--- title: "PA/04404/26: demolish the existing building in Xghajra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04404-26/xghajra-demolish-the-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Xghajra: To demolish the existing building, to excavate the site, and to construct 19 garages at basement level -2 (in… Planning applications › Xghajra › PA0440426 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra) - **Applicant:** [Keith Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/keith-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04404/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04404&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01412-26/xghajra-sanctioning-of-property-from-pa5739-01-due-to): Proposed sanctioning of property from PA5739/01 due to internal alterations, changes to levels, changes on facade, installation of pv panels and extension… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 14 m away - [**PA/03400/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03400-23/xghajra-demolish-existing-roof-over-1st-floor-dilapidated): To demolish existing roof over 1st floor dilapidated slab, carry out alterations at 1st floor, roof over 1st floor, construct washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 6 July 2023, 15 m away - [**PA/05061/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05061-23/xghajra-renew-pa-01574-18-to-demolish-washroom-and): 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… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 4 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/08517/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08517-24/xghajra-sanction-differences-from-original-permit-pa-06744-07-of): To sanction differences from original permit PA/06744/07 of garage no.7 and 8 at semibasement level. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/04970/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04970-25/xghajra-sanction-minor-discrepancies-in-wall-alignments-and): To sanction minor discrepancies in wall alignments and balcony size with respect to PA/05787/17. Granted, validated 12 September 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/05680/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05680-24/xghajra-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-to-approved): Application to sanction internal and external variations to approved PA/2330/03. Sanctioning mainly includes creation of separate maisonette and apartment,… Granted, validated 1 October 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/02153/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02153-26/xghajra-proposal-features-the-creation-of-recreational-areas): The proposal features the creation of recreational areas through the use of sustainable materials, integrated landscaping, play equipment, the installation of… Suspended, validated 5 August 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/02765/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02765-24/xghajra-demolition-of-internal-area-of-existing-residence): Proposed demolition of internal area of existing residence, changes to openings on existing facade and construction of a ground floor maisonette, three… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/05354/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05354-25/xghajra-demolish-existing-ground-floor-maisonette-and-construct): To demolish existing ground floor maisonette and construct a duplex maisonette at ground floor and first floor, two overlying one-bedroom apartments, and 2… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/06536/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06536-26/xghajra-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-four-residential): To demolish existing dwelling and construct four residential units with passenger lift. Pending, 75 m away - [**PA/06610/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06610-24/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of site, construction of Class 4B shop with underlying store, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. Proposal also… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 78 m away - [**PA/05320/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05320-24/xghajra-sanctioning-of-existing-apartment-from-dn-00848-18): Proposed sanctioning of existing apartment from DN/00848/18. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/05484/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05484-25/xghajra-development-comprising-of-excavation-of-plot-to): 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… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/08010/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08010-25/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, and proposed excavation of rain water reservoir, construction of private garage and maisonette at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away - [**PA/02203/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02203-25/xghajra-demolish-approved-roof-structures): 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… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 87 m away ## More by Wayne Scerri - [**PA/07358/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07358-26/sliema-demolish-existing-internal-walls-and-ceilings): To demolish existing internal walls and ceilings (retaining facade), plus construction of a Class 3A guest house at ground, first, second, third and setback… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07337/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07337-26/nadur-internal-alterations-to-approved-pa6882-22): Proposed internal alterations to approved PA6882/22. Pending - [**PA/07302/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07302-26/kercem-retain-facade): To retain facade, to partly internal additions to existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also carry out… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07245/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07245-26/kercem-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, propose excavation and construction of reservoir, 9 garages at basement level, office Class 4A, signage, residential units at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07175/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07175-26/kalkara-extend-the-existing-washroom-at-setback-floor): To extend the existing washroom at setback floor level, in an existing pre-1968 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07021/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07021-26/st-julians-convert-an-existing-dilipadited-pre-67-residential-structur): To convert an existing dilipadited pre-67 residential structure on the same built up footprint consisting of internal and external modifications including… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) ## More from Keith Grech - [**PA/05469/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05469-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): 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… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04723/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04723-26/mosta-construction-of-6-garages-at-basement-level): 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. Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02912/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02912-25/santa-venera-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 1A property - 1bed unit and proposed excavation of basement level. Granted, validated 7 May 2025 [All planning applications in Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra)