--- title: "PA/05279/26: demolition of a pre-1968 property in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05279-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-a-pre-1968-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Ghaxaq: Proposed demolition of a pre-1968 property, excavation and construction of basement garages accessed through a… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0527926 # PA/05279/26: demolition of a pre-1968 property in Ghaxaq 245, Triq Santa Marija c/w, Sqaq Mejlaq, Ghaxaq Proposed demolition of a pre-1968 property, excavation and construction of basement garages accessed through a separate development (PA/04323/26), the construction of a multi-car garage and four maisonettes at ground-floor level, and 17 residential units distributed across four overlying floors. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 245, Triq Santa Marija c/w, Sqaq Mejlaq, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [CF Homes Ltd Attn: Clifton Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/cf-homes-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 24 - **Received:** 28 May 2026 - **Validated:** 29 July 2026 - **Published:** 29 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 14 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05279/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05279&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 245, Triq Santa Marija c/w, Sqaq Mejlaq, Ghaxaq 112 other applications within 300 m: 74 granted, 0 refused, 11 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05806/25). On Triq Santa Marija: 28 other applications, 21 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia), [JBA Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jba-periti), [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/00069/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00069-25/ghaxaq-demolish-the-rear-part): To demolish the rear part, change use from Class 4B shop to private car garage and create a garage opening. To extend the ground floor, construct the first… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 16 m away - [**PA/07205/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-24/ghaxaq-demolition-of-accretions-at-back-of-dwelling): Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain facade, internal alterations, construction of first floor and receded washrooms, and to convert from… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/07722/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07722-26/ghaxaq-minor-extension-of-rooms-at-roof-level): Proposed minor extension of rooms at roof level for 2 adjacent dwellings approved in PA7205/24 (Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/03449/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03449-22/ghaxaq-amalgamate-two-adjacent-vacant-dwellings): To amalgamate two adjacent vacant dwellings, alterations and extension to create one residential unit. Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/06329/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06329-24/ghaxaq-removal-of-deteriorated-ceilings): Proposed removal of deteriorated ceilings, extension to second floor level and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 3 December 2024, 3 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/03281/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03281-26/ghaxaq-construct-a-steel-spiral-staircase-in-the): To construct a steel spiral staircase in the back terrace and a chimney flue at roof level of penthouse C8. Granted, validated 14 July 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/02353/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02353-26/ghaxaq-sanction-as-built-variations-to-the-elevation): To sanction as built variations to the elevation from approved PA/2482/97, and proposed replacement of apertures. Granted, validated 9 June 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/08068/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08068-25/ghaxaq-construct-a-steel-spiral-staircase-in-the): To construct a steel spiral staircase in the back terrace of penthouse C9. The approved drawings for penthouse C9 are under PA/02426/21 and PA/06097/17, and… Granted, validated 11 January 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/02426/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02426-21/ghaxaq-changes-in-layout-of-basement-levels): Changes in layout of basement levels, minor alterations at all levels and changes in back façade, from that approved in permission PA/06097/17 Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/02974/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02974-22/ghaxaq-sanction-the-change-of-roof-slab-material): To sanction the change of roof slab material from timber beams and soft stone slabs to reinforced concrete in pre-1968 dwelling. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/05050/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05050-23/ghaxaq-sanction-changes-in-an-existing-terraced-house): To sanction changes in an existing terraced house, which was approved in PA2230/20. Changes include mainly an increase in plot length and different backyard… Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 65 m away - [**PA/00926/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00926-22/ghaxaq-construct-box-room-and-to-sanction-variations): To construct box room and to sanction variations from PB1222/86. Sanctioning mainly includes re-position of walls, doors and windows following new survey.… Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/07811/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07811-24/ghaxaq-demolition-of-rooms): Proposed demolition of rooms, alterations to a townhouse and construction of an additional floor. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 87 m away - [**PA/07429/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07429-23/ghaxaq-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-and-additions-including): Alterations to existing townhouse and additions including second floor and receded at third floor level. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 88 m away - [**PA/00326/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00326-25/ghaxaq-part-demolition-and-internal-alterations-at-ground): Proposed part demolition and internal alterations at ground, first floor and roof and construction of 3 additional units. Granted, validated 13 March 2025, 89 m away ## More by Maria Schembri Grima - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07622/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-four-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending - [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) ## More from CF Homes Ltd - [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06616/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06616-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-office): Proposed alterations to approved office (PA5964/25) and proposed change of use from domestic store to two offices (Class 4A) with stores at basement level -1. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05843/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05843-26/zabbar-demolition-and-excavation-of-plot-and-construction): Proposed demolition and excavation of plot and construction of 9 garages and 25 apartments from ground floor upwards including five maisonettes and four… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05381/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05381-26/safi-excavation-of-plot-and-construction-of-19): Proposed excavation of plot and construction of 19 garages, and 22 apartments from ground floor including four maisonettes and three penthouses with pool and… Granted, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/04323/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04323-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of 38 garages, a substation, and 47 apartments from ground floor upwards (including… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04145/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04145-26/safi-excavation-of-plot-and-construction-of-a): Proposed excavation of plot and construction of a substation, 82 garages at basement levels -2 and -1, a shop, and 74 residential units from ground floor… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)