--- title: "PA/07080/25: Demolition of existing garage and the construction in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-25/xaghra-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-the-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xaghra: Demolition of existing garage and the construction of a terraced house. Proposal includes the excavation of basement… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0708025 # PA/07080/25: Demolition of existing garage and the construction in Xaghra 129, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra Demolition of existing garage and the construction of a terraced house. Proposal includes the excavation of basement level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 129, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** Joseph John Attard - **Perit:** [Perit Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 18 September 2025 - **Validated:** 24 November 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 3 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07080/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07080&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 129, Triq il-Knisja, Xaghra 58 other applications within 300 m: 33 granted, 3 refused, 5 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/03303/25). On Triq il-Knisja: 33 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/07565/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07565-26/xaghra-propose-a-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): To propose a washroom at receded-floor level, in lieu of PA/04051/20. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/07359/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07359-23/xaghra-sanction-apartment-as-built-for-minor-variations-from): To sanction apartment as-built for minor variations from PAPB/1735/88. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 108 m away - [**PA/05145/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05145-26/xaghra-construct-an-annex-to-existing-class-3a): To construct an annex to existing Class 3A tourist including excavation of site for basement facilities. Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 118 m away - [**PA/03303/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03303-25/xaghra-apartment-at-second-floor-level-and-a): Proposed apartment at second floor level and a washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 31 July 2025, 3 floors, 123 m away - [**PA/06162/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06162-25/xaghra-sanction-differences-from-previous-approved-permit-pa-09858-17): To sanction differences from previous approved permit PA/09858/17 mainly consisting of smaller front terrace, glazed railing and screened services at roof… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 128 m away - [**PA/00213/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00213-24/xaghra-sanction-apartment-as-built-for-minor-variations-from): To sanction apartment as-built for minor variations from PAPB/1735/88. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 130 m away - [**PA/07856/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07856-24/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-a-terraced-house): To excavate and to construct a terraced house on 2 floors. To also construct a pool. Refused, validated 20 November 2024, 2 floors, 137 m away - [**PA/01581/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01581-22/xaghra-demolish-existing-rooms-and-construct-basement-garage): To demolish existing rooms and construct basement garage with overlying 2 story house and apartment including swimming pool at back. Status being checked, 2 floors, 150 m away - [**PA/00757/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00757-26/xaghra-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of 3 basement garages, underground reservoir and 4 residential units. Refused, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor, 162 m away - [**PA/01064/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01064-22/xaghra-additions-to-approved-permit-pa7106-21-which-include): Additions to approved permit PA7106/21 which include construction of three swimming pools and extensions at ground, first, second and receded floors. Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 172 m away - [**PA/01041/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01041-22/xaghra-change-of-use-from-residential-garage-to): Change of use from residential garage to public service garage for mini-buses, taxis and car-hire. Status being checked, 182 m away - [**PA/07646/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-23/xaghra-change-the-use-of-a-room-on): To change the use of a room on the first floor as a gym instead of a bedroom, the use of an internal yard into an internal garden, the installation of… Granted, validated 5 February 2024, 198 m away - [**PA/02771/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02771-25/xaghra-excavate-site-and-proposed-dwelling-house-with): To excavate site and proposed dwelling house with garage for private cars at basement level. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 201 m away - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending, 207 m away - [**PA/08040/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08040-24/xaghra-demolish-existing-pre-1967-structures): To demolish existing pre-1967 structures, to excavate and to construct a terraced house. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 1 floor, 217 m away ## More by Lauran Dimech - [**PA/07160/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-26/sannat-internal-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations and additions to existing dwelling approved in PA/04412/25, including a kitchen/living/dining and bathroom at ground floor and ensuite… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07097/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07097-26/rabat-gozo-construct-a-pump-room-and-underground-water): To construct a pump room and underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06917/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06917-26/zebbug-gozo-alterations-to-the-approved-wedding-hall-covered): Alterations to the approved wedding hall covered by permit PA/1641/17. The proposal includes the installation of safety railings, a panoramic lift and a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06916/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06916-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of site for the construction of underlying garages, and construction of a apartment block consisting of 6… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/06847/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06847-26/rabat-gozo-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor, construction of extension at receded floor, creation of two Class 4B shops at ground floor and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06744/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06744-26/rabat-gozo-change-a-pre-1967-store-to-a-class): To change a pre-1967 store to a Class 4C shop. The proposal includes a built-in illuminated sign. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)