--- title: "PA/04503/23: demolish an existing property in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04503-23/san-gwann-demolish-an-existing-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in San Gwann: To demolish an existing property, excavate and construct a basement level for parking, a semi-basement for a… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0450323 # PA/04503/23: demolish an existing property in San Gwann Serena, Vjal Rihan c/w Triq il-Hgejjeg c/w, Triq Agostino Matrenza, San Gwann To demolish an existing property, excavate and construct a basement level for parking, a semi-basement for a Class 4A Office, a Showroom at ground floor level, with 6 overlying residential apartments with a different layout from that approved in PA/3710/21. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Serena, Vjal Rihan c/w Triq il-Hgejjeg c/w, Triq Agostino Matrenza, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** [Dylan Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/dylan-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 15 February 2023 - **Validated:** 26 July 2023 - **Published:** 26 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 11 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 April 2024 - **Permit expires:** 30 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04503/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04503&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Serena, Vjal Rihan c/w Triq il-Hgejjeg c/w, Triq Agostino Matrenza, San Gwann 105 other applications within 300 m: 66 granted, 1 refused, 11 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04768/25). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/03600/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03600-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of hostel, Class 3A, with street level accessible basement for parking/deliveries, ground floor… Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors, 15 m away - [**PA/08046/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08046-25/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B (beauty salon) and fixing of signage. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/07213/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07213-26/san-gwann-sanction-domestic-store-and-stairs): To sanction domestic store and stairs, proposed alterations and slab replacement. Pending, 41 m away - [**PA/03767/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03767-26/san-gwann-sanction-a-minor-extension-at-ground-floor): To sanction a minor extension at ground floor to a pre-1968 house. Granted, validated 16 July 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/02836/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02836-22/san-gwann-partial-demolition-of-west-fa-ade): Partial demolition of west façade, extension to the basement level, internal layout changes, and washroom extension at roof terrace level. Proposal also seeks… Status being checked, 81 m away - [**PA/03207/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03207-24/san-gwann-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-class): To sanction the change of use from Class 1 [dwelling] approved through PA/4463/92 to Class 4A [office]. To sanction other minor internal differences from… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 95 m away - [**PA/02982/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02982-25/san-gwann-correction-of-site-plan-of-dn-845-16): Correction of site plan of DN/845/16. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 97 m away - [**PA/04986/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04986-26/san-gwann-modification-of-window-to-door): Modification of window to door, removal of topsoil and uprooting of trees, and construction of parapet wall with direct access to street. Application includes… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 101 m away - [**PA/05062/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05062-25/san-gwann-modification-of-window-to-door): Modification of window to door, removal of topsoil and uprooting of trees, and construction of parapet wall with direct access to street. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 105 m away - [**PA/02469/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02469-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-for-approved-pa-5222-20-class): Change of use for approved PA/5222/20 Class 4C to Class 4D (flueless). Withdrawn, validated 15 April 2026, 110 m away - [**PA/00689/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00689-22/san-gwann-construct-a-duplex-apartment-at-third-floor): To construct a duplex apartment at third floor and set-back floor and installation of pv panels at roof level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 126 m away - [**PA/05996/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05996-26/san-gwann-reconfiguration-of-approved-pa-5406-16-to-create-one): Proposed reconfiguration of approved PA/5406/16 to create one - 1 bedroom unit and two - 2 bedroom units. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 130 m away - [**PA/01204/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01204-21/san-gwann-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-10642-17): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/10642/17, (formation of spiral to roof level, canopy on terrace, staircase), and construct bedroom at 2nd floor… Status being checked, 131 m away - [**PA/01222/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01222-25/san-gwann-sanction-changes-from-pa-08134-06-and-pa-07331-21): To sanction changes from PA/08134/06 and PA/07331/21. Proposal includes demolition of existing garage, excavation to the level of backyard and construction of… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 132 m away - [**PA/03273/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03273-25/san-gwann-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-9): Excavation of site and construction of 9 basement garages 3 Class 4B shops at ground floor level and 15 overlaying residential units from first floor to… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 136 m away ## More by Patrick Refalo - [**PA/07704/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07704-26/qormi-sanction-correction-of-survey-and-minor-internal): To sanction correction of survey and minor internal alterations from PA/01541/17 and PA/06267/19. To proposed changes to the front elevation. Pending - [**PA/07588/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07588-26/birkirkara-demolish-a-number-of-slabs-and-lower): To demolish a number of slabs and lower the yard area. To construct an additional floor over part of the roof and the kitchen. To excavate and construct a… Pending - [**PA/07507/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07507-26/mosta-carry-out-changes-in-residential-dwelling-including): To carry out changes in residential dwelling including modification of soft landscaping, introduction of bedroom and increase in boundary's wall. Pending - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending - [**PA/06901/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06901-26/nadur-renewal-of-pa-03734-18-to-demolish-existing-domestic): Renewal of PA/03734/18: To demolish existing domestic store, extend second floor and construct an overlying third floor washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06665/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-26/zabbar-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built (permits not found) except for rear shed covered by PA/06515/97. Pending [All applications by Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) ## More from Dylan Farrugia - [**PA/03710/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03710-26/qrendi-rehabilitation-of-rubble-walls-and-increase-in): Proposed rehabilitation of rubble walls and increase in height of boundary rubble walls to 1.2m, construction of underground reservoir, pump room and… Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/05545/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05545-24/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, minor excavation to level, lift pit and reservoir, construction of a basement store, a garage for private use, four… Granted, validated 4 February 2025 [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)