--- title: "PA/05823/25: demolish existing terraced house in Mosta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05823-25/mosta-demolish-existing-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mosta: To demolish existing terraced house. To excavate and construct basement level garages and overlying 5 residential… Planning applications › Mosta › PA0582325 # PA/05823/25: demolish existing terraced house in Mosta 38, Triq Ponsonby, Mosta To demolish existing terraced house. To excavate and construct basement level garages and overlying 5 residential units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 38, Triq Ponsonby, Mosta - **Locality:** [Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta) - **Applicant:** [Rodney Pirotta](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/rodney-pirotta) - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 13 June 2025 - **Validated:** 10 September 2025 - **Published:** 10 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 10 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 21 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 25 February 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05823/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05823&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 38, Triq Ponsonby, Mosta 214 other applications within 300 m: 144 granted, 7 refused, 11 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07374/25). On Triq Ponsonby: 24 other applications, 17 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Adrian Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-mangion), [Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef), [Justin Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/justin-spiteri), [Ivan Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-pace), [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 37 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/07050/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07050-23/mosta-sanctioning-variations-from-that-approved-in-pa-06180-17): Sanctioning variations from that approved in PA/06180/17, sanctioning including minor internal and external variations. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/05843/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05843-24/mosta-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-class-4b): Demolition of existing garage and Class 4B shop, excavation of reservoir, proposed construction of a street-level garage and four residential units. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/04614/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04614-23/mosta-amend-permit-pa476-23): To amend permit PA476/23. Modifications include division of duplex unit into two separate units and minor modifications to 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels and… Granted, validated 17 October 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/00476/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00476-23/mosta-demolish-residence-and-construct-7-garages-and): To demolish residence and construct 7 garages and overlying 7 apartments and 2 receded units with pools and jacuzzi. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/01878/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01878-23/mosta-sanction-formation-of-stairs-and-intermediate-level): To sanction formation of stairs and intermediate level used as store (Class 6A) and office with existing pre-1994 store. Refused, validated 5 April 2023, 33 m away - [**PA/04815/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04815-23/mosta-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground-floor): Proposed internal and external alterations at ground floor level to accommodate for a lift shaft and to construct a new stairway. Demolition of existing… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/00823/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00823-22/mosta-sanction-minor-changes-in-facade-and-proposed): To sanction minor changes in facade and proposed roofing over front and back terraces of penthouse. Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/04514/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04514-26/mosta-sanction-garage-as-built-from-permit-dn-00296-24): To sanction garage as built from permit DN/00296/24. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/04968/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04968-25/mosta-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of 3 no. garages at basement level, 1 no. Class 4A office at ground floor level and 4 no.… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/01852/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01852-24/mosta-changes-to-class-4d-and-overlying-apartments): Changes to Class 4D and overlying apartments (no changes to facade). Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/00499/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00499-22/mosta-sanction-variations-in-class-4b-shop-as): To sanction variations in Class 4B shop as built from approved drawings in PB4013/91, including changes to the internal layout and facade and the installation… Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/03098/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03098-23/mosta-replacement-reconstruction-of-existing-deteriorated-ceilings): Replacement / reconstruction of existing deteriorated ceilings. Demolition of existing concrete stairs and proposed formation of new stairs. Proposed… Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 58 m away - [**PA/00516/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00516-25/mosta-restoration-of-upper-part-of-facade): Restoration of upper part of facade. Granted, validated 24 February 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/01819/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01819-21/mosta-demolition-and-extension-at-the-back): Proposed demolition and extension at the back, internal and external alterations and proposed pool. Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/03586/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03586-22/mosta-removal-of-existing-services-and-parapet-wall): Removal of existing services and parapet wall, construction of 2 recessed floor flats together with extension of stairwell and lift. Status being checked, 67 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) ## More from Rodney Pirotta - [**PA/05189/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05189-26/mosta-excavate-and-construct-reservoir): To excavate and construct reservoir, basement level garages and overlying 5 residential units. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/08160/24** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08160-24/siggiewi-demolish-existing-residence-and-excavate-remaining-basement): To demolish existing residence and excavate remaining basement, and then construct 10 basement garages and overlying 10 residential units Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/01847/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01847-24/iklin-sanction-the-demolition-of-part-of-a): To sanction the demolition of part of a villa approved by PA/1018/23 following the discovery of unstable foundations and dilapidated roofs and proposed… Refused, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/07214/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07214-23/naxxar-demolish-existing-garage-and-residential-unit): To demolish existing garage and residential unit. To excavate and construct basement garages. To construct five residential units overlying proposed basement… Granted, validated 16 February 2024 - [**PA/01018/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01018-23/iklin-internal-and-external-alterations-to-villa-covered): Proposed internal and external alterations to villa covered by RG/1114/22, including extension to outdoor area and at roof level, and further excavation to… Granted, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/00163/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00163-23/mosta-excavation-of-existing-vacant-site-and-construction): Proposed excavation of existing vacant site and construction of 3 basement garages, ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a penthouse at receded floor… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta)