--- title: "PA/07173/25: demolish staircase from ground to third floor in Msida | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07173-25/msida-demolish-staircase-from-ground-to-third-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Msida: To demolish staircase from ground to third floor level and rebuilt new staircase including lift; to demolish flats at… Planning applications › Msida › PA0717325 # PA/07173/25: demolish staircase from ground to third floor in Msida St.Joseph Flats, Triq l-Ahwa Cefai c/w, Triq Mons. Innocenz Zammit, Msida To demolish staircase from ground to third floor level and rebuilt new staircase including lift; to demolish flats at first and second floor levels and washrooms at third floor level and proposed 3 duplex apartments and 3 flats at second, third, fourth, fifth and receded floor levels including jacuzzi. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** St.Joseph Flats, Triq l-Ahwa Cefai c/w, Triq Mons. Innocenz Zammit, Msida - **Locality:** [Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Stellini](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-stellini) - **Perit:** [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Height:** 5 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 25 July 2025 - **Validated:** 5 November 2025 - **Published:** 5 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 5 December 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 27 May 2031 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 51 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07173/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07173&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around St.Joseph Flats, Triq l-Ahwa Cefai c/w, Triq Mons. Innocenz Zammit, Msida 90 other applications within 300 m: 53 granted, 3 refused, 13 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/05442/23). On Triq l-Ahwa Cefai: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/06263/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06263-24/msida-installation-of-non-led-billboard-with-external-solar-powered): Proposed installation of non-led billboard with external solar-powered lighting. Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 16 m away - [**PA/01461/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01461-26/msida-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built-from-approved): Sanctioning of apartment as built from approved permit PA/00270/01 and DN/1294/20. Withdrawn, validated 29 April 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/01847/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01847-21/msida-construction-of-one-receded-unit-at-fifth): Proposed construction of one receded unit at fifth floor level. Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/01562/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01562-24/msida-sanctioning-of-differences-from-pa3868-06-to-include): Sanctioning of differences from PA3868/06 to include minor internal alterations in Class 4A office at elevated ground floor, and to sanction apartments at… Granted, validated 14 May 2024, 5 floors, 89 m away - [**PA/04417/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04417-23/msida-renew-permit-pa10785-17-to-sanction-differences): To renew permit PA10785/17 - To sanction differences at fourth floor level from previous permit PA270/01, to construct additions and carry out alterations at… Granted, validated 5 September 2023, 5 floors, 90 m away - [**PA/00428/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00428-25/msida-change-of-use-of-built-basement-level): Proposed change of use of built basement level and ground floor level from approved ancillary facilities and amenities to hotel as approved in PA/08797/21 to… Withdrawn, validated 29 January 2025, 91 m away - [**PA/06046/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06046-26/msida-change-of-use-from-a-garage-to): Proposed change of use from a garage to a Class 5A car valeting and detailing outlet including laundry area for personal use, w.c. and fixing of signage. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/05040/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05040-23/msida-sanctioning-of-variations-from-approved-permit-pb-5658-80): Proposed sanctioning of variations from approved permit PB/5658/80 of garage. Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/08258/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08258-25/msida-sub-division-on-an-existing-ground-floor-apartment): Proposed sub-division on an existing ground floor apartment into two residential units. Withdrawn, validated 24 December 2025, 97 m away - [**PA/02692/21** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02692-21/msida-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of garage at ground floor level and 6 overlying units spread on 5 floors and at setback level. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 97 m away - [**PA/01205/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01205-24/msida-sanction-variations-from-pa6009-21-which-consist-of): To sanction variations from PA6009/21 which consist of the roofing of the back terrace and minor alterations to the common area roof. The application also… Granted, validated 26 April 2024, 100 m away - [**PA/05526/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05526-23/msida-renewal-of-application-pa4936-18-for-the-construction): Renewal of application PA4936/18 for the construction of 2 additional 3 bedroom units at fourth and fifth floor. Granted, validated 17 October 2023, 5 floors, 100 m away - [**PA/00492/20** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00492-20/msida-demolition-of-3-storeys-dwelling-and-construction): Demolition of 3 storeys dwelling and construction of a 7 residential units spread on 6 storeys and a recessed floor level. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 102 m away - [**PA/01344/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01344-24/msida-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to public services garage including minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 109 m away - [**PA/07028/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07028-23/msida-minor-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-5936-18): Minor alterations to approved permit PA 5936/18. Proposal includes the sanctioning of walls and apertures. Granted, validated 20 February 2024, 109 m away ## More by Vella + Grech Periti - [**PA/07745/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07745-26/fontana-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, garage at basement level; maisonette at ground floor; two flats at first and second floors and receded flat at setback floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07737/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07737-26/xaghra-washroom-and-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Proposed washroom and domestic store at roof level to development approved in PA5486/25. Pending - [**PA/07689/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07689-26/ghajnsielem-add-class-6a-at-ground-floor-level): To add Class 6A at ground floor level only, to existing development approved in PA4237/25. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07684/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-26/zebbug-gozo-changes-to-existing-facade-at-ground): Changes to existing facade at ground, first and second floor levels; internal alterations in common area and additional floors at third, fourth, fifth and… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07676/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07676-26/zebbug-gozo-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling-house-consisting-of): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling house consisting of construction of second floor and washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07661/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07661-26/ghajnsielem-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling, consisting of erection of room at first floor and external stairs. Pending, 2 floors [All applications by Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) ## More from Joseph Stellini - [**PA/04763/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04763-26/kercem-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations; removal of external stairs leading to basement level and minor extension at first floor level. Granted, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/02303/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02303-26/xaghra-excavate-site): To excavate site; construction of two dwelling houses; house 1 having an underlying garage for private cars and swimming pool at ground floor level and house… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07516/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07516-25/kercem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling; proposed excavation and construction of two apartments and two swimming pools at basement level; two maisonettes and garage for… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07224/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07224-24/gzira-change-of-use-from-private-car-garages): Change of use from private car garages to Class 4D cafeteria/restaurant. Granted, validated 27 November 2024 - [**PA/07614/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07614-23/msida-change-of-use-from-garage-to-office): Proposed change of use from garage to office Class 4A and sanctioning of front door and toilet. Refused, validated 3 January 2024 - [**PA/06601/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06601-23/msida-demolish-two-existing-dwellings-and-proposed-maisonette): To demolish two existing dwellings and proposed maisonette and garage at ground floor; four flats and four duplexes at first, second, third, fourth and… Pending, validated 8 November 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Msida](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/msida)