--- title: "PA/04143/23: demolition of existing building and excavation of in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04143-23/msida-demolition-of-existing-building-and-excavation-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Proposed demolition of existing building and excavation of 2 basement levels as per proposed plans. Phase 2 future… Planning applications › Msida › PA0414323 # PA/04143/23: demolition of existing building and excavation of in Msida 21,23,25,27,29,31, Triq it-Torri and, Trejqa ta' Boxbox, Msida Proposed demolition of existing building and excavation of 2 basement levels as per proposed plans. Phase 2 future development detailed in PA3117/23. (Proposed temporary wall surrounding the property.) - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 21,23,25,27,29,31, Triq it-Torri and, Trejqa ta' Boxbox, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Excel Investments Ltd Attn: Mark Agius](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/excel-investments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Received:** 18 April 2023 - **Validated:** 12 July 2023 - **Published:** 12 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 August 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 December 2024 - **Permit expires:** 8 January 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04143/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04143&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 21,23,25,27,29,31, Triq it-Torri and, Trejqa ta' Boxbox, Msida 125 other applications within 300 m: 79 granted, 2 refused, 5 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/06158/25). On Triq it-Torri: 27 other applications, 16 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima), [Japheth Luke Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/japheth-luke-borg). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/01545/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01545-21/birkirkara-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-as-per-pa): To sanction minor internal alterations as per PA 8040/94. To retain Class 4B use, construct an external ramp, affix new shop sign and correction of site… Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/01995/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01995-21/birkirkara-extension-of-an-existing-penthouse-and-construction): Extension of an existing penthouse and construction of an overlying receded penthouse and washrooms. Works include demolition of roof structures. Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/07861/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07861-25/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-pa8115-06-and-pa280-07): To sanction variations from PA8115/06 and PA280/07. Sanctioning includes interconnecting an adjacent private one car garage to previously approved Class 4B… Withdrawn, validated 10 December 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/00256/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00256-20/birkirkara-sanction-variations-from-previous-approved-permit-pa-08040): To sanction variations from previous approved permit PA/08040/94. These includes internal and external changes. Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/03807/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03807-26/birkirkara-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-form-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations form approved permit by virtue PA8115/06 and PA280/07. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/00769/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00769-25/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-class): Internal and external alterations to existing Class 4A office block (3 basement parking levels accommodating 76 spaces and 4 above ground office levels),… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/01474/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01474-25/birkirkara-renewal-of-permit-pa7225-19): Renewal of permit PA7225/19: (Internal and external alterations, sanctioning of internal alterations and change in utilisation of space at third floor and… Withdrawn, 55 m away - [**PA/07398/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07398-25/birkirkara-sanction-existing-garage-and-plans-as-it): To sanction existing garage and plans as it is in lieu PA/05221/00. Withdrawn, validated 12 November 2025, 78 m away - [**PA/00626/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00626-26/birkirkara-sanction-variations-on-the-basement-garage-from): To sanction variations on the basement garage from the approved plans PA2477/96. Granted, validated 14 April 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/00425/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00425-24/birkirkara-hive-off-class-4a-office-from-existing): To hive off Class 4A office from existing residential unit plus other internal and external additions and alterations. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 93 m away - [**PA/03394/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03394-25/birkirkara-sanction-an-internal-garage-as-constructed): To sanction an internal garage as constructed. Granted, validated 20 June 2025, 97 m away - [**PA/00533/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00533-24/birkirkara-sanction-discrepancies-between-approved-drawings-as-per): To sanction discrepancies between approved drawings as per PA6913/98 and PA5139/05 and as built drawings for a ground floor level Class 4B retail. Also, a… Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 98 m away - [**PA/01343/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01343-24/birkirkara-sanction-variations-of-the-lower-ground-floor): To sanction variations of the lower ground floor level, from approved planning permits. Sanctioning relates mainly to site extents due to updated survey and… Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 104 m away - [**PA/00189/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00189-26/birkirkara-changes-to-approved-pa-07723-25): Changes to approved PA/07723/25, to include 2 consultation rooms as part of pharmacy Class 4B. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 108 m away - [**PA/07723/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07723-25/birkirkara-shop-sign-and-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed shop sign and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 15 December 2025, 108 m away ## More by Maria Schembri Grima - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07622/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-four-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending - [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) ## More from Excel Investments Ltd - [**PA/05223/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05223-24/qala-sanction-the-construction-of-2-pools-as): To sanction the construction of 2 pools as well as soft landscaping. Pending, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/03666/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03666-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-building): Proposed demolition of building, excavation of two basements, and construction of 17 garages at basement -1 and -2, 7 commercial class 4B shops with signage… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01471/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01471-24/ta-xbiex-construction-of-wall-and-extension-of-front): Proposed construction of wall and extension of front balconies from second to fifth floor. Granted, validated 24 April 2024 - [**PA/01436/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01436-24/paola-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of existing structures and excavation of 2 basement levels as per proposed plans. Phase 2 is to be covered by T/N 278321. (Proposed… Granted, validated 13 March 2024 - [**PA/00752/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00752-24/paola-construction-of-2-basement-levels-of-parking): Proposed construction of 2 basement levels of parking spaces and garages, 17 retail shops (Class 4B) at ground floor level and 103 residential units from… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00394/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00394-24/xewkija-minor-changes-to-pa756-22-in-internal-layouts): Minor changes to PA756/22 in internal layouts due to a slight change in site configuration and changing duplex 7 to a three-bedroom apartment keeping the same… Granted, validated 31 January 2024 [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)