--- title: "PA/04765/23: demolish existing structures while retaining part of in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04765-23/xewkija-demolish-existing-structures-while-retaining-part-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xewkija: To demolish existing structures while retaining part of the facade, and to construct a terrace house consisting of… Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0476523 # PA/04765/23: demolish existing structures while retaining part of in Xewkija 32, Triq l-Indipendenza, Xewkija To demolish existing structures while retaining part of the facade, and to construct a terrace house consisting of a private garage at ground floor level and the residence at the two overlying floors. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 32, Triq l-Indipendenza, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** Saviour Portelli - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Stellini](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-stellini) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 17 April 2023 - **Validated:** 16 August 2023 - **Published:** 16 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 30 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04765/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04765&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 32, Triq l-Indipendenza, Xewkija 112 other applications within 300 m: 57 granted, 2 refused, 14 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03358/25). On Triq l-Indipendenza: 28 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Karmenu Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karmenu-borg), [Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb), [Gordon Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gordon-vella). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/02081/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02081-21/xewkija-alterations-to-pa9082-17-including-slight-change-in): Alterations to PA9082/17 including slight change in site configuration and internal layout. Proposal includes the reconstruction of façade, partly out of new… Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/03018/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03018-22/xewkija-sanction-minor-additions-and-alterations-from-pb-3016-72): To sanction minor additions and alterations from PB/3016/72 & PA/2283/98, and proposed alterations in façade, additional access to roof level. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/00470/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00470-22/xewkija-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-pre-1957): Internal and external alterations to existing pre-1957 dwelling, including addition of room at first floor level and excavation and construction of pool,… Status being checked, 2 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/05906/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05906-26/xewkija-correction-of-survey-including-site-configuration): Correction of survey including site configuration, to sanction increase in height of first floor room to match height of rest of the property's first floor,… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/00783/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00783-21/xewkija-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-existing): To carry out alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/06347/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06347-25/xewkija-carry-out-alterations-to-dwelling-by-adding): To carry out alterations to dwelling by adding a balcony. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/01481/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01481-21/xewkija-development-including-the-reinstatement-of-the-existing): Proposed development including the reinstatement of the existing dilapidated building and conversion to a single dwelling. Development to include the… Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/01586/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01586-21/xewkija-demolish-existing-room): To demolish existing room, and construct dwelling unit with underlying reservoir and garage for private cars at ground floor level. Status being checked, 1 floor, 63 m away - [**PA/02162/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02162-22/xewkija-additions-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Additions and alterations to dwelling approved in PA1586/21,namely to excavate and construct swimming pool and pump room in backyard and minor internal… Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/07276/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07276-26/xewkija-carry-out-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): To carry out alterations to dwelling approved in PA/00659/24 by adding a balcony. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/07020/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07020-23/xewkija-construct-a-store-for-festa-decorations-on): To construct a store for festa decorations on 2 floors. To also carry out extension to dwelling approved in RG/02400/18. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 2 floors, 70 m away - [**PA/02556/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02556-25/xewkija-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwellings): To carry out alterations and extensions to dwellings approved in PA/00659/24. Alterations include changes to layout and extensions at the back. Withdrawn, validated 16 April 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/00659/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00659-24/xewkija-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to dwelling approved in PA/01481/21 to form 2 residential dwellings. Alterations include changes to layout,… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 73 m away - [**PA/03972/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03972-26/xewkija-demolish-and-reconstruct-roofs-of-stores-approved): To demolish and reconstruct roofs of stores approved in RG/02291/18 and to construct stores for festa decorations at first floor level. To also sanction… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors, 81 m away - [**PA/07138/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07138-26/xewkija-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C; minor internal alterations and fixing of sign. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 84 m away ## More by Joseph Stellini - [**PA/07445/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07445-26/zebbug-gozo-propose-the-demolition-of-boundary-walls): To propose the demolition of boundary walls, excavate site, and the building of 17 garages in 2 underground levels, 15 apartments and 3 penthouses on a total… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07007/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07007-26/zebbug-gozo-renew-development-permit-pa-08206-17-to): To renew development permit - PA/08206/17 - To sanction variations in a dwelling from that approved by PB4622/80, mainly a mirror-image at ground floor level… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/04693/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04693-26/sannat-sub-divide-the-existing-penthouse-in-two-penthouses): To sub-divide the existing penthouse in two penthouses, as were originally approved in PA6401/07, and to correct small omissions in past surveys from approved… Granted, validated 6 September 2026 - [**PA/03827/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03827-26/fontana-propose-the-raising-of-the-parapet-wall): To propose the raising of the parapet wall and to sanction internal and external alterations from DN129/11. Granted, validated 21 July 2026 - [**PA/01945/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01945-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-the-closing-of-some-windows-and): To sanction the closing of some windows and building of a wall at basement. Relative to RG750/25. Granted, validated 12 May 2026 - [**PA/00296/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00296-26/rabat-gozo-additions): Additions (in particular a full second floor level) and alterations to old building. Pending, validated 21 January 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Joseph Stellini](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-stellini) [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)