--- title: "PA/04602/26: demolition of existing building in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04602-26/msida-demolition-of-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: Proposed demolition of existing building (already partly excavated), construction of reservoir and construction of… Planning applications › Msida › PA0460226 # PA/04602/26: demolition of existing building in Msida 44, St Joseph, Triq Emvin Cremona, Msida Proposed demolition of existing building (already partly excavated), construction of reservoir and construction of overlying 12 units and domestic garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 44, St Joseph, Triq Emvin Cremona, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** Alvin Borg Velasco Hidalgo - **Perit:** [Perit George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Residential units:** 12 - **Received:** 12 June 2026 - **Validated:** 20 August 2026 - **Published:** 1 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 16 July 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 2 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04602/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04602&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 44, St Joseph, Triq Emvin Cremona, Msida 146 other applications within 300 m: 106 granted, 3 refused, 13 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/06628/25). On Triq Emvin Cremona: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 34 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/06911/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06911-26/msida-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-from-first-floor): Demolition of the existing dwelling from first-floor level upwards and construction of a residential development comprising one (1) two-bedroom apartment at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/03362/22** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03362-22/santa-venera-alterations-to-approved-pa07948-18-consisting-of-eliminat): Alterations to approved PA07948/18 consisting of eliminating the basement garages and minor alterations to the upper floors. Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/01432/22** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01432-22/santa-venera-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-development): To demolish existing first floor maisonette and development of airspace into five residential units and penthouse at set-back floor level. Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/02536/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02536-23/msida-sub-division-of-apartment-into-two-separate-units): Proposed sub-division of apartment into two separate units. Proposal includes internal alterations. Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 73 m away - [**PA/05524/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05524-26/msida-sanctioning-of-variations-between-pa-956-24-and-as): Sanctioning of variations between PA/956/24 and as built, proposed change of use to public service garage and administration office, minor internal… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/00956/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00956-24/msida-sanction-changes-to-garages-from-approved-pa4416-98): To sanction changes to garages from approved PA4416/98. Changes consist of the removal of the toilets and removal of shaft in garage 1, introduction of… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/06139/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06139-26/msida-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-approved-plan): Sanctioning of minor variations from approved plan as per PA/5404/08. Which mainly includes displacements of walls and front balconies configurations. Granted, validated 15 October 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/07030/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07030-26/msida-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Proposed change of use from garage for private vehicles to public service garage for cars and motorcycles, and proposed minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 78 m away - [**PA/06628/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06628-25/msida-demolish-the-existing-dwelling-including-the-excavation): To demolish the existing dwelling including the excavation of two basement levels (basement -1 and basement -2) for a total of 14 garages accessible with car… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 83 m away - [**PA/05795/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05795-23/msida-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built): Sanctioning of apartment as built, including internal alterations and changes to facade, from approved permit PA/05404/08. Granted, validated 23 November 2023, 84 m away - [**PA/00400/20** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00400-20/msida-sanctioning-of-door-openings-and-ventilated-store): Sanctioning of door openings and ventilated store in backyard. Status being checked, 85 m away - [**PA/02331/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02331-25/msida-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa-4303-93-including-changes): To sanction changes from approved PA/4303/93 including changes to internal layout, demolish existing roof structure and propose minor internal and external… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 89 m away - [**PA/07771/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07771-24/msida-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-changes-from): Proposed sanctioning of internal and external changes from PA/03438/17. Granted, validated 14 January 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/07270/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07270-26/msida-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to the approved PA/11445/18. The application also includes amendments to the overall facade design. Pending, 90 m away - [**PA/00697/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00697-25/msida-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4a): Change of use from approved Class 4A (PA/01822/18) to Class 4B hairdresser and proposed internal alterations and proposed internally illuminated sign. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 98 m away ## More by George Farrugia - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07564/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07564-26/mgarr-sanction-existing-concrete-structure-to-support-dangerous): To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock. Pending - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-approved-pa-04287-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07418/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07418-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-drawings-as): Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07402/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-26/rabat-dismantling-of-existing-pre-1978-room-walls-and): Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)