--- title: "PA/05540/23: demolition of second floor structures and areas in Fgura | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05540-23/fgura-demolition-of-second-floor-structures-and-areas source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Fgura: Proposed demolition of second floor structures and areas at first floor level. Proposed construction of lift and… Planning applications › Fgura › PA0554023 # PA/05540/23: demolition of second floor structures and areas in Fgura Notre Espoir, 20, Triq tax-Xemx U l-Qamar, Fgura Proposed demolition of second floor structures and areas at first floor level. Proposed construction of lift and staircase, second floor and third floor apartments and receded floor washroom including service area on roof. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Notre Espoir, 20, Triq tax-Xemx U l-Qamar, Fgura - **Locality:** [Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura) - **Applicant:** Ruth Cassar - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 22 July 2023 - **Validated:** 20 September 2023 - **Published:** 20 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 20 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 20 March 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05540/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05540&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Notre Espoir, 20, Triq tax-Xemx U l-Qamar, Fgura 154 other applications within 300 m: 107 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00099/25). On Triq tax-Xemx U l-Qamar: 4 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Clive Borg Bonaci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/clive-borg-bonaci). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 22 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/05356/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05356-25/fgura-proposal-to-amend-approved-pa-3443-23-by-removing): Proposal to amend Approved PA/3443/23 by removing the spiral staircase that connects the duplex, converting it into two separate units on the third and… Granted, validated 16 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 15 m away - [**PA/06488/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06488-24/fgura-propose-the-demolition-of-an-existing-washroom): To propose the demolition of an existing washroom, roof and stairs, and to construct new stairs, a lift, 2 new levels and a receded level, creating 3… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 15 m away - [**PA/03443/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03443-23/fgura-sanction-existing-third-floor-structures): To sanction existing third floor structures, To propose demolition of of same structures; reconstruction of a new full floor and recessed floor, both floors… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 15 m away - [**PA/02768/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02768-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-penthouse-roof-and-extension): Proposed demolition of existing penthouse roof and extension to full floor and construction of receded additional unit above. Including sanctioning of… Granted, validated 27 May 2026, 17 m away - [**PA/06803/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06803-23/fgura-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-property-including): Additions and alterations to existing property including the replacement of deteriorating roofs. Granted, validated 5 January 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/06632/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06632-25/fgura-sanction-alterations-to-pa6035-16-and-creation-of): To sanction alterations to PA6035/16 and creation of a new dwelling. Pending, validated 27 November 2025, 18 m away - [**PA/00076/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00076-26/fgura-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-property-approved): Additions and alterations to existing property approved in PA06803/23 to form two separate dwellings (apartments). Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/01504/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01504-26/fgura-demolition-of-common-parts-and-reconstruction-of): Proposed demolition of common parts and reconstruction of stairwell and lift to join two adjacent blocks, construction of third floor apartment and penthouse… Granted, validated 6 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/04670/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04670-25/fgura-construction-of-two-overlying-flats-and-penthouse): Construction of two overlying flats and penthouse over an existing two storey building. Under appeal, validated 5 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/00888/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00888-25/fgura-demolition-of-staircase-and-stair-hood-to): Demolition of staircase and stair hood to roof of first floor maisonette and construction of replacement staircase and lift shaft to roof. Under appeal, validated 17 March 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/03806/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03806-23/fgura-sanction-departures-from-pb-3638-71-to-first-floor): To sanction departures from PB/3638/71 to first floor maisonette which includes changes to the internal layout, changes to the levels and to the facades.… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/01152/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01152-26/fgura-sanction-as-existing-surveyed-ground-floor-garage): To sanction as existing surveyed ground floor garage. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/06125/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06125-25/fgura-sanction-garages-as-built-from-pb2260-79): To sanction garages as built from PB2260/79. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/03425/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03425-25/fgura-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, demolition and reconstruction of roof slabs. Extension of stairwell at roof level to form a bedroom and bathroom. Granted, validated 13 June 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/05509/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05509-24/fgura-change-of-use-from-garage-to-shop): Change of use from garage to shop (Class 4B), minor internal and external alterations, including the introduction of sign, glass apertures and roller shutter… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 50 m away ## More by Matthew Bugeja - [**PA/07173/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07173-26/paola-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, removal of second floor pigeon loft, construction of second floor washroom, replacement of facade apertures and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06991/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06991-26/santa-venera-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor Class 4A office, apartments at first and second floor levels and one duplex apartment at third and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06885/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06885-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-at): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing townhouse at ground and first floor levels. Proposed extension at first floor level terrace, construction of… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06782/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06782-26/tarxien-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail outlet. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05947/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05947-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-garage-lightweight-roof-and): Proposed demolition of existing garage lightweight roof and façade. Proposed construction of ground floor garage and a first floor duplex maisonette. Works… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05188/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05188-26/lija-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-to): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level to remove accretions, enlarging internal yards and construction of new stairwell. Proposed construction of… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) [All planning applications in Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura)