--- title: "PA/05437/25: convert pre-1968 dwellings in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05437-25/xaghra-convert-pre-1968-dwellings source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Xaghra: To convert pre-1968 dwellings, restore ceiling slabs and demolish dilapidated garden structures. Also proposed… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0543725 # PA/05437/25: convert pre-1968 dwellings in Xaghra 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, Triq it-Tigrija c/w, Trejqet Gorg Cini, Xaghra To convert pre-1968 dwellings, restore ceiling slabs and demolish dilapidated garden structures. Also proposed excavation for underground water reservoirs and pools, construction at ground, first and second floor levels, including the creation of private car garages - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, Triq it-Tigrija c/w, Trejqet Gorg Cini, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** [Noel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/noel-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Ramona Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ramona-cassar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Height:** 3 floors - **Received:** 10 June 2025 - **Validated:** 27 August 2025 - **Published:** 27 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 20 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05437/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05437&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, Triq it-Tigrija c/w, Trejqet Gorg Cini, Xaghra 91 other applications within 300 m: 57 granted, 1 refused, 11 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00953/23). On Triq it-Tigrija: 26 other applications, 15 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago), [Annamaria Attard Montalto](https://propertylist.mt/perit/annamaria-attard-montalto), [Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/07153/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07153-25/xaghra-change-use-from-laundry-approved-in-pa-00110-21): To change use from laundry approved in PA/00110/21 to a shop (Class 4B). To also sanction internal alterations to layout from that previously approved. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 12 m away - [**PA/00110/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00110-21/xaghra-change-use-from-class-4b-shop-to): To change use from Class 4B shop to laundry Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/00010/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00010-22/xaghra-change-of-material-of-apertures-in-facade): Proposed change of material of apertures in facade. Granted, validated 12 January 2022, 38 m away - [**PA/06482/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06482-23/xaghra-demolish-existing-building-and-to-construct-a): To demolish existing building and to construct a residential dwelling with underlying basement. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/07610/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07610-25/xaghra-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa4048-99): Application to sanction variations from approved permit PA4048/99, relating to a two-storey dwelling house. The proposed sanctioning includes modifications to… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 2 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/01857/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01857-26/xaghra-demolish-3-rooms-of-pre-1967-building-and): To demolish 3 rooms of pre-1967 building and construct 11 two storey houses, 3 garages and excavate 7 pools and 11 reservoirs. Pending, validated 18 March 2026, 2 floors, 59 m away - [**PA/01420/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01420-24/xaghra-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structures): To demolish existing dilapidated structures, relocate right of way, excavate existing vacant plot, and construct two residential units on the first floor and… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 2 floors, 63 m away - [**PA/07218/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07218-26/xaghra-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-to): Change of use from domestic store to take away food and drink establishment (Class 4C) fixing of sign and sanctioning of internal alterations. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 73 m away - [**PA/04339/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04339-24/xaghra-replace-deteriorated-timber-beams-in-sacristy): To replace deteriorated timber beams in sacristy. Granted, validated 31 October 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/03408/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03408-23/xaghra-renew-permit-pa4058-17-to-restore-annex): To renew permit PA4058/17 - To restore annex including reconstruction of small disordinated north corner, replacing deteriorated roof elements, external… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 88 m away - [**PA/01764/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01764-22/xaghra-dismantle-existing-random-stone-and-concrete-wall): To dismantle existing random stone and concrete wall and erect soft stone boundary wall along street alignment. To sanction parapet wall and small room within… Status being checked, 88 m away - [**PA/01691/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01691-24/xaghra-restore-external-wall-of-south-apse-and): To restore external wall of south apse and south facade. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/02719/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02719-24/xaghra-sanction-variations-from-pa4528-18-consisting-of-site): To sanction variations from PA4528/18 consisting of site configuration; elements in facade and slight shifting of internal walls. Granted, validated 11 June 2024, 94 m away - [**PA/02357/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02357-25/xaghra-sanction-existing-layout-from-the-approved-and): To sanction existing layout from the approved and to change of use from Class 1 residential building into a Class 4D establishment, proposed alterations,… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 100 m away - [**PA/04566/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04566-24/xaghra-part-demolition-of-accretions-previously-regularised-through-rg): Part-demolition of accretions previously regularised through RG/00257/23, part-excavation of site to form ramp and basement garage for domestic cars,… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 101 m away ## More by Ramona Cassar - [**PA/07756/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07756-26/xewkija-extend-a-house-approved-by-pa-03538-20-by): To extend a house approved by PA/03538/20 by extending sideways and backwards at first floor level and construct a structure at second floor. Also minor… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07471/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07471-26/xaghra-restore-the-ceiling-slab-of-an-internal): To restore the ceiling slab of an internal room. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07448/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07448-26/fontana-sanction-soil-deposit-to-restore-original-level): To sanction soil deposit to restore original level in an agricultural land. Also to sanction retaining wall to avoid soil erosion and proposed rubble wall… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07352/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07352-26/rabat-gozo-construction-of-a-room-and-jacuzzi-at): Proposed construction of a room and jacuzzi at second floor level. Also proposed dismantling of internal balcony floor to allow more light into the basement… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07322/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07322-26/rabat-gozo-replace-front-timber-door-and-restore-facade): To replace front timber door and restore facade wall. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07207/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07207-26/munxar-excavate-and-construct-a-garage-underlying-an): To excavate and construct a garage underlying an existing maisonette. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Ramona Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ramona-cassar) ## More from Noel Vella - [**PA/03527/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03527-26/sannat-dismantling-and-re-construction-of-pre-1968-structures-as): Proposed dismantling and re-construction of pre-1968 structures as approved in PA7344/22. Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/07842/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07842-25/mosta-excavation-and-construction-of-basement-garage-levels): Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage levels -1, -2, -3, and -4, accessed from Triq Salvu Barbara via an adjacent ramp covered by… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05824/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05824-25/mellieha-removal-of-loose-material-from-parts-of): Removal of loose material from parts of the lower level, internal alterations, including the removal of an existing staircase and partition walls, and… Pending, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/03443/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03443-25/paola-demolish-existing-2no-dwellings-and-construct-1no): To demolish existing 2no dwellings and construct 1no garage at part ground floor and 8no residential units at part ground floor, first, second, third and… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01645/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01645-25/sannat-minor-alterations-to-pre-1967-structure-approved-in): Proposed minor alterations to pre-1967 structure approved in PA7344/22; dismantling and construction of rubble walls; reinstatement of rubble walls; deposit… Under appeal, validated 18 March 2025 - [**PA/01992/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01992-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-terraced-house-built-with-different-layout): To sanction terraced house built with different layout from that approved in PA/53/91 including additional 2nd floor. Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 3 floors [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)