--- title: "PA/07448/24: sanction part demolition and reconstruction of pre-1968 in Kercem | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07448-24/kercem-sanction-part-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-pre-1968 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Kercem: To sanction part demolition and reconstruction of pre-1968 house, consisting of excavation of basement (to be… Planning applications › Kercem › PA0744824 # PA/07448/24: sanction part demolition and reconstruction of pre-1968 in Kercem 5, 6, Triq Guzeppi Briffa, Kercem To sanction part demolition and reconstruction of pre-1968 house, consisting of excavation of basement (to be annexed to the adjacent property) and construction of room and swimming pool at ground floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 5, 6, Triq Guzeppi Briffa, Kercem - **Locality:** [Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kercem) - **Applicant:** Ivan Mercieca - **Perit:** [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 30 September 2024 - **Validated:** 30 October 2024 - **Published:** 30 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 29 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 12 November 2030 The public planning file has 34 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07448/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07448&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 5, 6, Triq Guzeppi Briffa, Kercem 66 other applications within 300 m: 39 granted, 0 refused, 9 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05769/25). On Triq Guzeppi Briffa: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/00713/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00713-24/kercem-demolish-existing-ruins-retaining-facade-and-re-construct): To demolish existing ruins retaining facade and re-construct ground floor garage with overlying house including alterations in retained facade. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 2 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/01941/21** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01941-21/kercem-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floors): Proposed internal alterations at ground and first floors and proposed raising of party walls at roof level to dwelling house approved in PA 2564/19 Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/00185/20** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00185-20/kercem-restoration-of-the-external-facades-under-the): Restoration of the external facades under the Irrestawra Darek Scheme including the re-opening of a blocked up door aperture on the facade on Triq Guzeppi… Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/05819/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05819-25/kercem-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1968 dwelling, including restoration of existing fabric. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/08179/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08179-24/kercem-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-00386-10): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/00386/10, consisting mainly of a change in configuration of site. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/00981/20** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00981-20/kercem-addition-of-bedroom-at-second-floor): Addition of bedroom at second floor. To sanction stairs layout and mouldings on façade from previously approved in PA/4729/02. Status being checked, 3 floors, 70 m away - [**PA/06326/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06326-25/kercem-sanction-the-existing-washroom): To sanction the existing washroom, together with external and internal variations to the dwelling at ground and first floor level. Also to include correction… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 2 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/02068/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02068-23/kercem-carry-out-additions-and-alterations-to-existing): To carry out additions and alterations to existing pre-1968 dwelling which include proposed extension to first floor, proposed second floor and construction… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 3 floors, 76 m away - [**PA/08180/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08180-24/kercem-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-02524-09): To sanction variations from approved permit PA/02524/09, including elimination of the approved basement and small extension to bedroom at second floor level. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 77 m away - [**PA/08310/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08310-25/kercem-propose-an-extension-at-second-floor-level): To propose an extension at second floor level from approved PA/08180/24. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/04178/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04178-25/kercem-sanction-minor-variations-from-last-approved-pa-00742-02): To sanction minor variations from last approved: PA/00742/02 + PA/05021/94 - variations include: addition of ensuite bathrooms and changes to balcony on main… Granted, validated 16 September 2025, 83 m away - [**PA/01164/20** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01164-20/kercem-excavate-site-to-construct-swimming-pool-and): To excavate site to construct swimming pool and reservoir at basement level, to propose internal alterations to pre-1968 house including opening of doors and… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away - [**PA/00098/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00098-26/kercem-change-tennis-court-into-two-padel-courts): To change tennis court into two padel courts and parking area, ancillary facility including storage for padel equipment, and proposed alterations to PA4459/22. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/03927/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03927-24/kercem-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-two): To carry out alterations and additions to two existing dwellings. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 97 m away - [**PA/05595/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05595-23/kercem-sanction-modifications-and-additions-to-basement): To sanction modifications and additions to basement, ground, first and second floors Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 2 floors, 97 m away ## More by Vella + Grech Periti - [**PA/07745/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07745-26/fontana-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, garage at basement level; maisonette at ground floor; two flats at first and second floors and receded flat at setback floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07737/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07737-26/xaghra-washroom-and-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Proposed washroom and domestic store at roof level to development approved in PA5486/25. Pending - [**PA/07689/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07689-26/ghajnsielem-add-class-6a-at-ground-floor-level): To add Class 6A at ground floor level only, to existing development approved in PA4237/25. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07684/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-26/zebbug-gozo-changes-to-existing-facade-at-ground): Changes to existing facade at ground, first and second floor levels; internal alterations in common area and additional floors at third, fourth, fifth and… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07676/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07676-26/zebbug-gozo-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling-house-consisting-of): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling house consisting of construction of second floor and washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07661/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07661-26/ghajnsielem-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling, consisting of erection of room at first floor and external stairs. Pending, 2 floors [All applications by Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) [All planning applications in Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kercem)