--- title: "PA/04581/23: demolition of existing building in Marsaskala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04581-23/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Marsaskala: Proposed demolition of existing building, and construction of 4 residential dwellings, a Class 3A Guest House… Planning applications › Marsaskala › PA0458123 # PA/04581/23: demolition of existing building in Marsaskala 18/20, Triq San Gwakkin, Marsascala Proposed demolition of existing building, and construction of 4 residential dwellings, a Class 3A Guest House with underlying basement garage. Proposal includes also construction of pool and fixing of fascia sign. - **Status:** Granted (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 18/20, Triq San Gwakkin, Marsascala - **Locality:** [Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala) - **Applicant:** [Driegh Ltd. Attn: Jake Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/driegh-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia) - **Application type:** Outline development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 2 June 2023 - **Validated:** 2 August 2023 - **Published:** 11 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 20 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 19 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04581/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04581&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 18/20, Triq San Gwakkin, Marsascala 94 other applications within 300 m: 59 granted, 3 refused, 17 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05718/23). On Triq San Gwakkin: 15 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Ivan Coleiro](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-coleiro), [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo). 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/05624/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05624-25/marsaskala-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-dwelling): Alterations to existing pre-1968 dwelling, minor extensions and construction of washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 17 m away - [**PA/05740/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05740-25/marsaskala-construction-of-additional-floor-at-first-floor): Application for construction of additional floor at first floor level, access hood to roof level and change of use from boathouse to residential unit. Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 2 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/05201/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05201-26/marsaskala-sanction-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-08811-17-and): To sanction changes to approved permit PA/08811/17 and the subdivision of a Class 4A office into two separate Class 4A offices. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/08565/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08565-24/marsaskala-renewal-of-approved-permit-pa-6165-16): Renewal of Approved permit PA/6165/16; Alterations and additions to terraced dwelling including setback floor. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/01704/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01704-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09802-17-proposed-alterations-to): Renewal of PA/09802/17 - Proposed alterations to existing dwelling and additional floor. Change of use of ground floor to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 27 March 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/00661/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00661-23/marsaskala-alterations-and-extension-to-a-ground-floor): Alterations and extension to a ground floor maisonette and construction of a first floor maisonette. Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 2 floors, 66 m away - [**PA/01819/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01819-25/marsaskala-rehabilitation-of-existing-residential-property): Rehabilitation of existing residential property. Works to include minor internal alterations and extension of additional level. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 68 m away - [**PA/01616/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01616-24/marsaskala-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-06853-20): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/06853/20. Proposed retractable awning, removable glass panels and planter boxes. Refused, validated 17 April 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/05663/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05663-25/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-to-the-existing): Sanctioning of minor variations to the existing kiosk from that approved in PA/06853/20, including timber cladding and logo, proposed retractable canopies,… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 72 m away - [**PA/07312/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07312-26/marsaskala-construction-of-a-class-3a-guest-house): Construction of a Class 3A guest house including 19 rooms over first, second, third and receded floors. Furthermore the construction works include excavation… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/06412/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06412-26/marsaskala-extension-at-roof-level): Proposed extension at roof level. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 79 m away - [**PA/02686/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02686-21/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-store-to-single): Change of use from store to single dwelling unit, minor internal alterations removal of later additions (room) in courtyard, construction of setback floor at… Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/05378/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05378-24/marsaskala-correction-of-site-from-that-approved-in): Correction of site from that approved in PA/01527/15. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/00472/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00472-26/marsaskala-demolish-existing-boathouses-and-vacant-site): To demolish existing boathouses and vacant site, retain the four front rooms at ground floor and the four front rooms at first floor level, excavate and… Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 4 floors, 81 m away - [**PA/02818/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02818-26/marsaskala-installation-of-pvc-apertures-on-the-front): Proposed installation of pvc apertures on the front elevation at ground floor level. Granted, validated 25 May 2026, 84 m away ## More by Chris Cachia - [**PA/07531/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07531-26/sliema-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Pending - [**PA/07517/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07517-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-externa): Proposed installation of a single-sided solar powered external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07017/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07017-26/rabat-construction-of-an-agricultural-store-with-underlying): Proposed construction of an agricultural store with underlying basement and reservoir. Proposal includes also the construction of boundary wall and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06864/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06864-26/mgarr-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-external): Proposed installation of a single-sided solar powered external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06863/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06863-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-externa): Proposed installation of a single-sided solar powered external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06862/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06862-26/floriana-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-external): Proposed installation of a single-sided solar powered external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia) ## More from Driegh Ltd - [**PA/05936/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05936-25/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Proposed change of use from garage for private cars to Class 5A Water Testing Laboratory, and sanctioning of property as built with different configuration in… Granted, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/05212/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05212-25/senglea-isla-sanction-replacement-of-slabs-and-minor-internal): To sanction replacement of slabs and minor internal alteration which includes construction of internal walls. Proposed roof over demolished slab over third… Granted, validated 20 August 2025 [All planning applications in Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala)