--- title: "PA/04447/26: demolish residence whilst retaining the façade and in Hamrun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04447-26/hamrun-demolish-residence-whilst-retaining-the-fa-ade-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Hamrun: To demolish residence whilst retaining the façade and internal staircase, and construct 1 Class 4A Office, 3… Planning applications › Hamrun › PA0444726 # PA/04447/26: demolish residence whilst retaining the façade and in Hamrun 22, Triq Dun Edgar Vella, Hamrun To demolish residence whilst retaining the façade and internal staircase, and construct 1 Class 4A Office, 3 overlying Residential Units, & Washroom at Roof Level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 22, Triq Dun Edgar Vella, Hamrun - **Locality:** [Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun) - **Applicant:** Christopher Gauci - **Perit:** [Perit Justin Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/justin-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 5 May 2026 - **Validated:** 1 July 2026 - **Published:** 1 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04447/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04447&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 22, Triq Dun Edgar Vella, Hamrun 204 other applications within 300 m: 141 granted, 1 refused, 19 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01972/23). On Triq Dun Edgar Vella: 3 other applications, 0 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 36 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/03259/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03259-24/hamrun-sanction-changes-to-pre-1968-dwelling): To sanction changes to pre-1968 dwelling. Withdrawn, 17 m away - [**PA/02108/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02108-26/hamrun-demolition-of-roof-structure-and-slab-over): Demolition of roof structure and slab over first floor. Construction of three units and a passenger lift. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 2 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/03516/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03516-21/hamrun-construct-1-car-garage-and-3-apartments): To construct 1 car garage and 3 apartments with a different layout and additional dwelling to that approved in PA/00342/20. Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/01550/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01550-22/hamrun-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA7737/21, including the ground floor level as well as internal changes. Proposed joining of ground… Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/00342/20** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00342-20/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of garage, and two duplex apartments. Status being checked, 32 m away - [**PA/01821/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01821-26/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing garage and construction of 2 maisonettes. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 1 floor, 38 m away - [**PA/04376/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04376-24/hamrun-change-of-use-from-garage-to-apartment): Change of use from garage to apartment at ground floor, internal alterations and construction of 4 additional floors for the creation of 3 duplex apartments. Withdrawn, validated 10 July 2024, 5 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/06338/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06338-23/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-second-floor-and-conversion): Demolition of existing second floor and conversion of ground floor facade window into a new entrance door. Internal alterations to existing dwelling,… Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/07773/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07773-25/hamrun-sanctioning-of-variations-from-pa1967-05-and-proposed): Sanctioning of variations from PA1967/05 and proposed construction of second floor level which would include two additional meeting room/hall, and… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 3 floors, 48 m away - [**PA/04517/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04517-25/hamrun-sanction-variations-from-approved-layout-in-dn1460-14): To sanction variations from approved layout in DN1460/14. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/01977/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01977-22/hamrun-demolish-existing-townhouse-retaining-the-existing-facade): To demolish existing townhouse retaining the existing facade up to cornice level, the dismantling and reuse of the entrance hall traditional ceiling and the… Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/02835/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02835-26/hamrun-change-of-use-from-a-residential-space): Change of use from a residential space to a Class 2C childcare centre, including internal and external alterations, and installation of a sign. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/06527/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06527-26/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwelling-while-retaining-facade): To demolish existing dwelling while retaining facade. Proposed construction of a Class 4A-office at ground floor and overlying residential development having… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/02799/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02799-25/hamrun-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa-5127-16): To sanction variations from approved PA/5127/16. Sanctioning mainly includes re-positioning of back wall following new survey. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/02434/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02434-24/hamrun-replacement-of-dangerous-roof-slab): Replacement of dangerous roof slab, alterations to internal partitions, and reinstatement of use from store to dwelling. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 56 m away ## More by Justin Spiteri - [**PA/07723/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07723-26/dingli-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Proposed change of use from approved Class 4B shop (PA 5071/25) into a maisonette with some proposed alterations and additions. Pending - [**PA/06373/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06373-26/gudja-demolish-residence-and-excavate-and-construct-basement): To demolish residence and excavate and construct basement garages and overlying residential units. Receded unit to have a pool at roof level. Pending - [**PA/05471/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05471-26/paola-change-of-use-from-garage-to-residential): Change of use from garage to residential use and linking internally to adjacent maisonette. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04577/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04577-26/mellieha-demolish-residence-and-excavate-and-construct-2): To demolish residence and excavate and construct 2 basement garages and overlying 9 residential units. Development includes jacuzzi and pool at roof level. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/03895/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03895-26/hamrun-variations-to-permit-pa4231-25-including-change-of): Proposed variations to permit PA4231/25 including change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 4D food and drink establishments where cooking is allowed, at… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03273/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03273-26/san-gwann-alterations-and-extensions-to-approved-guest-house): Proposed alterations and extensions to approved guest house PA/10463/18. Pending, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by Justin Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/justin-spiteri) [All planning applications in Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun)