--- title: "PA/05408/26: Demolish of pre-1967 terraced house on Vjal in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05408-26/zurrieq-demolish-of-pre-1967-terraced-house-on-vjal source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Zurrieq: Demolish of pre-1967 terraced house on Vjal Il- Blue Grotto, a pre-1967 street level garage and an overlying… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0540826 # PA/05408/26: Demolish of pre-1967 terraced house on Vjal in Zurrieq 67, Casa Darmanin, Vjal il-Blue Grotto and nos 6 & 8, Triq Santu Formosa, Zurrieq Demolish of pre-1967 terraced house on Vjal Il- Blue Grotto, a pre-1967 street level garage and an overlying maisonette on Triq Santu Formosa, excavation of basement garages, construction of basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and two penthouses. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 67, Casa Darmanin, Vjal il-Blue Grotto and nos 6 & 8, Triq Santu Formosa, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** Emanuel Darmanin - **Perit:** [Perit Rita Sant](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rita-sant) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 10 - **Received:** 8 June 2026 - **Validated:** 5 August 2026 - **Published:** 5 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05408/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05408&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 67, Casa Darmanin, Vjal il-Blue Grotto and nos 6 & 8, Triq Santu Formosa, Zurrieq 122 other applications within 300 m: 73 granted, 5 refused, 14 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03111/23). On Vjal il-Blue Grotto: 16 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 24 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/07406/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07406-24/zurrieq-sanction-the-configuration-of-premises-as-carried): To sanction the configuration of premises as carried out, the change of use from a Class 4B showroom into a Class 4B minimarket and the fixing of a sign Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/00754/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00754-21/zurrieq-sanction-the-installation-of-a-kitchen-hood-extraction): To sanction the installation of a kitchen-hood extraction fan and narrowing of existing window from PA/10583/17. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/01481/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01481-25/zurrieq-construction-of-street-level-garage-with-overlying): Proposed construction of street level garage with overlying residential units including receded floor. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/05134/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05134-24/zurrieq-sanctioning-to-existing-maisonette-originally-approved-in): Sanctioning to existing maisonette originally approved in PA/04685/01. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/00155/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00155-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-installation-of-pv-panels-and): To sanction the installation of PV Panels and to propose stone colour pvc screening to PV Panels at roof level of Class 4D (with cooking) premises as approved… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/03409/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03409-25/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 3C personal training studio, internal alterations, sanctioning of changes from approved PB2312/87, and… Refused, validated 28 May 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/03222/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03222-24/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of a street level garage with an overlying terraced house. Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/00388/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00388-23/zurrieq-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-a-street): To demolish existing building and construct a street level garage, three apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/07419/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07419-24/zurrieq-construction-of-two-additional-apartments-at-second): Proposed construction of two additional apartments at second, third and receded floor levels and proposed pool at roof level over approved PA11089/18.… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/00834/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00834-22/zurrieq-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-per): Sanctioning building as built not as per approved sanctioning include addition of basement level and some minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/00916/20** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00916-20/zurrieq-construction-of-a-garage): Construction of a garage, two residential units, & two washrooms at roof level Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/06576/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06576-25/zurrieq-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): Proposed alterations to existing terraced house, including demolition of rooms in backyard, excavation and construction of pool and construction of roof… Granted, validated 3 November 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/02418/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02418-25/zurrieq-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floor-and): To demolish existing first and second floor and construction of two apartments and a duplex. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/03026/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03026-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-boundary-wall): Demolition of existing boundary wall, proposed excavation of two stories, proposed construction of underground community training/day centre indoor pool… Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 91 m away - [**PA/06125/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06125-24/zurrieq-construction-of-dwelling-on-setback-floor-instead): Proposed construction of dwelling on setback floor instead of washroom. Granted, validated 10 October 2024, 93 m away ## More by Rita Sant - [**PA/06688/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06688-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to a studio flat (CLass 1). Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06313/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06313-26/rabat-sanction-internal-alterations-consisting-of-removing-wall): To sanction internal alterations consisting of removing wall between sitting dining, enlarging the kitchen, closing a door into a window in the ground floor… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/04784/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04784-26/zurrieq-sanction-minor-alterations-to-approved-drawings-in): To sanction minor alterations to approved drawings in PA8638/21 consisting of front part dimensions, lift dimensions, stairwell, changes at roof level… Granted, validated 4 August 2026 - [**PA/04735/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04735-26/floriana-internal-alterations-consisting-of-installation-of-two): Internal alterations consisting of installation of two ensuites and two bedrooms and facade alterations consisting of opening of two windows into doors and… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03237/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03237-26/marsaskala-refurbishment-of-existing-house-with-minor-internal): Refurbishment of existing house with minor internal alterations at groundfloor to include a shower, construction of an internal staircase and a bathroom at… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02803/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02803-26/ghaxaq-restoration-and-renovation-of-an-existing-house): Restoration and renovation of an existing house with internal alteration consisting of demolition of existing bathroom and internal walls, lowering of… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Rita Sant](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rita-sant) [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)