--- title: "PA/07324/23: demolish existing pre-1968 structure and to construct in Ghajnsielem |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07324-23/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-pre-1968-structure-and-to-construct source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Ghajnsielem: To demolish existing pre-1968 structure and to construct additional store with the same area to an agricultural… Planning applications › Ghajnsielem › PA0732423 # PA/07324/23: demolish existing pre-1968 structure and to construct in Ghajnsielem Site at, Triq Lourdes, Triq l-Imgarr, Ghajnsielem To demolish existing pre-1968 structure and to construct additional store with the same area to an agricultural store approved in PA/00097/22 to have one consolidated agricultural store. To construct basement store and water reservoir. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Site at, Triq Lourdes, Triq l-Imgarr, Ghajnsielem - **Locality:** [Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghajnsielem) - **Applicant:** [Melvin Hili](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/melvin-hili) - **Perit:** [Perit Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Received:** 26 September 2023 - **Validated:** 12 December 2023 - **Published:** 12 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 January 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 24 September 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07324/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07324&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq Lourdes, Triq l-Imgarr, Ghajnsielem 35 other applications within 300 m: 23 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03884/23). On Triq Lourdes: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/03208/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03208-26/ghajnsielem-agricultural-store-for-arable-farming): Proposed agricultural store for arable farming, underground water reservoir and to sanction timber gate. Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/00097/22** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00097-22/ghajnsielem-sanction-minor-alterations-to-the-agricultural-store): To sanction minor alterations to the agricultural store approved in PA879/15 and proposed extension due to increase in cultivated agricultural land. To raise… Status being checked, 126 m away - [**PA/02914/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02914-24/ghajnsielem-embellishment-of-area-surrounding-chapel-which-works): Embellishment of area surrounding chapel which works shall include new tiling works and railings. Granted, validated 16 December 2024, 171 m away - [**PA/03661/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03661-23/ghajnsielem-carry-out-minor-alterations-and-to-change): To carry out minor alterations and to change existing car spaces to garages. Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 195 m away - [**PA/03852/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03852-23/ghajnsielem-outdoor-catering-area-on-public-open-space): Proposed outdoor catering area on public open space comprising of tables, chairs and demountable covering umbrella. Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 197 m away - [**PA/02464/21** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02464-21/ghajnsielem-internal-alteration-to-disused-property): Proposed internal alteration to disused property (including repairs) and change of use from supermarket to Class 4A - offices and Class 6A - stores. Proposal… Status being checked, 197 m away - [**PA/07602/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07602-26/ghajnsielem-sanction-alterations-and-extentions-to-garages-and): To sanction alterations and extentions to garages and car spaces approved in PA/03661/23. Changes include alterations to layout. Pending, 199 m away - [**PA/01441/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01441-23/ghajnsielem-propose-variations-to-pa7919-18-including-internal-alterat): To propose variations to PA7919/18 including internal alterations, room at recessed floor levels and reservoir in garden. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 221 m away - [**PA/08675/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08675-24/ghajnsielem-tables-and-chairs-in-front-of-existing): Proposed tables and chairs in front of existing Class 4D restaurant. Proposal includes demountable shading umbrellas and shifting of un/loading bay. Withdrawn, validated 15 January 2025, 222 m away - [**PA/05594/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05594-24/ghajnsielem-convert-an-old-pre-1968-property-into-a): To convert an old pre-1968 property into a Class 3A guesthouse and convert an approved Class 4C bar into a Class 4D unit (ancillary to the proposed… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 236 m away - [**PA/00579/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00579-23/ghajnsielem-excavation-for-the-construction-of-an-indoor): Excavation for the construction of an indoor pool and pump room in a semi-detached villa. Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 236 m away - [**PA/07080/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-23/ghajnsielem-change-use-from-office): To change use from office (Class 4A) approved in PA/03270/16 to a take away and a grocer (Class 4B). To carry out other alterations. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 238 m away - [**PA/02116/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02116-24/ghajnsielem-sanction-minor-changes-in-the-layout-of): To sanction minor changes in the layout of washrooms approved in planning permission PA/00471/07, to convert the washrooms into two, one-bedroom units. Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 241 m away - [**PA/00214/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00214-23/ghajnsielem-alterations-to-an-existing-dwelling-including-the): Proposed alterations to an existing dwelling including the subdivision into two units, extension within the rear part of the property and the addition of a… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 247 m away - [**PA/06429/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06429-26/ghajnsielem-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/07746/23. Alterations include changes to layout, to levels, to facade, to include lift and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 249 m away ## More by Leonard Spiteri - [**PA/07696/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07696-26/gudja-demolish-the-existing-structure-and-construct-4): To demolish the existing structure and construct 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette and 1 apartment at ground-floor level, 6 apartments at first-, second- and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07485/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07485-26/nadur-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to the existing structures, together with the excavation and construction of a swimming pool. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07230/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07230-26/msida-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of ground-floor car parking spaces, together with Class 4B stationery premises, five offices at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07158/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07158-26/fontana-change-of-use-of-the-two-class): Change of use of the two Class 4A offices at ground-floor level, approved under PA/06591/25, to Class 4B (beautician) and a residential unit. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06645/26** San Lawrenz](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06645-26/san-lawrenz-construct-agricultural-store-with-underlying-reservoir-and): To construct agricultural store with underlying reservoir and to install a gate. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06610/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06610-26/xewkija-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to a pre-1967 building. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri) ## More from Melvin Hili - [**PA/04683/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04683-26/nadur-extend-penthouse-approved-in-pa-03193-24-which-has): To extend penthouse approved in PA/03193/24 which has not been constructed yet. To also carry out internal and external alterations to same penthouse. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03662/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03662-26/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-garage): Change of use of ground floor garage into a Class 4B shop. Including fixing of sign. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/06804/25** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06804-25/munxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of 2 terraced houses with garages. Including excavation for water reservoirs. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/03188/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03188-25/qala-construction-of-garages-at-basement-and-ground): Construction of garages at basement and ground floor level, 2 apartments at first and second floor level and a penthouse at third floor level. Including… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/04713/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04713-24/xewkija-demolish): To demolish, to excavate and to construct 3 additional residential units with those already approved in PA/02876/22. To also carry out alterations and… Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/03193/24** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03193-24/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-7-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 7 residential units and a shop (Class 4B) with underlying garages. Granted, validated 5 June 2024 [All planning applications in Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghajnsielem)