PA/04697/25: demolition of the existing front boundary wall in San Gwann

Vacant Site, Triq San Mikiel, San Gwann

Proposed demolition of the existing front boundary wall and gate, excavation works to construct an underground reservoir, and construction of ground floor garages for the parking of private vehicles. The development also includes the construction of a residential block consisting of ten (10) two-bedroom apartments from first floor up to fifth floor, and two (2) two-bedroom apartments at receded sixth floor level.

Status

Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)

Location

Vacant Site, Triq San Mikiel, San Gwann

Locality

San Gwann

Applicant

Nicole's company Ltd Attn: Mark Zammit

Perit

Perit Robert J. Ellul Sciberras

Application type

Full development permission

Zone

Within Development Zone

Type of works

Demolition & New Construction (Residential)

Height

6 floors plus a receded floor

Residential units

12

Received

20 June 2025

Validated

16 July 2025

Published

16 July 2025

Comments close

1 September 2025

Recommendation

Grant Permission

Decision

Grant Permission

Decision date

7 October 2025

Permit expires

22 October 2030

Case details on the Planning Authority website

Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps

Planning activity around Vacant Site, Triq San Mikiel, San Gwann

220 other applications within 300 m: 148 granted, 7 refused, 24 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06918/25).

On Triq San Mikiel: 10 other applications, 6 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: DHI Periti.

Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low 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/05787/24 San Gwann: Demolition of existing garage, first and second floor level apartment, and construction of ground floor garage for private car parking (car spaces), and… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 18 m away
• PA/07737/24 San Gwann: To sanction minor variances from approved permit PA/4084/89, reconfiguration of the internal stairwell to incorporate lift and proposed construction of… Granted, validated 17 February 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away
• PA/00812/26 San Gwann: To sanction variations from approved permits PA/06828/23 and PA/04781/25. Variations include the removal of a rear balcony, removal of the staircase leading… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 29 m away
• PA/04781/25 San Gwann: Proposed stairwell extension to access roof. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 29 m away
• PA/04624/23 San Gwann: To renewal permit of PA7596/18 - To convert existing penthouse into two apartments and to construct overlying two penthouses and to sanction balcony railings… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 31 m away
• PA/02033/22 San Gwann: To sanction internal and external alterations from approved permit PA5586/99 including removal and addition and shifting of walls at ground, first, second and… Status being checked, 4 floors, 31 m away
• PA/05233/25 San Gwann: To sanction domestic garage as built from approved permit PB/01540/79. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 32 m away
• PA/06828/23 San Gwann: Proposed alterations to existing third floor apartment and proposed construction of two additional floors to create a fourth floor apartment and a penthouse… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away
• PA/03114/23 San Gwann: Change of use from garage to office (Class 4A) including minor alterations. Withdrawn, validated 31 May 2023, 38 m away
• PA/01885/25 San Gwann: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a duplex maisonette (ground and first floor levels) and 5 overlying apartments including a pool at roof… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 44 m away
• PA/02267/25 San Gwann: Proposed alterations and additions to already approved permit PA/06378/22. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 45 m away
• PA/02875/24 San Gwann: Installation of a generator at roof level with screening and introduce a 1m parapet. To sanction the back office aperture location and an open steel staircase… Granted, validated 21 June 2024, 56 m away
• PA/00149/26 San Gwann: Change of use of part of shop from Class 4B to Class 5A as ancillary to the approved Class 4B retail shop, and internal alterations to shop. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 59 m away
• PA/05361/23 San Gwann: Renewal of PA2528/15 - To sanction the amalgamation of main door/garage door on the facade, minor internal alterations and the change of use of part of garage… Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 59 m away
• PA/01307/21 San Gwann: To replace dangerous roofs over second floor level of residence, including washroom. To demolish rear part of bathroom at first, second floor level and… Status being checked, 3 floors, 62 m away

More by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras

• PA/07670/26 Attard: To sanction an existing LPG tank to service the approved Class 4D commercial premises, as approved under PA/08275/17. Pending
• PA/07638/26 Gzira: Proposed addition of third, fourth floors and a receded fifth-floor level to accommodate residential units, alterations to the existing common parts to… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/07581/26 Mqabba: Proposed basement level to the approved agriculture store in PA/07479/25. Pending
• PA/07578/26 Hamrun: To sanction the existing room at roof level as a laundry room to the existing pre-1967 property, and to carry out minor proposed alterations. Pending
• PA/07549/26 Mosta: To sanction internal and external alterations to the Class 4B shop approved under PA/04699/22. Proposed shop sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
• PA/07306/26 Siggiewi: Proposed internal demolition of the existing building, retaining the existing facade and garage; construction of a dwelling over two floors, including a… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors

All applications by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras

More from Nicole's company Ltd

• PA/04813/26 Paola: Proposed demolition of the existing residential properties, including ground-floor garages, excavation and construction of two basement levels for private car… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/02910/26 Zurrieq: Demolition of the existing building and excavation and construction of basement garages for private cars, two maisonettes at ground floor level, six… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/01032/26 Marsaskala: Proposed demolition of the existing building, excavation works, and construction of lower and upper basement garages; construction of four maisonettes and… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/06908/25 Pieta: Proposed demolition of existing ground floor garages and overlying residential units. Proposed excavation to accommodate a basement level for private garages.… Pending, validated 29 October 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/02355/25 Santa Venera: Demolition of existing warehouse already approved by DS/427/24. Proposed building of street level garages and warehousing Class 6A, and proposed residential… Granted, validated 9 April 2025
• PA/01870/24 Santa Venera: To sanction minor variations on elevation from approved permit PA801/14 and proposed alterations and additions at third floor level and recessed floor level… Granted, validated 3 April 2024

All planning applications in San Gwann