--- title: "PA/07364/25: demolition of existing terraced house in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07364-25/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Mqabba: Proposed demolition of existing terraced house. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garages, a ground… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0736425 # PA/07364/25: demolition of existing terraced house in Mqabba 21, Zammit, Triq Mikielang Sapiano, Mqabba Proposed demolition of existing terraced house. Proposed excavation and construction of basement garages, a ground floor level maisonette, two overlying apartments at first and second floor level and a duplex apartment at third and receded fourth floor level. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 21, Zammit, Triq Mikielang Sapiano, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** Shirlene Testa - **Perit:** [M&V Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-and-v-architects) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 29 September 2025 - **Validated:** 18 February 2026 - **Published:** 18 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 20 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 4 August 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07364/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07364&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 21, Zammit, Triq Mikielang Sapiano, Mqabba 124 other applications within 300 m: 78 granted, 3 refused, 7 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05418/26). On Triq Mikielang Sapiano: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/01958/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01958-22/mqabba-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. Status being checked, 11 m away - [**PA/00003/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00003-24/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-pb-04263-90-including): To sanction minor internal alterations from PB/04263/90 including changes to facade. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/01970/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01970-26/mqabba-widening-of-existing-garage-opening-and-reconstruction): Proposed widening of existing garage opening and reconstruction of recessed floor. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/04549/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04549-24/mqabba-sanction-additions-and-alteration-to-existing-dwelling): To sanction additions and alteration to existing dwelling from that approved in PA3615/16. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/00612/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00612-23/mqabba-construction-of-pool-and-retractable-awning-at): Proposed construction of pool and retractable awning at roof level. Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/00700/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00700-26/mqabba-construction-of-garage-on-vacant-land-including): Construction of garage on vacant land including partial demolition of balcony from approved PA/5681/16. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/00714/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00714-22/mqabba-sanctioning-of-changes-from-pa-04231-20-of): Proposed sanctioning of changes from PA/04231/20 of; party walls at second floor, extension of back terrace at third floor, lowering of slab level at roof… Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/01353/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01353-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Demolition of existing dwellings, excavation and construction of water reservoir, 3 basement garages, 1 dwelling, 2 maisonettes and 6 apartments. Suspended, validated 4 March 2026, 3 floors, 60 m away - [**PA/01336/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01336-22/mqabba-propose-change-of-use-from-pre-1967-structure): To propose change of use from pre-1967 structure to Class 4A - offices, including extension at ground, first and second floor levels. Status being checked, 3 floors, 73 m away - [**PA/03402/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03402-24/mqabba-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-an): To carry out alterations and additions to an existing corner part dwelling including the change of use from a corner garage approved with PA/3738/02 and… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/02091/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02091-25/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-public-convenience-at-ground-floor): Demolition of existing public convenience at ground-floor level and excavation of a basement level to relocate the public convenience, construction of a Class… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/00823/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00823-25/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-of-garage-from): To sanction minor internal alterations of garage from approved PA3381/15, excavate back garden to interconnect garage at basement level and create a larger… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 79 m away - [**PA/01413/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01413-23/mqabba-construction-of-pool): Proposed construction of pool, reservoir, w.c and canopy at back garden. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 80 m away - [**PA/04454/20** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04454-20/mqabba-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-approved-pb): Proposed sanctioning of minor variations from approved PB 4168/86. No changes to elevation. Granted, validated 6 August 2020, 88 m away - [**PA/00369/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00369-21/mqabba-sanction-minor-internal-discrepancies-at-first-floor): To sanction minor internal discrepancies at first floor level from that approved in permission PA/01791/18. Proposal also includes internal alterations and… Status being checked, 98 m away ## More by M&V Architects - [**PA/07434/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07434-26/mgarr-excavation-and-construction-of-car-spaces-at): Proposed excavation and construction of car spaces at basement level accessible through a car lift. Proposed ground floor level car spaces, 2 units at levels… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07421/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07421-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-apartment-under-pa-5974-22-as-built-and): To sanction apartment under PA/5974/22 as built and proposed additional bedroom and internal partition. Pending - [**PA/06992/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06992-26/swieqi-stable): Proposed stable, tack room and paddock. Proposed 100CUM reservoir. Proposed restoration of existing rubble walls. To sanction access ramp. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06822/26** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06822-26/mtarfa-sanction-construction-of-garage-and-domestic-store): To sanction construction of garage and domestic store to a pre-1967 dwelling, with an approved permit of PA/3675/94. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06783/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06783-26/sliema-class-3a-tourism-accommodation-containing-24-rooms): Proposed Class 3A tourism accommodation containing 24 rooms. Proposed development shall include ancillary facilities such as breakfast area and pool at roof… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06735/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06735-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-to-existing-domestic-store-of-penthouse): Proposed extension to existing domestic store of penthouse. Pending [All applications by M&V Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-and-v-architects) [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)