--- title: "PA/06557/25: Demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction in Xghajra |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06557-25/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-proposed-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xghajra: Demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of apartment block with basement domestic store(including… Planning applications › Xghajra › PA0655725 # PA/06557/25: Demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction in Xghajra 187, Dawret ix-Xatt, Xghajra Demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of apartment block with basement domestic store(including excavation of one level), garage at ground floor level, and 3 overlying apartments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 187, Dawret ix-Xatt, Xghajra - **Locality:** [Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra) - **Applicant:** [Mr. Reuben Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/reuben-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Received:** 22 July 2025 - **Validated:** 15 October 2025 - **Published:** 15 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 August 2026 - **Permit expires:** 4 November 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06557/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06557&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 187, Dawret ix-Xatt, Xghajra 55 other applications within 300 m: 29 granted, 1 refused, 7 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03446/25). On Dawret ix-Xatt: 32 other applications, 16 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg), [John Cassola](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-cassola), [Stephen Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-micallef), [Clayton Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/clayton-zammit), [Analisa Lombardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/analisa-lombardi). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/01050/22** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01050-22/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of basement and reservoir, and construction of: reservoir, basement garage, Class 4B ground floor unit, ground… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 28 m away - [**PA/02998/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02998-21/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-dilapidated-structure-and-construction): Demolition of existing dilapidated structure and construction of a terraced house on 3 floors. Status being checked, 3 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/03362/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03362-23/xghajra-1): 1.Proposed alterations at first floor level including removal walls, construction of partition walls and creation of openings. 2. Proposed construction of… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 4 floors, 57 m away - [**PA/03254/22** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03254-22/xghajra-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA4925/05 and to construct a jacuzzi at level 2 plus extension of roof and external… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/02083/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02083-26/xghajra-minor-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-the): Proposed minor internal alterations and extension at the rear of the existing ground floor maisonette. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/06965/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06965-26/xghajra-sanction-replacement-of-dangerous-roof-to-existing): To sanction replacement of dangerous roof to existing pre-1967 dwelling including sanctioning of existing gate. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/04402/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04402-23/xghajra-internal-and-external-alterations-for-subdivision-of): Internal and external alterations for subdivision of existing apartment at second floor level into two apartments. Withdrawn, validated 8 November 2023, 69 m away - [**PA/02668/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02668-25/xghajra-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-garage-and): To sanction minor internal alterations to garage and store approved in PA0767/07 and proposed change of use of part of garage to Class 3C diving centre… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 79 m away - [**PA/01288/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01288-21/xghajra-carry-out-intermediary-works-to-pre-1968-building): To carry out intermediary works to pre-1968 building with changes to ground and first floor layouts from those approved in PA/00028/17, but keeping… Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/03428/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03428-25/xghajra-carry-out-intermediary-works-with-changes-to): To carry out intermediary works with changes to ground, first and second floor layouts from those approved in PA/00028/17 and PA/01288/21 Granted, validated 19 June 2025, 3 floors, 81 m away - [**PA/04499/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04499-24/xghajra-change-of-use-from-residential-rooms-to): Change of use from residential rooms to residential unit. Withdrawn, validated 10 July 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/06716/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06716-24/xghajra-demolish-existing-rooms-and-construction-of-five): To demolish existing rooms and construction of five residential units. Granted, validated 19 November 2024, 95 m away - [**PA/03168/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03168-21/xghajra-alterations-to-second): Proposed alterations to second, third and roof levels, including the construction of a drying area above approved level and sanctioning of internal height. Status being checked, 95 m away - [**PA/03106/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03106-21/xghajra-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-at-all): Internal alterations to existing dwelling at all levels Status being checked, 108 m away - [**PA/01883/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01883-26/xghajra-construction-of-ground-floor-garage-with-overlying): Construction of ground floor garage with overlying residential unit. Granted, validated 15 June 2026, 2 floors, 113 m away ## More by Ludovico Micallef - [**PA/07489/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07489-26/attard-renewal-of-pa-08212-18): Renewal of PA/08212/18 (Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of a building comprising of basement garages and five overlying… Pending - [**PA/07071/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07071-26/zurrieq-restoration-and-replacement-of-wooden-apertures): Proposed restoration and replacement of wooden apertures. Pending - [**PA/06962/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06962-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-railing-from): To sanction minor internal alterations and railing from PA/05347/20. Pending - [**PA/06949/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06949-26/marsaskala-variations-from-the-official-building-alignments-in): Variations from the official building alignments in line with Circular 1/24. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06197/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06197-26/hamrun-renewal-of-pa-01212-15): Renewal of PA/01212/15 (addition of another flat and penthouse to existing building, including addition of lift and minor alterations to facade). Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06120/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06120-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of apartment block with 1 maisonette, 3 apartments, 1 penthouse and underlying basement… Granted, validated 16 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef) ## More from Reuben Schembri - [**PA/01018/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01018-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of apartment block consisting of 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses, with underlying… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06558/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06558-25/qormi-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of new building with basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 1 penthouse. Proposal… Granted, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/04376/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04376-23/birkirkara-renewal-to-pa-09916-17): Renewal to PA/09916/17 (Demolition of existing terrace house and construction of basement garage, one maisonette and two duplex apartments, in total of three… Granted, validated 7 September 2023, 3 floors - [**PA/03378/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03378-23/zurrieq-excavation-of-basement-1-and-basement-2): Proposed excavation of basement -1 and basement -2, construction of 14 dwellings and that of a pool at penthouse level. Granted, validated 6 June 2023 [All planning applications in Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra)