--- title: "PA/07453/24: demolition of existing structures and excavation for in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07453-24/xaghra-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-excavation-for source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Suspended planning application in Xaghra: Proposed demolition of existing structures and excavation for one basement level. Proposed to include 13 garages… Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0745324 # PA/07453/24: demolition of existing structures and excavation for in Xaghra 39,40,40A, Triq tal-Qacca, Xaghra Proposed demolition of existing structures and excavation for one basement level. Proposed to include 13 garages and a communal pool at basement level(-1), 8 duplex apartments at levels -1 and 0, a class 4b commercial unit at level 0, 3 dwellings, 8 apartments at level 1, and 8 apartments at level 2 - **Status:** Suspended (Decision suspended) - **Location:** 39,40,40A, Triq tal-Qacca, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** [Rita Attard](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/rita-attard) - **Perit:** [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 19 - **Received:** 1 October 2024 - **Validated:** 30 October 2024 - **Published:** 30 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 29 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07453/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07453&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 39,40,40A, Triq tal-Qacca, Xaghra 30 other applications within 300 m: 23 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/03895/24). On Triq tal-Qacca: 9 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Ramona Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ramona-cassar), [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech). Approval estimate for demolition applications like this here: about 76% (likely range 46–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 3 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 2. 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/00362/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00362-25/xaghra-renewal-to-pa9239-19): Renewal to PA9239/19; - Renewal to PA00024/14: - Alterations at ground floor and first floor to house 1 and addition of bedrooms and bathrooms at second floor… Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/01490/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01490-24/xaghra-construction-of-a-roof-structure-and-other): Proposed construction of a roof structure and other internal alterations to create an internal access to the roof level. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/04428/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04428-23/xaghra-replace-weathered-timber-apertures-and-slightly-enlarge): To replace weathered timber apertures and slightly enlarge front ground floor window. Also to sanction minor variations in the facade. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/00042/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00042-24/xaghra-sanction-variations-from-pa-04301-08): To sanction variations from PA/04301/08. Granted, validated 26 February 2024, 81 m away - [**PA/01977/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01977-25/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-3-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 3 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, validated 2 April 2025, 94 m away - [**PA/03802/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03802-24/xaghra-sanction-existing-structures-and-to-carry-out): To sanction existing structures and to carry out alterations to form a garage. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 114 m away - [**PA/03895/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03895-24/xaghra-sanction-minor-changes-in-layout-and-facade): To sanction minor changes in layout and facade of existing ground floor garage and add an adjacent apartment and construct another apartment at 1st floor and… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 2 floors, 117 m away - [**PA/08192/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08192-24/xaghra-construct-five-terraced-houses-with-five-street): To construct five terraced houses with five street level garages. Pending, validated 4 December 2024, 129 m away - [**PA/05064/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05064-23/xaghra-part-demolition-and-alterations-of-the-existing): Part demolition and alterations of the existing terraced house to convert it into three residential units. The proposal includes the construction of three… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 148 m away - [**PA/07005/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07005-24/xaghra-works-for-preservation-of-archaeological-zone): Proposed works for preservation of archaeological zone (following approval from SCH). Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 149 m away - [**PA/03971/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03971-25/xaghra-erect-rubble-walls): To erect rubble walls. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 153 m away - [**PA/05270/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05270-25/xaghra-excavate-site): To excavate site, construct 2 storey house with basement domestic store, pool and reservoir instead of basement garage and reservoir approved in PA/6607/20. Pending, validated 20 August 2025, 2 floors, 169 m away - [**PA/06447/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06447-24/xaghra-part-demolition-and-alterations-of-the-pre-1967): Part demolition and alterations of the pre-1967 house to convert it into two residential units. The proposal includes the construction of two street level… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 169 m away - [**PA/08026/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08026-25/xaghra-partly-retain-existing-pre-1967-building): To partly retain existing pre-1967 building, to demolish the remaining part of the building, to excavate and to construct 4 residential dwellings and a shop… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 197 m away - [**PA/05525/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05525-23/xaghra-sanction-minor-variations-in-elevation-and-in): To sanction minor variations in elevation and in height following site survey and formation of window and door in façade, minor internal alterations, roofing… Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 206 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) ## More from Rita Attard - [**PA/06426/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06426-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-existing-canopy-in-backyard): Sanctioning of existing canopy in backyard. Pending - [**PA/01927/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01927-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-the-reconstruction-of-roofs-of-a): To sanction the reconstruction of roofs of a pre-1967 dwelling and to change use from bakery take away to restaurant (Class 4D). Granted, validated 26 March 2025 - [**PA/03076/23** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03076-23/st-julians-minor-amendments-to-internal-layout-across-all): Proposed minor amendments to internal layout across all approved floors following site survey, in lieu of approved PA3145/21. Granted, validated 19 July 2023 - [**PA/03145/21** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03145-21/st-julians-internal-alterations-to-existing-second-floor-maisonette): Proposed internal alterations to existing second floor maisonette, removal of existing roof slab, reconstruct at lower level and construction of additional… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00129/20** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00129-20/kirkop-sanctioning-of-a-terraced-house-as-built): Sanctioning of a terraced house as built over PB1752/83. Variations at ground floor level include exact internal planning, removal of an arch within the… Status being checked, 2 floors [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)