--- title: "PA/03627/24: demolition of property retaining facade at ground in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03627-24/pieta-demolition-of-property-retaining-facade-at-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Pieta: Proposed demolition of property retaining facade at ground floor, and construction of maisonettes, apartments and… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0362724 # PA/03627/24: demolition of property retaining facade at ground in Pieta Nos. 31, 33, 35, Triq Santa Monika, Pieta Proposed demolition of property retaining facade at ground floor, and construction of maisonettes, apartments and penthouse on site. Proposal includes the provision of a lift. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Nos. 31, 33, 35, Triq Santa Monika, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** Malcolm Cachia - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia) - **Application type:** Outline development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 20 April 2024 - **Validated:** 26 June 2024 - **Published:** 26 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 26 June 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03627/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03627&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Nos. 31, 33, 35, Triq Santa Monika, Pieta 181 other applications within 300 m: 96 granted, 7 refused, 27 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06798/25). On Triq Santa Monika: 15 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Michael Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-camilleri), [Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/04241/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04241-25/pieta-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-including-external-apertures): To sanction minor internal alterations including external apertures (pre-1968 building). Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/00264/21** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00264-21/pieta-correction-of-site-for-development-permission-pa): Correction of site for development permission PA 2841/17 Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/04181/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04181-25/pieta-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-including-replacement-of): To sanction minor internal alterations including replacement of external apertures (pre-1968 building). Granted, validated 14 July 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/04140/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04140-24/pieta-minor-alteration-works-and-extension-on-ground): Minor alteration works and extension on ground, 1st and 2nd floor including subdivision of existing single dwelling unit into 2 apartments consisting of a 1… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 40 m away - [**PA/07252/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07252-24/pieta-internal-and-external-alterations-to-2-pre-1968): Proposed internal and external alterations to 2 pre-1968 houses, to sanction two areas that were built after, and to reconstruct a recently demolished room at… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/00916/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00916-26/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-2-dwelling-units): Additions and alterations to 2 dwelling units approved by permit PA/07252/24. Granted, validated 20 March 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/03720/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03720-25/pieta-sanction-reconstructed-elevation-at-ground-floor): To sanction reconstructed elevation at ground floor, also sanctioning of doors as built which differs from PA/7463/20. Proposal includes construction of the… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 1 floor, 52 m away - [**PA/03863/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03863-24/pieta-propose-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling-including): To propose alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling including extension at ground floor level, proposed construction of receded floor, demolition and… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/04190/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04190-23/pieta-construction-of-an-apartment-block): Construction of an apartment block, consisting of underground level (parking), ground floor plus three typical floors and a receded floor. The apartment block… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/03842/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03842-25/pieta-changes-to-the-development-approved-in-pa8054-24): Changes to the development approved in PA8054/24; to create two penthouses instead of the approved one penthouse. Granted, validated 7 July 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/08054/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08054-24/pieta-demolish-existing-maisonettes-and-to-construct-2): To demolish existing maisonettes and to construct 2 garages for private vehicles at ground floor level, with overlying 10 apartments and 1 penthouse, and an… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 62 m away - [**PA/05414/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05414-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-townhouse): Demolition of existing townhouse, construction of reservoir, semi-basement, ground floor maisonette, 6 overlying floors, to house 10 apartments. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 7 floors, 64 m away - [**PA/01024/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01024-22/pieta-internal-alterations-to-an-old-building-visible): Proposed internal alterations to an old building visible in 1968 survey sheets. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/05480/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05480-24/pieta-sanction-apartments-as-built): To sanction apartments as built. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/01040/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01040-22/pieta-internal-alteration): Internal alteration, replacement of slab over washroom, extension to back yard and replacement of apertures on elevation. Status being checked, 68 m away ## More by Malcolm Cachia - [**PA/07303/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07303-26/zabbar-alterations-and-additions-to-pa-04963-24-to-include): Proposed alterations and additions to PA/04963/24 to include a basement level and outdoor pool and deck area. Proposal also includes minor changes to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07286/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07286-26/gzira-demolition-of-stairs-and-slab-at-level): Proposed demolition of stairs and slab at level 1, extension in backyard for provision of lift, and construction of four (4) studio apartments and one (1)… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07047/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07047-26/zabbar-addition-of-washroom-at-roof-level-to): Proposed addition of washroom at roof level to be constructed in line with adjacent property approved in PA/01398/24. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06898/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06898-26/belt-valletta-proposal-includes-minor-amendments-beyond-those-as): Proposal includes minor amendments beyond those as approved in PA/01302/15, as renewed through PA/03881/23, including the sanctioning of the following: (1)… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05741/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05741-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing maisonettes, excavation of basement level for residential garages and construction of one (1) maisonette at ground floor, six… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05683/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05683-26/st-julians-inclusion-of-a-garage-within-the-front): Proposed inclusion of a garage within the front garden perimeter making use of natural change in level of the site. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia) [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)