--- title: "PA/05995/24: demolition of existing terraced house and basement in Mosta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05995-24/mosta-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-basement source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mosta: Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and basement and construction of basement garages, proposed ground… Planning applications › Mosta › PA0599524 # PA/05995/24: demolition of existing terraced house and basement in Mosta 66, Triq il-Farinal, Mosta Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and basement and construction of basement garages, proposed ground floor level maisonette as 3 bedroom unit with proposed pool at the back yard. Proposed first/second/third as 3 apartments, three bedrooms units. Proposed receded floor level as 3 bedroom unit. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 66, Triq il-Farinal, Mosta - **Locality:** [Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta) - **Applicant:** [Joe Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joe-vassallo) - **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:** 2 August 2024 - **Validated:** 11 September 2024 - **Published:** 11 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 11 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 21 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05995/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05995&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 66, Triq il-Farinal, Mosta 123 other applications within 300 m: 83 granted, 6 refused, 9 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05978/24). On Triq il-Farinal: 4 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. 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/02324/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02324-24/mosta-demolish-existing-first-floor-and-washroom-and): To demolish existing first floor and washroom and propose construction of new stairs and lift shaft, one apartment each at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors and one… Withdrawn, validated 24 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/06043/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06043-24/mosta-sanction-maisonette-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction maisonette as built from that approved in PA3107/85 and proposed external changes to apertures, railing and gate. Granted, validated 4 November 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/02838/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02838-24/mosta-sanction-property-as-constructed-and-to-propose): To sanction property as constructed and to propose extension of chimney flue to be in line with policies. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/03362/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03362-25/mosta-demolish-existing-residence-and-construct-a-home): To demolish existing residence and construct a home for the elderly (Class 2A) on 8 floors above ground and 3 floors below utilizing the height adjustment… Pending, validated 21 January 2026, 8 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/03620/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03620-21/mosta-minor-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Minor alterations at ground and first floor, construction of 2 additional apartments over 2 additional floors, and one penthouse on the receded floor. Also,… Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/08302/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08302-24/mosta-partial-change-of-use-from-private-garage): Proposed partial change of use from private garage to 5 public service parking spaces and to sanction minor internal change. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/02538/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02538-22/mosta-alterations-to-existing-ground-and-first-floor): Alterations to existing ground and first floor apartments, Construction of 3 additional units including lift, and pool at basement level. Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/02902/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02902-24/mosta-sanction-apartment-at-second-floor-level-and): To sanction apartment at second floor level and overlying washroom at roof level to PAPB849/72 and proposed washroom as full floor. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/05978/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05978-24/mosta-full-demolition-of-existing-terraced-houses): Full demolition of existing terraced houses, excavation of basement level -2 and construction of a 5-storey block of flats with (8x3-bedroom flats),… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/02375/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02375-22/mosta-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-second-floor): Proposed internal alterations and extension to second floor apartment. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/04846/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04846-23/mosta-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of 5 basement garages, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 1 apartment at first… Granted, validated 19 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/01463/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01463-21/mosta-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-building): Additions and alterations to existing building. Works to include splitting of the present unit into 2 residential units Status being checked, 96 m away - [**PA/08036/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08036-25/mosta-demolish-existing-2-houses): To demolish existing 2 houses, and proposed 1 basement level for garages and 10 residential units. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 99 m away - [**PA/02877/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02877-26/mosta-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To propose minor internal and external alterations and to sanction the garage as existing, including five public service parking spaces and one private… Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 100 m away - [**PA/00547/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00547-25/mosta-sanction-differences-from-pb-1804-78-and-propose-change): To sanction differences from PB/1804/78 and propose change of use from Class 4B to a one bedroom apartment and propose new window on facade. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 105 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 Joe Vassallo - [**PA/07803/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07803-25/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA6521/22 including the new layout of the basement level. Granted, validated 15 January 2026 - [**PA/02760/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02760-25/mosta-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, retaining part of the existing façade. Proposed construction of a ground floor garage and Class 4B shop. Proposed… Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01139/20** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01139-20/mgarr-formation-of-road-as-approved-in-pc): Proposed formation of road as approved in PC 98/18 and proposed construction of boundary wall around site. Status being checked - [**PA/00504/20** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00504-20/gharghur-sanction-minor-differences-of-garage-as-built): To sanction minor differences of garage as built from permit PA 3415/19 and change of use from garage to Class 4B hairdresser and nail technician. Proposal… Status being checked [All planning applications in Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta)