--- title: "PA/05539/23: demolish existing property in Mellieha | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05539-23/mellieha-demolish-existing-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mellieha: To demolish existing property, excavation of basement level and construction of one level consisting of three… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0553923 # PA/05539/23: demolish existing property in Mellieha 11A, Triq Selmun, Mellieha To demolish existing property, excavation of basement level and construction of one level consisting of three garages and four levels with one apartment per floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 11A, Triq Selmun, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-portelli) - **Perit:** [JD Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jd-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 31 August 2023 - **Validated:** 27 September 2023 - **Published:** 27 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 27 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 20 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05539/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05539&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 11A, Triq Selmun, Mellieha 10 other applications within 300 m: 8 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02529/25). On Triq Selmun: 10 other applications, 8 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Christian Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-chetcuti). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/03420/22** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03420-22/mellieha-restoration-of-facades-including-courtyard): Restoration of facades including courtyard, roof structures and bellcote, removal of cement tiles from roof and installation of new roof screed including new… Status being checked, 87 m away - [**PA/00383/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00383-23/mellieha-extension-and-alterations-to-existing-second-floor): Proposed extension and alterations to existing second floor level with a different layout from approved PA2598/19. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 142 m away - [**PA/00351/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00351-24/mellieha-construct-water-closet-at-first-floor-level): To construct water closet at first floor level in addition to that approved under PA/01972/16. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 230 m away - [**PA/02529/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02529-25/mellieha-sanctioning-and-alterations-at-second): Proposed sanctioning and alterations at second, third, and roof level from PA/03421/06. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 4 floors, 353 m away - [**PA/03994/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03994-24/mellieha-sanction-variations-in-common-parts-from-that): To sanction variations in common parts from that approved in PA/584/89. To demolish part of existing stairwell, excavate lift pit and construct lift. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 361 m away - [**PA/01823/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01823-24/mellieha-construction-of-block-of-apartments): Proposed construction of block of apartments. Development to include 5 one-car garages and 2 two-car garages at ground floor, 2 three-bedroom apartments at… Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 379 m away - [**PA/04509/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04509-24/mellieha-demolish-existing-residence): To demolish existing residence, excavate site and construct semi-basement garage and two duplex residential units. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 404 m away - [**PA/05922/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05922-23/mellieha-extend-existing-washrooms-and-convert-into-two): To extend existing washrooms and convert into two recessed floor apartments. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 455 m away - [**PA/04104/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04104-23/mellieha-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): Minor internal and external alterations to an existing residential unit at roof level including increase in internal height and boundary dividing wall. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 464 m away - [**PA/01788/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01788-23/mellieha-bus-interchange-and-landscaping): Proposed bus interchange and landscaping. Refused, validated 29 March 2023, 817 m away ## More by JD Periti - [**PA/07216/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07216-26/ghajnsielem-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Proposed change of use from existing garage to Class 4B barber shop, including minor internal alterations and changing garage door to shop front including sign. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06753/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06753-26/ghajnsielem-sanction-minor-changes-from-that-approved-in): To sanction minor changes from that approved in RG/01057/21. The changes include the sanctioning of an existing window in the ensuite at first floor level and… Pending - [**PA/06273/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06273-26/qormi-construct-pool-and-ancillary-pump-room-with): To construct pool and ancillary pump room with apartments approved in PA/7787/24. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/04317/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04317-26/ghajnsielem-sanction-apartment-as-built-with-minor-variations): To sanction apartment as built with minor variations from that approved in PB1274/91 and proposed widening of door leading to front balcony. Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03492/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03492-26/nadur-sanction-minor-internal-changes-from-that-previously): To sanction minor internal changes from that previously approved in PA/2458/10 and PA/5583/06. To propose minor internal alterations which include extending… Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03311/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03311-26/xewkija-sanction-division-of-pre-1968-structure-into-two): To sanction division of pre-1968 structure into two separate dwellings. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by JD Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jd-periti) ## More from Joseph Portelli - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07203/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07203-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-03484-25): Correction of site plan of PA/03484/25. Changes to development approved in PA/03484/25. Pending - [**PA/07184/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07184-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-04799-25): Correction of site plan of PA/04799/25. Changes to development approved in PA/04799/25. Pending - [**PA/06892/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06892-26/nadur-excavation-and-construction-of-residential-house): Proposed excavation and construction of residential house. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06476/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06476-26/mgarr-change-of-use-unit-01-at-ground): Change of use unit 01 at ground floor from Class 4A office to maisonette 01 Class 1 dwellings. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06356/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06356-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-and-excavation-of-a-vacant-site): Demolition and excavation of a vacant site to propose an apartment block consisting of parking spaces and a substation at the basement level -1, 23… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)