--- title: "PA/05414/26: Demolition of existing townhouse in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05414-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-townhouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Pieta: Demolition of existing townhouse, construction of reservoir, semi-basement, ground floor maisonette, 6 overlying… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0541426 # PA/05414/26: Demolition of existing townhouse in Pieta 21, St. Nicholas House, Triq San Guzepp, Pieta Demolition of existing townhouse, construction of reservoir, semi-basement, ground floor maisonette, 6 overlying floors, to house 10 apartments. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 21, St. Nicholas House, Triq San Guzepp, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [Daniel Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/daniel-zahra) - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 7 floors - **Residential units:** 10 - **Received:** 22 April 2026 - **Validated:** 28 October 2026 - **Published:** 28 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 November 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05414/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05414&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 21, St. Nicholas House, Triq San Guzepp, Pieta 203 other applications within 300 m: 105 granted, 9 refused, 34 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06798/25). On Triq San Guzepp: 16 other applications, 8 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/09463/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-09463-24/pieta-change-of-use-from-class-4-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4 shop to Class 3A guesthouse and alterations to the facade Status being checked - [**PA/02125/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02125-24/pieta-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation of lift pit. Construction of Maisonette at ground floor, 6 overlying apartments and common parts including lift.… Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 3 m away - [**PA/07546/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07546-23/pieta-renewal-of-pa-5912-18-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA/5912/18 - Demolition of existing receded level at fourth floor and construction of an additional duplex unit at fourth floor and overlying… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 12 m away - [**PA/03064/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03064-26/pieta-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-penthouse): Proposed internal alterations and extension to existing penthouse and construction of proposed overlying penthouse. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/01024/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01024-22/pieta-internal-alterations-to-an-old-building-visible): Proposed internal alterations to an old building visible in 1968 survey sheets. Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/03169/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03169-26/pieta-application-includes-the-sanctioning-of-retaining-back): Application includes the sanctioning of retaining back yard retaining wall and removal of approved reservoir due to structural constraints. Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/06862/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06862-24/pieta-excavate-water-reservoir-and-lift-pit-and): To excavate water reservoir and lift pit and to construct a Class 4CB shop (hairdresser/beautician) at ground floor level, overlying five apartments and 1… Withdrawn, validated 9 October 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/03720/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03720-25/pieta-sanction-reconstructed-elevation-at-ground-floor): To sanction reconstructed elevation at ground floor, also sanctioning of doors as built which differs from PA/7463/20. Proposal includes construction of the… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 1 floor, 34 m away - [**PA/07252/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07252-24/pieta-internal-and-external-alterations-to-2-pre-1968): Proposed internal and external alterations to 2 pre-1968 houses, to sanction two areas that were built after, and to reconstruct a recently demolished room at… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/00916/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00916-26/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-2-dwelling-units): Additions and alterations to 2 dwelling units approved by permit PA/07252/24. Granted, validated 20 March 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/02465/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02465-25/pieta-change-of-use-from-shop-to-residence): Proposed change of use from shop to residence and garage for private vehicles. Proposal also includes minor internal alterations and changes to facade. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/03648/21** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03648-21/pieta-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To construct basement garage and two overlying residential units. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/03842/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03842-25/pieta-changes-to-the-development-approved-in-pa8054-24): Changes to the development approved in PA8054/24; to create two penthouses instead of the approved one penthouse. Granted, validated 7 July 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/01972/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01972-25/pieta-propose-demolition-of-the-existing-structure-while): To propose demolition of the existing structure while retaining the facade, entrance hall, and stone staircase, along with minor excavation for a lift pit and… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/08054/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08054-24/pieta-demolish-existing-maisonettes-and-to-construct-2): To demolish existing maisonettes and to construct 2 garages for private vehicles at ground floor level, with overlying 10 apartments and 1 penthouse, and an… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away ## More by James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) ## More from Daniel Zahra - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)