--- title: "PA/07287/25: demolition of existing pre-1967 dilapidated structures in Gharghur | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07287-25/gharghur-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-dilapidated-structures source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Gharghur: Proposed demolition of existing pre-1967 dilapidated structures, dismantle and reconstruction of rubble wall.… Planning applications › Gharghur › PA0728725 # PA/07287/25: demolition of existing pre-1967 dilapidated structures in Gharghur Site at, Triq tal-Balal c/w, Triq Santa Katerina, Gharghur Proposed demolition of existing pre-1967 dilapidated structures, dismantle and reconstruction of rubble wall. Excavation for the construction of basement, reservoir and ground floor dwelling with pool. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** Site at, Triq tal-Balal c/w, Triq Santa Katerina, Gharghur - **Locality:** [Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur) - **Applicant:** [Bitmac Limited Attn: Anton Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/bitmac-ltd) - **Perit:** [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 16 July 2025 - **Validated:** 12 November 2025 - **Published:** 12 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 12 December 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07287/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07287&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq tal-Balal c/w, Triq Santa Katerina, Gharghur 34 other applications within 300 m: 17 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02007/23). On Triq tal-Balal: 19 other applications, 10 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Stephen Xuereb Archer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-xuereb-archer), [Michael Pace](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-pace), [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella), [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/05364/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05364-26/gharghur-additions-to-development-as-approved-in-pa-00543-26): Proposed additions to development as approved in PA/00543/26 at receded floor level. Overall height and main facade remain unchanged. Granted, validated 5 August 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/04030/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-26/gharghur-change-of-use-of-public-car-garages): Proposed change of use of public car garages approved in PA/01270/25 to private car garages. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/00543/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00543-26/gharghur-proposal-includes-an-extension-at-roof-level): Proposal includes an extension at roof level over the approved permit PA/01270/25 and PA/02007/23 which includes 5 new penthouses at level three. Proposal… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/01270/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01270-25/gharghur-amendments-to-approved-pa-02007-23-to-create-a): Proposed amendments to approved PA/02007/23 to create a residential complex on three full floors with 43 units and 2 basements levels with 53 private car… Pending, validated 5 March 2025, 3 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/02007/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02007-23/gharghur-excavation-and-construction-of-17-new-terraced): Proposed excavation and construction of 17 new terraced houses that include a basement level with common ramp entrance and circulation, ground floor bedrooms,… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 3 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/03212/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03212-25/naxxar-construct-rubble-wall-adjacent-to-the-proposed): To construct rubble wall adjacent to the proposed access and installation of timber gates. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 68 m away - [**PA/02205/22** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02205-22/iklin-proposal-includes-the-reinstatement-of-a-highly): The proposal includes the reinstatement of a highly dilapidated room, additions and alterations to the existing agricultural stores including the sanctioning… Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/00158/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00158-25/gharghur-regenerate-a-vacant-plot-into-a-public): To regenerate a vacant plot into a public green space, incorporating new trees and shrubs, accessible pathways, seating areas, nature play equipment, obstacle… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 89 m away - [**PA/02918/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02918-25/gharghur-sanction-changes-in-a-terraced-house-from): To sanction changes in a terraced house from PAPB4054/84. Proposal includes some minor internal alterations and changing of facade materials. Granted, validated 10 June 2025, 129 m away - [**PA/04906/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04906-24/gharghur-pergola-with-retractable-canopy-at-first-floor): Proposed pergola with retractable canopy at first floor level terrace. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 139 m away - [**PA/01498/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01498-24/gharghur-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-terraced): To carry out internal alterations to existing terraced house and additions at level 3 and 4, including the demolition of existing roof structures, the… Withdrawn, validated 20 March 2024, 5 floors, 147 m away - [**PA/07390/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07390-24/naxxar-sanction-changes-to-facade-finishes-from-previous): To sanction changes to facade finishes from previous permit PA03488/15. Granted, validated 12 December 2024, 177 m away - [**PA/00504/20** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00504-20/gharghur-sanction-minor-differences-of-garage-as-built): To sanction minor differences of garage as built from permit PA 3415/19 and change of use from garage to Class 4B hairdresser and nail technician. Proposal… Status being checked, 196 m away - [**PA/00507/20** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00507-20/naxxar-it-is-proposed-to-partly-change-the): It is proposed to partly change the use of the existing garage for private cars to a public service garage Status being checked, 203 m away - [**PA/06468/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06468-25/gharghur-sanction-apartment-as-built-with-minor-variances): To sanction apartment as built with minor variances from PA3415/19. Granted, validated 28 October 2025, 205 m away ## More by JG Periti - [**PA/07460/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07460-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renewal-of-pa-977-14-demolition-of-existing-bank): Renewal of PA/977/14- Demolition of existing bank and erect same including basement parking and contingency building. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07376/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07376-26/rabat-partial-excavation-of-site): Proposed partial excavation of site, while retaining and preserving the rest of the site due to the presence of high value archeological features, and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07328/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07328-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-pump-chamber): Proposed construction of pump chamber. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07217/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07217-26/swieqi-relocation-of-public-service-garage-space): Relocation of public service garage space, addition of pool at roof level, reconfiguration of reservoirs and other changes. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06980/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06980-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, removal of material, excavation, and construction of 6 basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 1 penthouse. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06947/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06947-26/iklin-sanctioning-of-clearance-of-site-and-excavation): Sanctioning of clearance of site and excavation. Proposed open storage and construction of 2 floors of warehousing Class 6A at lower basement, basement and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti) ## More from Bitmac Ltd - [**PA/06152/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06152-26/gharghur-part-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-structures): Proposed part demolition of existing pre-1967 structures, vernacular rooms to be integrated in proposal, dismantle and reconstruction of rubble wall.… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/03973/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03973-25/gharghur-sanction-the-construction-of-basement-garages-with): To sanction the construction of basement garages with overlaying ground, first, second, third and setback floor apartments from that approved in PA/5945/18… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur)