--- title: "PA/03455/23: demolition of existing property in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03455-23/xaghra-demolition-of-existing-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xaghra: Proposed demolition of existing property. Proposed excavation and construction of five garages at basement level,… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0345523 # PA/03455/23: demolition of existing property in Xaghra 31, Triq ta' Karkar, Xaghra Proposed demolition of existing property. Proposed excavation and construction of five garages at basement level, nine residential units (two maisonettes, five apartments and two penthouses) over five floor levels. Proposed construction to be built along the established scheme alignment. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 31, Triq ta' Karkar, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** [Josef Attard](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/josef-attard) - **Perit:** [Perit Manuel Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/manuel-cassar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 9 - **Received:** 23 February 2023 - **Validated:** 14 June 2023 - **Published:** 14 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 3 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03455/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03455&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 31, Triq ta' Karkar, Xaghra 96 other applications within 300 m: 58 granted, 1 refused, 10 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/07835/25). On Triq ta' Karkar: 8 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 77% (likely range 47–100%, low reliability, from 6 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 5 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 4. 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/00803/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00803-25/xaghra-sanction-alterations-to-dwellings-approved-in-pa04633-20): To sanction alterations to dwellings approved in PA04633/20. Alterations include changes to facade, levels and layout. To also sanction the construction of… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 14 m away - [**PA/05817/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05817-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwellings): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwellings approved in PA/00803/25 and PA/07283/21. Alterations include changes to layout, changes to facade, to… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/03587/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03587-21/xaghra-extend-and-convert-washroom-at-3rd-floor): To extend and convert washroom at 3rd floor into an apartment including sanctioning of minor alterations in façade. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/02808/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02808-26/xaghra-demolish-the-existing-building-and-construct-two): To demolish the existing building and construct two garages at ground floor level with eight residential units above. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/05127/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05127-25/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-to-residential-dwellings-approved): To carry out alterations to residential dwellings approved in PA/06001/22. Alterations include changes to layout, to facade and to levels. To also convert the… Granted, validated 18 October 2025, 96 m away - [**PA/01592/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01592-21/xaghra-demolish-rubble-wall): To demolish rubble wall, to excavate site to construct reservoir and garages for private cars at ground floor level and 8 flats at first-third and recessed… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 105 m away - [**PA/07835/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07835-25/xaghra-demolish-the-existing-rubble-wall-and-propose): To demolish the existing rubble wall and propose the construction of garages at ground floor level, with 8 apartments at the first, second, third, and receded… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 116 m away - [**PA/00435/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00435-23/xaghra-sanction-differences-from-approved-drawings-in-gd1911-01): To sanction differences from approved drawings in GD1911/01 and PA5919/99, consisting of correction of survey and site configuration and change of use of… Withdrawn, 118 m away - [**PA/05268/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05268-24/xaghra-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house, to excavate reservoir and to construct 6 garages, one Class 4B shop, 6 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 120 m away - [**PA/01456/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01456-21/xaghra-additions-and-alterations-to-basement-floor-level): Additions and alterations to basement floor level from that approved in PA5525/19, and to accommodate an additional parking provision. Status being checked, 122 m away - [**PA/00059/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00059-25/xaghra-carry-out-additions-and-alterations-to-dwelling): To carry out additions and alterations to dwelling approved in PA2275/19 consisting of change of use of part of dwelling to Class 4B shop; changes to facade;… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 129 m away - [**PA/05796/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05796-26/xaghra-propose-a-garage): To propose a garage (for private cars) and excavate and construction underground reservoir. Granted, validated 1 October 2026, 1 floor, 132 m away - [**PA/03731/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03731-25/xaghra-excavate-the-site-and-construct-a-basement): To excavate the site and construct a basement with eleven garages, along with three ground-floor garages above, and eleven residential units Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 134 m away - [**PA/01099/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01099-23/xaghra-sanction-variations-from-pa-6222-20-and-to-subdivide): To sanction variations from PA/6222/20 and to subdivide existing dwelling into two apartments at ground and first floor level. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 2 floors, 141 m away - [**PA/06355/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06355-24/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-7-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 7 residential units with underlying garages. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 143 m away ## More by Manuel Cassar - [**PA/04182/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04182-26/nadur-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of five garages and one parking space at basement level, ten residential units… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01118/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01118-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of new residential dwelling and underlying garage. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/00575/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00575-26/sannat-alterations-and-additions-to-split-existing-dwelling): Alterations and additions to split existing dwelling into two dwellings. Granted, validated 20 March 2026 - [**PA/04584/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04584-25/gharb-change-of-use-of-existing-residential-dwelling): Proposed change of use of existing residential dwelling to Class 3A guesthouse. Proposed internal alterations at all levels and extension to existing property… Pending, validated 9 July 2025 - [**PA/02908/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02908-25/xewkija-clear-existing-boundary-walls-and-proposed-construction): To clear existing boundary walls and proposed construction of four residential dwellings. Pending, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/00302/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00302-25/msida-internal-alterations-to-existing-apartment-at-fourth): Internal alterations to existing apartment at fourth floor including the lowering of existing ceiling and the construction two units at fifth floor and one… Pending, validated 4 March 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Manuel Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/manuel-cassar) ## More from Josef Attard - [**PA/01945/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01945-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-the-closing-of-some-windows-and): To sanction the closing of some windows and building of a wall at basement. Relative to RG750/25. Granted, validated 12 May 2026 - [**PA/00575/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00575-26/sannat-alterations-and-additions-to-split-existing-dwelling): Alterations and additions to split existing dwelling into two dwellings. Granted, validated 20 March 2026 - [**PA/02908/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02908-25/xewkija-clear-existing-boundary-walls-and-proposed-construction): To clear existing boundary walls and proposed construction of four residential dwellings. Pending, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/00302/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00302-25/msida-internal-alterations-to-existing-apartment-at-fourth): Internal alterations to existing apartment at fourth floor including the lowering of existing ceiling and the construction two units at fifth floor and one… Pending, validated 4 March 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)