--- title: "PA/04870/25: demolish existing building and construct commercial Class in Ghajnsielem |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04870-25/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-commercial-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghajnsielem: To demolish existing building and construct commercial Class 4B at ground floor and affixing of sign, two… Planning applications › Ghajnsielem › PA0487025 # PA/04870/25: demolish existing building and construct commercial Class in Ghajnsielem J. A. Borg Service Station, Triq ix-Xatt, Mgarr (Gozo), Ghajnsielem To demolish existing building and construct commercial Class 4B at ground floor and affixing of sign, two 2-bedroom apartments at first and second floor and a penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** J. A. Borg Service Station, Triq ix-Xatt, Mgarr (Gozo), Ghajnsielem - **Locality:** [Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghajnsielem) - **Applicant:** [Joe Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joe-cassar) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Received:** 26 May 2025 - **Validated:** 23 July 2025 - **Published:** 23 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 9 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 August 2026 - **Permit expires:** 7 October 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 62 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04870/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04870&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around J. A. Borg Service Station, Triq ix-Xatt, Mgarr (Gozo), Ghajnsielem 36 other applications within 300 m: 25 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03913/23). On Triq ix-Xatt: 12 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Keith Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/keith-schembri), [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/08675/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08675-24/ghajnsielem-tables-and-chairs-in-front-of-existing): Proposed tables and chairs in front of existing Class 4D restaurant. Proposal includes demountable shading umbrellas and shifting of un/loading bay. Withdrawn, validated 15 January 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/02464/21** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02464-21/ghajnsielem-internal-alteration-to-disused-property): Proposed internal alteration to disused property (including repairs) and change of use from supermarket to Class 4A - offices and Class 6A - stores. Proposal… Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/05594/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05594-24/ghajnsielem-convert-an-old-pre-1968-property-into-a): To convert an old pre-1968 property into a Class 3A guesthouse and convert an approved Class 4C bar into a Class 4D unit (ancillary to the proposed… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/02116/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02116-24/ghajnsielem-sanction-minor-changes-in-the-layout-of): To sanction minor changes in the layout of washrooms approved in planning permission PA/00471/07, to convert the washrooms into two, one-bedroom units. Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/07080/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-23/ghajnsielem-change-use-from-office): To change use from office (Class 4A) approved in PA/03270/16 to a take away and a grocer (Class 4B). To carry out other alterations. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/02410/21** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02410-21/ghajnsielem-alterations-to-aperture-in-facade-of-class): Proposed alterations to aperture in facade of Class 4D restaurant. Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/03547/22** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03547-22/ghajnsielem-sanction-painting-of-facade-in-stone-colour): To sanction painting of facade in stone colour; minor elements in facade and fixing of sign. Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/03852/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03852-23/ghajnsielem-outdoor-catering-area-on-public-open-space): Proposed outdoor catering area on public open space comprising of tables, chairs and demountable covering umbrella. Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/03099/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03099-26/ghajnsielem-carry-out-additions-and-alterations-at-second): To carry out additions and alterations at second and receded floor levels approved in PA2519/09 and sub-division of two duplex apartments into two apartments… Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 69 m away - [**PA/06815/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06815-25/ghajnsielem-enlarge-garage-door-approved-in-pa-08840-19): To enlarge garage door approved in PA/08840/19. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/00537/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00537-24/ghajnsielem-construct-roof-structures-on-dwellings-approved-in): To construct roof structures on dwellings approved in PA/06037/20 and PA/06510/17. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/02914/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02914-24/ghajnsielem-embellishment-of-area-surrounding-chapel-which-works): Embellishment of area surrounding chapel which works shall include new tiling works and railings. Granted, validated 16 December 2024, 94 m away - [**PA/02109/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02109-23/ghajnsielem-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-boathouses): To carry out alterations and additions to boathouses and apartments approved in PA/06510/17. Alterations include changes to layout, facade and extension at… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 96 m away - [**PA/01211/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01211-23/ghajnsielem-renew-pa-06510-17): To renew PA/06510/17 - (To construct dwellings on existing boathouses and to carry out minor alterations and sanctioning on the existing boathouses) Granted, validated 24 March 2023, 96 m away - [**PA/02267/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02267-26/ghajnsielem-demolition-of-the-existing-structure): Demolition of the existing structure, reconstruction of the service station and parking spaces at ground floor level, and extension of the Class 4A office… Pending, validated 8 April 2026, 1 floor, 105 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from Joe Cassar - [**PA/07319/26** San Lawrenz](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07319-26/san-lawrenz-demolish-existing-garage): To demolish existing garage, to excavate and to construct a terraced house. To also construct a water reservoir. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/01712/26** Ghasri](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01712-26/ghasri-release-untie-parcel-of-lands): To release/untie parcel of lands, excluding parcels tied on Ghasri council in relation to the agricultural store approved in PA6341/17 and PA3451/21. Proposed… Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/05897/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05897-25/hamrun-sanctioning-of-alterations-carried-out-to-pre-1968): Sanctioning of alterations carried out to pre-1968 apartment. Granted, validated 10 October 2025 - [**PA/06392/24** Ghasri](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06392-24/ghasri-release-untie-parcel-of-lands-i): To release/untie parcel of lands i.e. parcel IDs 702968, 735984, 735985 tied to agricultural store approved in PA6341/17 and PA3451/21. Proposed shifting of… Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/01498/23** San Lawrenz](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01498-23/san-lawrenz-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extensions to dwelling approved in PA/07197/20. To also relocate pool. Granted, validated 15 March 2023 - [**PA/03535/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03535-21/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-minor-alteration-from-pa7609-03-at): Sanctioning of minor alteration from PA7609/03 at first floor and third floor and construction of extension at third floor Status being checked [All planning applications in Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghajnsielem)