--- title: "PA/04125/23: demolish existing dilapidated building and construct townhouse in Mellieha |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04125-23/mellieha-demolish-existing-dilapidated-building-and-construct-townhous source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Mellieha: To demolish existing dilapidated building and construct townhouse. Perit Joseph Attard. Validated 5 July 2023. Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0412523 # PA/04125/23: demolish existing dilapidated building and construct townhouse in Mellieha 182, Triq il-Mithna l-Gdida, Mellieha To demolish existing dilapidated building and construct townhouse. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 182, Triq il-Mithna l-Gdida, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** Sarah Marie Vella - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 7 June 2023 - **Validated:** 5 July 2023 - **Published:** 5 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 4 August 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 28 June 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04125/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04125&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 182, Triq il-Mithna l-Gdida, Mellieha 225 other applications within 300 m: 134 granted, 2 refused, 29 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 13 floors (PA/05613/23). On Triq il-Mithna l-Gdida: 27 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb), [Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 40 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/06573/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06573-23/mellieha-sanction-splash-pool-within-discovered-pre-1967-war): To sanction splash pool within discovered pre-1967 war shelter, interconnected with property. Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/00719/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00719-25/mellieha-sanction-minor-variations-from-previously-approved-permit): To sanction minor variations from previously approved permit PB/01354/75 and proposed bathroom at second floor. Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/01744/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01744-26/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pb-2840-76-which-includes-changes): To sanction departures from PB/2840/76 which includes changes to site configuration, internal layout and to the façade. Proposal includes also the demolition… Suspended, validated 18 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/02266/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02266-24/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pa-1318-13-which-includes-changes): To sanction departures from PA/1318/13 which includes changes to the site configuration, to the internal layout, to the levels and to the facades. Proposed… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/05132/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05132-25/mellieha-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-dwelling-including-the): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1968 dwelling including the proposed construction of lift, forming a garage at ground floor level, extension at second… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/05984/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05984-26/mellieha-change-of-use-from-class-4a): Proposed change of use from Class 4A - veterinary office/consultancy to Class 2A - veterinary clinic. Proposal includes also internal alterations. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/03689/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03689-24/mellieha-demolish-existing-class-1-dwelling): To demolish existing Class 1 dwelling, proposed excavation of site to necessary levels, and construction of a Class 3A guesthouse consisting of 10 rooms and… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/06603/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06603-25/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pa10137-18-and-pa-5971-20): To sanction departures from PA10137/18 and PA 5971/20, which includes changes to the site configuration, to the internal layouts, site levels, external design… Granted, validated 21 November 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/04916/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04916-26/mellieha-demolish-existing-residential-dwellings): To demolish existing residential dwellings (retaining façade on Triq il-Kappillan Magri and part on Triq Sant’ Elena) and excavate site to necessary level.… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 1 floor, 42 m away - [**PA/02448/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02448-22/mellieha-propose-the-installation-of-a-retractable-awning): To propose the installation of a retractable awning. Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/06242/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06242-24/mellieha-change-of-use-from-guest-house): Change of use from guest house (Class 3A) to residence (Class 1). Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/06620/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06620-24/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-pa-1446-15-to-garages): To sanction departures from PA/1446/15 to garages (private car parking) which includes the removal of internal dividing wall between the two garages so as to… Granted, validated 5 November 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/06598/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06598-24/mellieha-change-of-use-of-a-class-4): Change of use of a Class 4 shop approved as per PA/01500/15 into a pastizzeria including sanctioning as built and alterations. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/00207/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00207-21/mellieha-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 3D marine leisure as per LN74 of 2014 and including minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/02758/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02758-22/mellieha-sanction-minor-alteration-in-layout-of-garage): To sanction minor alteration in layout of garage approved in PA6814/97. Status being checked, 56 m away ## More by Joseph Attard - [**PA/07754/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07754-26/tarxien-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-maisonette-approved): Proposed internal alterations and extension to maisonette approved in RG/03546/17. Pending - [**PA/07171/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07171-26/marsaskala-installation-of-retractable-awning-to-penthouse-approved): Proposed installation of retractable awning to penthouse approved in PA/06903/25. Pending - [**PA/07116/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07116-26/mellieha-sanction-class-4b-shop-offices-and-ancillary): To sanction Class 4B shop offices and ancillary facilities approved in PA/01461/10 and PA/0353/16 as built. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06754/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06754-26/mellieha-extension-to-existing-apartment-and-modification-to): Proposed extension to existing apartment and modification to facade. Pending - [**PA/06225/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06225-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and fixing of signage. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06162/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06162-26/birzebbuga-replacement-of-facade-timber-apertures-to-u-pvc): Proposed replacement of facade timber apertures to u-pvc ones and installation of awning at roof level. Suspended, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Joseph Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-attard) [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)