--- title: "PA/06359/25: demolish existing dwelling in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06359-25/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mgarr: To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct one basement level parking, two ground floor maisonettes,… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0635925 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** [Raymond Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/raymond-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/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 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 51 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06359/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06359&caseYear=25) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01807-25/mgarr-sanction-formation-of-penthouse-in-lieu-of): 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. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/06695/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06695-25/mgarr-excavation-of-level-2): Proposed excavation of level -2, underlying basement (level -1) garages and residential units approved in PA/07464/24, including addition of six (6) garages,… Granted, validated 20 November 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/07464/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07464-24/mgarr-excavation-of): Proposed excavation of (1) basement level and construction of (8) basement garages, (2) maisonettes with pools at backyard, (6) apartments, (2) penthouses and… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/00002/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00002-25/mgarr-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to ground floor maisonette approved in PA/06454/02 as built. Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/05914/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05914-25/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 5 basement garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level and 8 apartments at… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 4 floors, 83 m away - [**PA/02547/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02547-24/mgarr-redesign-of-internal-layout-with-gypsum-partitions): 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. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 105 m away - [**PA/02226/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-21/mgarr-alterations-to-approved-rg-01334-19): Alterations to approved RG/01334/19. Alterations to façade and proposal of 1m apramorta for area for services. Status being checked, 107 m away - [**PA/01305/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01305-23/mgarr-proposal-to-demolish-existing-property-and-excavate): Proposal to demolish existing property and excavate basement level. Proposed construction of garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level and 3… Refused, validated 8 March 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 111 m away - [**PA/03357/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03357-25/mgarr-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-to-maisonette-and): Sanctioning of minor changes to maisonette and garage covered by PA/04052/17. Granted, validated 19 June 2025, 122 m away - [**PA/01710/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01710-24/mgarr-trimming-rock-to-the-required-level): 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… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 122 m away - [**PA/03811/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03811-26/mgarr-changes-to-internal-layout-of-apartments-and): Proposed changes to internal layout of apartments and changes to facade of residential development as approved through to PA1710/24. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 124 m away - [**PA/03153/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03153-24/mgarr-sanctioning-of-garage-and-proposed-extension-to): Sanctioning of garage and proposed extension to existing garage, including replacement of roof. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 130 m away - [**PA/00718/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00718-26/mgarr-construction-of-temporary-boundary-walls-around-perimeter): Proposed construction of temporary boundary walls around perimeter of site and installation of metal gate. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 135 m away - [**PA/00951/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00951-25/mgarr-excavation-of-one-basement-level): Proposed excavation of one basement level, construction of basement garages, ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a recessed floor. Pending, validated 19 February 2025, 144 m away - [**PA/07259/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07259-24/mgarr-construction-of-3-apartments-at-second-and): Construction of 3 apartments at second and receded floor over site covered by PA/06774/07. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 146 m away ## More by Joseph Camilleri - [**PA/07697/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07697-26/gzira-restructure-the-existing-second-third-roof-duplex-into-three): 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… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07599/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07599-26/mellieha-sanction-existing-first-floor-maisonette-as-built): 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… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07170/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07170-26/naxxar-sanction-variations-from-permit-pa-06605-23): To sanction variations from permit PA /06605/23 (To demolish existing dwelling, excavate semi basement level and reservoir and construct semi basement level… Pending, 9 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06985/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06985-26/mellieha-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate to the necessary rock levels, to construct ground floor maisonette, ground floor two car garage and overlying three… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06915/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06915-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-existing-duplex-apartment-at-first): 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… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06907/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06907-26/qormi-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-at): 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… Pending [All applications by Joseph Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-camilleri) ## More from Raymond Vella - [**PA/03482/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03482-26/kercem-propose-amendments-to-approved-permit-pa-3026-23): To propose amendments to approved permit PA/3026/23, including the enlargement of the reservoir, modifications to the agricultural store, and the construction… Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02031/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02031-26/pembroke-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-basement-garages): To demolish existing dwelling and construct basement garages, three overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a duplex penthouse at setback floor level. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08152/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08152-25/rabat-4-stables-and-ancillary-facilities): Proposed 4 stables and ancillary facilities (sump and manure clamp). To include the sanctioning of the entrance gate and walls. Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/07330/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07330-25/mosta-sanction-extension-of-roof-structure): To sanction extension of roof structure, back yard and reservoir from PAPB/02493/72. To construct partial parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 1 December 2025 - [**PA/06070/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06070-25/sannat-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing garage and construction of a two-storey house including garage and reservoir. Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/04348/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04348-25/qrendi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B that includes minor internal alterations and the installation of a sign on the door jamb. Granted, validated 2 July 2025 [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)