--- title: "PA/03308/23: demolish existing structure and to construct a in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03308-23/xaghra-demolish-existing-structure-and-to-construct-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Xaghra: To demolish existing structure and to construct a terraced house with underground water reservoir and swimming pool.… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0330823 # PA/03308/23: demolish existing structure and to construct a in Xaghra Vacant Plot, Alley off, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra To demolish existing structure and to construct a terraced house with underground water reservoir and swimming pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, Alley off, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** [Alan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alan-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 12 May 2023 - **Validated:** 6 June 2023 - **Published:** 6 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 6 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 31 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03308/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03308&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, Alley off, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra 58 other applications within 300 m: 32 granted, 3 refused, 5 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/03303/25). On Triq il-Knisja: 33 other applications, 19 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil), [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, 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/07565/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07565-26/xaghra-propose-a-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): To propose a washroom at receded-floor level, in lieu of PA/04051/20. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/07359/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07359-23/xaghra-sanction-apartment-as-built-for-minor-variations-from): To sanction apartment as-built for minor variations from PAPB/1735/88. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 108 m away - [**PA/05145/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05145-26/xaghra-construct-an-annex-to-existing-class-3a): To construct an annex to existing Class 3A tourist including excavation of site for basement facilities. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 118 m away - [**PA/03303/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03303-25/xaghra-apartment-at-second-floor-level-and-a): Proposed apartment at second floor level and a washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 31 July 2025, 3 floors, 123 m away - [**PA/06162/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06162-25/xaghra-sanction-differences-from-previous-approved-permit-pa-09858-17): To sanction differences from previous approved permit PA/09858/17 mainly consisting of smaller front terrace, glazed railing and screened services at roof… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 128 m away - [**PA/00213/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00213-24/xaghra-sanction-apartment-as-built-for-minor-variations-from): To sanction apartment as-built for minor variations from PAPB/1735/88. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 130 m away - [**PA/07856/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07856-24/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-a-terraced-house): To excavate and to construct a terraced house on 2 floors. To also construct a pool. Refused, validated 20 November 2024, 2 floors, 137 m away - [**PA/01581/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01581-22/xaghra-demolish-existing-rooms-and-construct-basement-garage): To demolish existing rooms and construct basement garage with overlying 2 story house and apartment including swimming pool at back. Status being checked, 2 floors, 150 m away - [**PA/00757/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00757-26/xaghra-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of 3 basement garages, underground reservoir and 4 residential units. Refused, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor, 162 m away - [**PA/01064/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01064-22/xaghra-additions-to-approved-permit-pa7106-21-which-include): Additions to approved permit PA7106/21 which include construction of three swimming pools and extensions at ground, first, second and receded floors. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 172 m away - [**PA/01041/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01041-22/xaghra-change-of-use-from-residential-garage-to): Change of use from residential garage to public service garage for mini-buses, taxis and car-hire. Status being checked, 182 m away - [**PA/07646/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-23/xaghra-change-the-use-of-a-room-on): To change the use of a room on the first floor as a gym instead of a bedroom, the use of an internal yard into an internal garden, the installation of… Granted, validated 5 February 2024, 198 m away - [**PA/02771/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02771-25/xaghra-excavate-site-and-proposed-dwelling-house-with): To excavate site and proposed dwelling house with garage for private cars at basement level. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 201 m away - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending, 207 m away - [**PA/08040/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08040-24/xaghra-demolish-existing-pre-1967-structures): To demolish existing pre-1967 structures, to excavate and to construct a terraced house. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 1 floor, 217 m away ## More by Jennifer Drago - [**PA/07226/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07226-26/san-gwann-change-use-of-part-of-approved-garage): To change use of part of approved garage to Class 4A (office), and to install office sign on the facade. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07105/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07105-26/rabat-gozo-changes-to-the-development-approved-in-pa-08323-25): Changes to the development approved in PA/08323/25; to create two penthouses instead of the approved one penthouse, and minor changes at basement level. Pending - [**PA/07070/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07070-26/xewkija-demolition-of-part-of-the-existing-house): Demolition of part of the existing house to accommodate 3 residential units and 1 penthouse. Application also includes the excavation of basement for the… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06394/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06394-26/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, to excavate site to accommodate reservoir, and to construct two garages at Ground floor level with overlying six apartments and… Granted, validated 11 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06113/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06113-26/xaghra-sanction-variations-from-permit-pa-02490-22): To sanction variations from permit PA/02490/22, namely minor internal alterations and reposition of swimming pools at ground floor level, and the creation of… Granted, validated 6 October 2026 - [**PA/05667/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05667-26/nadur-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, and to construct three terraced houses with a garage for private car for each house, underlying reservoirs, and two swimming… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago) ## More from Alan Grech - [**PA/00006/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00006-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-changes-of): To propose sanctioning of minor internal changes of apartment at fifth floor and setback floor, originally approved in PA02251/21. These internal changes… Granted, validated 30 January 2026 - [**PA/01617/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01617-23/mgarr-sanctioning-of-pergola): Proposed sanctioning of pergola, and proposed additional courses over existing opramorta to a maximum of 12.90m from highest pavement level. Refused, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/02251/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02251-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-fifth): Internal and external alterations to existing fifth floor to extend existing unit (construction of back and front terraces and changes in apertures). Proposed… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)