--- title: "PA/06828/26: Demolition of existing pre-1967 dwellings and construction in Xghajra |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06828-26/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-dwellings-and-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Xghajra: Demolition of existing pre-1967 dwellings and construction of; two ground floor maisonettes including reservoir… Planning applications › Xghajra › PA0682826 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra) - **Applicant:** [Fortizza Developments Ltd Attn: Adrian Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/fortizza-developments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06828/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06828&caseYear=26) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/analisa-lombardi), [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli), [Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04750-23/xghajra-sanctioning-of-duplex-apartments-as-built): Sanctioning of duplex apartments as built, construction of new extension to duplex apartments and proposed Class 4B beauty salon including fixing of sign. Refused, validated 4 October 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/01345/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01345-25/xghajra-demolition-of-the-existing-back-part-of): 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… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/05792/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05792-23/xghajra-alterations-to-townhouse-built-according-to-pa8906-17): Proposed alterations to townhouse built according to PA8906/17. Alterations comprise minor internal modifications and also changes to elevation. Granted, validated 31 October 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/02764/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02764-25/xghajra-carry-out-alterations-and-extension-to-an): To carry out alterations and extension to an existing dwelling. Changes consist of removal of internal partitions and replacement of roof. Extension consists… Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/03898/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03898-23/xghajra-sanction-changes-from-pa-02633-98-including-internal-and): To sanction changes from PA/02633/98 including internal and external alterations, splitting of one dwelling into two separate dwellings, proposed construction… Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 43 m away - [**PA/00551/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00551-25/xghajra-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-08364-17): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/08364/17. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/07231/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07231-24/xghajra-construction-of-a-dwelling-unit-at-first): Proposed construction of a dwelling unit at first floor level, overlying two separate properties approved in PA/03898/23. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/00806/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00806-25/xghajra-part-demolition-of-existing-property-and-additional): Proposed part demolition of existing property and additional construction for the creation of a 3 floor terraced house plus overlying washroom. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 3 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/01930/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01930-21/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of a ground floor garage and two duplex apartments. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/04093/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04093-24/xghajra-sanctioning-and-extension-of-two-duplex-apartments): Sanctioning and extension of two duplex apartments covered by PA/01930/21. Granted, validated 3 September 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/06391/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06391-26/xghajra-minor-interior-alterations): Minor interior alterations. Pending, 49 m away - [**PA/07730/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07730-25/xghajra-sanitary-facility-to-garage-approved-in-pa-07442-16): Proposed sanitary facility to garage approved in PA/07442/16. Granted, validated 22 January 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/01341/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01341-21/xghajra-sanction-property-as-constructed): 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… Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/02654/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02654-24/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-washroom-at-second-floor): Demolition of existing washroom at second floor and construction of a three bedroom apartment at second floor and two washrooms at third floor. Proposal… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 4 floors, 65 m away - [**PA/01178/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01178-24/xghajra-propose-extension-to-existing-one-bedroom-apartment-at): 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… Granted, validated 7 May 2024, 4 floors, 65 m away ## More by Mark Arrigo - [**PA/07585/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07585-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-existing-building-at-first-floor): Sanctioning of existing building at first floor and proposed minor alterations at first floor level, including the addition of a lift and common staircase… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07525/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07525-26/sliema-alterations-to-front-elevation): Proposed alterations to front elevation, including widening of balcony doorway and opening of window to match doors and windows of overlying apartments.… Pending - [**PA/06989/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06989-26/vittoriosa-birgu-demolition-of-staircase-and-alterations-to-approved): 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… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06333/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06333-26/paola-removal-of-approved-but-not-constructed-washroom-extension-at-ro): Proposed removal of approved-but-not-constructed washroom extension at roof level. Sanctioning of security screens over party walls. Proposed installation of… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06315/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06315-26/tarxien-sanctioning-of): 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… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06296/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06296-26/swieqi-renew-pa-01802-22): 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… Granted, validated 27 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo) ## More from Fortizza Developments Ltd - [**PA/07585/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07585-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-existing-building-at-first-floor): Sanctioning of existing building at first floor and proposed minor alterations at first floor level, including the addition of a lift and common staircase… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07098/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07098-23/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-townhouse): Proposed demolition of existing garage and townhouse, including the retention of the façade on Triq il-Palma, and proposed excavation and construction of… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra)