--- title: "PA/03751/24: Partial demolition in Marsa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03751-24/marsa-partial-demolition source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Marsa: Partial demolition, alterations and extensions to existing townhouse at basement, ground and first floor levels and… Planning applications › Marsa › PA0375124 # PA/03751/24: Partial demolition in Marsa 169, 171, Triq Stiefnu Zerafa, Marsa Partial demolition, alterations and extensions to existing townhouse at basement, ground and first floor levels and extensions at 2nd floor level for conversion into 3 duplex units, including construction of common lift. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 169, 171, Triq Stiefnu Zerafa, Marsa - **Locality:** [Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa) - **Applicant:** Rene Portelli - **Perit:** [Perit David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 17 April 2024 - **Validated:** 26 June 2024 - **Published:** 26 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 July 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03751/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03751&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 169, 171, Triq Stiefnu Zerafa, Marsa 173 other applications within 300 m: 106 granted, 5 refused, 18 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01090/25). On Triq Stiefnu Zerafa: 29 other applications, 20 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Gordon Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gordon-zammit), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [Andre Magro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-magro), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/02929/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02929-23/marsa-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed alterations to existing townhouse Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/02919/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02919-23/marsa-replacement-of-existing-closed-balcony-and-apertures): Proposed replacement of existing closed balcony and apertures with a timber closed balcony and timber apertures following the approval of grant GS/00443/21. Granted, validated 26 September 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/01090/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01090-25/marsa-alterations-to-first-floor-and-construction-of): Proposed alterations to first floor and construction of three new floors consisting of an apartment and a duplex apartment. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 5 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/07823/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07823-24/marsa-change-of-louvered-screen-material-from-aluminium): Change of louvered screen material from aluminium to timber. Granted, validated 28 January 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/02845/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02845-23/marsa-replacement-of-existing-aluminum-closed-balcony-and): Proposed replacement of existing aluminum closed balcony and apertures with a timber closed balcony and timber apertures following the approval of grant… Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/03667/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03667-23/marsa-internal-alterations-to-existing-building): Internal alterations to existing building (removal of internal walls, replacing of roof slabs which are not in a structurally sound condition) and demolition… Pending, validated 21 June 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/08642/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08642-24/marsa-propose-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1967): To propose change of use from existing pre-1967 furniture shop to private garage including replacement of roof and propose roller shutter door. Refused, validated 24 December 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/01167/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01167-26/marsa-demolish-pre-67-dangerous-roof): To demolish pre-67 dangerous roof, internal reconfiguration of first floor, construction of additional floors at second floor and receded third floor. Granted, validated 26 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/05409/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05409-25/marsa-sanction-pv-panels-at-roof-level): To sanction pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/00936/20** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00936-20/marsa-minor-alterations-to-first-floor-of-existing): Minor alterations to first floor of existing maisonette, demolition of dangerous slab over first floor and reinstatement at a lower level and extensions at… Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/05547/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05547-24/marsa-change-of-use-from-tuition-centre-approved): Proposed change of use from tuition centre approved by PA/04273/06 to Class 1A residential unit and sanctioning of wall layout following survey of property. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/03496/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03496-22/marsa-sanction-garage-and-drive-as-built-from): To sanction garage and drive as built from previous approved permit PB3934/86. Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/00899/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00899-22/marsa-installation-of-a-proposed-fence-along-boundary): The installation of a proposed fence along boundary wall of public garden. Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/06457/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06457-25/marsa-sanction-retention-of-original-door-position-on): To sanction retention of original door position on Triq il-Farfet as opposed to alterations on facade approved in PA/4501/18 and PA/2963/20. Minor internal… Granted, validated 28 October 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/02401/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02401-25/marsa-sanction-common-area-as-built-including-lift): To sanction common area as built including lift. Granted, validated 27 May 2025, 64 m away ## More by David Ellul Mercer - [**PA/07091/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-rece): To sanction minor internal alterations to existing receded floor apartment from that approved in PA/08836/19. Pending - [**PA/05801/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Change of Use of Part of Class 4B (retail) to Ancillary Play Area and sanction part of sign. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05498-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03976/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-26/hamrun-sanction-stairwell-and-lift-hood-at-roof): To sanction stairwell and lift hood at roof level as built from that approved in RG/00559/17. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03911/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03911-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-alterations-as-built-in-receded): To sanction minor alterations as built in receded floor and basement garage from that approved in PA/02266/09. Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/03849/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03849-26/mosta-part-demolition): Part demolition, alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 townhouse including excavation of pool. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) [All planning applications in Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa)