--- title: "PA/05653/24: demolish stairs in Xghajra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05653-24/xghajra-demolish-stairs source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Xghajra: To demolish stairs, external balconies and to construct four overlying units, hot tubs, pv panels and a passenger… Planning applications › Xghajra › PA0565324 # PA/05653/24: demolish stairs in Xghajra Juan Garages 5 and 6, Triq Lapsi, Xghajra To demolish stairs, external balconies and to construct four overlying units, hot tubs, pv panels and a passenger lift. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Juan Garages 5 and 6, Triq Lapsi, Xghajra - **Locality:** [Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra) - **Applicant:** [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/patrick-refalo) - **Perit:** [Perit Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 19 July 2024 - **Validated:** 24 October 2024 - **Published:** 28 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 12 September 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05653/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05653&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Juan Garages 5 and 6, Triq Lapsi, Xghajra 85 other applications within 300 m: 54 granted, 4 refused, 12 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03446/25). On Triq Lapsi: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 1 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 9 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/08095/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08095-25/xghajra-change-of-use-from-private-garage-approved): Proposed change of use from private garage approved in PA/01933/03 Class 4B shop (beauty salon). Property is constructed with a variation from the official… Refused, validated 24 December 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/03423/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03423-25/xghajra-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-internal-height): To sanction minor internal alterations and internal height from that approved permit by virtue PA/4492/17. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/00551/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00551-25/xghajra-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-08364-17): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/08364/17. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/01178/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01178-24/xghajra-propose-extension-to-existing-one-bedroom-apartment-at): To propose extension to existing one-bedroom apartment at second floor level to become a two-bedroom unit, construction of a one-bedroom unit at third floor… Granted, validated 7 May 2024, 4 floors, 37 m away - [**PA/00264/20** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00264-20/xghajra-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-residences-at): Alterations and extension to existing residences at Level 3 and construction of three overlying residences at Level 4. Proposal includes minor sanctioning of… Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/07730/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07730-25/xghajra-sanitary-facility-to-garage-approved-in-pa-07442-16): Proposed sanitary facility to garage approved in PA/07442/16. Granted, validated 22 January 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/02764/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02764-25/xghajra-carry-out-alterations-and-extension-to-an): To carry out alterations and extension to an existing dwelling. Changes consist of removal of internal partitions and replacement of roof. Extension consists… Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/01345/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01345-25/xghajra-demolition-of-the-existing-back-part-of): Proposed demolition of the existing back part of the property and reconstruction with an extension for an open kitchen and living area. The proposal includes… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/05792/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05792-23/xghajra-alterations-to-townhouse-built-according-to-pa8906-17): Proposed alterations to townhouse built according to PA8906/17. Alterations comprise minor internal modifications and also changes to elevation. Granted, validated 31 October 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/02046/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02046-25/xghajra-convert-penthouse-and-apartment-at-third-floor): To convert penthouse and apartment at third floor approved by PA7031/18 and renewed by PA3083/23 into two penthouses and two apartments respectively, plus… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 4 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/03083/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03083-23/xghajra-renew-pa7031-18-to-construct-basement-garages): To renew PA7031/18: ” To construct basement garages accessible from adjacent block, maisonettes at ground floor, apartments at first, second and third floor… Granted, validated 22 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/04052/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04052-23/xghajra-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades, roof, apertures. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 61 m away - [**PA/01156/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01156-26/xghajra-demolish-and-reconstruct-roof): To demolish and reconstruct roof. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/00730/22** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00730-22/xghajra-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B convenience store, including sanctioning as built and signage. Status being checked, 82 m away - [**PA/05901/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05901-24/xghajra-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-05342-16-to): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/05342/16 to dwelling as built. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 85 m away ## More by Patrick Refalo - [**PA/07704/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07704-26/qormi-sanction-correction-of-survey-and-minor-internal): To sanction correction of survey and minor internal alterations from PA/01541/17 and PA/06267/19. To proposed changes to the front elevation. Pending - [**PA/07588/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07588-26/birkirkara-demolish-a-number-of-slabs-and-lower): To demolish a number of slabs and lower the yard area. To construct an additional floor over part of the roof and the kitchen. To excavate and construct a… Pending - [**PA/07507/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07507-26/mosta-carry-out-changes-in-residential-dwelling-including): To carry out changes in residential dwelling including modification of soft landscaping, introduction of bedroom and increase in boundary's wall. Pending - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending - [**PA/06901/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06901-26/nadur-renewal-of-pa-03734-18-to-demolish-existing-domestic): Renewal of PA/03734/18: To demolish existing domestic store, extend second floor and construct an overlying third floor washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06665/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-26/zabbar-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built (permits not found) except for rear shed covered by PA/06515/97. Pending [All applications by Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) ## More from Patrick Refalo - [**PA/02108/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02108-26/hamrun-demolition-of-roof-structure-and-slab-over): Demolition of roof structure and slab over first floor. Construction of three units and a passenger lift. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07710/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07710-23/xaghra-construct-house-with-basement-garage-and-pool): To construct house with basement garage and pool. Granted, validated 21 February 2024 - [**PA/04508/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04508-23/xaghra-renew-permission-pa6329-18-to-renew-permission): To renew permission PA6329/18 - To renew permission PA 1500/13 - To change layout of 2 houses approved in PA 758/12 due to larger site. Granted, validated 4 September 2023 [All planning applications in Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra)