--- title: "PA/04081/23: demolition of existing building in Marsaskala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04081-23/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Marsaskala: Proposed demolition of existing building. Construction of a new apartment building consisting of 2 basement… Planning applications › Marsaskala › PA0408123 # PA/04081/23: demolition of existing building in Marsaskala Restaurant at, Triq il-Bajja c/w, Triq l-Ghawwiema, Marsascala Proposed demolition of existing building. Construction of a new apartment building consisting of 2 basement garages and 16 apartments above ground including two set-back floors, construction of reservoir and lift. Site to include excavation of 2 levels. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Restaurant at, Triq il-Bajja c/w, Triq l-Ghawwiema, Marsascala - **Locality:** [Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala) - **Applicant:** [Christian Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christian-cachia) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 16 - **Received:** 2 May 2023 - **Validated:** 5 July 2023 - **Published:** 5 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 4 August 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 7 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04081/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04081&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Restaurant at, Triq il-Bajja c/w, Triq l-Ghawwiema, Marsascala 85 other applications within 300 m: 53 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 9 floors (PA/02600/24). On Triq il-Bajja: 14 other applications, 8 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/04358/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04358-24/marsaskala-propose-demolition-of-two-maisonettes-and-construction): To propose demolition of two maisonettes and construction of block of apartments which includes street level garage, three full floors and a receded floor. Granted, validated 3 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 18 m away - [**PA/01367/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01367-23/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car): Change of use from garage to car sale and display area (showroom). Refused, validated 8 March 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/01488/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01488-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-due-to): Sanctioning of garage as built due to deviations from PA/7234/94. Granted, validated 28 April 2026, 36 m away - [**PA/03319/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03319-23/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-garages-layout-as-built-and): Sanctioning of garages layout as built and addition of internal yard. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/08180/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08180-25/marsaskala-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/02707/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02707-21/marsaskala-renewal-of-permit-pa02744-15-for-the-construction): Renewal of permit PA02744/15 for the construction of additional rooms at second and third floor levels Status being checked, 4 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/02483/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02483-24/marsaskala-propose-an-additional-setback-floor-over-an): To propose an additional setback floor over an existing penthouse, to propose alterations in the approved/existing third floor level and to sanction changes… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/01563/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01563-26/marsaskala-extension-to-existing-unit-at-third-floor): Proposed extension to existing unit at third floor and construction of a penthouse at receded floor level. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/05188/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05188-24/marsaskala-sanction-internal-alterations-as-built): To sanction internal alterations as built (no traced permits). Granted, validated 4 October 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/02224/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02224-21/marsaskala-subdivision-of-duplex-apartment-at-second-and): Subdivision of duplex apartment at second and third floor levels into two separate apartments, including sanctioning of internal and external walls. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/02181/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02181-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-alterations-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction minor alterations from the approved permit PA/02224/21. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/00722/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00722-26/marsaskala-sanction-apartment-as-built-minor-variations): To sanction apartment as built - minor variations from approved permit PA1873/97. Granted, validated 12 March 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/06605/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06605-24/marsaskala-construct-overlying-units-on-existing-property-which): To construct overlying units on existing property which include one 3-bedroom, two 2-bedroom and a recessed duplex penthouse as well as a lift in the existing… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/00985/20** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00985-20/marsaskala-subdivide-approved): To subdivide approved (PA/03121/18) duplex penthouse into two separate units, correction of setback facade on approved third floor and internal alterations. Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/02519/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02519-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-over-pb-04615-82): Sanctioning of garage as built over PB/04615/82. Granted, validated 25 May 2026, 66 m away ## More by Mark Arrigo - [**PA/07585/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07585-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-existing-building-at-first-floor): Sanctioning of existing building at first floor and proposed minor alterations at first floor level, including the addition of a lift and common staircase… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07525/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07525-26/sliema-alterations-to-front-elevation): Proposed alterations to front elevation, including widening of balcony doorway and opening of window to match doors and windows of overlying apartments.… Pending - [**PA/06989/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06989-26/vittoriosa-birgu-demolition-of-staircase-and-alterations-to-approved): Proposed demolition of staircase and alterations to approved lift shaft and landings in a Class 3A guesthouse. Proposed changes to room uses at ground and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06828/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06828-26/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-dwellings-and-construction): Demolition of existing pre-1967 dwellings and construction of; two ground floor maisonettes including reservoir accessed from Sqaq Qaccawiet, 8 apartments… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06333/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06333-26/paola-removal-of-approved-but-not-constructed-washroom-extension-at-ro): Proposed removal of approved-but-not-constructed washroom extension at roof level. Sanctioning of security screens over party walls. Proposed installation of… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06315/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06315-26/tarxien-sanctioning-of): Sanctioning of; site configuration and facade changes from PA/01274/12. Proposed change of use from Class 4 shop (as approved per PA/01274/12) to Class 4B… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 [All applications by Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo) ## More from Christian Cachia - [**PA/06151/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06151-26/zabbar-demolition-of-roof-structures): Demolition of roof structures, proposed formation of lift to serve all levels, alterations at first floor level, construction of second/third/roof level to… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/04230/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04230-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-from-previously-approved-pa-04081-23-of-minor): Proposed sanctioning from previously approved PA/04081/23 of minor changes on plans, sections and elevations. Proposed changes to the facade and removal of… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/02345/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02345-26/marsaskala-alterations-and-extension-to-penthouse-at-fourth): Proposed alterations and extension to penthouse at fourth floor level to be converted to two apartments and construction of penthouse above including… Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/06004/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06004-25/fgura-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-02153-24-including-changes): Proposed alterations to approved permit PA/02153/24 including changes to internal wall layouts, addition of a garage at ground floor level and alterations to… Granted, validated 7 October 2025 - [**PA/06108/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06108-24/mosta-sanctioning-of-extension-of-front-terrace-of): Sanctioning of extension of front terrace of apartment 4 further to PA/05927/19 and PA/00178/22 and proposed railing installation. Granted, validated 6 November 2024 - [**PA/02153/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02153-24/fgura-sanctioning-of-property-as-existing-and-proposed): Sanctioning of property as existing and proposed construction of an additional floor at third floor and a receded floor at roof level. Proposed residential… Granted, validated 25 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala)