PA/04953/24: demolition of the existing terraced house and in Fgura
290 & 292, Triq il-Merhba c/w, Triq Hompesch, Fgura
Proposed demolition of the existing terraced house and the first and second floors of the neighbouring property. Erection of commercial premises facing Triq Hompesch, including a Class 4D outlet at the ground floor and basement level -1. Class 4A offices on the first, second, and third floors. The proposal also includes the construction of 13 residential units facing Triq il-Merhba, comprising 2 one-bedroom apartments and 11 two-bedroom apartments (including 1 duplex unit), all interconnected by a lift and staircase. Additionally, 2 two-car garages, 4 one-car garages, and an Enemalta sub-station are planned at ground floor level.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 290 & 292, Triq il-Merhba c/w, Triq Hompesch, Fgura
- Locality
- Fgura
- Applicant
- Daniel Zahra
- Perit
- Perit James Bonnici Camilleri
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 4 floors
- Residential units
- 13
- Received
- 12 February 2024
- Validated
- 31 July 2024
- Published
- 31 July 2024
- Comments close
- 16 September 2024
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 25 March 2025
- Permit expires
- 9 April 2030
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 290 & 292, Triq il-Merhba c/w, Triq Hompesch, Fgura
196 other applications within 300 m: 135 granted, 8 refused, 24 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/05637/24).
On Triq il-Merhba: 28 other applications, 21 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Colin Zammit, Nathaniel Grech, David Zahra.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/07454/23 Fgura: Proposed demolition of roof structure, creation of common area and lift and construction of two 2 bedroom apartments at second and third floor level and one 1…
- PA/05984/24 Fgura: To sanction property as built including sanctioning of facade as existing including fascia sign and proposed change of use from vacant property to Class 4B…
- PA/02079/25 Fgura: To propose change of use from Class 4 shop to garage at ground floor level including alterations to facade and removal of platform lift. Sanctioning of site…
- PA/02901/23 Fgura: To change use of approved garage, covered by PB/1889/82, to class 4B beauty parlour including fixing of sign and retractable awning over facade, proposed W.C.…
- PA/03569/23 Tarxien: Proposed alterations to ground floor Class 4B shop covered by PA1452/16. Demolition of existing roof slab and construction of overlying maisonette (first,…
- PA/01952/25 Tarxien: Correction of site to approved permit PA/01452/16.
- PA/00234/23 Tarxien: To sanction the construction of a balcony on the back elevation.
- PA/01572/24 Tarxien: To sanction store as built due to untraceable permit and change of use from a store to Class 4B shop, introduction of a wc and signage on facade.
- PA/06315/26 Tarxien: Sanctioning of; site configuration and facade changes from PA/01274/12. Proposed change of use from Class 4 shop (as approved per PA/01274/12) to Class 4B…
- PA/02734/21 Tarxien: Part demolition of outbuildings to existing house and change of use from residential (Class 1) to 2 shops (Class 4B). The construction of a garage and office…
- PA/03343/24 Tarxien: To propose change of use from duplex Class 4B shop to a residential unit and from Class 4A office to Class 4B shop, propose roofing of internal courtyard,…
- PA/00644/26 Fgura: Change of use from existing store to public service garage by opening of the existing door and window into one garage door. To sanction the development at…
- PA/03032/24 Fgura: Opening up of door and window at ground floor level into garage door. Variations to official alignments.
- PA/01296/25 Tarxien: To sanction as-built apartment.
- PA/07233/26 Fgura: To sanction the property as built following a site survey, from the approved PB/04512/81, together with proposed internal alterations to subdivide the…
More by James Bonnici Camilleri
- PA/07716/26 St Julians: To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse…
- PA/07633/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,…
- PA/07483/26 Zurrieq: To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade.
- PA/07384/26 Santa Venera: To sanction as built first floor plan.
- PA/07375/26 Marsaskala: To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level.
- PA/07367/26 Hamrun: To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls.
All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri
More from Daniel Zahra
- PA/07716/26 St Julians: To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse…
- PA/07633/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,…
- PA/07483/26 Zurrieq: To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade.
- PA/07384/26 Santa Venera: To sanction as built first floor plan.
- PA/07375/26 Marsaskala: To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level.
- PA/07367/26 Hamrun: To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls.