--- title: "PA/06719/23: Demolition of existing building in Qala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06719-23/qala-demolition-of-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Qala: Demolition of existing building, excavation and construction of basement garages, overlying 14 residential units… Planning applications › Qala › PA0671923 # PA/06719/23: Demolition of existing building in Qala St. Francis, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Qala Demolition of existing building, excavation and construction of basement garages, overlying 14 residential units within the existing building height. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** St. Francis, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Qala - **Locality:** [Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala) - **Applicant:** [Kevin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kevin-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-tabone) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 14 - **Received:** 12 August 2023 - **Validated:** 15 November 2023 - **Published:** 15 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 15 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 6 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06719/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06719&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around St. Francis, Triq il-Kuncizzjoni, Qala 43 other applications within 300 m: 27 granted, 0 refused, 7 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03188/25). On Triq il-Kuncizzjoni: 31 other applications, 21 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil), [Andrew Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-borg), [Glorianne Vassallo Cardona](https://propertylist.mt/perit/glorianne-vassallo-cardona). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/06298/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06298-26/qala-extension-of-the-site-profile-by-building): Proposed extension of the site profile by building up the side party walls up to an existing back wall and dismantling of a low wall. Also to sanction the… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/00457/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00457-24/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling): To carry out alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling and to carry out extensions. The extensions include construction of ground, first and receded floor… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/00765/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00765-26/qala-construct-9-garages-at-lower-basement-level): To construct 9 garages at lower basement level, 2 duplex apartments both with street level garages, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses with rooftop pools including… Pending, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 78 m away - [**PA/05694/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05694-23/qala-construction-of-boundary-wall-along-street-alignment): Proposed construction of boundary wall along street alignment. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/01605/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01605-24/qala-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-to-3): To sanction internal and external variations to 3 dwellings approved in PA/6023/20. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 95 m away - [**PA/03410/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03410-26/qala-propose-construction-of-three-houses-including-garage): To propose construction of three houses including garage at ground floor, first floor and receded floor. Suspended, validated 27 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 101 m away - [**PA/07345/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07345-23/qala-carry-out-internal-alterations-and-extension-at): To carry out internal alterations and extension at back at ground, first and second floor to house approved in PA1456/23. Granted, validated 26 March 2024, 108 m away - [**PA/01456/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01456-23/qala-renewal-of-pa10237-17-to-demolish-existing-house): Renewal of PA10237/17: To demolish existing house and construct 3 houses. Granted, validated 24 April 2023, 117 m away - [**PA/03365/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03365-21/qala-carry-out-internal-alteration-and-extension-at): To carry out internal alteration and extension at back at ground, first and second floor to house approved PA10237/17. Status being checked, 117 m away - [**PA/03188/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03188-25/qala-construction-of-garages-at-basement-and-ground): Construction of garages at basement and ground floor level, 2 apartments at first and second floor level and a penthouse at third floor level. Including… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 4 floors, 123 m away - [**PA/08009/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08009-25/qala-construct-pool): To construct pool. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 124 m away - [**PA/03309/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03309-21/qala-carry-out-minor-internal-alteration-and-split): To carry out minor internal alteration and split house approved in PA10237/17 to 3 flats, garages and a penthouse. Status being checked, 124 m away - [**PA/05890/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05890-25/qala-sanction-alterations-to-dwellings-approved-in-pa-04606-20): To sanction alterations to dwellings approved in PA/04606/20 and PA/01835/18. Alterations include changes to layout, levels, facade and to site outline. To… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 133 m away - [**PA/06782/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06782-24/qala-sanction-internal-alterations-and-alterations-in-facade): To sanction internal alterations and alterations in facade of garage and stationery shop (Class 4B) approved in PA6644/99 including proposed minor internal… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 134 m away - [**PA/00860/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00860-23/qala-sanction-house-as-built-with-changes-from-that): To sanction house as-built with changes from that approved in PAPB217/72. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 138 m away ## More by Joseph Tabone - [**PA/07291/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07291-26/mosta-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa5680-19-and-correction): To sanction minor variations from PA5680/19 and correction of site outline. Pending - [**PA/07194/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07194-26/rabat-gozo-alterations-and-additions-to-dwelling-including-swimming): Alterations and additions to dwelling including swimming pool. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06896/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06896-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of garage as built, proposed change of use of part of garage approved in PA/04710/97 to Class 4B shop (beauty salon) and to use one of… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06719/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06719-26/rabat-gozo-excavate-remainder-of-site-and-construct-garages): To excavate remainder of site and construct garages at basement level and overlying 6 residential units. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/06444/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06444-26/kercem-construct-agricultural-store-and-underground-reservoir): To construct agricultural store and underground reservoir. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05905/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05905-26/xaghra-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa-06490-95): To sanction minor variations from PA/06490/95. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 [All applications by Joseph Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-tabone) ## More from Kevin Farrugia - [**PA/02049/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02049-26/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to a residential unit. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/05416/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05416-25/attard-part-extension-of-the-existing-third-floor): Proposed part extension of the existing third floor plan and construction of a washroom at fourth floor to the property covered by RG00396/23. Under appeal, validated 29 September 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/02860/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02860-25/zurrieq-excavation-and-construction-of-an-underground-water): Proposed excavation and construction of an underground water reservoir, small pump room and sanctioning of gate. Granted, validated 14 May 2025 - [**PA/02724/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02724-25/ghajnsielem-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-garages): Excavation of site and construction of garages at basement and ground floor levels, and overlying 12 residential units. Granted, validated 24 May 2025 - [**PA/06590/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06590-24/qala-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-ten): To demolish existing residential unit and construct ten residential units and eight garages. Granted, validated 24 December 2024 - [**PA/02653/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02653-24/ghajnsielem-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages with overlying 9 residential units. Granted, validated 8 May 2024 [All planning applications in Qala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/qala)