--- title: "PA/04953/24: demolition of the existing terraced house and in Fgura | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04953-24/fgura-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Fgura: Proposed demolition of the existing terraced house and the first and second floors of the neighbouring property.… Planning applications › Fgura › PA0495324 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura) - **Applicant:** [Daniel Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/daniel-zahra) - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04953/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04953&caseYear=24) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit), [Nathaniel Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nathaniel-grech), [David Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07454-23/fgura-demolition-of-roof-structure): 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… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 17 m away - [**PA/05984/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05984-24/fgura-sanction-property-as-built-including-sanctioning-of): 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… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/02079/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02079-25/fgura-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4): 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… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 1 floor, 30 m away - [**PA/02901/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02901-23/fgura-change-use-of-approved-garage): 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.… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/03569/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03569-23/tarxien-alterations-to-ground-floor-class-4b-shop): Proposed alterations to ground floor Class 4B shop covered by PA1452/16. Demolition of existing roof slab and construction of overlying maisonette (first,… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 40 m away - [**PA/01952/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01952-25/tarxien-correction-of-site-to-approved-permit-pa-01452-16): Correction of site to approved permit PA/01452/16. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 41 m away - [**PA/00234/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00234-23/tarxien-sanction-the-construction-of-a-balcony-on): To sanction the construction of a balcony on the back elevation. Pending, validated 24 April 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/01572/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01572-24/tarxien-sanction-store-as-built-due-to-untraceable): 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. Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/06315/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06315-26/tarxien-sanctioning-of): 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… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/02734/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02734-21/tarxien-part-demolition-of-outbuildings-to-existing-house): 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… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/03343/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03343-24/tarxien-propose-change-of-use-from-duplex-class): 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,… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/00644/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00644-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-existing-store-to): 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… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/03032/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03032-24/fgura-opening-up-of-door-and-window-at): Opening up of door and window at ground floor level into garage door. Variations to official alignments. Refused, validated 19 June 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/01296/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01296-25/tarxien-sanction-as-built-apartment): To sanction as-built apartment. Granted, validated 4 April 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/07233/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07233-26/fgura-sanction-the-property-as-built-following-a): To sanction the property as built following a site survey, from the approved PB/04512/81, together with proposed internal alterations to subdivide the… Pending, 60 m away ## More by James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) ## More from Daniel Zahra - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All planning applications in Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura)