PA/06058/26: demolition of existing structures and carting away in Ta' Xbiex
Sterling Service Station, Triq Testaferrata c/w, Triq Giorgio Mitrovich, Ta' Xbiex
Proposed demolition of existing structures and carting away, excavation of three levels of basement parking, proposed construction of a showroom at ground floor and proposed construction of a 4 stars hotel (Class 3B).
- Status
- Pending (Awaiting Recommendation)
- Location
- Sterling Service Station, Triq Testaferrata c/w, Triq Giorgio Mitrovich, Ta' Xbiex
- Locality
- Ta' Xbiex
- Applicant
- Sterling Car Rentals Limited Attn: Charles Mifsud
- Perit
- Dr Edwin Mintoff
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Commercial)
- Height
- 1 floor
- Received
- 14 May 2026
- Validated
- 2 September 2026
- Published
- 2 September 2026
- Comments close
- 2 October 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Sterling Service Station, Triq Testaferrata c/w, Triq Giorgio Mitrovich, Ta' Xbiex
263 other applications within 300 m: 166 granted, 4 refused, 27 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 11 floors (PA/03324/24).
On Triq Testaferrata: 18 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 10 floors, the tallest 10. Periti active on this street: Edwin Mintoff, Joseph Bondin, JG Periti, Colin Zammit, David Paul Grima.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/03213/21 Ta' Xbiex: Alterations to external sign, sanctioning correct alignment of façade and introduction of proposed tables and chairs at Triq Testaferrata, and introduction of…
- PA/01666/22 Ta' Xbiex: Demolition of existing structures and construction of 2 Class 4B Shops with ancillary storage, 2 garages, 9 apartments, and 1 penthouse at receded level.…
- PA/03570/25 Msida: Proposed change of use from Class 4B retail to Class 2C - dance studio and minor internal alterations. Proposed new sign.
- PA/07131/26 Msida: Correction of site plan for PA/03679/16.
- PA/06674/26 Ta' Xbiex: To sanction minor aesthetic alterations to the facade - alterations to PA/3679/16.
- PA/04900/23 Ta' Xbiex: To sanction change of use from Class 4B outlet and car showroom to Class 4A (offices). To sanction internal and external changes at basement, ground floor and…
- PA/03606/23 Msida: Restoration of façade in relation to GS/00405/21 grant scheme.
- PA/03971/23 Msida: To affect restoration works on the pre-1967 balcony, which include the replacement of the deteriorated elements of this same balcony. These include the…
- PA/00013/22 Msida: Proposed minor internal alterations to pre-1967 ground floor unit.
- PA/03190/26 Msida: Proposed change of use from domestic store approved in PA1123/25 to Class 4B retail with signage.
- PA/01123/25 Msida: To demolish existing dwelling, excavation of reservoir and proposed construction of ground floor domestic store, overlying 5 apartments and 1 penthouse.
- PA/06059/25 Msida: Subdividing one 5-bedroom duplex apartment on the fourth and fifth floors as per approved in PA/352/22 into one 1-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor and…
- PA/00352/22 Msida: To carry out partial demolition of the existing building retaining the existing façade and to construct a 1st floor apartment, 3 apartments over 3 floors and…
- PA/07187/23 Msida: To sanction changes to facade colour, material of receded level and back facade from approved permit PA/09981/17.
- PA/00783/25 Msida: Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of site and construction of 26 garages, 1 substation, 1 commercial space (Class 4B) and 32 apartments.
More by Edwin Mintoff
- PA/07655/26 Munxar: Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool…
- PA/07457/26 Gzira: Amendments to facade for structural integrity.
- PA/07455/26 Sliema: Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign.
- PA/07431/26 St Julians: To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,…
- PA/07407/26 Sliema: To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of…
- PA/07388/26 Marsaskala: Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel.
All applications by Edwin Mintoff
More from Sterling Car Rentals Ltd
- PA/04356/25 Gzira: Proposed excavation and construction of an additional basement garage (private car parking) to development approved in PA6416/22, to be accessed from…
- PA/07570/24 Ta' Xbiex: Proposed demolition of existing structures and carting away, excavation of three levels of basement parking, and proposed construction of a 3 stars hotel –…
- PA/04389/24 Ta' Xbiex: Proposal for the location of the chimney towards the front of the premises in accordance with the permit approved by PA/01633/15.