--- title: "PA/06504/23: demolish existing dwelling in Mosta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06504-23/mosta-demolish-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mosta: To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed two street level garage and one maisonette at ground floor level, two… Planning applications › Mosta › PA0650423 # PA/06504/23: demolish existing dwelling in Mosta 42, Triq Gafa c/w, Triq Ponsonby, Mosta To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed two street level garage and one maisonette at ground floor level, two overlying apartments at first and second floor level and two duplex apartments and third and fourth floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 42, Triq Gafa c/w, Triq Ponsonby, Mosta - **Locality:** [Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta) - **Applicant:** [Noel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/noel-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Russell Marmara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/russell-marmara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 3 October 2023 - **Validated:** 1 November 2023 - **Published:** 1 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 1 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 12 June 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06504/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06504&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 42, Triq Gafa c/w, Triq Ponsonby, Mosta 210 other applications within 300 m: 134 granted, 4 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07374/25). Approval estimate for demolition applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/02774/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02774-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling. Proposed retention of facade at ground floor level with alterations.Proposed excavation of basement level. Proposed… Suspended, validated 29 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/02067/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02067-25/mosta-change-of-use-from-two-class-4): Proposed change of use from two Class 4 units approved in PA/1890/14 and PA/5186/94 to Class 4A office. This proposal also includes internal and external… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/00387/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00387-24/mosta-internal-and-external-alterations-including-the-conversion): Internal and external alterations including the conversion of sitting room into a private use garage, and addition of 2nd floor, installation of lift and… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 3 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/00317/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00317-22/mosta-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approved): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved permit DN452/13 including removal and addition of walls, formation of ensuite and loft in main… Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/00621/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00621-24/mosta-dismantling-and-reconstruction-of-the-fa-ade-with): Proposed dismantling and reconstruction of the façade with an altered design. Proposed demolition of remaining existing property, excavation of reservoir and… Granted, validated 26 April 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/07264/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07264-26/mosta-sanction-apartment-block-as-built-with-a): To sanction apartment block as built with a different layout from approved PA621/24,including additional parking spaces constructed at basement level. Pending, 48 m away - [**PA/00269/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00269-24/mosta-restoration-of-wooden-apertures-as-per-irrestawra): Restoration of wooden apertures as per ’Irrestawra Darek 2023 Restoration Grant Scheme’ for approved GS577/23. Granted, validated 22 February 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/07371/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07371-23/mosta-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-an): To demolish existing terraced house and construct an apartment block consisting of a ground floor garage, three apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/04332/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04332-24/mosta-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-00379-21-as): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/00379/21 as built including; shifting of internal walls, and changes in rear and front facades. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/00379/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00379-21/mosta-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, to retain existing cistern, excavation for lift pit and construction of street level garages/car spaces, 3 apartments and a… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/00540/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00540-22/mosta-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-penthouse): Internal and external alterations to existing penthouse at receded floor level. Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/06511/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06511-23/mosta-sanction-as-build-ground): To sanction as build ground, first and second floor and change of use from Class 4B to two residential dwellings. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 3 floors, 62 m away - [**PA/06850/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06850-26/mosta-propose-garage): To propose garage. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/06935/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06935-23/mosta-demolition-of-existing-building-with-retention-of): Proposed demolition of existing building with retention of the facade, and excavation of one level to construct of garages at basement, one single bedroom and… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/05746/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05746-23/mosta-extension-of-underlying-ground-floor-residential-unit): Extension of underlying ground floor residential unit (Class 1) and minor extension on RG1055/20 (Class 4A). Granted, validated 11 November 2023, 69 m away ## More by Russell Marmara - [**PA/07842/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07842-25/mosta-excavation-and-construction-of-basement-garage-levels): Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage levels -1, -2, -3, and -4, accessed from Triq Salvu Barbara via an adjacent ramp covered by… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07712/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07712-25/mgarr-minor-alteration-to-approved-permit-pa-5242-23): Proposed minor alteration to approved permit PA/5242/23. Proposed excavation and construction of water reservoir and level -5 basement garages. Proposed… Granted, validated 19 December 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/06799/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06799-25/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa3581-24): Proposed minor internal alterations to approved permit PA3581/24. Such alterations include shifting of internal wall. Proposed change of use from Class 1A… Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/04282/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04282-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-dilapidated-farmhouse): To demolish existing dilapidated farmhouse, proposed reconstruction and additions. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/02632/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02632-25/mgarr-agricultural-store): Proposed agricultural store, reservoir, pump room, timber gate and restoration of existing rubble wall. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/02487/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02487-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-building-and-to-excavate-and): To demolish existing building and to excavate and construct level -1 basement with 3 garages and 3 other parking spaces, Class 4B shop at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Russell Marmara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/russell-marmara) ## More from Noel Vella - [**PA/03527/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03527-26/sannat-dismantling-and-re-construction-of-pre-1968-structures-as): Proposed dismantling and re-construction of pre-1968 structures as approved in PA7344/22. Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/07842/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07842-25/mosta-excavation-and-construction-of-basement-garage-levels): Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage levels -1, -2, -3, and -4, accessed from Triq Salvu Barbara via an adjacent ramp covered by… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05824/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05824-25/mellieha-removal-of-loose-material-from-parts-of): Removal of loose material from parts of the lower level, internal alterations, including the removal of an existing staircase and partition walls, and… Pending, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/05437/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05437-25/xaghra-convert-pre-1968-dwellings): To convert pre-1968 dwellings, restore ceiling slabs and demolish dilapidated garden structures. Also proposed excavation for underground water reservoirs and… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/03443/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03443-25/paola-demolish-existing-2no-dwellings-and-construct-1no): To demolish existing 2no dwellings and construct 1no garage at part ground floor and 8no residential units at part ground floor, first, second, third and… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01645/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01645-25/sannat-minor-alterations-to-pre-1967-structure-approved-in): Proposed minor alterations to pre-1967 structure approved in PA7344/22; dismantling and construction of rubble walls; reinstatement of rubble walls; deposit… Under appeal, validated 18 March 2025 [All planning applications in Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta)