--- title: "PA/05714/24: demolish the existing terraced house in Fgura | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05714-24/fgura-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Fgura: To demolish the existing terraced house, excavate one level to construct basement garages and reservoir below and… Planning applications › Fgura › PA0571424 # PA/05714/24: demolish the existing terraced house in Fgura 88 Caress, Triq Censu Busuttil c/w, Triq ir-Rihan, Fgura To demolish the existing terraced house, excavate one level to construct basement garages and reservoir below and construction of level 0 maisonette and garages, level 1 to 4 apartments (8 in total), and penthouse at level 5. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 88 Caress, Triq Censu Busuttil c/w, Triq ir-Rihan, Fgura - **Locality:** [Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura) - **Applicant:** [DV Property Developments Ltd Attn: Clive Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/dv-property-developments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 10 - **Received:** 26 June 2024 - **Validated:** 28 August 2024 - **Published:** 28 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05714/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05714&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 88 Caress, Triq Censu Busuttil c/w, Triq ir-Rihan, Fgura 146 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 1 refused, 11 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00099/25). On Triq Censu Busuttil: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/01310/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01310-24/fgura-demolish-existing-property-leaving-existing-garage-to): To demolish existing property leaving existing garage to form ramp for new basement. Proposed construction of basement garages, maisonette at ground floor,… Granted, validated 6 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/04659/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04659-26/fgura-sanction-alterations-to-maisonette-approved-in-rg-02654-19): To sanction alterations to maisonette approved in RG/02654/19, together with the excavation of the yard to interconnect a basement level with garage 4… Granted, validated 26 August 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/03652/22** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03652-22/fgura-demolish-ceiling-of-domestic-store): To demolish ceiling of domestic store, convert it to a kitchenette and construct bedroom and bathroom at second floor level. Granted, validated 12 July 2022, 34 m away - [**PA/04605/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04605-25/fgura-alterations-to-dwelling-including-the-formation-of): Alterations to dwelling including the formation of a garage and an extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 13 August 2025, 3 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/03274/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03274-25/fgura-sanction-street-level-garage-as-built): To sanction street level garage as built, in view that the original building permit could not be retrieved. The proposal includes the addition of three public… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/01854/22** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01854-22/fgura-sanction-as-built-and-interior-alterations-which): To sanction as built and interior alterations which include removal of walls in kitchen, removal of wall between sitting room and office, reduction in level… Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/01936/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01936-23/fgura-sanction-dwelling-unit-at-ground): To sanction dwelling unit at ground, first, second and roof levels as built, proposed demolition of existing roof structures (including washroom, domestic… Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/02864/21** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02864-21/fgura-sanctioning-of-maisonette-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of maisonette as built. Proposal includes also the demolition of washroom in backyard, minor alterations and installation of jacuzzi in… Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/02975/22** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02975-22/fgura-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of parking area at basement level, one maisonette at ground floor level and six overlying apartments. Granted, validated 4 May 2022, 63 m away - [**PA/01935/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01935-25/fgura-addition-of-pool-at-roof-level-on): Proposed addition of pool at roof level on site covered by PA01294/24. Granted, validated 9 May 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/01294/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01294-24/fgura-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of one basement floor and construction of basement garages, a reservoir, a ground floor maisonette, three… Granted, validated 13 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/02484/22** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02484-22/fgura-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa2343-12-and-to): To sanction changes from approved PA2343/12 and to construct an extension at roof level. Changes consist of the introduction of architectural elements around… Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/06800/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06800-23/fgura-sanction-penthouse-as-built-from-approved-pa-00113-07): To sanction penthouse as built from approved PA/00113/07. Granted, validated 8 January 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/04982/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04982-26/fgura-alteration-to-approved-garage-door-width): Proposed alteration to approved garage door width (per PA/06423/25). Granted, validated 10 September 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/06423/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06423-25/fgura-sanctioning-of-four-garages-as-built-due): Proposed sanctioning of four garages as built due to deviations from PB/1775/70. Proposal includes the sanctioning of conversion from stores to garages for… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 74 m away ## More by Karl Borg - [**PA/07536/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07536-26/msida-demolish-the-existing-property): To demolish the existing property, excavate to the required levels, and construct basement garages, a ground-floor maisonette, apartments on the first to… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06807/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06807-26/pembroke-variations-from-official-alignments-to-the-development): Variations from official alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit PAPB/02901/87, DN/00047/06 and pending application PA/06519/24 Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06592/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06592-26/paola-proposed-development-consists-of-the-demolition-of): The proposed development consists of the demolition of existing rear-yard structures approved in RG/01221/22, excavation works to form the required site… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06191/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06191-26/qormi-sanction-a-garage-for-private-vehicles-and): To sanction a garage for private vehicles and a domestic store as built (no permits traced). Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05673/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05673-26/sliema-sanction-alterations-to-a-duplex-penthouse-approved): To sanction alterations to a duplex penthouse approved in PA/02130/16. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05296/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05296-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation on site to form levels, and construction of basement garages with underlying reservoir, ground floor… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) ## More from DV Property Developments Ltd - [**PA/01694/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01694-26/zabbar-sanctioning-of-minor-external-alterations-to-the): Sanctioning of minor external alterations to the approved elevations PA/05394/21 as-built, and proposed two swimming pools at roof level. Granted, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/07379/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07379-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-two-terraced-houses-while-retaining): Demolition of two terraced houses while retaining the façade and various architectural features of both buildings, including the entrance halls, staircases,… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06165/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06165-24/qrendi-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation to form levels, and construction of basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 6 apartments from 1st to… Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00141/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00141-24/mellieha-demolish-pre-1968-structures-and-construct-two-townhouses): To demolish pre-1968 structures and construct two townhouses, each with a private car garage and pool. Granted, validated 17 January 2024 - [**PA/07293/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07293-23/msida-propose-demolition): To propose demolition, excavation, and construction of 4 car spaces and a private car garage at basement level -2, 4 private car garages at basement level -1,… Granted, validated 6 December 2023 - [**PA/02047/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02047-21/mellieha-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct six basement garages, maisonette and 7 apartments, 1 penthouse and construction of pool at upper roof… Status being checked [All planning applications in Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fgura)