--- title: "PA/03756/23: demolish existing dwelling and to construct six in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03756-23/mqabba-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-six source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mqabba: To demolish existing dwelling and to construct six garages at ground floor level (Level 0), two three bedroom… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0375623 # PA/03756/23: demolish existing dwelling and to construct six in Mqabba 85, Triq Santa Katarina c/w, Triq il-Kileb, Mqabba To demolish existing dwelling and to construct six garages at ground floor level (Level 0), two three bedroom apartments in each storey in the overlying three stores (Level 1-3) and one penthouse at the receded floor level (Level 4). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 85, Triq Santa Katarina c/w, Triq il-Kileb, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** [Dr Robert Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/robert-zammit) - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 7 - **Received:** 18 May 2023 - **Validated:** 3 January 2024 - **Published:** 3 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 2 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 11 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03756/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03756&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 85, Triq Santa Katarina c/w, Triq il-Kileb, Mqabba 92 other applications within 300 m: 54 granted, 2 refused, 8 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08019/25). On Triq Santa Katarina: 10 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Ronald Zammit Lucas](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ronald-zammit-lucas). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 83% (likely range 53–100%, 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/07014/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07014-25/mqabba-alterations-and-extention-to-pre-1967-dwelling-including): Alterations and extention to pre-1967 dwelling including garage on Triq ix-Xriek. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/02174/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02174-26/mqabba-propose-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To propose change of use from garage to Class 4B hairdresser. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/02871/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02871-21/mqabba-sanction-alterations-additions-to-existing-pre-1967-structures): To sanction alterations/additions to existing pre-1967 structures. Alterations/additions to be sanctioned pertain to the formation of paved walkways and the… Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/05709/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05709-23/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Refused, validated 27 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/00685/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00685-21/mqabba-development-including-the-construction-of-a-five): Proposed development including the construction of a five storey residential block including a street level garage, three apartments and a penthouse at… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/02391/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02391-24/mqabba-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built (changes from PB1188/92) internal alterations, installation of pv on roof of washroom, extension of party walls and installation of… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/05410/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05410-26/mqabba-sanction-alterations-to-a-class-4b-shop): To sanction alterations to a Class 4B shop layout from that approved by virtue of PA/03745/96. Granted, validated 18 September 2026, 88 m away - [**PA/04812/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04812-24/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-differences-in-existing-class): To sanction minor internal differences in existing Class 4B shop from approved development permission PA185/11 including greater internal height, smaller… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 89 m away - [**PA/06649/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06649-25/mqabba-alterations-and-part-demolition-at-ground-floor): Proposed alterations and part demolition at ground floor and change of use to Class 4B shop. Proposed construction of stairwell and 2 apartments. Under appeal, validated 15 October 2025, 1 floor, 94 m away - [**PA/05671/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05671-23/mqabba-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 94 m away - [**PA/04834/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04834-26/mqabba-change-of-use-from-shop): Change of use from shop (Class 4B) to maisonette at ground floor level plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 106 m away - [**PA/05985/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05985-24/mqabba-interconnect-two-approved-local-class-4b-shops): To interconnect two approved local Class 4B shops, resulting in one Class 4B shop with an ancillary store, plus other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 107 m away - [**PA/08019/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08019-25/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation and construction of 2 basements, ground floor 4 maisonettes, 11 apartments and 4 receded apartments including… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 116 m away - [**PA/01300/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01300-23/mqabba-change-of-use-of-class-4b-retail): Change of use of Class 4B retail as approved in PA09846/17 (not utilised) to a garage, including change from glass door and removal of fascia sign. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 116 m away ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) ## More from Robert Zammit - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04069/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04069-26/zebbug-change-the-use-of-an-existing-residence): To change the use of an existing residence into a Class 3A guesthouse consisting of 15 rooms including dedicated amenities. Proposal includes internal… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/02734/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02734-26/gudja-demolish-existing-townhouse): To demolish existing townhouse, excavate and construct an underground water reservoir, private use garages at basement floor level -1, 2 maisonettes and a… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05288/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05288-25/siggiewi-restoration-of-and-alterations-to-farmhouse): Restoration of and alterations to farmhouse, also including additions and construction of swimming pool. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/04482/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04482-25/attard-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house, excavate and construct a water reservoir, 2 basement levels for parking, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level, 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06109/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06109-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-residential-apartments-and-ancillary): Proposed construction of residential apartments and ancillary garages in lieu of PA/04033/22 Proposal includes one basement level instead of the approved two… Granted, validated 6 November 2024 [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)