PA/05672/24: Demolition of existing townhouse in Pieta
50 & 52, Triq l-Orsolini, Gwardamangia, Pieta
Demolition of existing townhouse, excavation of one basement level to include 3 spaces and 2 lock-up garages, construction of apartment block consisting of 1 maisonette at ground floor, 10 apartments on first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors and 2 penthouses on 6th receded floor
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 50 & 52, Triq l-Orsolini, Gwardamangia, Pieta
- Locality
- Pieta
- Applicant
- Crown Investments Ltd. Attn: Damian Mallia
- Perit
- CVC Architecture
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 6 floors plus a receded floor
- Residential units
- 13
- Received
- 4 July 2024
- Validated
- 5 February 2025
- Published
- 5 February 2025
- Comments close
- 7 March 2025
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 7 August 2025
- Permit expires
- 3 September 2030
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 50 & 52, Triq l-Orsolini, Gwardamangia, Pieta
168 other applications within 300 m: 104 granted, 4 refused, 21 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02367/25).
On Triq l-Orsolini: 30 other applications, 19 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Colin Zammit, David Cilia, Samuel Formosa, Paul Camilleri, Audrey Ann Attard.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/01792/26 Pieta: To partially excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a four level underground car park designated for private vehicle use.…
- PA/04729/23 Pieta: Proposed repair works to existing dwellings. Works to include demolishing and reconstruction of terrace roof and opramorta at back, restoration of backyard…
- PA/00815/23 Pieta: To sanction subdivision of penthouse into 2 units including minor internal and external alterations.
- PA/05594/23 Pieta: To propose alterations to first floor in order to convert the maisonette into 2 apartments at first floor and second floor, including the introduction of a…
- PA/06025/23 Pieta: Proposed partial change of use from office (Class 4A) to religious congregation (no use class) and ancillary activities (archiving, kitchenette, reception,…
- PA/00034/25 Pieta: To sanction configuration of bathroom and ensuite/ study rooms at third, fourth and fifth floor level.
- PA/02367/25 Pieta: Renewal to PA/11233/18 - Change of use from residential to Class 4A (office) at first, second, third, fourth and fifth floor levels and propose Class 4A…
- PA/00973/24 Pieta: To carry out minor internal alterations to approved Flat 2 at first floor level (covered by RG140/20).
- PA/02599/25 Pieta: Change of use from Class 3C yoga center approved on PA/02799/18 to Class 4B.
- PA/03193/22 Pieta: To affix sign on elevation.
- PA/07399/26 Pieta: Renewal of PA/4840/16: Internal demolition of staircase and room at first and second floor level and construction of additional floors and penthouse.
- PA/01459/21 Pieta: To propose the construction of a two bedroom dwelling above a building with two street frontages approved by PA/00991/00, including extension of common area…
- PA/06427/25 Pieta: To sanction as built Class 4A office.
- PA/00050/26 Pieta: Proposed demolition of existing building, clearing of site and construction of reservoir, parking and Class 4B at ground floor, 21 apartments at 1st-7th floor…
- PA/04218/25 Pieta: Proposed demolition of existing building, clearing of site and construction of reservoir, parking and Class 4B at ground floor, 21 apartments at 1st-7th floor…
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- PA/07589/26 Swieqi: To sanction variations from approved permit (PA/03308/25).
- PA/07366/26 Balzan: Change of use from approved office Class 4A to Class 1 dwelling including changes to internal layout.
- PA/06461/26 Kalkara: Internal structure alterations to an existing townhouse, construction of new stairwell and extension at third floor and receded floor at fourth level, to…
- PA/05757/26 Gharghur: To sanction variations to approved permit PA/06682/16 following survey of property and to propose internal alterations and extension at first floor and at…
- PA/05585/26 Mellieha: To sanction changes to approved block of apartments as per PA/06224/18.
- PA/05488/26 Mellieha: Changes to plans and elevations approved in PA/0996/25 including indoor swimming pool at basement level.
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