--- title: "PA/05017/25: Demolition of terraced house in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05017-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: Demolition of terraced house, excavation and construction of water reservoir, basement garages, construction of 5… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0501725 # PA/05017/25: Demolition of terraced house in Ghaxaq 20, Triq Gammari Dalli, Ghaxaq Demolition of terraced house, excavation and construction of water reservoir, basement garages, construction of 5 floors apartments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 20, Triq Gammari Dalli, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [Malcolm Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/malcolm-balzan) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Briffa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-briffa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Received:** 30 April 2025 - **Validated:** 30 July 2025 - **Published:** 30 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 15 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 15 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05017/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05017&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 20, Triq Gammari Dalli, Ghaxaq 66 other applications within 300 m: 35 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04780/25). On Triq Gammari Dalli: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/00290/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00290-24/ghaxaq-sanction-apartment-as-built-with-minor-differences): To sanction apartment as built with minor differences from approved plans in PA5778/00. Granted, validated 8 March 2024, 11 m away - [**PA/02459/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02459-22/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-corner-garage-and-dwelling-and): To demolish existing corner garage and dwelling and construct ground floor garage, two apartments and first and 2nd floors, and a duplex apartment at 3rd… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/00861/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00861-24/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-corner-terraced-house): To demolish existing corner terraced house, excavation of basement and construction of 5 basement garages, 7 garages and 1 Class 4B shop at ground floor with… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/02054/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02054-21/ghaxaq-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pb-3284-91): To sanction variations from approved permit PB 3284/91 as built (construction of a toilet in a position different from the one approved in original permit). Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/02478/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02478-22/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-alterations-of-existing-garage-from): To sanction minor alterations of existing garage from approved PA03284/91 and change of use of the existing street level garage to Class 4B (pharmacy). The… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/03945/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03945-26/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-pb4676-83): To sanction minor variations from approved permit PB4676/83, including changes in layout, fixing of a sign and change of use from garage for private cars to… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/01994/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01994-22/ghaxaq-extension-of-washroom-at-third-floor-level): Proposed extension of washroom at third floor level and increase in height of parapet wall. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/00007/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00007-24/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-that-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations from that approved in PA3403/99 and proposed change of use from garage to studio apartment. Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/02487/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02487-23/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-terrace-house-and-to-construct): To demolish existing terrace house and to construct five street level garages and underlying domestic stores, one duplex apartment at first floor internally… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 77 m away - [**PA/00522/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00522-26/ghaxaq-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-06811-24-eliminate): Changes to approved permit PA/06811/24 - eliminate lift and apartment at second floor, and proposed construction of two washrooms instead. Granted, validated 10 March 2026, 79 m away - [**PA/06811/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-24/ghaxaq-sanction-existing-terraced-house-not-constructed-as): To sanction existing terraced house not constructed as per approved permit PAPB/1987/75; alterations to existing building to include an additional garage at… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 3 floors, 79 m away - [**PA/04780/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04780-25/ghaxaq-reduce-number-of-apartments-from-that-approved): To reduce number of apartments from that approved in PA2487/23, having three bedroom units at first second and third floor. Proposed washrooms at fourth floor… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 5 floors, 81 m away - [**PA/05026/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05026-23/ghaxaq-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-building): Additions and alterations to existing building. Work to include construction of 2 additional floors (2 new residences). Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 86 m away - [**PA/04970/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04970-24/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-from-two): Proposed sanctioning of change of use from two Class 4B shops to two separate car showrooms and minor changes to openings on facade. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 98 m away - [**PA/07400/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07400-26/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, to excavate 3 basement levels and construct 5 story apartment building with pools at ground floor and roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors, 99 m away ## More by Matthew Briffa - [**PA/07781/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07781-26/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-the-common-area-layout-as): Sanctioning of the common area layout as approved under permits PA/1976/25 and PA/1109/98, the demolition of accretions at roof level, and the construction of… Pending - [**PA/07715/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07715-26/hamrun-internal-alterations-to-the-approved-dwelling-rg-360-26): Proposed internal alterations to the approved dwelling RG/360/26, together with the construction of two additional residential units at third and fourth floor… Pending, 5 floors - [**PA/07598/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07598-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-first-floor-apartment-as-existing-and): To sanction the first-floor apartment as existing and the proposed internal alterations from approved PA/01109/98. Pending - [**PA/07583/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07583-26/zabbar-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, excavation for six basement garages, and construction of two ground-floor maisonettes, two apartments each on the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07459/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07459-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-internal-change-of-layout-as): To sanction the internal change of layout as built from the approved RG/00820/18. Pending - [**PA/07248/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07248-26/rabat-change-of-use-pre-1967-residential-dwelling-to): Change of use pre-1967 residential dwelling to Class 3A guesthouse, which includes internal and external alterations and extension from first floor upwards. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Matthew Briffa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-briffa) ## More from Malcolm Balzan - [**PA/07583/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07583-26/zabbar-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, excavation for six basement garages, and construction of two ground-floor maisonettes, two apartments each on the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07221/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07221-26/dingli-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house; internal alterations to the existing garage; and the construction of apartments at first, second, and third floor… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08348/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08348-25/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement garages and reservoir. Construction of basement garages, maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/02138/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02138-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation 1 basement level and construction of basement garages and overlying 5 apartments. Granted, validated 20 May 2025 - [**PA/02070/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02070-25/siggiewi-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavation, and construct ground floor garage, 3 apartments at 1st floor up to 3rd floor and a receded penthouse, including… Granted, validated 5 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05592/23** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05592-23/siggiewi-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site, and construct 3 no. basement garages, ground floor maisonette, 3 apartments at first floor to third floor and a… Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)