--- title: "PA/05500/23: demolish existing approved car wash and industrial in Mosta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05500-23/mosta-demolish-existing-approved-car-wash-and-industrial source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mosta: To demolish existing approved car wash and industrial garages, excavate site and construct basement parking, 13 car… Planning applications › Mosta › PA0550023 # PA/05500/23: demolish existing approved car wash and industrial in Mosta The Auto Centre, Triq il-Fortizza, Mosta To demolish existing approved car wash and industrial garages, excavate site and construct basement parking, 13 car spaces and industrial warehouse Class 6A. Construct 3 industrial garages (general industry Class 5B) at ground floor and 3 industrial garages (general industry Class 5B) at first floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** The Auto Centre, Triq il-Fortizza, Mosta - **Locality:** [Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Received:** 9 May 2023 - **Validated:** 20 September 2023 - **Published:** 20 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 20 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 4 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05500/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05500&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around The Auto Centre, Triq il-Fortizza, Mosta 130 other applications within 300 m: 89 granted, 1 refused, 11 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02147/24). On Triq il-Fortizza: 34 other applications, 23 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Martin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-farrugia), [Russell Marmara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/russell-marmara), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 4 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/02892/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02892-21/mosta-change-of-use-from-class-5a-smes): Proposed change of use from Class 5A SMEs to Class 4A offices at first, second, third and penthouse levels. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/04150/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04150-24/mosta-opening-of-new-access-to-class-5a): Opening of new access to Class 5A garage on Triq il-Fortizza. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/06111/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06111-23/mosta-amendments-to-the-approved-industrial-store): Amendments to the approved industrial store (PA/2697/87) involving the part demolition of the existing structure and construction, to comprise 2 Class 5A… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 3 floors, 35 m away - [**PA/04037/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04037-24/mosta-additional-of-stairs-and-4-courses-opramorta): Proposed additional of stairs and 4 courses opramorta at roof level to approved storage Class 6A for industrial use (joinery and carpentry). Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/05145/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05145-24/mosta-excavate-site): To excavate site, construct basement parking, Class 5B premises at ground floor level and Class 6A at first floor level with ancillary offices at receded… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/07041/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07041-26/mosta-propose-change-of-use-to-approved-permit): To propose change of use to approved permit PA10514/17 at ground floor level from Class 5B to Class 5A. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 77 m away - [**PA/04896/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04896-25/mosta-propose-part-change-of-use-of-the): To propose part change of use of the basement level from a private garage (as approved in PA 10514/17) to a public service garage. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/02686/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02686-26/mosta-part-change-of-use-at-ground-floor): Part change of use at ground floor level from Class 5A to industrial kitchen (preparation and distribution), cafeteria (ancillary to complex), and display and… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 79 m away - [**PA/05351/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05351-24/mosta-sanction-class-5b-industrial-garage-as-built): To sanction Class 5B industrial garage as built. Changes from approved permit include layout typology, basement level, heights, and elevation changes. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/04905/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04905-26/mosta-sanction-changes-of-class-5a-workshop-from): To sanction changes of Class 5A workshop from approved PA4671/02 and PA4063/09, including internal layout due to different site configuration. Granted, validated 15 July 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/06986/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06986-24/mosta-change-of-use-of-existing-premises-to): Change of use of existing premises to a public service garage and sanctioning of internal changes. Correction of site plan. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/02708/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02708-23/mosta-car-spaces-at-level-2): Proposed Car Spaces at Level -2, Level -1 and Level 0, Proposed Class 6A at Intermediate Floor Level, First Floor Level, Second Floor Level and Third Floor… Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 82 m away - [**PA/00664/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00664-26/mosta-part-change-of-use-from-a-private): Proposed part change of use from a private garage to a public service garage at basement level -2 and level -1. Proposed change of use from Class 6A store to… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/01448/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01448-25/mosta-minor-changes-to-approved-permit-pa03157-20-including): Minor changes to approved permit PA03157/20 including modification to facade for the formation of a loading bay and internal alterations for the formation of… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 87 m away - [**PA/02147/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02147-24/mosta-excavation-and-construction-of-a-semi-basement-and): Proposed excavation and construction of a semi-basement and basement parking levels with five levels of overlying warehouse Class 6A. Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 5 floors, 94 m away ## More by Robert Grech - [**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 - [**PA/07656/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07656-26/qormi-additions-to-pa-7927-22): Proposed additions to PA 7927/22.'Proposed industrial development, Class 5B garages, at ground, first and receded floor. Proposed parking at basement level in… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07330/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07330-26/zabbar-renewal-of-pa8680-17-to-rehabilitate-existing-dwelling): Renewal of PA8680/17 -To rehabilitate existing dwelling with alteration and additions, to remove accretions, including excavation and demolishing works. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07290/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07290-26/zebbug-renewal-to-pa10673-17): Renewal to PA10673/17. Modifications to approved PA806/16 and to construct additional apartment at 3rd floor. Internal alterations include modifications to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07229/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07229-26/naxxar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor maisonette including pool, and an overlying maisonette. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07156/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07156-26/ghaxaq-excavation-and-the-construction-of-basement-garage): Proposed excavation and the construction of basement garage, ground floor maisonette, and three additional apartments at first to third floors, and setback… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) ## More from Joseph Vella - [**PA/01780/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01780-26/mellieha-15sq): Proposed 15sq.m agricultural store, timber gate and rubble wall. Pending, validated 18 March 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/00981/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00981-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-an-agriculture-store): To construct an agriculture store. Suspended, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/00054/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00054-26/xewkija-partly-demolish): To partly demolish, to excavate and to carry out alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 dwelling to form into 2 residential dwellings. Alterations… Pending, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/04782/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04782-25/ghajnsielem-excavate-and-construct-a-reservoir-and-basement): To excavate and construct a reservoir and basement store, along with an overlying agricultural store and pump room. Granted, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/04775/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04775-25/sannat-excavate-site-and-construct-a-garage-for): To excavate site and construct a garage for private cars at ground floor level with underlying water reservoir, an overlying apartment at first floor level… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/03025/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03025-25/attard-change-of-use-from-class-4a-offices): Change of use from Class 4A offices to Class 4B tattoo parlour, minor internal alterations (non-structural), and installation of signage on the facade. Granted, validated 14 May 2025 [All planning applications in Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta)