PA/04404/26: demolish the existing building in Xghajra
57 and Vacant Plot, Triq Karmelo Ritchie and, Trejqet ix-Xilep, Xghajra
To demolish the existing building, to excavate the site, and to construct 19 garages at basement level -2 (in relation to Triq Karmelo Ritchie), 11 garages, a Class 4A and 2 flats at basement level -1, 7 maisonettes at ground floor level, 6 flats at each of the first and second floor level, 5 flats at third floor level, and 3 flats at the receded floor level. Jacuzzis are also being proposed within the setback of the roof (setback) level.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 57 and Vacant Plot, Triq Karmelo Ritchie and, Trejqet ix-Xilep, Xghajra
- Locality
- Xghajra
- Applicant
- Keith Grech
- Perit
- Perit Wayne Scerri
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 4 floors plus a receded floor
- Residential units
- 27
- Received
- 19 December 2025
- Validated
- 24 June 2026
- Published
- 24 June 2026
- Comments close
- 24 July 2026
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 14 September 2026
- Permit expires
- 30 September 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 57 and Vacant Plot, Triq Karmelo Ritchie and, Trejqet ix-Xilep, Xghajra
55 other applications within 300 m: 41 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05061/23).
On Triq Karmelo Ritchie: 11 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Randolph Nicholas Bartoli.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/01412/26 Xghajra: Proposed sanctioning of property from PA5739/01 due to internal alterations, changes to levels, changes on facade, installation of pv panels and extension…
- PA/03400/23 Xghajra: To demolish existing roof over 1st floor dilapidated slab, carry out alterations at 1st floor, roof over 1st floor, construct washroom at roof level.
- PA/05061/23 Xghajra: To renew PA/01574/18 – To demolish washroom and erect third floor level, and room at fourth floor level, internally connected to proposed floor, demolition of…
- PA/08517/24 Xghajra: To sanction differences from original permit PA/06744/07 of garage no.7 and 8 at semibasement level.
- PA/04970/25 Xghajra: To sanction minor discrepancies in wall alignments and balcony size with respect to PA/05787/17.
- PA/05680/24 Xghajra: Application to sanction internal and external variations to approved PA/2330/03. Sanctioning mainly includes creation of separate maisonette and apartment,…
- PA/02153/26 Xghajra: The proposal features the creation of recreational areas through the use of sustainable materials, integrated landscaping, play equipment, the installation of…
- PA/02765/24 Xghajra: Proposed demolition of internal area of existing residence, changes to openings on existing facade and construction of a ground floor maisonette, three…
- PA/05354/25 Xghajra: To demolish existing ground floor maisonette and construct a duplex maisonette at ground floor and first floor, two overlying one-bedroom apartments, and 2…
- PA/06536/26 Xghajra: To demolish existing dwelling and construct four residential units with passenger lift.
- PA/06610/24 Xghajra: Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of site, construction of Class 4B shop with underlying store, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. Proposal also…
- PA/05320/24 Xghajra: Proposed sanctioning of existing apartment from DN/00848/18.
- PA/05484/25 Xghajra: Proposed development comprising of excavation of plot to build reservoir and a semi basement garage with 2 car spaces, three in number 2 bedroom apartments…
- PA/08010/25 Xghajra: Proposed demolition of existing house, and proposed excavation of rain water reservoir, construction of private garage and maisonette at ground floor level,…
- PA/02203/25 Xghajra: To demolish approved roof structures (PA 6646/01) and build 5 overlying apartments at level 3 and 5 receded units at receded floor level, works to include the…
More by Wayne Scerri
- PA/07358/26 Sliema: To demolish existing internal walls and ceilings (retaining facade), plus construction of a Class 3A guest house at ground, first, second, third and setback…
- PA/07337/26 Nadur: Proposed internal alterations to approved PA6882/22.
- PA/07302/26 Kercem: To retain facade, to partly internal additions to existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also carry out…
- PA/07245/26 Kercem: To demolish existing building, propose excavation and construction of reservoir, 9 garages at basement level, office Class 4A, signage, residential units at…
- PA/07175/26 Kalkara: To extend the existing washroom at setback floor level, in an existing pre-1968 dwelling.
- PA/07021/26 St Julians: To convert an existing dilipadited pre-67 residential structure on the same built up footprint consisting of internal and external modifications including…
All applications by Wayne Scerri
More from Keith Grech
- PA/05469/26 Birkirkara: Demolition of existing building and construction of 4 garages at basement level, n.2 maisonette, n.6 two-bedroom apartment and 1 penthouse with pool at…
- PA/04723/26 Mosta: Construction of 6 Garages at Basement level, 1 Maisonette at Ground floor level, 6 two-bedroom Apartments, and 1 Penthouse with pools at Receded level.
- PA/02912/25 Santa Venera: Change of use from garage to Class 1A property - 1bed unit and proposed excavation of basement level.