--- title: "PA/06715/24: demolish existing terraced house in Marsaskala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06715-24/marsaskala-demolish-existing-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Marsaskala: To demolish existing terraced house, excavation of semi-basement and construction of garages at semi-basement,… Planning applications › Marsaskala › PA0671524 # PA/06715/24: demolish existing terraced house in Marsaskala 48, Zafir, Triq Ghaxqet l-Ghajn, Marsascala To demolish existing terraced house, excavation of semi-basement and construction of garages at semi-basement, four apartments at ground to third floor and receded floor. A lift is also proposed. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 48, Zafir, Triq Ghaxqet l-Ghajn, Marsascala - **Locality:** [Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Axisa](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-axisa) - **Perit:** [Perit Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 20 May 2024 - **Validated:** 9 October 2024 - **Published:** 9 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 8 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06715/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06715&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 48, Zafir, Triq Ghaxqet l-Ghajn, Marsascala 38 other applications within 300 m: 18 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05720/23). On Triq Ghaxqet l-Ghajn: 3 other applications, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction 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/03846/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03846-26/marsaskala-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-pa02924-06): To sanction internal and external alterations from PA02924/06. Granted, validated 26 June 2026, 83 m away - [**PA/02509/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02509-21/marsaskala-remove-approved-jacuzzi-carried-out-by-pa-04353-08): To remove approved jacuzzi carried out by PA/04353/08 which was not constructed and construct retractable awning at third floor level plus other external and… Status being checked, 86 m away - [**PA/03377/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03377-26/marsaskala-sanction-maisonette-approved-in-pa-04609-93-as-built): To sanction maisonette approved in PA/04609/93 as built. Proposed screening of air conditioning units. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 89 m away - [**PA/00167/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00167-26/marsaskala-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-maisonette): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing maisonette, including roofing of yard, and addition of balcony on facade overlooking Triq il-Kosbor.… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 93 m away - [**PA/05720/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05720-23/marsaskala-sanction-as-built-terraced-house-approved-by): To sanction as built terraced house approved by PA/03034/12 and construction of an additional room at 3rd-floor level. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 4 floors, 93 m away - [**PA/04158/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04158-26/marsaskala-sanction-existing-ac-cabinets-on-both-facades): To sanction existing ac cabinets on both facades from approved PA/4609/93. Granted, validated 27 July 2026, 96 m away - [**PA/02937/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02937-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-a-c-units-on-rear-facade): Sanctioning of a/c units on rear facade of 2nd floor apartment permitted in PA4609/93. The proposal also includes the screening of the a/c units with black… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 97 m away - [**PA/01367/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01367-24/marsaskala-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house-and-to): To demolish the existing terraced house and to excavate and construct a basement garage for private cars and to construct four apartments at ground and first… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 2 floors, 115 m away - [**PA/01982/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01982-26/marsaskala-sanction-changes-to-internal-doorways-and-window): To sanction changes to internal doorways and window apertures. Withdrawn, 115 m away - [**PA/01850/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01850-21/marsaskala-sanction-property-as-built-together-with-removal): To sanction property as built together with removal of wall in internal yard and partition wall in bedroom at first floor level. To also propose the shifting… Status being checked, 143 m away - [**PA/07673/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07673-26/marsaskala-install-aluminum-louvers-on-facade-to-screen): To install aluminum louvers on facade to screen ac compressors. Pending, 154 m away - [**PA/00613/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00613-22/marsaskala-excavation-to-required-levels-and-construction-of): Proposed excavation to required levels and construction of 3no garages at basement level, 1no maisonette at ground floor and 4no apartments at first, second,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 158 m away - [**PA/06513/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06513-26/marsaskala-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette, three overlying floors with one apartment per floor and a… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 163 m away - [**PA/02178/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02178-22/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, further excavation from existing basement level and construction of garages at basement level, maisonette at ground… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 175 m away - [**PA/06050/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06050-24/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-from-previously): Sanctioning of apartment as built from previously approved application PA/05566/04, and proposing a suspended ceiling in the living area. Granted, validated 8 October 2024, 176 m away ## More by Pierre Poulton - [**PA/07807/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07807-26/marsaskala-residential-block-including-garages): Proposed residential block including garages, maisonette and apartments accessible though an improved access from Triq il-Qrempuc. Pending - [**PA/07546/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07546-26/zabbar-change-of-internal-uses-and-layout-to): Proposed change of internal uses and layout to farmhouse from that approved in permission PA4564/22, and proposed construction of ancillary garage for private… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07196/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07196-26/zurrieq-sanction-amendments-to-apartments-as-approved-in): To sanction amendments to apartments as approved in PA04204/22 including larger garages and apartments due to new site configuration, additional 2 bedroom… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06687/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06687-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette, proposed demolition of low of roof structure and proposed washroom and pool at second floor… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05645/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05645-26/luqa-sanction-replacement-of-rubble-walls-with-ashlar): To sanction replacement of rubble walls with ashlar masonry walls and gate, proposed replacement of rubble wall with ashlar masonry, proposed retaining wall… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05620/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05620-26/senglea-isla-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-replacement-o): Alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of existing reinforced concrete roofs over first floor, demolition of existing stairs, construction of… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 [All applications by Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) ## More from Joseph Axisa - [**PA/07506/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07506-26/santa-venera-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Change of use from Class 4A to Class 4B. Proposal includes lowering of internal floor, fixing of sign and proposed alterations and extensions to PA/01247/25. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06090/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06090-25/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-three-garages-and-store-and): To demolish existing three garages and store and excavate and construct basement level garages, eight apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01247/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01247-25/santa-venera-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4A office. Granted, validated 5 March 2025 [All planning applications in Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala)