--- title: "PA/07389/23: Demolition of existing room and part of in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07389-23/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-room-and-part-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: Demolition of existing room and part of boundary wall and construction of store and ancillary offices (on two… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0738923 # PA/07389/23: Demolition of existing room and part of in Ghaxaq Ghaxaq Reservoir, Dawret Hal Ghaxaq and, Triq ir-Rahhal, Ghaxaq Demolition of existing room and part of boundary wall and construction of store and ancillary offices (on two levels) and construction of a new booster station. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ghaxaq Reservoir, Dawret Hal Ghaxaq and, Triq ir-Rahhal, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [Karl Cilia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/karl-cilia) - **Perit:** [Perit Paul Aquilina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-aquilina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Height:** 2 floors - **Received:** 28 June 2023 - **Validated:** 12 December 2023 - **Published:** 12 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 January 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 22 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07389/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07389&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Ghaxaq Reservoir, Dawret Hal Ghaxaq and, Triq ir-Rahhal, Ghaxaq 79 other applications within 300 m: 47 granted, 3 refused, 5 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05017/25). On Dawret Hal Ghaxaq: 31 other applications, 16 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Audrey Ann Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/audrey-ann-attard), [James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri), [Katia Agius](https://propertylist.mt/perit/katia-agius), [Pierre Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-farrugia). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, 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/01769/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01769-21/ghaxaq-sanction-correction-of-site-configuration-following-new): Application to sanction correction of site configuration following new survey and differences to PB/1259/72. Differences includes re-positioning of walls,… Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/03137/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03137-21/ghaxaq-demolish-first-and-second-floor-apartment): To demolish first and second floor apartment. Construction of four apartments over four floors Status being checked, 4 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/02461/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02461-21/ghaxaq-alterations-and-extension-to-dwelling-covered-by): Alterations and extension to dwelling covered by RG/02060/19 including construction of bedroom, bathroom and washroom at first floor level. Status being checked, 84 m away - [**PA/01696/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01696-21/ghaxaq-sanction-dwelling-approved-by-pb-3157-67): To sanction dwelling approved by PB/3157/67, including shifting of doors, walls, windows and tools room at the back of site Status being checked, 87 m away - [**PA/02198/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02198-25/ghaxaq-sanction-alterations-to-approved-pa-5908-21-mainly-re-positioni): Application to sanction alterations to approved PA/5908/21 mainly re-positioning of internal walls, doors and windows and introduction of penthouse.… Granted, validated 23 May 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/07735/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07735-25/zejtun-sanctioning-other-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-4815-92): Sanctioning other changes from approved permit PA/4815/92. Proposed apramorta covering the services at roof level. Granted, validated 15 January 2026, 99 m away - [**PA/01323/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01323-23/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-5): To demolish existing residential unit and construct 5 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level, 6 overlying apartments at first, second… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 106 m away - [**PA/06246/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06246-25/ghaxaq-sanction-travertine-look-cladding-on-an-existing): To sanction travertine look cladding on an existing residential building covered by PA/6685/23. Refused, validated 19 November 2025, 113 m away - [**PA/06685/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06685-23/ghaxaq-propose-vertical-extension-of-the-existing-property): To propose vertical extension of the existing property comprehensive of an additional floor and a receded floor, together with multiple internal and external… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 114 m away - [**PA/08431/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08431-24/ghaxaq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-change-position): Proposed internal and external alterations to change position of garage and formation of an additional bedroom. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 124 m away - [**PA/04180/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04180-23/zejtun-propose-internal-and-external-modifications-including-re-config): To propose internal and external modifications including re-configuration of staircase, demolition of part of walls and roof slab at ground floor and first… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 125 m away - [**PA/03166/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03166-25/zejtun-alterations-to-stairwell-and-inclusion-of-lift): Proposed alterations to stairwell and inclusion of lift, and alterations to approved first floor residential unit as approved in PA1639/17. Demolition of roof… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 129 m away - [**PA/02898/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02898-22/ghaxaq-changes-to-approved-permit-pa03579-10-to-turn): Proposed changes to approved permit PA03579/10 to turn project into a commercial development composed of 4 floors and one receded floor which will include a… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 134 m away - [**PA/07406/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07406-25/zejtun-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-and-change): Sanctioning of property as built and change of use of one shop selling firearms to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 138 m away - [**PA/07233/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07233-25/ghaxaq-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground): Proposed minor internal and external alterations at ground and first floor levels, including partial demolition and construction works, as well as the… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 141 m away ## More by Paul Aquilina - [**PA/06234/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06234-26/zurrieq-construction-of-dwelling-with-a-different-layout): Construction of dwelling with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/08347/21 including construction of pool and minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05413/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05413-26/zurrieq-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling, comprising the extension of the existing second-floor washroom, minor modifications to the facade, and other… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/03711/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03711-26/zurrieq-rehabilitation-and-alterations-to-an-existing-dwelling): Proposed rehabilitation and alterations to an existing dwelling, including the creation of a garage at ground floor level, reconstruction of an existing store… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/03663/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03663-26/xaghra-renewal-of-pa-09354-19): Renewal of PA/09354/19 (Construction of front terrace of third floor flat and construction of receded domestic store over). Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01661/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01661-26/birzebbuga-partial-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-at): Proposed partial demolition of the existing dwelling at first-floor level and the construction of a new dwelling at first, second, third and receded-floor… Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00644/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00644-26/fgura-change-of-use-from-existing-store-to): Change of use from existing store to public service garage by opening of the existing door and window into one garage door. To sanction the development at… Granted, validated 4 February 2026 [All applications by Paul Aquilina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-aquilina) ## More from Karl Cilia - [**PA/04335/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04335-26/gzira-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-the-scheduled-wsc): Proposed restoration and rehabilitation of the scheduled WSC Gzira pumping station building which is to retain its use of a pumping station and a proposed… Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/07736/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07736-25/ghaxaq-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of Ghaxaq Reservoir, including the construction of a starter room and the construction and installation of an… Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/07732/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07732-25/zurrieq-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of PV panels on the roof of Nigret Reservoir, including the construction and installation of an inverter area and inverters and starter… Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/07249/25** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07249-25/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-planter-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing planter and construction of a maintenance workshop and storage, transformer rooms, and storage facilities within the existing Pembroke… Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/07195/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07195-25/belt-valletta-carry-out-restoration-works-on-the-external): To carry out restoration works on the external elevations of waste pump premises and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 24 November 2025 - [**PA/06848/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06848-25/mellieha-drilling-of-seawater-boreholes-and-construction-of): Proposed drilling of seawater boreholes and construction of overlying rooms, replacement of existing borehole rooms. Replacement of existing trenching, new… Granted, validated 29 October 2025 [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)