--- title: "PA/04437/23: demolish own residence in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04437-23/swieqi-demolish-own-residence source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: To demolish own residence, excavate site and subsequently erect 3 No. Basement garages having capacity of 3… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0443723 # PA/04437/23: demolish own residence in Swieqi Riviera, 23, Triq il-Horza, Swieqi To demolish own residence, excavate site and subsequently erect 3 No. Basement garages having capacity of 3 independent parking slots, 1 no. 3 bedroom maisonette at ground floor, 3 no. 3 bedroom apartments at 1st , 2nd and 3rd floor levels and a 1 bedroom penthouse at receded 4th floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Riviera, 23, Triq il-Horza, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** Mr Raymond Calleja - **Perit:** [Perit Paul Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-buhagiar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 19 June 2023 - **Validated:** 28 September 2023 - **Published:** 26 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 25 August 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 11 October 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04437/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04437&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Riviera, 23, Triq il-Horza, Swieqi 198 other applications within 300 m: 111 granted, 8 refused, 22 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00057/25). On Triq il-Horza: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/03165/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03165-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-variances-to-house-approved): To sanction minor internal variances to house approved with PB5184/82, and proposed internal alterations to divide the property into two maisonettes. Granted, validated 30 June 2026, 16 m away - [**PA/00416/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00416-23/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa1609-18): To sanction variations from approved permit PA1609/18. At basement level these consist of reduction of 1 independent parking space due to retention of 0.76m… Granted, validated 18 May 2023, 16 m away - [**PA/02979/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02979-22/swieqi-internal-and-external-amendments-to-approved-permit): Internal and external amendments to approved permit PA08609/17, to sanction approved but not constructed basement levels level -3 and level -2 and including… Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/02112/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02112-22/swieqi-construct-additional-apartment-and-penthouse-with-a): To construct additional apartment and penthouse with a different layout from that approved in PA04484/15, and carry out alterations to existing facade. Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/03186/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03186-22/swieqi-changes-to-the-extension-approved-in-pa01775-18): Changes to the extension approved in PA01775/18 including internal changes, extension of the remaining airspace at the front of the property and the creation… Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/00947/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00947-24/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation and construction of basement garages and five overlying residences. Granted, validated 1 April 2024, 53 m away - [**PA/07266/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07266-23/swieqi-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, site excavation and construction of basement garages, four overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a penthouse at… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/01580/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01580-24/swieqi-propose-demolishing-of-an-existing-structure): To propose demolishing of an existing structure, excavating the site, and constructing a semi-basement to accommodate private vehicle garages, with an… Under appeal, validated 20 March 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/06361/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06361-23/swieqi-extend-approved-balcony): To extend approved balcony. Granted, validated 6 February 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/07456/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07456-25/swieqi-sanction-differences-from-pa4797-04-which-includes-aluminum): To sanction differences from PA4797/04 which includes aluminum canopy at exterior terrace on receded floor and decking. Proposal includes an additional canopy… Withdrawn, validated 19 November 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/04869/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04869-25/swieqi-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, construct 3 garages at basement level and 5 apartments overlying each other. The proposal include also reservoir and pool… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 1 floor, 81 m away - [**PA/01199/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01199-24/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-including-slight): Demolition of existing terraced house including slight excavation towards back of plot to extend the existing basement and construction of a residential block… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 84 m away - [**PA/04713/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04713-26/swieqi-pool-on-roof-and-general-landscaping-and): Proposed pool on roof and general landscaping and alterations to penthouse level. Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/03831/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03831-26/swieqi-demolish-three-residential-units-and-to-construct): To demolish three residential units and to construct five apartments, underlying garage and proposed pool. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 1 floor, 88 m away - [**PA/01134/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01134-25/swieqi-variations-from-the-official-building-alignments-to): Variations from the official building alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit PA05362/18. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 89 m away ## More by Paul Buhagiar - [**PA/05856/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05856-26/zebbug-demolish-existing-two-apartments-at-1st-and): To demolish existing two apartments at 1st and 2nd floor and replace them by 3 no 2 bedroom apartments at 1st floor to 3rd floor and a 1 bedroom penthouse at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04429/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04429-26/pembroke-transform-a-corner-2-floor-terraced-house): To transform a corner 2 floor terraced house into an elevated ground floor 3-bedroom maisonette, 3 no 3-bedroom apartments at 1st floor to 3rd floor and a… Granted, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03982/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03982-26/marsa-sanction-alterations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa-5138-09): To sanction alterations from previously approved permit PA/5138/09 and to add provision of 2 No. jockey rooms. Moreover, the stable is proposed to be split… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03981/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03981-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-a-private-car): Change of use from a private car garage to a public service garage for 1 No. Y-plate vehicle. In view that no permits were traced on site, garage as built is… Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03470/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03470-26/siggiewi-change-of-use-from-a-private-car): Change of use from a Private Car Garage to a Public Service Garage for 1 No. Y-Plate vehicle. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/01109/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01109-26/birkirkara-sanction-facade-decoration-treatment-at-ground-floor): To sanction facade decoration treatment at ground floor level from that approved in RG/03435/18. That is from plaster rendering painted in stone color to… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 [All applications by Paul Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-buhagiar) [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)