PA/06359/25: demolish existing dwelling in Mgarr
Ray's Ark, Triq is-Saqwi, Zebbiegh, Mgarr
To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct one basement level parking, two ground floor maisonettes, overlying six apartments and two recessed floor apartments.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- Ray's Ark, Triq is-Saqwi, Zebbiegh, Mgarr
- Locality
- Mgarr
- Applicant
- Raymond Vella
- Perit
- Perit Joseph Camilleri
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 7 floors plus a receded floor
- Residential units
- 10
- Received
- 21 August 2025
- Validated
- 26 November 2025
- Published
- 26 November 2025
- Comments close
- 5 January 2026
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 23 March 2026
- Permit expires
- 15 April 2031
The public planning file has 51 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision.
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Ray's Ark, Triq is-Saqwi, Zebbiegh, Mgarr
28 other applications within 300 m: 17 granted, 2 refused, 3 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05914/25).
On Triq is-Saqwi: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 75% (likely range 45–100%, low reliability, from 4 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 7 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 4. 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/01807/25 Mgarr: To sanction formation of penthouse in lieu of 3 no. washrooms as approved in PA8586/21. To sanction other internal and external alterations from PA8586/21.
- PA/06695/25 Mgarr: Proposed excavation of level -2, underlying basement (level -1) garages and residential units approved in PA/07464/24, including addition of six (6) garages,…
- PA/07464/24 Mgarr: Proposed excavation of (1) basement level and construction of (8) basement garages, (2) maisonettes with pools at backyard, (6) apartments, (2) penthouses and…
- PA/00002/25 Mgarr: To sanction minor internal and external alterations to ground floor maisonette approved in PA/06454/02 as built.
- PA/05914/25 Mgarr: To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 5 basement garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level and 8 apartments at…
- PA/02547/24 Mgarr: Redesign of internal layout with gypsum partitions at basement level to include beauty service area Class 1(d) as part of the existing residence Class 1.
- PA/02226/21 Mgarr: Alterations to approved RG/01334/19. Alterations to façade and proposal of 1m apramorta for area for services.
- PA/01305/23 Mgarr: Proposal to demolish existing property and excavate basement level. Proposed construction of garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level and 3…
- PA/03357/25 Mgarr: Sanctioning of minor changes to maisonette and garage covered by PA/04052/17.
- PA/01710/24 Mgarr: Trimming rock to the required level. Construction of 13 garages on the semi-basement level. Construction of 3 maisonettes and 1 apartment at elevated ground…
- PA/03811/26 Mgarr: Proposed changes to internal layout of apartments and changes to facade of residential development as approved through to PA1710/24.
- PA/03153/24 Mgarr: Sanctioning of garage and proposed extension to existing garage, including replacement of roof.
- PA/00718/26 Mgarr: Proposed construction of temporary boundary walls around perimeter of site and installation of metal gate.
- PA/00951/25 Mgarr: Proposed excavation of one basement level, construction of basement garages, ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a recessed floor.
- PA/07259/24 Mgarr: Construction of 3 apartments at second and receded floor over site covered by PA/06774/07.
More by Joseph Camilleri
- PA/07697/26 Gzira: To restructure the existing second-third-roof duplex into three one-bedroom apartments, add a recessed one-bedroom apartment and to alter the existing common…
- PA/07599/26 Mellieha: To sanction existing first floor maisonette as built, approved in PA5535/99 (To amend existing maisonette permits and to add maisonette) and to carry out…
- PA/07170/26 Naxxar: To sanction variations from permit PA /06605/23 (To demolish existing dwelling, excavate semi basement level and reservoir and construct semi basement level…
- PA/06985/26 Mellieha: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate to the necessary rock levels, to construct ground floor maisonette, ground floor two car garage and overlying three…
- PA/06915/26 Mellieha: Sanctioning of existing duplex apartment at first - second floor and garage at basement level from those approved at PA/1158/99 and PA/5034/03. Proposed…
- PA/06907/26 Qormi: To carry out internal and external alterations at all levels including replacing of low ceilings and extending rooms at third floor and extending main stairs…
All applications by Joseph Camilleri
More from Raymond Vella
- PA/03482/26 Kercem: To propose amendments to approved permit PA/3026/23, including the enlargement of the reservoir, modifications to the agricultural store, and the construction…
- PA/02031/26 Pembroke: To demolish existing dwelling and construct basement garages, three overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a duplex penthouse at setback floor level.
- PA/08152/25 Rabat: Proposed 4 stables and ancillary facilities (sump and manure clamp). To include the sanctioning of the entrance gate and walls.
- PA/07330/25 Mosta: To sanction extension of roof structure, back yard and reservoir from PAPB/02493/72. To construct partial parapet wall at roof level.
- PA/06070/25 Sannat: Demolition of existing garage and construction of a two-storey house including garage and reservoir.
- PA/04348/25 Qrendi: Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B that includes minor internal alterations and the installation of a sign on the door jamb.