PA/03446/26: demolish existing property in Pieta
54/56, Sacred Heart, Triq l-Orsolini, Pieta
To demolish existing property, excavate basement and reservoir, construction of basement garages, ground floor (3 bedroom) maisonette, overlying 10 (one bedroom) apartments and overlying 2 (one-bedroom) penthouses.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 54/56, Sacred Heart, Triq l-Orsolini, Pieta
- Locality
- Pieta
- Applicant
- Mr Daniel Zahra
- Perit
- Perit James Bonnici Camilleri
- Application type
- Full development permission - Summary Process
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 4 floors plus a receded floor
- Residential units
- 13
- Received
- 28 January 2026
- Validated
- 24 July 2026
- Published
- 27 May 2026
- Comments close
- 11 June 2026
- Decision
- Acceptable
- Permit expires
- 5 August 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 54/56, Sacred Heart, Triq l-Orsolini, Pieta
168 other applications within 300 m: 100 granted, 4 refused, 21 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02367/25).
On Triq l-Orsolini: 30 other applications, 18 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: Colin Zammit, David Cilia, Samuel Formosa, Paul Camilleri, Audrey Ann Attard.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/01792/26 Pieta: To partially excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a four level underground car park designated for private vehicle use.…
- PA/04729/23 Pieta: Proposed repair works to existing dwellings. Works to include demolishing and reconstruction of terrace roof and opramorta at back, restoration of backyard…
- PA/00815/23 Pieta: To sanction subdivision of penthouse into 2 units including minor internal and external alterations.
- PA/05594/23 Pieta: To propose alterations to first floor in order to convert the maisonette into 2 apartments at first floor and second floor, including the introduction of a…
- PA/06025/23 Pieta: Proposed partial change of use from office (Class 4A) to religious congregation (no use class) and ancillary activities (archiving, kitchenette, reception,…
- PA/00034/25 Pieta: To sanction configuration of bathroom and ensuite/ study rooms at third, fourth and fifth floor level.
- PA/02367/25 Pieta: Renewal to PA/11233/18 - Change of use from residential to Class 4A (office) at first, second, third, fourth and fifth floor levels and propose Class 4A…
- PA/00973/24 Pieta: To carry out minor internal alterations to approved Flat 2 at first floor level (covered by RG140/20).
- PA/02599/25 Pieta: Change of use from Class 3C yoga center approved on PA/02799/18 to Class 4B.
- PA/03193/22 Pieta: To affix sign on elevation.
- PA/07399/26 Pieta: Renewal of PA/4840/16: Internal demolition of staircase and room at first and second floor level and construction of additional floors and penthouse.
- PA/01459/21 Pieta: To propose the construction of a two bedroom dwelling above a building with two street frontages approved by PA/00991/00, including extension of common area…
- PA/06427/25 Pieta: To sanction as built Class 4A office.
- PA/00050/26 Pieta: Proposed demolition of existing building, clearing of site and construction of reservoir, parking and Class 4B at ground floor, 21 apartments at 1st-7th floor…
- PA/04218/25 Pieta: Proposed demolition of existing building, clearing of site and construction of reservoir, parking and Class 4B at ground floor, 21 apartments at 1st-7th floor…
More by James Bonnici Camilleri
- PA/07716/26 St Julians: To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse…
- PA/07633/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,…
- PA/07483/26 Zurrieq: To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade.
- PA/07384/26 Santa Venera: To sanction as built first floor plan.
- PA/07375/26 Marsaskala: To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level.
- PA/07367/26 Hamrun: To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls.
All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri
More from Daniel Zahra
- PA/07716/26 St Julians: To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse…
- PA/07633/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,…
- PA/07483/26 Zurrieq: To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade.
- PA/07384/26 Santa Venera: To sanction as built first floor plan.
- PA/07375/26 Marsaskala: To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level.
- PA/07367/26 Hamrun: To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls.