--- title: "PA/07214/23: demolish existing garage and residential unit in Naxxar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07214-23/naxxar-demolish-existing-garage-and-residential-unit source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Naxxar: To demolish existing garage and residential unit. To excavate and construct basement garages. To construct five… Planning applications › Naxxar › PA0721423 # PA/07214/23: demolish existing garage and residential unit in Naxxar 29, 31, Triq Luqa Briffa, Naxxar To demolish existing garage and residential unit. To excavate and construct basement garages. To construct five residential units overlying proposed basement garages. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 29, 31, Triq Luqa Briffa, Naxxar - **Locality:** [Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/naxxar) - **Applicant:** [Rodney Pirotta](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/rodney-pirotta) - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 31 October 2023 - **Validated:** 16 February 2024 - **Published:** 29 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 December 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 28 February 2029 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/07214/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07214&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 29, 31, Triq Luqa Briffa, Naxxar 137 other applications within 300 m: 95 granted, 3 refused, 16 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04092/25). On Triq Luqa Briffa: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/07820/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07820-26/naxxar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-ground-floor-garage): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of ground floor garage, construction of 2 bedroom apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor and a 1 bedroom at receded level. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02878/21** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02878-21/naxxar-construction-of-a-residential-block-of-apartments): Proposed construction of a residential block of apartments which shall include a basement which is to be used as a private garage, an office at ground floor… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/04325/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04325-25/naxxar-change-of-use-from-retail-outlet-to): Change of use from retail outlet to Class 4C including minor internal and external alterations, and sanctioning of external apertures. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/03531/22** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03531-22/naxxar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an-existing): Internal and external alterations to an existing two-storey dwelling, including demolition of internal stairs and internal walls, roof level and existing… Granted, validated 1 July 2022, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/04841/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04841-25/naxxar-demolish-the-existing-building): To demolish the existing building, to excavate the site and to construct a commercial store at basement level, an interconnected Class 4B shop at ground floor… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 4 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/02804/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02804-24/naxxar-demolish-existing-ground-floor-shop): To demolish existing ground floor shop (Class 4B) and erect proposed ground floor coffee shop (Class 4C) and shop sign with interconnected basement store and… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/05136/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05136-26/naxxar-interconnect-garage-at-basement-level-with-overlying): To interconnect garage at basement level with overlying maisonette plus other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 18 September 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/06395/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06395-23/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing garage and construction of a garage with part underlying reservoir and overlying two apartments and a receded duplex penthouse over… Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/04092/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04092-25/naxxar-extend-apartment-at-third-floor-level-and): To extend apartment at third floor level and develop airspace at fourth floor level into a single three-bedroom penthouse. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 5 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/00504/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00504-23/naxxar-renewal-of-pa7601-17): Renewal of PA7601/17 (Extension of penthouse living area and bedrooms on two street facades at 3rd floor, construction of internal staircase, construction of… Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/07034/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07034-23/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of 5 floors consisting of a garage and 3 apartments. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 5 floors, 48 m away - [**PA/07794/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07794-26/naxxar-excavate-and-construct-a-domestic-store-at): To excavate and construct a domestic store at basement level over site covered by PA/07034/23. Pending, 48 m away - [**PA/02820/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02820-23/naxxar-sanction-minor-differences-from-pa-3149-07): To sanction minor differences from PA 3149/07. -1. minor variation in layout and internal height. - 2. facade material. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/03242/22** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03242-22/naxxar-sanction-the-joining-of-the-two-pre-68): To sanction the joining of the two pre-68 dwelling and structures (as visible in the pre-67 aerial photo), including alterations made thereafter. These… Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/00141/21** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00141-21/naxxar-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-to-form): Proposed alterations and extension to existing to form 1 apartment and triplex unit. Proposal includes installation of lift and construction of pool Status being checked, 64 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) ## More from Rodney Pirotta - [**PA/05189/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05189-26/mosta-excavate-and-construct-reservoir): To excavate and construct reservoir, basement level garages and overlying 5 residential units. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05823/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05823-25/mosta-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To excavate and construct basement level garages and overlying 5 residential units. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/08160/24** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08160-24/siggiewi-demolish-existing-residence-and-excavate-remaining-basement): To demolish existing residence and excavate remaining basement, and then construct 10 basement garages and overlying 10 residential units Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/01847/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01847-24/iklin-sanction-the-demolition-of-part-of-a): To sanction the demolition of part of a villa approved by PA/1018/23 following the discovery of unstable foundations and dilapidated roofs and proposed… Refused, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/01018/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01018-23/iklin-internal-and-external-alterations-to-villa-covered): Proposed internal and external alterations to villa covered by RG/1114/22, including extension to outdoor area and at roof level, and further excavation to… Granted, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/00163/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00163-23/mosta-excavation-of-existing-vacant-site-and-construction): Proposed excavation of existing vacant site and construction of 3 basement garages, ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a penthouse at receded floor… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/naxxar)