--- title: "PA/07398/24: demolition of existing dwelling and construction of in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07398-24/lija-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of basement level garages and three dwellings constructed… Planning applications › Lija › PA0739824 # PA/07398/24: demolition of existing dwelling and construction of in Lija 19 Solace, Vjal it-Trasfigurazzjoni, Lija Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of basement level garages and three dwellings constructed over two floors and a receded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 19 Solace, Vjal it-Trasfigurazzjoni, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** [Claudio Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/claudio-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Japheth Luke Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/japheth-luke-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 11 August 2024 - **Validated:** 30 October 2024 - **Published:** 30 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 29 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07398/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07398&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 19 Solace, Vjal it-Trasfigurazzjoni, Lija 98 other applications within 300 m: 62 granted, 1 refused, 7 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05226/23). On Vjal it-Trasfigurazzjoni: 4 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/00463/20** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00463-20/lija-sanction-variations-from-previous-approved-permit-pa787-11): To sanction variations from previous approved permit PA787/11 and increase in height of parapet wall for safety reasons. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/05592/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05592-25/lija-demolition-of-existing-dangerous-roof): Demolition of existing dangerous roof, demolition of internal walls at ground floor retaining most of the walls, construction of recreational area as an… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/02291/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02291-26/lija-proposal-includes-addition-of-balcony-at-first): Proposal includes addition of balcony at first floor level and facade restoration. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 83 m away - [**PA/08087/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08087-25/lija-alterations-to-existing-vacant-and-fragmented-property): Proposed alterations to existing vacant and fragmented property to convert to one dwelling. Proposed construction at second floor and roof levels. Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away - [**PA/03570/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03570-21/lija-sanction-discrepancies-between-dn066-03): To sanction discrepancies between DN066/03, DN455/03 and DN690/04 and install solar panels on roof over washroom, including construction of parapet wall. Status being checked, 90 m away - [**PA/02121/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02121-24/lija-restoration-of-facade-as-per-gs-00263-23-and): Restoration of facade as per GS/00263/23 and construction of an additional 1 course and coping at roof level. Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 98 m away - [**PA/06290/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06290-23/lija-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-pre-1967-dwelling): Sanctioning of minor changes from pre-1967 dwelling. Application also includes re-construction of roof structure and proposed increase in height of roof… Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 107 m away - [**PA/02502/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02502-26/lija-sanction-removal-of-substation-and-alterations-to): To sanction removal of substation and alterations to semi-detached villas following site surveys and setting out of official alignment. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 119 m away - [**PA/05584/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05584-23/lija-sanction-as-built-existing-ground-floor-maisonette): To sanction as built existing ground floor maisonette (Class 1A), stairwell and roof, approved by PB3360/67. Including proposed internal and external… Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 121 m away - [**PA/07509/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07509-25/lija-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pa-5584-23): Proposed internal and external alterations to PA/5584/23, including the change of use from bedroom to private car garage. Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 122 m away - [**PA/07141/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07141-25/lija-part-demolition-of-structure-and-extension-at): Proposed part demolition of structure and extension at ground, first and second floor level. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 3 floors, 127 m away - [**PA/04328/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04328-24/lija-replace-existing-external-aluminium-apertures-to-timber): To replace existing external aluminium apertures to timber apertures; incl. changing colour of external apertures. Granted, validated 21 August 2024, 127 m away - [**PA/04998/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04998-25/lija-demolish-an-existing-one-storey-dwelling): To demolish an existing one-storey dwelling, retaining the facade and reconstruction of same dwelling which will consist of a basement garage, two floors and… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 2 floors, 128 m away - [**PA/04384/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04384-24/lija-sanction-construction-alteration-works-of-existing-townhouse): To sanction construction alteration works of existing townhouse with a different layout from that approved in PA02442/05. Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 128 m away - [**PA/07109/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07109-23/lija-restoration-of-facade-and-timber-apertures): Restoration of facade and timber apertures. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 129 m away ## More by Japheth Luke Borg - [**PA/07606/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07606-26/qormi-sub-division-of-existing-pre-67-dwelling-incl): Proposed sub-division of existing pre-67 dwelling incl. minor alterations. Application also includes sanctioning. Pending - [**PA/07508/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07508-26/santa-venera-alterations-to-existing-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing maisonette, part-demolition, construction of an additional floor and receded floor level and creating four new residential… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07282/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07282-26/mosta-re-construction-of-dilapidated-agricultural-store): Proposed re-construction of dilapidated agricultural store, dismantling and re-construction of rubble wall, reinforcement of boundary wall along street and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05884/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05884-26/mosta-conversion-of-existing-garages-to-a-ground): Proposed conversion of existing garages to a ground floor level maisonette. Application also includes sanctioning from PB/4567/86. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05735/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05735-26/swieqi-construction-of-four-semi-detached-dwellings): Proposed construction of four semi-detached dwellings, over four levels, on a vacant plot. Application also includes excavation works and construction of pools. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04848/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04848-26/belt-valletta-changed-of-use-of-existing-pre-67-premises): Proposed changed of use of existing pre-67 premises to Class 4D. Application also includes minor alterations. Refused, validated 15 July 2026 [All applications by Japheth Luke Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/japheth-luke-borg) ## More from Claudio Borg - [**PA/03171/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-25/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-pre-67-store-to): Proposed change of use from pre-67 store to Class 4B shop. Application also includes installation of sign. Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/04328/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04328-24/lija-replace-existing-external-aluminium-apertures-to-timber): To replace existing external aluminium apertures to timber apertures; incl. changing colour of external apertures. Granted, validated 21 August 2024 - [**PA/02739/23** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02739-23/mtarfa-excavation-of-reservoir): Proposed excavation of reservoir, construction of pump room and installation of gate and construction of rubble wall. Granted, validated 17 May 2023 - [**PA/01349/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01349-21/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to existing development after construction from previous permit PA0292/16 Status being checked [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)