--- title: "PA/07098/23: demolition of existing garage and townhouse in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07098-23/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-townhouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing garage and townhouse, including the retention of the façade on Triq il-Palma, and… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0709823 # PA/07098/23: demolition of existing garage and townhouse in Tarxien 31, Triq il-Palma, 3, Triq Kalamija, Tarxien Proposed demolition of existing garage and townhouse, including the retention of the façade on Triq il-Palma, and proposed excavation and construction of residential block including one underground basement consisting of 2 single-car & 2 two-car garages, and 2 car spaces (total 8 car spaces all for private use), together with 10 overlying residential units comprising 2 apartments at each floor at ground, first, second, third and receded floor level respectively. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 31, Triq il-Palma, 3, Triq Kalamija, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** [Fortizza Developments Ltd. Attn: Adrian Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/fortizza-developments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) - **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:** 10 - **Received:** 11 August 2023 - **Validated:** 22 November 2023 - **Published:** 22 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 7 August 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07098/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07098&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 31, Triq il-Palma, 3, Triq Kalamija, Tarxien 165 other applications within 300 m: 105 granted, 1 refused, 18 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03582/26). On Triq il-Palma: 6 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/05154/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05154-24/tarxien-renewal-of-pa-05955-19-proposed-change-of): Renewal of PA/05955/19 - Proposed change of use from Class 1 (dwelling) to Class 2A (post-crisis hub), internal alterations and extension at ground floor and… Granted, validated 23 September 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/05443/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05443-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-lightweight-structure): Demolition of existing lightweight structure (domestic store) and roof slab at washroom level. Extension of washroom over existing domestic store, and… Granted, validated 8 October 2026, 26 m away - [**PA/02607/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02607-25/tarxien-sanctioning-of-minor-alterations-to-pre-1967-townhouse): Sanctioning of minor alterations to pre-1967 townhouse. Granted, validated 26 May 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/06566/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06566-26/tarxien-minor-internal-alterations-to-pre-1967-townhouse): Minor internal alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, changing of aperture from aluminium to timber on facade, and sanctioning of domestic store at second floor… Granted, validated 26 October 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/02739/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02739-25/tarxien-install-a-new-timber-balcony): To install a new timber balcony. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/06659/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06659-24/tarxien-rehabilitation-of-dwelling-including-demolition-of-recent): Rehabilitation of dwelling including demolition of recent accretions at the back part of the site, at ground floor and first floor. Internal alterations at… Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/00286/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00286-26/tarxien-demolition-of-unfinished-construction-works): Proposed demolition of unfinished construction works. Proposed construction of 2-bedroom maisonette at ground floor level, proposed 2 in number 3-bedroom… Pending, validated 21 January 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/04074/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04074-25/tarxien-replacement-of-spalled-concrete-ceilings-and-staircase): Replacement of spalled concrete ceilings and staircase, extension at first floor, rearticulation of washroom at roof level and restoration and alterations to… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/03694/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03694-23/tarxien-restoration-of-fa-ade): Restoration of façade. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/03513/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03513-21/tarxien-sanctioning-of-changes-to-approved-pa-03342-20): Sanctioning of changes to Approved PA/ 03342/20 and PA/ 06135/20. Changes consist of the formation of a basement garage accessible with a car lift and spiral… Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/07611/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07611-26/tarxien-rehabilitation-of-pre-67-dwelling-including-internal-alteratio): Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor. Pending, 1 floor, 51 m away - [**PA/00721/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00721-25/tarxien-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling which includes minor alterations and additions to the existing building fabric, formation of… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/03281/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03281-22/tarxien-reinstate-facade-of-dilapidated-pre-1967-dwelling-by): To reinstate facade of dilapidated pre-1967 dwelling by creating a door and window on facade and propose minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/05425/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05425-24/tarxien-proposal-comprises-of-the-following-works-1): The proposal comprises of the following works: 1. Widening of the existing door overlooking the central courtyard. 2. Formation of a small toilet room beneath… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 3 floors, 61 m away - [**PA/02544/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02544-21/tarxien-construct-a-domestic-store-at-second-floor): To construct a domestic store at second floor level Status being checked, 3 floors, 69 m away ## More by Bencini and Associates - [**PA/06955/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06955-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-of-a): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations of a terraced house from the latest approved permit (PA/1012/95). Proposed minor internal alterations at all levels,… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06620/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06620-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, proposed excavation of a semi-basement level and an underlying reservoir and proposed construction of 2… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06619/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06619-26/swieqi-changes-to-developments-approved-in-pa-6336-18-comprising): Changes to developments approved in PA/6336/18 comprising of proposed 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom penthouse at 4th floor level in lieu of currently approved… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06424/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06424-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-disused): Proposed demolition of existing disused, derelict rooms/structures. Proposed construction of a 3-bedroom apartment at ground floor, including excavation and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06174/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06174-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-sign-to-elevation): Addition of sign to elevation. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**PA/06063/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06063-26/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-external-alteration-to-approved-dn625-26-includ): Proposed minor external alteration to approved DN625/26 including small recess of the front apertures. Withdrawn [All applications by Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) ## More from Fortizza Developments Ltd - [**PA/07585/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07585-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-existing-building-at-first-floor): Sanctioning of existing building at first floor and proposed minor alterations at first floor level, including the addition of a lift and common staircase… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06828/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06828-26/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-dwellings-and-construction): Demolition of existing pre-1967 dwellings and construction of; two ground floor maisonettes including reservoir accessed from Sqaq Qaccawiet, 8 apartments… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)