA4700/15 to dwelling house consisting of site configuration and changes to internal layout and facade. Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 111 m away - [**PA/07452/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07452-26/xewkija-renewal-of-pa07704-18-internal-alterations-and-additions): Renewal of PA07704/18- Internal alterations and additions, construction of pool and construction of washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 116 m away - [**PA/04136/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04136-24/xewkija-propose-interior-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1968): To propose interior and external alterations to pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 116 m away - [**PA/03686/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03686-25/xewkija-construct-additional-floor-at-ground-floor-level): To construct additional floor at ground floor level. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 118 m away ## More by Saviour Micallef - [**PA/07823/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07823-26/zebbug-gozo-demolish-the-existing-building): To demolish the existing building, excavate site and construct a basement garage with overlying 5 apartments and duplex Pending - [**PA/07821/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07821-26/zebbug-gozo-construct-garage-with-overlying-house): To construct garage with overlying house. Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07518/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07518-26/nadur-change-in-use-of-existing-dwelling-to): Change in use of existing dwelling to Class 3A tourist accommodation, including sanctioning of minor internal alterations and in pool layout including… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07498/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07498-26/sannat-sanctions-addition-and-proposed-stores-to-existing): To sanctions addition and proposed stores to existing farm approved in PA1800/19. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07473/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07473-26/gharb-proposal-to-read-to-dismantle-existing-ruins): Proposal to read: To dismantle existing ruins, excavate part of site and construct house with pool as an extension to existing front room including formation… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07318/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07318-26/sannat-add-stores-to-existing-farm): To add stores to existing farm. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef) [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)