--- title: "PA/05591/23: demolish existing dwellings in Gharghur | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05591-23/gharghur-demolish-existing-dwellings source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gharghur: To demolish existing dwellings, excavate, and construct 4 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground… Planning applications › Gharghur › PA0559123 # PA/05591/23: demolish existing dwellings in Gharghur No. 47 & No. 51, Shamrock & Procyon, Triq Stiefnu Zerafa, Gharghur To demolish existing dwellings, excavate, and construct 4 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor, 6 apartments at first to third floor and 2 penthouses at receded level - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 47 & No. 51, Shamrock & Procyon, Triq Stiefnu Zerafa, Gharghur - **Locality:** [Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur) - **Applicant:** Matteo Lanfranco - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 10 - **Received:** 30 June 2023 - **Validated:** 20 September 2023 - **Published:** 20 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 20 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 21 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 6 December 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05591/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05591&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around No. 47 & No. 51, Shamrock & Procyon, Triq Stiefnu Zerafa, Gharghur 93 other applications within 300 m: 55 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01400/25). On Triq Stiefnu Zerafa: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/03150/21** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03150-21/gharghur-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-3917-07): To sanction variations from approved permit PA 3917/07 including change of use from washroom to kitchen Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/03012/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03012-25/gharghur-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-and-proposed-front): Sanctioning of internal alterations and proposed front terrace railing alteration at receded third-floor, from approved permit PA/00618/15. Granted, validated 13 June 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/07092/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07092-23/gharghur-installation-of-lift): Proposed installation of lift, including internal alterations to form lift shaft. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/02911/21** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02911-21/gharghur-extend-front-room-of-existing-receded-third): To extend front room of existing receded third floor level. Proposed additional receded level at fourth floor level. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/03544/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03544-23/gharghur-alteration-to-garage-at-ground-floor-and): Alteration to garage at ground floor and maisonette at first floor, construct 2nd and 3rd floor flats together with a recessed floor (penthouse) at 4th floor. Granted, validated 8 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away - [**PA/04831/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04831-25/gharghur-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing house and construction of a residential building comprising four levels plus penthouse, consisting of one three-bedroom apartment on… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 73 m away - [**PA/07378/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07378-25/gharghur-construction-of-semi-basement-garages-including-excavation): Construction of semi basement garages including excavation for reservoir with overlying three bedroom maisonette at ground floor level, three bedroom… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/05187/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05187-26/gharghur-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-approved-permit): To sanction minor internal alterations from approved permit PA6523/16, including construction of box room and shifting of apertures. To sanction facade window… Granted, validated 23 September 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/01527/22** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01527-22/gharghur-sanction-penthouse-as-built-due-to-changes): To sanction penthouse as built due to changes from PA02813/09. Proposal includes shifting of internal walls, external walls, addition of shading structure at… Status being checked, 84 m away - [**PA/04965/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04965-26/gharghur-addition-of-washroom-over-penthouse-as-approved): Proposed addition of washroom over penthouse as approved in PA1527/22. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 87 m away - [**PA/03645/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03645-24/gharghur-sanctioning-of-penthouse-approved-in-pa-03090-14-including): Sanctioning of penthouse approved in PA/03090/14 including minor variations along front and back terraces. Granted, validated 25 July 2024, 107 m away - [**PA/01961/22** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01961-22/gharghur-sanction-the-construction-of-a-first-floor): To sanction the construction of a first floor maisonette together with its ground floor access/stairs, and construct 2 additional flats, at 2nd and 3rd floors… Status being checked, 5 floors, 117 m away - [**PA/00546/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00546-25/gharghur-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation and construction of 8 no. garages at basement level, and construction of 3 no. maisonettes at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 120 m away - [**PA/01763/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01763-23/gharghur-sanction-minor-variations-from-approved-plan): To sanction minor variations from approved plan. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 120 m away - [**PA/01168/21** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01168-21/gharghur-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to Class 1 residential unit, including proposed alterations. Status being checked, 122 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) [All planning applications in Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur)