--- title: "PA/05889/24: demolish existing dwelling in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05889-24/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mgarr: To demolish existing dwelling. Excavate and construct 8 garages at basement level. To construct 10 residential units… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0588924 # PA/05889/24: demolish existing dwelling in Mgarr 98, Gardenia, Triq Sir Harry Luke, Mgarr To demolish existing dwelling. Excavate and construct 8 garages at basement level. To construct 10 residential units at ground, first, second, third and receded floor levels. To construct two pools at ground floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 98, Gardenia, Triq Sir Harry Luke, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** [Paul Vella OBO Ballut Blocks Services Ltd](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ballut-blocks-services-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Jeffrey Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jeffrey-galea) - **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:** 10 - **Received:** 2 August 2024 - **Validated:** 4 September 2024 - **Published:** 4 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 4 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 April 2025 - **Permit expires:** 23 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05889/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05889&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 98, Gardenia, Triq Sir Harry Luke, Mgarr 92 other applications within 300 m: 58 granted, 5 refused, 7 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03858/24). On Triq Sir Harry Luke: 31 other applications, 20 granted and 3 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Daniel Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-muscat), [M&V Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-and-v-architects), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar), [Martin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-farrugia), [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/01982/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01982-23/mgarr-facade-maintenance-and-restoration-including-the-restoration): Facade maintenance and restoration including the restoration and or replacement of apertures. Granted, validated 18 May 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/07068/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07068-24/mgarr-construction-of-ground-floor-car-spaces): Proposed construction of ground floor car spaces, two overlying apartments at first and second floor level and proposed penthouse at receded floor level. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/07231/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07231-23/mgarr-change-of-use-of-existing-pre-1967-residence): Proposed change of use of existing pre-1967 residence to Class 4D premises. Proposal includes internal alterations at all levels, extension at second floor… Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/04063/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04063-26/mgarr-sanctioning-of-shop-sign-and-minor-sanctioning): Proposed sanctioning of shop sign and minor sanctioning to existing basement and ground floor Class 5B from previous approved permit PA4064/00. Proposed… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/01619/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01619-26/mgarr-propose-extension-of-staircase-and-lift-on): To propose extension of staircase and lift on roof at fourth floor level. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/02333/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02333-24/mgarr-demolish-existing-garage): To demolish existing garage. Proposed construction of 2 garages at ground floor level and construction of 2 apartments and a duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/02676/22** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02676-22/mgarr-demolish-existing-street-level-garage-and-to): To demolish existing street level garage and to construct a maisonette. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/01327/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01327-26/mgarr-fix-4-retractable-awnings): To fix 4 retractable awnings Refused, validated 4 March 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/03057/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03057-24/mgarr-sanction-minor-difference-in-facade-opening-and): To sanction minor difference in facade opening and change of use from domestic store approved in PA5584/20 to a garage for private cars. Refused, validated 29 May 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/07486/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07486-25/mgarr-awning-over-tables-and-chairs-approved-in): Proposed awning over tables and chairs approved in DNO891/11. Refused, validated 26 November 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/03858/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03858-24/mgarr-1): 1. Demolition of existing store. 2. Construction of a single 4-storey residential dwelling. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 4 floors, 79 m away - [**PA/02973/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02973-23/mgarr-outdoor-catering-area-on-public-open-space): Proposed outdoor catering area on public open space comprising of tables and chairs. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 84 m away - [**PA/00512/22** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00512-22/mgarr-internal-alterations-and-division-of-residential-unit): Internal alterations and division of residential unit from commercial unit. Change from Class 4B to Class 4D. Formation of new shop front, and installation of… Status being checked, 84 m away - [**PA/03864/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03864-23/mgarr-sanctioning-of-existing-pre-1968-townhouse-as-built): Sanctioning of existing pre-1968 townhouse as built, covering variations from approved PB/947/73. Pending, validated 28 June 2023, 86 m away - [**PA/00792/22** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00792-22/mgarr-demolition-of-existing-maisonette-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing maisonette and construction of a ground floor maisonette, a street level 2-car garage and 2 apartments on first and second… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away ## More by Jeffrey Galea - [**PA/07591/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07591-26/mgarr-sanction-the-property-as-built): To sanction the property as built, with variations from the approved permit PA/2748/21. Pending - [**PA/07005/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07005-26/qormi-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/05603/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05603-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-differences-in-fourth-floor-duplex-apartmen): To sanction differences in fourth floor duplex apartment from approved development permission PA04459/16. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/04921/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04921-26/mgarr-internal-and-external-changes-to-approved-pa-06526-22): Proposed internal and external changes to approved PA/06526/22. Granted, validated 28 August 2026 - [**PA/03888/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03888-26/ghaxaq-construct-common-area-at-roof-level-including): To construct common area at roof level including construction of a lift. Granted, validated 30 June 2026 - [**PA/03605/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03605-26/mgarr-extension-of-parapet-wall-at-roof-level): Proposed extension of parapet wall at roof level and PV panels. Proposed extension at receded level with light roofing and spiral staircase. Granted, validated 13 July 2026 [All applications by Jeffrey Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jeffrey-galea) ## More from Ballut Blocks Services Ltd - [**PA/03824/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03824-26/marsa-demolition-of-annex-and-partial-excavation-of): Proposed demolition of annex and partial excavation of site to construct reservoir and 3 levels of underground parking. Proposed restoration and extension of… Pending - [**PA/01444/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01444-26/birkirkara-extension-to-existing-dwelling-including-change-of): Extension to existing dwelling including change of use. Proposal includes part alterations and demolishing to existing ground and first floor levels,… Suspended, validated 4 March 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/07138/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07138-25/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-works-covered-by-permit): Sanctioning of existing works covered by permit PA/02256/12, and proposed extension at sixth floor level including internal layout changes, together with… Pending, validated 5 November 2025, 8 floors - [**PA/04586/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04586-24/sliema-extension-at-sixth-floor-level-including-changes): Proposed extension at sixth floor level including changes in the internal layout. Proposed new dwellings at seventh floor level. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 8 floors [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)