--- title: "PA/05827/23: demolition of existing garage and overlying maisonette in Santa Venera |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05827-23/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-overlying-maisonette source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Santa Venera: Proposed demolition of existing garage and overlying maisonette and subsequent excavation of one level for… Planning applications › Santa Venera › PA0582723 # PA/05827/23: demolition of existing garage and overlying maisonette in Santa Venera 32/34, Triq il-Blata l-Kahla, Santa Venera Proposed demolition of existing garage and overlying maisonette and subsequent excavation of one level for basement garages and construction of a new block of apartments comprising of a garage at basement level, a maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments, and an overlying penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 32/34, Triq il-Blata l-Kahla, Santa Venera - **Locality:** [Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/santa-venera) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Falzon](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-falzon) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 10 July 2023 - **Validated:** 4 October 2023 - **Published:** 4 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 April 2024 - **Permit expires:** 17 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05827/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05827&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 32/34, Triq il-Blata l-Kahla, Santa Venera 149 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 2 refused, 14 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05935/23). On Triq il-Blata l-Kahla: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 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 21 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/01833/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01833-23/santa-venera-change-of-use-from-residential-to-a): Change of use from residential to a Class 4B shop including minor internal alterations, opening of an entrance doorway and installation of signage. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/01157/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01157-23/santa-venera-sanction-existing-garage-and-proposed-change-of): To sanction existing garage and proposed change of use from garage to Class 4C premises and addition of a wc, modification to entrance door, fixing of signage… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/00049/20** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00049-20/santa-venera-sanction-internal-alterations-and-sanctioning-of-rooms): To sanction internal alterations and sanctioning of rooms at roof level Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/02582/21** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02582-21/santa-venera-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-and): To sanction domestic store at roof level and propose light weight canopy structure to use as drying area at roof level Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/03957/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03957-25/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-from-pa5101-78-and): Sanctioning of minor alterations from PA5101/78 and proposed minor interventions and pv panels. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/02292/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02292-24/santa-venera-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA/8662/20 including internal changes to height in the living area and internal changes to the layout… Granted, validated 4 June 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/03317/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03317-26/santa-venera-sanction-minor-alterations): To sanction minor alterations. Granted, validated 7 July 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/00488/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00488-26/santa-venera-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Proposed change of use from private garage to shop Class 4B, proposed minor internal alterations, alterations, and installation of signage on the facade. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/00087/22** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00087-22/santa-venera-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at): To propose minor internal and external alterations at first floor level apartment, demolishing of washroom at second floor level and the proposal of three… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/04037/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04037-25/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-apartment-block-as-built-including): Sanctioning of apartment block as built including internal and external changes from approved permit PA4819/18. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/07873/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07873-24/santa-venera-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, carry out excavation to form one level of basement and water cistern, and construct semi-basement garage, two maisonettes… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 62 m away - [**PA/06896/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06896-23/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of 2 garages at ground floor, 6 apartments from 1st floor till 3rd floor, and 2 penthouses at 4th floor. Granted, validated 26 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/01561/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01561-24/santa-venera-demolish-the-existing-house-and-build-new): To demolish the existing house and build new building with a private parking area on the ground floor, 6 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 20 June 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/03070/23** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03070-23/santa-venera-propose-minor-alterations-from-approved-pa-07248-18-inclu): To propose minor alterations from approved PA/07248/18 including alterations to facade, minor internal alterations and changes to back balconies. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/07745/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07745-25/santa-venera-installation-of-solar-powered-billboard): Proposed Installation of solar powered Billboard (Non LED) Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 77 m away ## More by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras - [**PA/07670/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07670-26/attard-sanction-an-existing-lpg-tank-to-service): To sanction an existing LPG tank to service the approved Class 4D commercial premises, as approved under PA/08275/17. Pending - [**PA/07638/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07638-26/gzira-addition-of-third): Proposed addition of third, fourth floors and a receded fifth-floor level to accommodate residential units, alterations to the existing common parts to… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07581/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07581-26/mqabba-basement-level-to-the-approved-agriculture-store): Proposed basement level to the approved agriculture store in PA/07479/25. Pending - [**PA/07578/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07578-26/hamrun-sanction-the-existing-room-at-roof-level): To sanction the existing room at roof level as a laundry room to the existing pre-1967 property, and to carry out minor proposed alterations. Pending - [**PA/07549/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07549-26/mosta-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the): To sanction internal and external alterations to the Class 4B shop approved under PA/04699/22. Proposed shop sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07306/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07306-26/siggiewi-internal-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Proposed internal demolition of the existing building, retaining the existing facade and garage; construction of a dwelling over two floors, including a… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras) ## More from Joseph Falzon - [**PA/03070/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03070-25/siggiewi-propose-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-dilapidated-rubble): To propose demolition and reconstruction of dilapidated rubble walls, demolition and reconstruction of dangerous structure (pre-1968), proposed construction… Granted, validated 14 May 2025 - [**PA/01881/25** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01881-25/kirkop-change-of-use-from-motorcycle-garage-approved): Change of use from motorcycle garage approved in PA4820/21 to Class 4B shop, to sanction aperture and proposed sign. Granted, validated 26 March 2025 - [**PA/03526/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03526-24/rabat-gozo-sanctioning-of-variations-from-previously-approved-pa10125): Sanctioning of variations from previously approved PA10125/17. Variations relate to shifting of external, internal walls and apertures site at 39, Triq San… Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/06883/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06883-23/mgarr-construction-of-random-dry-stone-rubble-wall): Proposed construction of random dry-stone rubble wall (sejjiegh) on existing agricultural land. Refused, validated 22 November 2023 - [**PA/06723/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06723-23/birkirkara-demolish-existing-penthouse-and-construction-of-1): To demolish existing penthouse and construction of 1 apartment at third floor level and penthouse at receded floor level. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04670/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04670-23/tarxien-construction-of-one-residential-unit-at-setback): Construction of one residential unit at setback floor level in lieu of washrooms as approved in PA2865/22 and miscellaneous amendments. Granted, validated 28 September 2023 [All planning applications in Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/santa-venera)