--- title: "PA/05361/25: demolish existing building in Qala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05361-25/qala-demolish-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Qala: To demolish existing building, to excavate and to construct 2 terraced houses. To also construct a pool and… Planning applications › Qala › PA0536125 # PA/05361/25: demolish existing building in Qala Sacred Heart, Triq il-Belveder, Qala To demolish existing building, to excavate and to construct 2 terraced houses. To also construct a pool and reservoirs. - **Status:** Pending (The report on this case has been finalised and a decision on the case still needs to be taken) - **Location:** Sacred Heart, Triq il-Belveder, Qala - **Locality:** [Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala) - **Applicant:** [James Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/james-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 9 July 2025 - **Validated:** 27 August 2025 - **Published:** 27 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05361/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05361&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Sacred Heart, Triq il-Belveder, Qala 94 other applications within 300 m: 54 granted, 1 refused, 11 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02117/23). On Triq il-Belveder: 12 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/00441/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00441-22/qala-sanction-garage-door-as-existing): To sanction garage door as existing, to propose connection between no.36 and no.38, to reinstate window at ground floor, to remove existing gate on the facade… Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/06937/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06937-24/qala-construct-parapet-wall-at-roof-level): To construct parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 28 November 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/00477/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00477-24/qala-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-house-including): Alterations and extensions to existing house including construction of roof extension. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/02388/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02388-22/qala-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-washrooms): To carry out alterations and additions to washrooms at roof level to form a duplex apartment. To also carry out alterations to include lift and back extension. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/07558/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07558-26/qala-subdivide-a-duplex-apartment-approved-in-pa-02388-22): To subdivide a duplex apartment approved in PA/02388/22 into 2 residential units. To also carry out internal alterations to layout. Pending, 49 m away - [**PA/00031/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00031-25/qala-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-dwellings): To carry out alterations and additions to dwellings approved in PA/06247/19. Alterations include changes to layout and extensions at roof level. Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/00797/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00797-24/qala-demolish-part-of-existing-dwelling-and-to): To demolish part of existing dwelling and to construct garage with overlying residential dwelling and basement store. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 2 floors, 71 m away - [**PA/01474/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01474-24/qala-demolish-part-of-existing-dwelling-and-construct): To demolish part of existing dwelling and construct basement garage with overlying four residential units. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/01830/22** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01830-22/qala-demolish-existing-structures-and-to-construct-2): To demolish existing structures and to construct 2 apartments and a penthouse. Status being checked, 74 m away - [**PA/05092/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05092-26/qala-partial-demolition): Partial demolition, internal alterations and additions to two existing dilapidated dwellings. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/04289/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04289-26/qala-sanction-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-01723-15): To sanction minor variations from approved permit PA/01723/15 and inclusion of a domestic store previously forming part of adjacent development. Granted, validated 4 August 2026, 78 m away - [**PA/08225/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08225-24/qala-demolish-part-of-building): To demolish part of building, to excavate and to construct a terraced house on two floors and an underlying basement and roof structure. To construct a… Pending, validated 4 December 2024, 2 floors, 80 m away - [**PA/05059/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05059-24/qala-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extensions to dwelling approved in PA/02820/15. Alterations include changes to internal layout and extension at roof level. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/02699/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02699-24/qala-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-layouts): To carry out alterations and additions to layouts, facades and levels to residential units approved in PA/01830/22 and PA/02726/21. To also convert… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/02726/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02726-21/qala-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 2 maisonettes and a pool. To construct also rubble walls. Status being checked, 83 m away ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from James Borg - [**PA/06824/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06824-26/xaghra-renew-pa-00564-18-proposed-four-dwelling): To renew PA 00564/18 - Proposed four dwelling houses with garage. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05517/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05517-26/nadur-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to an existing pre-1968 building. The additions included the construction of a recessed floor… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05145/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05145-26/xaghra-construct-an-annex-to-existing-class-3a): To construct an annex to existing Class 3A tourist including excavation of site for basement facilities. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/07955/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07955-25/msida-demolition-of-existing-buildings): Demolition of existing buildings; excavation of site; construction of three basement levels accommodating 23 garages; construction of six full floors and one… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06162/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06162-25/xaghra-sanction-differences-from-previous-approved-permit-pa-09858-17): To sanction differences from previous approved permit PA/09858/17 mainly consisting of smaller front terrace, glazed railing and screened services at roof… Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/02300/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02300-25/zebbug-gozo-greenhouse-and-agricultural-store-as-an-extension): Proposed greenhouse and agricultural store as an extension to underground water reservoir and pump room approved in PA2036/21. Granted, validated 9 April 2025 [All planning applications in Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala)