--- title: "PA/06864/24: Demolition of existing building in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06864-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in San Gwann: Demolition of existing building, excavation of basement level, and construction of a basement garage, a duplex… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0686424 # PA/06864/24: Demolition of existing building in San Gwann 42, Christine, Triq il-Gallina, San Gwann Demolition of existing building, excavation of basement level, and construction of a basement garage, a duplex 3-bedroom unit at ground and first floor levels, with pool in the backyard, and three overlying dwellings. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 42, Christine, Triq il-Gallina, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** [Edwin Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/edwin-gauci) - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 1 August 2024 - **Validated:** 9 October 2024 - **Published:** 9 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 8 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 16 July 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06864/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06864&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 42, Christine, Triq il-Gallina, San Gwann 149 other applications within 300 m: 100 granted, 3 refused, 14 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/06597/25). On Triq il-Gallina: 12 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv), [Claire Carter](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-carter). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/05823/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05823-23/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement level for parking and the construction of four overlying levels and a receded floor… Granted, validated 22 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/00513/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00513-23/san-gwann-sanctioning-from-approved-permit-rg5171-18): Proposed sanctioning from approved permit RG5171/18, including the layout at first-floor level and an opening on the front elevation. Granted, validated 14 March 2023, 23 m away - [**PA/01690/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01690-25/san-gwann-sanction-as-built-duplex-maisonette-as-approved): To sanction as built duplex maisonette as approved in PA/1897/24 and propose minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/01897/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01897-24/san-gwann-sanction-other-basement-rooms-and-minor-internal): To sanction other basement rooms and minor internal differences not included in PA/736/16. Granted, validated 7 May 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/00334/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00334-21/san-gwann-sanction-pv-panels-on-the-roof-and): To sanction pv panels on the roof and to build a pool on top of the existing property Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/04590/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04590-26/san-gwann-close-windows-within-flats-2-and-3): To close windows within flats 2 and 3 at levels 2, 3 and 4 which overlook the internal shaft. To sanction minor internal alterations to flat 3 as constructed… Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/02735/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02735-24/san-gwann-sanction-existing-building-as-built): To sanction existing building as built, demolish existing arches, construct a column, and propose changes to facade. Granted, validated 25 June 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/04640/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04640-23/san-gwann-extension-of-existing-dwelling-to-construct-third): Extension of existing dwelling to construct third and receded floors. Proposal to include minor alterations to the second floor and common area. Installation… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/04534/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04534-24/san-gwann-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette-to-convert): Alterations to first floor maisonette to convert it into an apartment, incorporation of a communal staircase and lift; construction of a further 3 flats at… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/03027/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03027-24/san-gwann-propose-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): To propose demolition of existing terraced house, excavation for reservoir and 3 garages at semi basement and construction of maisonette, 3 apartments and… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/05705/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05705-25/san-gwann-development-including-the-construction-of-two-additional): Proposed development including the construction of two additional over existing building for the addition of one residential unit. Development to include… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/04628/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04628-23/san-gwann-sanction-garage-and-apartment-as-built): To sanction garage and apartment as built. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 65 m away - [**PA/06353/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06353-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-the-construction): Demolition of terraced house and the construction of a basement garage, 4 flats and a penthouse connected to PA2102/20. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 73 m away - [**PA/04445/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04445-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement level including formation of access ramp through existing adjacent garage, and proposed… Suspended, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 76 m away - [**PA/00027/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00027-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation of basement level and reservoir, and construction of reservoir, basement level and four dwellings up to fourth… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 77 m away ## More by Anthony Robinson - [**PA/07586/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07586-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-deviations-from-approved-pa-05674-00-and-pa): To sanction deviations from approved PA/05674/00 and PA/02202/03. Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D restaurant; internal and external… Pending - [**PA/06903/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06903-26/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-the-approved-pa347-24): To sanction differences from the approved PA347/24. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06543/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06543-26/luqa-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-one-basement): To demolish existing dwelling and excavate one basement level and underlying reservoir, and erect one floor at basement level with four garages and five… Pending, 5 floors - [**PA/06538/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06538-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-residential-building): Demolition of the existing residential building, excavation to accommodate two basement floors below ground-floor level, including a lift pit and water… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 10 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06069/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06069-26/siggiewi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pa-04811-24): Internal and external alterations to PA/04811/24, changes to the basement access ramp, basement layout, inclusion of a reservoir, ground floor layout, and… Granted, validated 13 October 2026 - [**PA/05794/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05794-26/luqa-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-residential-dwelling): Alterations to existing first-floor residential dwelling, and construction of two residential dwellings at 2nd floor and residential dwelling at receded floor… Granted, validated 1 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson) ## More from Edwin Gauci - [**PA/00027/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00027-26/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-building): Demolition of existing building, excavation of basement level and reservoir, and construction of reservoir, basement level and four dwellings up to fourth… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/02662/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02662-24/gzira-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of first floor maisonette, retaining the facade, alteration to the ground floor, and construction of eight residential dwellings from first floor… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04217/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04217-23/attard-sanctioning-of-penthouse-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of penthouse as built from that approved in PA5881/06. Granted, validated 1 September 2023 [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)