--- title: "PA/03446/26: demolish existing property in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03446-26/pieta-demolish-existing-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Pieta: To demolish existing property, excavate basement and reservoir, construction of basement garages, ground floor (3… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0344626 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [Mr Daniel Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/daniel-zahra) - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03446/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03446&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [David Cilia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-cilia), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri), [Audrey Ann Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01792-26/pieta-partially-excavate-the-site-to-the-required): 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.… Pending, validated 18 March 2026, 3 floors, 28 m away - [**PA/04729/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04729-23/pieta-repair-works-to-existing-dwellings): Proposed repair works to existing dwellings. Works to include demolishing and reconstruction of terrace roof and opramorta at back, restoration of backyard… Granted, validated 12 October 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/00815/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00815-23/pieta-sanction-subdivision-of-penthouse-into-2-units): To sanction subdivision of penthouse into 2 units including minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/05594/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05594-23/pieta-propose-alterations-to-first-floor-in-order): 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… Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/06025/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06025-23/pieta-partial-change-of-use-from-office): Proposed partial change of use from office (Class 4A) to religious congregation (no use class) and ancillary activities (archiving, kitchenette, reception,… Refused, validated 18 October 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/00034/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00034-25/pieta-sanction-configuration-of-bathroom-and-ensuite-study): To sanction configuration of bathroom and ensuite/ study rooms at third, fourth and fifth floor level. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/02367/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02367-25/pieta-renewal-to-pa-11233-18-change-of-use): 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… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/00973/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00973-24/pieta-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved): To carry out minor internal alterations to approved Flat 2 at first floor level (covered by RG140/20). Granted, validated 18 April 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/02599/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02599-25/pieta-change-of-use-from-class-3c-yoga): Change of use from Class 3C yoga center approved on PA/02799/18 to Class 4B. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/03193/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03193-22/pieta-affix-sign-on-elevation): To affix sign on elevation. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/07399/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07399-26/pieta-renewal-of-pa-4840-16-internal-demolition-of-staircase): Renewal of PA/4840/16: Internal demolition of staircase and room at first and second floor level and construction of additional floors and penthouse. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 69 m away - [**PA/01459/21** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01459-21/pieta-propose-the-construction-of-a-two-bedroom): 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… Status being checked, 70 m away - [**PA/06427/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06427-25/pieta-sanction-as-built-class-4a-office): To sanction as built Class 4A office. Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/00050/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00050-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-building): 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… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 88 m away - [**PA/04218/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04218-25/pieta-demolition-of-existing-building): 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… Withdrawn, validated 25 June 2025, 8 floors plus a receded floor, 88 m away ## More by James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) ## More from Daniel Zahra - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)