--- title: "PA/06944/25: demolish existing terraced house and construct ground in Hamrun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06944-25/hamrun-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Hamrun: To demolish existing terraced house and construct ground floor garage, three overlying apartments and penthouse with… Planning applications › Hamrun › PA0694425 # PA/06944/25: demolish existing terraced house and construct ground in Hamrun 51, Orchid, Triq Joe Sciberras, Hamrun To demolish existing terraced house and construct ground floor garage, three overlying apartments and penthouse with pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 51, Orchid, Triq Joe Sciberras, Hamrun - **Locality:** [Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun) - **Applicant:** [Darren Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/darren-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Reuben Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-borg) - **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:** 4 - **Received:** 25 September 2025 - **Validated:** 9 December 2025 - **Published:** 29 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 13 November 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 24 December 2030 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 41 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06944/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06944&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 51, Orchid, Triq Joe Sciberras, Hamrun 164 other applications within 300 m: 95 granted, 5 refused, 24 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/00124/25). On Triq Joe Sciberras: 9 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Mark Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-caruana), [John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-attard), [Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 19 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/07400/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07400-23/hamrun-demolish-existing-residence-and-warehouse): To demolish existing residence and warehouse. To construct three garages at ground floor, 3 apartments at each level from first to fifth floor (15 in total)… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/00989/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00989-21/hamrun-demolish-existing-residence-and-warehouse): To demolish existing residence and warehouse, excavate two levels and construct two levels of garages, two Class 4B shops at ground floor, 3 apartments at… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/01433/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01433-22/hamrun-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4a): Change of use from approved Class 4A (PA 1840/21) to Class 4D. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/00117/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00117-25/pieta-sanction-variations-in-layout-of-a-class): To sanction variations in layout of a Class 6A store from approved permit PB/03714/68. Granted, validated 27 February 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/01840/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01840-21/hamrun-construction-of-basement-garages): Construction of basement garages, games room and jacuzzi; a residential dwelling and commercial space (class 4A) at ground floor level and 8 residential… Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/07287/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07287-26/pieta-sanction-basement-and-ground-floor-plan-covered): To sanction basement and ground floor plan covered by PA/3621/00. Proposed conversion of garage into a one bedroom dwelling and formation of interconnection… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/04919/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04919-23/pieta-apply-for-a-class-4b-hairdresser-including): To apply for a Class 4B hairdresser including fascia sign in a pre-1967 building. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/03431/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03431-26/hamrun-sanction-minor-layout-differences-and-proposed-internal): To sanction minor layout differences and proposed internal and external changes to accommodate a change of use from car showroom to two one bedroom units. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/00744/21** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00744-21/hamrun-installation-of-internally-illuminated-fascia-signs): Proposed installation of internally illuminated fascia signs. Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/03976/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-26/hamrun-sanction-stairwell-and-lift-hood-at-roof): To sanction stairwell and lift hood at roof level as built from that approved in RG/00559/17. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/04308/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04308-24/hamrun-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of 5 basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2 receded apartments. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/06046/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06046-23/hamrun-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-units): To carry out internal alterations to existing units, and to construct 2 additional units above the existing third floor. Refused, validated 18 October 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/05256/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05256-26/hamrun-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class IVC shop including construction of kitchen and corridor as shown on attached drawings including installation of sign. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 60 m away - [**PA/03569/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03569-24/hamrun-minor-alterations-to-internal-layout-and-fa-ade): Proposed minor alterations to internal layout and façade of approved commercial development Class 4A and 4B in PA04010/18. Proposed alterations include… Granted, validated 30 July 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/00648/23** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00648-23/hamrun-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-an): To carry out alterations and additions to an existing terraced house approved with RG290/22. Internal alterations consist of the removal of partitions to form… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 60 m away ## More by Reuben Borg - [**PA/06923/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06923-26/fgura-changes-to-pa-05668-24): Changes to PA/05668/24, demolition of existing adjacent terraced house, excavation and construction of three levels below ground for parking, retail Class 4B… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04664/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04664-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-two-existing-maisonettes-and-garages): To demolish two existing maisonettes and garages, excavate and construct basement garage, two overlying maisonettes and pool at roof level. Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02835/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02835-26/hamrun-change-of-use-from-a-residential-space): Change of use from a residential space to a Class 2C childcare centre, including internal and external alterations, and installation of a sign. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/02773/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02773-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02081/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02081-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct three basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01529/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01529-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4B mini market with butcher. Granted, validated 11 March 2026 [All applications by Reuben Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-borg) ## More from Darren Borg - [**PA/05463/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05463-26/zurrieq-extension-of-existing-third-floor-unit-and): Extension of existing third floor unit and the construction of a recessed unit. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02773/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02773-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02081/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02081-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct three basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03716/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03716-23/qormi-construction-of-stairs-in-second-floor-apartment): Construction of stairs in second floor apartment, demolition of washroom and extension at third floor level. Granted, validated 1 September 2023, 3 floors - [**PA/00988/20** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00988-20/hamrun-external-alterations-to-facade): Proposed external alterations to facade. Status being checked [All planning applications in Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/hamrun)