--- title: "PA/05061/23: renew PA/01574/18 – To demolish washroom and in Xghajra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05061-23/xghajra-renew-pa-01574-18-to-demolish-washroom-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xghajra: To renew PA/01574/18 – To demolish washroom and erect third floor level, and room at fourth floor level, internally… Planning applications › Xghajra › PA0506123 # PA/05061/23: renew PA/01574/18 – To demolish washroom and in Xghajra Desira Apartments, Triq Karmelo Ritchie, Xghajra To renew PA/01574/18 – To demolish washroom and erect third floor level, and room at fourth floor level, internally connected to proposed floor, demolition of existing staircase and internal walls and form new stairs and lift. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Desira Apartments, Triq Karmelo Ritchie, Xghajra - **Locality:** [Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra) - **Applicant:** Mr John Desira - **Perit:** [Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi) - **Application type:** Renewal of development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Permit Renewal - **Height:** 4 floors - **Received:** 21 March 2023 - **Validated:** 30 August 2023 - **Published:** 30 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 29 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 21 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 6 December 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05061/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05061&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Desira Apartments, Triq Karmelo Ritchie, Xghajra 55 other applications within 300 m: 41 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02765/24). On Triq Karmelo Ritchie: 11 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli). - [**PA/01412/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01412-26/xghajra-sanctioning-of-property-from-pa5739-01-due-to): Proposed sanctioning of property from PA5739/01 due to internal alterations, changes to levels, changes on facade, installation of pv panels and extension… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 14 m away - [**PA/03400/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03400-23/xghajra-demolish-existing-roof-over-1st-floor-dilapidated): To demolish existing roof over 1st floor dilapidated slab, carry out alterations at 1st floor, roof over 1st floor, construct washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 6 July 2023, 15 m away - [**PA/08517/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08517-24/xghajra-sanction-differences-from-original-permit-pa-06744-07-of): To sanction differences from original permit PA/06744/07 of garage no.7 and 8 at semibasement level. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/04970/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04970-25/xghajra-sanction-minor-discrepancies-in-wall-alignments-and): To sanction minor discrepancies in wall alignments and balcony size with respect to PA/05787/17. Granted, validated 12 September 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/05680/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05680-24/xghajra-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-to-approved): Application to sanction internal and external variations to approved PA/2330/03. Sanctioning mainly includes creation of separate maisonette and apartment,… Granted, validated 1 October 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/02153/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02153-26/xghajra-proposal-features-the-creation-of-recreational-areas): The proposal features the creation of recreational areas through the use of sustainable materials, integrated landscaping, play equipment, the installation of… Suspended, validated 5 August 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/02765/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02765-24/xghajra-demolition-of-internal-area-of-existing-residence): Proposed demolition of internal area of existing residence, changes to openings on existing facade and construction of a ground floor maisonette, three… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/05354/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05354-25/xghajra-demolish-existing-ground-floor-maisonette-and-construct): To demolish existing ground floor maisonette and construct a duplex maisonette at ground floor and first floor, two overlying one-bedroom apartments, and 2… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/06536/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06536-26/xghajra-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-four-residential): To demolish existing dwelling and construct four residential units with passenger lift. Pending, 75 m away - [**PA/06610/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06610-24/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of site, construction of Class 4B shop with underlying store, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. Proposal also… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 78 m away - [**PA/05320/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05320-24/xghajra-sanctioning-of-existing-apartment-from-dn-00848-18): Proposed sanctioning of existing apartment from DN/00848/18. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/05484/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05484-25/xghajra-development-comprising-of-excavation-of-plot-to): Proposed development comprising of excavation of plot to build reservoir and a semi basement garage with 2 car spaces, three in number 2 bedroom apartments… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/08010/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08010-25/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, and proposed excavation of rain water reservoir, construction of private garage and maisonette at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away - [**PA/02203/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02203-25/xghajra-demolish-approved-roof-structures): To demolish approved roof structures (PA 6646/01) and build 5 overlying apartments at level 3 and 5 receded units at receded floor level, works to include the… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 87 m away - [**PA/05633/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05633-23/xghajra-sanction-changes-in-internal-heights-and-facade): To sanction changes in internal heights and facade details from approved PA 6576/02, alter and extend third floor level to create a new flat, and to construct… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away ## More by Aquilina and Sammut Alessi - [**PA/07836/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07836-26/ghaxaq-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-to-first): To sanction internal and external changes to first floor maisonette as existing in lieu of permit PA/4301/03. To change material of front door of shop.To… Pending - [**PA/07594/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07594-26/san-gwann-renew-permit-pa-01307-21-consisting-of-the-following): To renew permit PA/01307/21 consisting of the following: To replace dangerous roofs over second floor level of residence, including washroom. To demolish rear… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07478/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07478-26/paola-affect-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): To affect internal and external alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of roofs, affecting an extension at the rear and opening of walls at… Pending - [**PA/07059/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07059-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-remaining-part-of): Proposed change of use from remaining part of garage to garage for public service garage. No changes to front elevation. One private car is being retained. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06919/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06919-26/birkirkara-affect-external-alterations-to-form-door-within): To affect external alterations to form door within front elevation to access the plot in question from Triq Salvu Psaila. Pending - [**PA/06728/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06728-26/birzebbuga-change-use-of-private-garage-to-class): To change use of private garage to Class 4D restaurant, and to sanction minor changes to garage as existing. Correction of site from that approved in… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi) [All planning applications in Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra)