--- title: "PA/06835/26: Demolition of existing building in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06835-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Swieqi: Demolition of existing building. Excavation of 1 level of basement. Construction of basement. Construction of 3… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0683526 # PA/06835/26: Demolition of existing building in Swieqi 12, Albacora Apartments, Triq il-Kwartin, Swieqi Demolition of existing building. Excavation of 1 level of basement. Construction of basement. Construction of 3 apartments over 3 floors and 1 duplex apartment over 1 floor and 1 receded floor. - **Status:** Pending (The case has been forwarded to a case officer who is awaiting a response to initial consultations carried out) - **Location:** 12, Albacora Apartments, Triq il-Kwartin, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Mark Anthony Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mark-anthony-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 20 August 2026 - **Published:** 7 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 October 2026 The public planning file has 12 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06835/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06835&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 12, Albacora Apartments, Triq il-Kwartin, Swieqi 140 other applications within 300 m: 80 granted, 5 refused, 21 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04643/25). On Triq il-Kwartin: 11 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Malcolm Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-xuereb), [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv). 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/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, 19 m away - [**PA/01971/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01971-24/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-roof-structures): Demolition of existing roof structures, construction of an extension at second and third floor levels including fixing of pool. Granted, validated 7 May 2024, 4 floors, 20 m away - [**PA/05762/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05762-25/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pb-1257-90-to): To sanction variations from approved permit PB/1257/90 to as built. Withdrawn, 20 m away - [**PA/01802/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01802-22/swieqi-internal-changes-of-the-maisonette): Internal changes of the maisonette, apartments 1 and 2, and construction of the apartment 3. Installation of the lift from the ground floor to the receded… Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/07527/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07527-26/swieqi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit): To sanction variations from approved permit (PB1257/90) to as built. Alterations to existing residential apartment, including the removal of the existing roof… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/01111/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01111-22/swieqi-construction-of-second-floor-and-setback-level): Construction of second floor and setback level with a different layout from that approved in permission PA07991/19. Includes internal amendments to first… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/03146/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03146-24/swieqi-sanctioning-of-facade-aperatures): Sanctioning of facade aperatures, washroom on roof, internal staircase to roof. Granted, validated 25 June 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/01639/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01639-24/swieqi-propose-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-02977-23-including): To propose changes to approved permit PA/02977/23 including minor internal changes to lift shaft, internal shaft and back facade. Granted, validated 14 May 2024, 30 m away - [**PA/03000/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03000-23/swieqi-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment): Variations from the official building alignment. To sanction variations from approved permit PB/1929/89. To demolish existing washroom, install a lift,… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/02977/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02977-23/swieqi-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-from-pb-04236-89): Sanctioning of property as built from PB/04236/89 and proposal of the demolition of an existing washroom at roof level and the construction of an additional… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/06691/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06691-24/swieqi-extension-of-existing-third-floor-receded-dwelling-and): Extension of existing third-floor receded dwelling and construction of overlaying receded dwelling. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/00450/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00450-26/swieqi-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and proposed construction of 4 private car garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/00122/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00122-20/swieqi-sanctioning-of-changes-from-pa-02953-08): Proposed sanctioning of changes from PA/02953/08, including levels, and internal alterations. Internal alterations include removal of staircase from garage to… Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/08104/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08104-25/swieqi-sanctioning-of-apartment-at-third-floor-level): Sanctioning of apartment at third floor level from original permit PA06593/02. Granted, validated 26 January 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away ## More by Philip Farrugia - [**PA/07234/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07234-26/birkirkara-renewal-of-pa-05131-16-with-the-description-change): Renewal of PA/05131/16 with the description: Change of use from a store to a Class 4B with a large store. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06954/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06954-26/sliema-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/06817/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06817-26/zurrieq-minor-interior-and-exterior-alterations): Minor interior and exterior alterations. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06391/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06391-26/xghajra-minor-interior-alterations): Minor interior alterations. Pending - [**PA/06067/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06067-26/floriana-sanctioning-changes-from-permit-approved-in-pa-04408-03): Sanctioning changes from permit approved in PA/04408/03 which includes reinstating a door and minor exterior alterations. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 - [**PA/06044/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06044-26/qormi-part-demolition-of-building): Part demolition of building. Excavation and construction of a domestic store at basement level. Construction of one block consisting of 4 apartments over 4… Granted, validated 27 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Philip Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-farrugia) ## More from Mark Anthony Galea - [**PA/03843/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03843-26/xaghra-sanction-house-as-built-from-approved-permit): To sanction house as built from approved permit PA/03832/23. Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/02930/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02930-26/siggiewi-sanctioning-of-changes-from-approved-pa-01353-10): Sanctioning of changes from approved PA/01353/10, proposed extension to single dwelling unit on ground floor (26sq.m.), minor internal alterations including… Granted, validated 15 June 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/02056/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02056-23/qala-sanction-variations-in-internal-layout-of-third): To sanction variations in internal layout of third floor from that approved in PA/06933/16. Granted, validated 9 May 2023 [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)