--- title: "PA/04419/26: demolition of existing block of flats and in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04419-26/xaghra-demolition-of-existing-block-of-flats-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Xaghra: Proposed demolition of existing block of flats and ground floor restaurant and excavation of site in preparation for… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0441926 # PA/04419/26: demolition of existing block of flats and in Xaghra Barbarella Flats, Triq Marsalforn, Xaghra Proposed demolition of existing block of flats and ground floor restaurant and excavation of site in preparation for the proposed extension of the Class 3B hotel next door. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** Barbarella Flats, Triq Marsalforn, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** [Alfred Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alfred-refalo) - **Perit:** [Perit Claude Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-mallia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Hotel - **Received:** 19 May 2026 - **Validated:** 24 June 2026 - **Published:** 24 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04419/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04419&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Barbarella Flats, Triq Marsalforn, Xaghra 67 other applications within 300 m: 44 granted, 2 refused, 5 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03944/24). On Triq Marsalforn: 67 other applications, 44 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri), [Johan Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/johan-camilleri), [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago). - [**PA/06033/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06033-24/xaghra-sanction-existing-agricultural-store-and-reservoir): To sanction existing agricultural store and reservoir, to propose new aperture in existing agricultural store and to construct 2 sheep pens. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 157 m away - [**PA/03641/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03641-25/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-a-store): To excavate and to construct a store (class 6A) at basement level. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 168 m away - [**PA/05181/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05181-23/xaghra-construct-a-communal-swimming-pool-as-an): To construct a communal swimming pool as an ancillary facility to an agrotourism complex approved in PA4705/18. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 168 m away - [**PA/03177/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03177-25/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-a-pump-room): To excavate and to construct a pump room with an underlying water reservoir. To also reconstruct rubble walls. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 1479 m away - [**PA/03072/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03072-25/xaghra-carry-out-additions-and-alterations-to-two): To carry out additions and alterations to two maisonettes approved in PA7416/97 and proposed additions at second floor level, duplex unit. Proposal also… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 1519 m away - [**PA/00201/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00201-21/xaghra-excavate-site-and-construct-garages-with-overlying): To excavate site and construct garages with overlying 6 flats and 2 duplexes. Status being checked, 1527 m away - [**PA/01005/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01005-25/xaghra-carry-out-minor-alteration-at-2nd-floor): To carry out minor alteration at 2nd floor to create 2 flats and a penthouse instead of 2 duplexes approved in PA/201/21. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 1529 m away - [**PA/06343/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06343-23/xaghra-sanction-changes-in-front-elevation-and-minor): To sanction changes in front elevation and minor internal changes from approved PB00056/91 including slight shifting of internal walls and external apertures. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 1529 m away - [**PA/07468/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07468-25/xaghra-construct-a-stairwell-providing-access-to-the): To construct a stairwell providing access to the roof level, as approved in PA/08528/20, and to increase the parapet wall at roof level to conceal the… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 1534 m away - [**PA/03356/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03356-21/xaghra-sanction-external-alterations-at-the-back-of): To sanction external alterations at the back of site approved in PA/03536/06. Alterations include the shifting of pool and external stairs and changes to… Status being checked, 1534 m away - [**PA/00190/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00190-24/xaghra-sanctioning-as-built-existing-apartment-at-second): Sanctioning as built existing apartment at second floor level and to carry out minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 5 March 2024, 1535 m away - [**PA/00904/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00904-21/xaghra-sanction-alterations-to-dwelling-house-approved-in): To sanction alterations to dwelling house approved in PA 2653/01 Status being checked, 1537 m away - [**PA/01266/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01266-22/xaghra-sanction-an-extension-at-second-floor-level): To sanction an extension at second floor level and to sanction alterations to internal and external apertures. Status being checked, 1545 m away - [**PA/01702/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01702-26/xaghra-sanction-minor-differences-from-those-approved-in): To sanction minor differences from those approved in planning permission PA/01283/19 and PA/01685/08. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 1563 m away - [**PA/04675/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04675-23/xaghra-sanction-lower-basement-and-changes-at-basement): To sanction lower basement and changes at basement level from PA 608/05, and proposed dwelling house with basement garage for private cars and swimming pool. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 1 floor, 1565 m away ## More by Claude Mallia - [**PA/07791/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07791-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-structures-in): Demolition of existing dwelling and structures in garden; levelling of site and excavation for the construction of a reservoir; construction of 8 garages at… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07334/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07334-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-basement-as-built-including-new-ramp): To sanction basement as built including: new ramp leading to garage, alterations to the internal layouts at basement. Proposed change of use of the basement… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06977/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06977-26/hamrun-demolish-the-existing-3-storey-dwelling-and-construct): To demolish the existing 3-storey dwelling and construct a 5-storey apartment building, comprising a separate domestic store and Class 4B commercial premises… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/06936/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06936-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-08002-25): Changes to development approved in PA/08002/25, consisting of the redesign of the internal layout of the apartments (number of units unchanged) and the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06921/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06921-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-villa-and-re-positioning): Sanctioning of existing villa and re- positioning of pool as built including rebuilding of corridor joining the two buildings. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**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 [All applications by Claude Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-mallia) ## More from Alfred Refalo - [**PA/06577/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06577-26/xaghra-sanctioning-of-basement-levels-b3-to-b1): Proposed sanctioning of basement levels B3 to B1 and the sundeck at B2, as built. Proposed extension of approved Class 3B hotel (PA/03255/20) including… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/08090/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08090-24/zebbug-gozo-relocation-of-disused-rooms-to-a-new): Proposed relocation of disused rooms to a new site, while preserving all its original features and construction elements. Pending, validated 11 December 2024 [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)