--- title: "PA/06597/25: demolish existing second floor apartment in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06597-25/san-gwann-demolish-existing-second-floor-apartment source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Gwann: To demolish existing second floor apartment, alterations in common area and construction of 4 apartments at 2nd… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0659725 # PA/06597/25: demolish existing second floor apartment in San Gwann Lourdes Flats, Triq Birkirkara, San Gwann To demolish existing second floor apartment, alterations in common area and construction of 4 apartments at 2nd floor to fifth floor and receded penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Lourdes Flats, Triq Birkirkara, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** [Mr. Jesmond Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jesmond-camilleri) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 5 August 2025 - **Validated:** 15 October 2025 - **Published:** 15 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 22 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 28 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06597/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06597&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Lourdes Flats, Triq Birkirkara, San Gwann 178 other applications within 300 m: 113 granted, 7 refused, 19 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06918/25). On Triq Birkirkara: 15 other applications, 4 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone), [Aquilina and Sammut Alessi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aquilina-and-sammut-alessi). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 29 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/07510/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07510-23/san-gwann-works-include-construction-of-seven-basement-level): Proposed works include construction of seven basement level garages, two maisonettes at ground floor, and thirteen residential units in lieu of PA/11235/18. Granted, validated 20 February 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/02509/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02509-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Excavation of lift pit. Construction of ground floor maisonette, five overlying apartments, and one apartment at receded… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/06482/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06482-24/san-gwann-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): To sanction minor internal and external alterations, to proposed minor alterations and construction of washroom at roof level from permit approved by virtue… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/03423/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03423-21/san-gwann-installation-of-lift-within-existing-lift-shaft): Installation of lift within existing lift shaft, removal of existing washrooms, construction of three apartment floors and overlying washrooms Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/00790/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00790-21/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-shop): Proposed alterations to existing shop. Alterations consist of a proposed door a new sign on the facade and changes to the door and wall leading to the backyard Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/02984/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02984-22/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-changes-from-approved-permit-pb2924-78): Sanctioning of changes from approved permit PB2924/78. Sanctioning includes internal shifting of walls and minor facade changes. Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/02640/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02640-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-washroom-and-second-floor): Demolition of existing washroom and second floor level, internal alterations at ground floor common area and first floor to install lift and construction of 5… Granted, validated 9 June 2026, 2 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/03019/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03019-22/san-gwann-internal-alteration-to-existing-flat-and-construction): Proposed internal alteration to existing flat and construction of washroom at roof level. Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/06138/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06138-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-of-an-existing-ground): Proposed change of use of an existing ground floor commercial premises from Class 4B (retail) to Class 2A (dental clinic), together with minor internal… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 78 m away - [**PA/04758/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04758-26/san-gwann-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-semi-detached): Internal and external alterations to existing semi-detached villa to include sanctioning for variations to PA/05505/04. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/03333/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03333-25/san-gwann-sanction-and-propose-changes-to-existing-ground): To sanction and propose changes to existing ground, first and second floor levels .To demolish existing roof and construct 3 apartments (1 apartment at each… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/01922/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01922-26/san-gwann-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to approved ground floor garages (lowering of floor level/replacing of garage doors/widening of garage doors). Refused, validated 25 March 2026, 86 m away - [**PA/04697/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04697-25/san-gwann-demolition-of-the-existing-front-boundary-wall): Proposed demolition of the existing front boundary wall and gate, excavation works to construct an underground reservoir, and construction of ground floor… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 88 m away - [**PA/03234/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03234-25/san-gwann-sanction-changes-to-approved-pa-07617-22): To sanction changes to approved PA/07617/22, including minor internal and external alterations, reduction of 1 basement garage, and the construction of an… Granted, validated 12 June 2025, 89 m away - [**PA/07540/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-24/san-gwann-sanction-existing-garage-including-change-of-use): To sanction existing garage including change of use from private car garage to public service garage. Withdrawn, validated 6 November 2024, 92 m away ## More by Robert Grech - [**PA/07722/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07722-26/ghaxaq-minor-extension-of-rooms-at-roof-level): Proposed minor extension of rooms at roof level for 2 adjacent dwellings approved in PA7205/24 (Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07656/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07656-26/qormi-additions-to-pa-7927-22): Proposed additions to PA 7927/22.'Proposed industrial development, Class 5B garages, at ground, first and receded floor. Proposed parking at basement level in… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07330/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07330-26/zabbar-renewal-of-pa8680-17-to-rehabilitate-existing-dwelling): Renewal of PA8680/17 -To rehabilitate existing dwelling with alteration and additions, to remove accretions, including excavation and demolishing works. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07290/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07290-26/zebbug-renewal-to-pa10673-17): Renewal to PA10673/17. Modifications to approved PA806/16 and to construct additional apartment at 3rd floor. Internal alterations include modifications to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07229/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07229-26/naxxar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor maisonette including pool, and an overlying maisonette. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07156/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07156-26/ghaxaq-excavation-and-the-construction-of-basement-garage): Proposed excavation and the construction of basement garage, ground floor maisonette, and three additional apartments at first to third floors, and setback… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech) ## More from Jesmond Camilleri - [**PA/04789/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04789-26/safi-sanction-property-as-built-including-alterations-from): To sanction property as built including alterations from previous permit covered by PA/08685/21. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**PA/06563/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06563-25/naxxar-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed alterations to existing dwelling, including construction of lift shaft, part demolition and construction of two additional floors and a receded floor… Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/05290/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05290-24/qormi-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, proposed 2 basement garage floors, Class 6A storage and distribution at ground, first and second floor levels, with ancillary… Pending, validated 28 August 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/06843/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06843-23/qormi-demolish-existing-washroom-and-roof-slab-of): To demolish existing washroom and roof slab of stairwell, and to propose a new washroom at third floor. Granted, validated 15 November 2023 - [**PA/04523/23** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04523-23/santa-lucija-increase-in-height-of-existing-third-party): Proposed increase in height of existing third party wall at second floor level. Proposed formation of apramorta at roof level and installation of pv panels. Granted, validated 27 September 2023 - [**PA/03564/22** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03564-22/nadur-carry-out-alterations-to-penthouse-approved-in): To carry out alterations to penthouse approved in PA08966/20. Alterations incude changes to layout and to facade. Status being checked [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)