--- title: "PA/06892/24: demolition of existing pre-1978 residence and its in Ghajnsielem | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06892-24/ghajnsielem-demolition-of-existing-pre-1978-residence-and-its source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Ghajnsielem: Proposed demolition of existing pre-1978 residence and its reconstruction retaining its rural character. Perit… Planning applications › Ghajnsielem › PA0689224 # PA/06892/24: demolition of existing pre-1978 residence and its in Ghajnsielem Site at, Triq Borg Gharib, Ghajnsielem Proposed demolition of existing pre-1978 residence and its reconstruction retaining its rural character. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Site at, Triq Borg Gharib, Ghajnsielem - **Locality:** [Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghajnsielem) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Attard](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-attard) - **Perit:** [Perit Adriana Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adriana-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 11 April 2024 - **Validated:** 16 October 2024 - **Published:** 16 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 15 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 13 March 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06892/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06892&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq Borg Gharib, Ghajnsielem 33 other applications within 300 m: 18 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/03865/24). On Triq Borg Gharib: 21 other applications, 12 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Shawn Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/shawn-micallef). Approval estimate for demolition applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/00124/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00124-23/ghajnsielem-agriculture-store): Proposed agriculture store, wooden gate and sanctioning of underlying reservoir which structure was constructed following road widening. Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/00455/21** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00455-21/qala-construct-an-agricultural-store-with-underlying-reservoir): To construct an agricultural store with underlying reservoir. Status being checked, 78 m away - [**PA/05820/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05820-25/ghajnsielem-extend-roof-structure-approved-in-pa-00129-21): To extend roof structure approved in PA/00129/21. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 188 m away - [**PA/00129/21** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00129-21/ghajnsielem-excavate-site-and-to-construct-basement-garage): To excavate site and to construct basement garage, Class 4B shop, apartment at first floor level and a washroom/store at setback floor level. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 200 m away - [**PA/01038/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01038-24/ghajnsielem-carry-out-minor-alterations-from-permit-pb3833-83): To carry out minor alterations from permit PB3833/83 & RG704/24. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 206 m away - [**PA/06715/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06715-23/ghajnsielem-renew-permission-pa1795-15-to-renew-permission-pa2587-07): To renew permission PA1795/15 -To renew permission PA2587/07 - To erect flats with basement garages. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 206 m away - [**PA/01151/20** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01151-20/ghajnsielem-renew-permission-pa-774-15-renewal-of): To renew permission PA 774/15 - Renewal of permission PA 3842/08 - to erect flats and garages Status being checked, 210 m away - [**PA/03019/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03019-25/ghajnsielem-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-layout): To carry out alterations and extensions to layout of residential dwellings, garage and domestic store approved in PA/03633/21. Changes include extensions at… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 229 m away - [**PA/03633/21** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03633-21/ghajnsielem-excavate-and-to-construct-2-apartments-and): To excavate and to construct 2 apartments and a penthouse with underlying garages and domestic stores. Status being checked, 236 m away - [**PA/00832/21** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00832-21/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to construct a basement garage, with overlying two-floor house with pool and roof structure. Status being checked, 2 floors, 241 m away - [**PA/03489/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03489-25/ghajnsielem-deposit-of-soil): Deposit of soil; proposed access ramp; underground water reservoir; pump room and reinstatement of rubble walls. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 245 m away - [**PA/00626/21** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00626-21/ghajnsielem-construct-2-flats-instead-of-house-approved): To construct 2 flats instead of house approved in PA2191/20 and excavate and construct pool Status being checked, 252 m away - [**PA/06062/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06062-25/ghajnsielem-variation-from-the-official-building-alignment-with): Variation from the official building alignment with regards to the construction of a block of flats as per PA/04163/21 and sanctioning of variations from… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 253 m away - [**PA/03865/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03865-24/ghajnsielem-excavate-site-and-proposed-terraced-house-with): To excavate site and proposed terraced house with underlying garage for private cars, including roof structures. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 2 floors, 254 m away - [**PA/00125/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00125-23/ghajnsielem-sanctioning-and-extension-of-existing-agricultural-store): Proposed sanctioning and extension of existing agricultural store and sanctioning of existing green house. Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 395 m away ## More by Adriana Zammit - [**PA/07755/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07755-26/zejtun-opening-of-garage-door-and-use-of): Proposed opening of garage door and use of front room as a garage and opening of window on Triq San Bastjan. Pending - [**PA/07671/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07671-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-staircase-in-the-common): Demolition of existing staircase in the common area and reconstruction of staircase and lift. Proposal includes also minor alterations at third floor level. Pending - [**PA/07222/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07222-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-garage-for-private-vehicles-as): Proposed sanctioning of garage for private vehicles as old permit was not retrieved. Pending - [**PA/07201/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07201-26/mosta-change-of-use-of-part-of-office): Proposed change of use of part of office space to Class 2C education facility including internal alterations. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05930/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05930-26/fgura-construction-of-apartment-at-third-floor-level): Proposed construction of apartment at third floor level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/05625/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05625-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-stables-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of stables as built. Pending [All applications by Adriana Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adriana-zammit) ## More from Joseph Attard - [**PA/07327/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07327-26/qala-renewal-to-pa07347-17-alterations-and-additions-to): Renewal to PA07347/17: Alterations and additions to existing house consisting in removal of wall separating the two ground floor rooms; addition of living… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06920/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06920-26/zebbug-gozo-excavate-and-to-construct-a-sheep-farm): To excavate and to construct a sheep farm, a water reservoir, cesspits and a settling tank. To also plant trees and reconstruct rubble wall. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06200/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06200-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-communal-area-as-built-over): Sanctioning of communal area as built over PA/05192/02. Pending - [**PA/06126/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06126-26/qormi-construction-of-a-class-6a-storage-and): Construction of a Class 6A storage and Class 5A light industry. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05654/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05654-26/qala-sanction-internal-alterations-and-alterations-to-facade): To sanction internal alterations and alterations to facade from previously approved in PA1245/22 and to sanction construction of washroom. Proposed alteration… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03520/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03520-26/marsaskala-alterations-to-existing-farmhouse): Proposed alterations to existing farmhouse. It is proposed that the existing structure is to be renovated and used as a residence. The proposal also includes… Suspended, validated 3 June 2026 [All planning applications in Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghajnsielem)