--- title: "PA/04281/23: demolition of the Ex-Sa Maison residential home in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04281-23/pieta-demolition-of-the-ex-sa-maison-residential-home source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Pieta: Proposed demolition of the Ex-Sa Maison residential home and neighbouring dilapidated warehouse, site excavation and… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0428123 # PA/04281/23: demolition of the Ex-Sa Maison residential home in Pieta Ex-Sa Maison retirement home and warehouse Nr. 7, Sqaq Borton c/w, Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta Proposed demolition of the Ex-Sa Maison residential home and neighbouring dilapidated warehouse, site excavation and construction of two level for parking, one level including Class 4B establishments and overlying six full floors + one receded floor with a total of 48 residential units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ex-Sa Maison retirement home and warehouse Nr. 7, Sqaq Borton c/w, Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [Heritage Holdings Ltd Attn: Dimitri Sturdza](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/heritage-holdings-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 48 - **Received:** 28 April 2023 - **Validated:** 19 July 2023 - **Published:** 11 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 10 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 January 2025 - **Permit expires:** 19 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04281/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04281&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Ex-Sa Maison retirement home and warehouse Nr. 7, Sqaq Borton c/w, Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta 116 other applications within 300 m: 67 granted, 6 refused, 14 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06798/25). On Sqaq Borton: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/05692/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05692-26/pieta-demolition-of-washroom-and-roof-over-first): Proposed demolition of washroom and roof over first floor level on building neighbouring site covered by PA4281/23, and proposed construction of three full… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/02141/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02141-23/pieta-sanction-discrepancies-between-approved-plans): To sanction discrepancies between approved plans (PB/03056/79) and as built plans. The works include the proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to garage… Refused, validated 19 April 2023, 19 m away - [**PA/05554/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05554-23/pieta-renewal-of-permit-pa3570-15-proposed-demolition-of): Renewal of permit PA3570/15: proposed demolition of existing terraced house and shop, retaining existing facade and proposed construction of apartments. Withdrawn, 21 m away - [**PA/00603/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00603-23/pieta-alterations-to-level-0-and-1-to): Alterations to level 0 and 1 to convert pre-1967 maisonette into apartment and construction of additional 2 no apartments. Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/00439/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00439-25/pieta-demolition-of-part-of-existing-property-and): Demolition of part of existing property and construction of a residential block overlying commercial premises at ground floor level. Development will include… Refused, validated 29 January 2025, 1 floor, 42 m away - [**PA/06648/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06648-26/pieta-part-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and): Part demolition of the existing building and construction of an apartment block with a commercial ground floor. Ground floor to be Class 4C (food and drink… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/02681/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02681-24/pieta-sanction-built-levels-following-survey-taken-on-site): To sanction built levels following survey taken on-site, minor internal and external alterations from PA/000375/22. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/00375/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00375-22/pieta-demolish-of-existing-structures-whilst-retaining-the): To demolish of existing structures whilst retaining the existing facade, and construct ground floor level for two Class 4B shops with the installation of… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/08321/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08321-25/pieta-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade, alterations and extensions to an existing dwelling including installation of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/03063/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03063-26/pieta-sanction-internal-changes-to-class-4b-approved): To sanction internal changes to Class 4B approved in PB851/91. These changes consist of removal of partitions and formation of new ones and an extension at… Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/00775/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00775-24/pieta-formation-of-a-roof-garden-on-existing): Proposed formation of a roof garden on existing terrace. Granted, validated 16 April 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/08929/20** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08929-20/pieta-alterations-to-existing-school-including-the-construction): Proposed alterations to existing school including the construction of two external staircases (A and B) to provide access and act as emergency exit routes. Granted, validated 10 March 2021, 64 m away - [**PA/08249/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08249-25/pieta-roof-over-existing-terrace-and-construct-an): To roof over existing terrace and construct an additional overlying penthouse level. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/00913/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00913-25/pieta-part-change-of-use-from-motor-vehicle): Part change of use from motor vehicle showroom and retail area into public service garage. Withdrawn, validated 12 February 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/01163/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01163-22/pieta-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, construction of new residential apartment block with 7 residential units (6 in no. 2 bedroom and 1 in no. 1 bedroom)… Status being checked, 76 m away ## More by Michael Anastasi - [**PA/07657/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07657-26/pembroke-changes-to-permit-pa-04863-21): Proposed changes to permit PA/04863/21, including changes to the lift shaft at roof level and removal of landscaping from what was previously approved. Pending - [**PA/07533/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07533-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-05950-18-change-of): Renewal request to PA/05950/18 - Change of use from shop to Class 4C, restoration of facade and minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07414/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07414-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-four-overlying-floors-with-6): Proposed construction of four overlying floors with 6 apartments per floor and three penthouses at setback floor level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06952/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06952-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-10246-17-proposed-extension): Renewal request to PA/10246/17 - Proposed extension of approved 3rd level (as per PA/7449/16) including minor alterations and lowering of roof level by one… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06525/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06525-26/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor garage, 3 overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at setback floor level… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06513/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06513-26/marsaskala-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette, three overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Michael Anastasi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-anastasi) ## More from Heritage Holdings Ltd - [**PA/05692/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05692-26/pieta-demolition-of-washroom-and-roof-over-first): Proposed demolition of washroom and roof over first floor level on building neighbouring site covered by PA4281/23, and proposed construction of three full… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)