--- title: "PA/05592/25: Demolition of existing dangerous roof in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05592-25/lija-demolition-of-existing-dangerous-roof source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: Demolition of existing dangerous roof, demolition of internal walls at ground floor retaining most of the walls,… Planning applications › Lija › PA0559225 # PA/05592/25: Demolition of existing dangerous roof in Lija 9 (Formerly St Joseph), Triq Karlu Darmanin, Lija Demolition of existing dangerous roof, demolition of internal walls at ground floor retaining most of the walls, construction of recreational area as an extension of the existing washroom and installation of jacuzzi at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 9 (Formerly St Joseph), Triq Karlu Darmanin, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** [Ryan Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ryan-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Received:** 17 May 2025 - **Validated:** 3 September 2025 - **Published:** 3 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 3 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 February 2026 - **Permit expires:** 11 March 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 38 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05592/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05592&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 9 (Formerly St Joseph), Triq Karlu Darmanin, Lija 99 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 1 refused, 8 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02937/23). On Triq Karlu Darmanin: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, 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/08087/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08087-25/lija-alterations-to-existing-vacant-and-fragmented-property): Proposed alterations to existing vacant and fragmented property to convert to one dwelling. Proposed construction at second floor and roof levels. Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/02291/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02291-26/lija-proposal-includes-addition-of-balcony-at-first): Proposal includes addition of balcony at first floor level and facade restoration. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/06290/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06290-23/lija-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-pre-1967-dwelling): Sanctioning of minor changes from pre-1967 dwelling. Application also includes re-construction of roof structure and proposed increase in height of roof… Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/07398/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07398-24/lija-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of basement level garages and three dwellings constructed over two floors and a receded floor level. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/02121/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02121-24/lija-restoration-of-facade-as-per-gs-00263-23-and): Restoration of facade as per GS/00263/23 and construction of an additional 1 course and coping at roof level. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/04998/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04998-25/lija-demolish-an-existing-one-storey-dwelling): To demolish an existing one-storey dwelling, retaining the facade and reconstruction of same dwelling which will consist of a basement garage, two floors and… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 2 floors, 62 m away - [**PA/02380/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02380-23/lija-demolition-of-recent-addition-at-the-rear): Demolition of recent addition at the rear of the property and reconstruction. Granted, validated 30 May 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/04384/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04384-24/lija-sanction-construction-alteration-works-of-existing-townhouse): To sanction construction alteration works of existing townhouse with a different layout from that approved in PA02442/05. Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/07141/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07141-25/lija-part-demolition-of-structure-and-extension-at): Proposed part demolition of structure and extension at ground, first and second floor level. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 3 floors, 77 m away - [**PA/06183/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06183-23/lija-construction-of-a-room-at-first-floor): Construction of a room at first floor and extension of roof area including the addition of solar panels. Granted, validated 19 January 2024, 2 floors, 89 m away - [**PA/00463/20** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00463-20/lija-sanction-variations-from-previous-approved-permit-pa787-11): To sanction variations from previous approved permit PA787/11 and increase in height of parapet wall for safety reasons. Status being checked, 89 m away - [**PA/02502/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02502-26/lija-sanction-removal-of-substation-and-alterations-to): To sanction removal of substation and alterations to semi-detached villas following site surveys and setting out of official alignment. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 94 m away - [**PA/07686/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07686-24/lija-lowering-raised-floor-by-1): Lowering raised floor by 1.6m to match floor level of the garden and deck area, introduce a planter along same wall, and to create a connection between the… Granted, validated 4 February 2025, 96 m away - [**PA/00237/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00237-21/lija-internal-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-townhouse): Internal alterations and extensions to existing townhouse Status being checked, 99 m away - [**PA/07109/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07109-23/lija-restoration-of-facade-and-timber-apertures): Restoration of facade and timber apertures. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 100 m away ## More by George Farrugia - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07564/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07564-26/mgarr-sanction-existing-concrete-structure-to-support-dangerous): To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock. Pending - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-approved-pa-04287-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07418/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07418-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-drawings-as): Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07402/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-26/rabat-dismantling-of-existing-pre-1978-room-walls-and): Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) ## More from Ryan Micallef - [**PA/08330/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08330-25/mosta-proposed-works-include-alteration-to-existing-terraced): The proposed works include alteration to existing terraced house and construction of overlying floors; creating an additional residential unit. The house is… Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/01806/22** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01806-22/marsaxlokk-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-class-4b): Proposed minor internal alterations to approved Class 4B shop (PA06400/19) and installation of sign. Status being checked [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)