--- title: "PA/04577/26: demolish residence and excavate and construct 2 in Mellieha | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04577-26/mellieha-demolish-residence-and-excavate-and-construct-2 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Mellieha: To demolish residence and excavate and construct 2 basement garages and overlying 9 residential units. Development… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0457726 # PA/04577/26: demolish residence and excavate and construct 2 in Mellieha 15, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Manikata, Mellieha To demolish residence and excavate and construct 2 basement garages and overlying 9 residential units. Development includes jacuzzi and pool at roof level. - **Status:** Pending (The case has been referred to a Case Officer and is being assessed with a view of preparing a recommendation report to the Board/Commission) - **Location:** 15, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Manikata, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** [Keith Grima](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/keith-grima) - **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:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 9 - **Received:** 2 April 2026 - **Validated:** 29 July 2026 - **Published:** 29 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 14 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04577/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04577&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 15, Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima, Manikata, Mellieha 54 other applications within 300 m: 30 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/05951/24). On Triq il-Knisja l-Qadima: 11 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/03838/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03838-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-as-built-three-bedroom-first): Proposed sanctioning of as built three bedroom first floor maisonette approved in PA2880/92 and proposed increase of parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 30 June 2026, 18 m away - [**PA/01368/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01368-21/mellieha-extension-at-roof-level-of-existing-second): Proposed extension at roof level of existing second floor maisonette and proposed increase in height of part of roof parapet wall. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/03773/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03773-24/mellieha-sanction-maisonette-as-built-from-pa-06211-99): To sanction maisonette as built from PA/06211/99. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/03498/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03498-21/mellieha-construction-of-3-maisonettes): Construction of 3 maisonettes, 17 apartments and 2 receded units with a different layout from that approved in permission PA 10483/17. No changes are being… Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/07226/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07226-24/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-existing-building): Internal alterations to existing building, retaining existing facade, and construction of ground floor garage and maisonette, 6 apartments and 2 overlying… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/04280/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04280-24/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-existing-building): Internal alterations to existing building, retaining existing facade; and construction of ground floor garage and maisonette, 6 apartments and 2 overlying… Withdrawn, validated 10 July 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/01059/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01059-24/mellieha-sanction-minor-changes-to-internal-layouts-and): To sanction minor changes to internal layouts and facade approved in permit PA2512/18: ’Demolition of roof structures and internal walls at ground and first… Pending, validated 19 April 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/03407/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03407-24/mellieha-installation-of-retractable-canopy-over-rear-terrace): Proposed installation of retractable canopy over rear terrace and installation of suspended ceilings. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/04751/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04751-24/mellieha-sanction): To sanction (pre-1967) front terrace to an existing maisonette approved and built with PA/03022/18. Withdrawn, validated 24 July 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/04609/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04609-25/mellieha-change-of-use-of-store-and-shop): Proposed change of use of store and shop Class 4B at level 1 and level 2 respectively, to a duplex apartment with street level garage, including internal and… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 3 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/03647/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03647-25/mellieha-sanction-position-of-balconies-and-glass-railings): To sanction position of balconies and glass railings instead of horizontal metal railings at all levels, approved in PA01253/09, to construct parapet walls at… Granted, validated 4 July 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/05951/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05951-24/mellieha-construct-level-4-and-level-5-duplex): To construct level 4 and level 5 duplex apartment including access to roof from duplex and common parts and to replace metal horizontal balcony railings with… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 6 floors, 54 m away - [**PA/05926/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05926-24/mellieha-change-of-use-of-store-to-office): Proposed change of use of store to office Class 4A at level 1, change of use of shop Class 4B to apartment at level 2 including internal and external… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/03220/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03220-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-changes-to-stairwell-and-lift): To sanction minor changes to stairwell and lift of PA6203/24 and carry out alterations to extend existing kitchen at back of existing maisonette over them and… Granted, validated 15 July 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/01613/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01613-26/mellieha-sanction-chimney-at-roof-level): To sanction chimney at roof level. Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 61 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/04447/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04447-26/hamrun-demolish-residence-whilst-retaining-the-fa-ade-and): To demolish residence whilst retaining the façade and internal staircase, and construct 1 Class 4A Office, 3 overlying Residential Units, & Washroom at Roof… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 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) ## More from Keith Grima - [**PA/07674/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07674-26/birzebbuga-propose-1-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): To propose: 1) Demolition of existing dwelling. 2) Excavation for the construction of an underground reservoir. 3) Construction of maisonette at ground floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07342/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07342-26/mosta-propose-1): To propose: 1. Demolition of existing dwelling. 2. Excavation for the construction of underground private garages and underlying reservoir. 3. Construction of… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06538/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06538-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-residential-building): Demolition of the existing residential building, excavation to accommodate two basement floors below ground-floor level, including a lift pit and water… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 10 floors plus a receded floor - [**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/06232/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06232-26/attard-sanctioning-of-a-double-sided-external-illuminated-billboard): Sanctioning of a double-sided external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/04974/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04974-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-excavation-of-reservoir): Excavation of reservoir, change from Class 3A guesthouse approved in PA/3366/18 to Class 3B hotel including additional floors over 11 levels, including also… Suspended, validated 22 July 2026, 11 floors [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)