--- title: "PA/06609/25: demolition of existing dwelling and proposed excavation in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06609-25/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-proposed-excavation source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and proposed excavation for basement level of 6 domestic car garages, and… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0660925 # PA/06609/25: demolition of existing dwelling and proposed excavation in Tarxien Garage No. 79, Ave Gratia Plena, Triq Paola c/w, Triq Lanzon, Tarxien Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and proposed excavation for basement level of 6 domestic car garages, and proposed construction of 1 maisonette and 10 units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Garage No. 79, Ave Gratia Plena, Triq Paola c/w, Triq Lanzon, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** [Mr Christian Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christian-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 11 - **Received:** 18 July 2025 - **Validated:** 15 October 2025 - **Published:** 15 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06609/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06609&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Garage No. 79, Ave Gratia Plena, Triq Paola c/w, Triq Lanzon, Tarxien 173 other applications within 300 m: 108 granted, 4 refused, 17 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00473/24). On Triq Paola: 13 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Claire Carter](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-carter), [Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/00625/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00625-26/tarxien-sanction-the-internal-connection-of-two-properties): To sanction the internal connection of two properties known as 113, 113A and 113B.; to sanction the change of use of part of the property from Class 1 to… Withdrawn, validated 4 February 2026, 13 m away - [**PA/08228/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08228-24/tarxien-1): 1. To carry out internal and external alterations, 2. To replace unsound ceilings and remove accretions, 3. To extend by constructing an additional floor… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/06305/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06305-24/tarxien-restoration-of-facade-covered-by-pa6087-22-including): Restoration of facade covered by PA6087/22 including replacement of main door and lowering of door step in relation to Irrestwara Darek Scheme 2023… Granted, validated 24 October 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/04542/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04542-23/tarxien-internal-changes-to-existing-pre-1968-building): Proposed internal changes to existing pre-1968 building. Proposal also includes construction of first floor level and room at roof level to create a two… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 2 floors, 26 m away - [**PA/02007/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02007-21/tarxien-affect-internal-alteration-at-ground-floor-level): To affect internal alteration at ground floor level consisting of opening of dividing walls and extension at back of site, construct new staircase leading to… Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/04438/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04438-24/tarxien-increase-of-height-of-party-wall-at): Proposed increase of height of party wall at roof level including the construction of a small dome in existing prayer room at 1st floor level, including the… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/06614/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06614-26/tarxien-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA/08970/19). Pending, 45 m away - [**PA/04544/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04544-26/tarxien-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-an): To carry out alterations and additions to an existing pre-1967 dwelling. Proposal comprises of an extension onto the back shaft at ground and at first floor,… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 2 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/01155/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01155-20/tarxien-extension-to-existing-single-dwelling-unit-and): Extension to existing single dwelling unit and construction of pool on back terrace Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/01949/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01949-25/tarxien-sanctioning-of-shop-front-as-built-over): Sanctioning of shop front as built over site covered by PA/09065/17. Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/08376/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08376-24/tarxien-sanction-white-pvc-door): To sanction white pvc door, proposed minor Internal alterations and installation of fascia sign. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/04920/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04920-24/tarxien-demolitions-of-accretions-and-delapidated-structure-at): Demolitions of accretions and delapidated structure at ground floor, proposed raise of existing ceilings, internal alterations, proposed construction and… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 3 floors, 57 m away - [**PA/01851/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01851-26/tarxien-split-an-existing-house-into-2-units): To split an existing house into 2 units, including internal alterations and the opening of a doorway in the facade. The proposal also includes the replacement… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/00887/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00887-25/tarxien-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwelling): Alterations and extensions to dwelling. Granted, validated 25 March 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/03871/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03871-24/tarxien-sub-division-of-existing-dwelling-having-two-street-level): Proposed sub-division of existing dwelling having two street-level entrances into two independent houses. Proposal includes the construction of a dividing… Withdrawn, validated 26 June 2024, 60 m away ## More by Matthew Gauci - [**PA/07240/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07240-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07238/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07238-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07145/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07145-26/mosta-propose-demolition-of-existing-building-with-retention): Propose demolition of existing building with retention of the facade and excavation of two levels to construct of garages at basement, 1 bedroom unit at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07002/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07002-26/birzebbuga-amendment-to-pa3173-24): Amendment to PA3173/24, to include additional property in the redevelopment of both sites including demolition of existing structures and construction of… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06929/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06929-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-internal-variations-from-approved-per): Sanctioning of internal variations from approved permit PA/1653/17 (MA), including the reinstatement of the third bedroom in accordance with the layout… Pending - [**PA/06547/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06547-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-amendment-to-pa-6301-23-previously-approved-in-pa-13): Amendment to PA/6301/23 previously approved in PA/1311/18 including demolition of roof above 5th floor and extension of same floor, construction of 6th floor… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) ## More from Christian Azzopardi - [**PA/06533/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06533-26/rabat-gozo-excavate-plot-and-construct-a-dwelling-on): To excavate plot and construct a dwelling on four floors and a pool. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04253/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04253-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-garage): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and garage, excavation for basement garage level, reservoir and lift, construction of development block comprising… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07120/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07120-25/gharghur-demolition-of-exiting-house-and-excavation): Proposed demolition of exiting house and excavation. Proposal includes the construction of a new apartment block, comprising of garages at basement level, one… Pending, validated 5 November 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01066/22** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01066-22/mosta-extension-at-third-floor-level-of-existing): Extension at third floor level of existing maisonette and minor internal alteration. Application also includes sanctioning as built. Status being checked, 4 floors - [**PA/01725/21** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01725-21/gharghur-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-dwelling-including-removal): Sanctioning of alterations to dwelling including removal of internal walls, door openings size and revised setback at the front from that approved. Status being checked [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)