--- title: "PA/06783/23: demolition and excavation of existing dwelling and in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06783-23/mqabba-demolition-and-excavation-of-existing-dwelling-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mqabba: Proposed demolition and excavation of existing dwelling and construction of 3 garages at basement level -1, 1… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0678323 # PA/06783/23: demolition and excavation of existing dwelling and in Mqabba 25, Triq il-Katakombi, Mqabba Proposed demolition and excavation of existing dwelling and construction of 3 garages at basement level -1, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments, 1 penthouse and pool at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 25, Triq il-Katakombi, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** [Shawn Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/shawn-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Briffa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-briffa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 5 July 2023 - **Validated:** 14 February 2024 - **Published:** 14 February 2024 - **Comments close:** 15 March 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 July 2024 - **Permit expires:** 17 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06783/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06783&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 25, Triq il-Katakombi, Mqabba 95 other applications within 300 m: 58 granted, 3 refused, 5 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05418/26). On Triq il-Katakombi: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/02392/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02392-24/mqabba-change-of-use-from-garage-approved-in): Proposed change of use from garage approved in PA/03527/19 to retail Class 4B, to include blocking of doorway and form a small w.c, changes to main door… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 16 m away - [**PA/05786/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05786-26/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-variations-of-the-third-floor): To sanction minor internal variations of the third-floor apartment (apt. 10) including suspended ceiling, from approved permit PA/00990/22. Granted, validated 10 September 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/00990/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00990-22/mqabba-alterations-to-approved-development-pa10147-18): Proposed alterations to approved development PA10147/18. Alterations consists of: shifting of garage walls, construction of rooms at backyard in every level,… Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/08586/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08586-24/mqabba-demolition-of-an-existing-property-and-construction): Demolition of an existing property and construction of an apartment block containing a total of 6 lock-up garages at ground floor level, 3 residential units… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/05418/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05418-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garage which accommodate four private car spaces and two public service car spaces,… Granted, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/07915/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07915-25/mqabba-subdivision-of-existing-terraced-house-into-two): Proposed subdivision of existing terraced house into two residential units. Proposal includes also sanctioning as built following site survey. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/06283/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06283-24/mqabba-alterations-to-front-garden): Proposed alterations to front garden. Pending, validated 19 November 2024, 78 m away - [**PA/05551/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05551-23/mqabba-renewal-of-pa5724-18-to-sanction-variations): Renewal of PA5724/18 - To sanction variations from PA133/98, including the external landscaping, minor changes to the approved internal layout and the… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 101 m away - [**PA/03615/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03615-25/mqabba-sanction-changes-from-approved-permits-pa-00392-98-and): To sanction changes from approved permits PA/00392/98 and PA/02538/10. Changes include correction of site extent, shifting of walls and change in levels. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 102 m away - [**PA/05660/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05660-23/mqabba-demolish-existing-building-fabric-and-construct): To demolish existing building fabric and construct; a ground floor garage, 3 overlying apartment unit and receded penthouse level at fourth floor. Application… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 102 m away - [**PA/00241/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00241-23/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-a): To demolish existing terraced house and construct a basement and overlying maisonette, three apartments and receded floor level. Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 105 m away - [**PA/00751/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00751-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-excavation): Demolition of existing terraced house and excavation for water reservoir, construction of basement garages (two in number) and overlying five residential units. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor, 107 m away - [**PA/02027/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02027-23/mqabba-renew-pa9581-17-to-excavate-basement-level): To renew PA9581/17: ”To excavate basement level, construction of drying area at second floor level plus other internal and external additions and alterations.” Granted, validated 16 May 2023, 122 m away - [**PA/07185/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07185-23/mqabba-change-of-use-of-front-room-from): Change of use of front room from sitting room to garage including opening of garage door on the main elevation and minor changes to front garden wall. Granted, validated 27 February 2024, 142 m away - [**PA/05336/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05336-23/mqabba-construction-of-a-washroom-and-hobby-room): Proposed construction of a washroom and hobby room at third floor level including alterations at second floor level. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 147 m away ## More by Matthew Briffa - [**PA/07781/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07781-26/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-the-common-area-layout-as): Sanctioning of the common area layout as approved under permits PA/1976/25 and PA/1109/98, the demolition of accretions at roof level, and the construction of… Pending - [**PA/07715/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07715-26/hamrun-internal-alterations-to-the-approved-dwelling-rg-360-26): Proposed internal alterations to the approved dwelling RG/360/26, together with the construction of two additional residential units at third and fourth floor… Pending, 5 floors - [**PA/07598/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07598-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-first-floor-apartment-as-existing-and): To sanction the first-floor apartment as existing and the proposed internal alterations from approved PA/01109/98. Pending - [**PA/07583/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07583-26/zabbar-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, excavation for six basement garages, and construction of two ground-floor maisonettes, two apartments each on the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07459/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07459-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-internal-change-of-layout-as): To sanction the internal change of layout as built from the approved RG/00820/18. Pending - [**PA/07248/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07248-26/rabat-change-of-use-pre-1967-residential-dwelling-to): Change of use pre-1967 residential dwelling to Class 3A guesthouse, which includes internal and external alterations and extension from first floor upwards. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Matthew Briffa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-briffa) ## More from Shawn Farrugia - [**PA/07411/25** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07411-25/senglea-isla-sanction-differences-from-approved-class-3a-tourism): To sanction differences from approved Class 3A tourism accommodation (PA/1508/14) consisting of utilising approved laundry and office to 2 guest rooms plus… Granted, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/02218/24** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02218-24/gudja-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 3 basement garages, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments, 1 penthouse and jacuzzi at roof level. Granted, validated 25 September 2024 [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)