PA/06828/26: Demolition of existing pre-1967 dwellings and construction in Xghajra
136, 138, Triq il-Knisja /, Sqaq Qaccawiet, Xghajra
Demolition of existing pre-1967 dwellings and construction of; two ground floor maisonettes including reservoir accessed from Sqaq Qaccawiet, 8 apartments (two each level) and two receded apartments with a lift access at all levels.
- Status
- Pending (Awaiting Recommendation)
- Location
- 136, 138, Triq il-Knisja /, Sqaq Qaccawiet, Xghajra
- Locality
- Xghajra
- Applicant
- Fortizza Developments Ltd Attn: Adrian Zammit
- Perit
- Perit Mark Arrigo
- 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
- 12
- Received
- 2 September 2026
- Published
- 4 November 2026
- Comments close
- 4 December 2026
The public planning file has 9 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision.
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 136, 138, Triq il-Knisja /, Sqaq Qaccawiet, Xghajra
82 other applications within 300 m: 52 granted, 4 refused, 13 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03446/25).
On Triq il-Knisja: 22 other applications, 16 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Analisa Lombardi, Randolph Nicholas Bartoli, Karl Borg.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/04750/23 Xghajra: Sanctioning of duplex apartments as built, construction of new extension to duplex apartments and proposed Class 4B beauty salon including fixing of sign.
- PA/01345/25 Xghajra: Proposed demolition of the existing back part of the property and reconstruction with an extension for an open kitchen and living area. The proposal includes…
- PA/05792/23 Xghajra: Proposed alterations to townhouse built according to PA8906/17. Alterations comprise minor internal modifications and also changes to elevation.
- PA/02764/25 Xghajra: To carry out alterations and extension to an existing dwelling. Changes consist of removal of internal partitions and replacement of roof. Extension consists…
- PA/03898/23 Xghajra: To sanction changes from PA/02633/98 including internal and external alterations, splitting of one dwelling into two separate dwellings, proposed construction…
- PA/00551/25 Xghajra: To sanction changes from approved permit PA/08364/17.
- PA/07231/24 Xghajra: Proposed construction of a dwelling unit at first floor level, overlying two separate properties approved in PA/03898/23.
- PA/00806/25 Xghajra: Proposed part demolition of existing property and additional construction for the creation of a 3 floor terraced house plus overlying washroom.
- PA/01930/21 Xghajra: Demolition of existing structure and construction of a ground floor garage and two duplex apartments.
- PA/04093/24 Xghajra: Sanctioning and extension of two duplex apartments covered by PA/01930/21.
- PA/06391/26 Xghajra: Minor interior alterations.
- PA/07730/25 Xghajra: Proposed sanitary facility to garage approved in PA/07442/16.
- PA/01341/21 Xghajra: To sanction property as constructed, mainly due to changes in shape and size of plot and minor alterations at all levels. Proposed alterations at ground floor…
- PA/02654/24 Xghajra: Demolition of existing washroom at second floor and construction of a three bedroom apartment at second floor and two washrooms at third floor. Proposal…
- PA/01178/24 Xghajra: To propose extension to existing one-bedroom apartment at second floor level to become a two-bedroom unit, construction of a one-bedroom unit at third floor…
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- PA/07525/26 Sliema: Proposed alterations to front elevation, including widening of balcony doorway and opening of window to match doors and windows of overlying apartments.…
- PA/06989/26 Vittoriosa (Birgu): Proposed demolition of staircase and alterations to approved lift shaft and landings in a Class 3A guesthouse. Proposed changes to room uses at ground and…
- PA/06333/26 Paola: Proposed removal of approved-but-not-constructed washroom extension at roof level. Sanctioning of security screens over party walls. Proposed installation of…
- PA/06315/26 Tarxien: Sanctioning of; site configuration and facade changes from PA/01274/12. Proposed change of use from Class 4 shop (as approved per PA/01274/12) to Class 4B…
- PA/06296/26 Swieqi: To renew PA/01802/22 (Internal changes of the maisonette, apartments 1 and 2, and construction of the apartment 3. Installation of the lift from the ground…
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