--- title: "PA/07517/24: demolition of existing dwellings in Xghajra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07517-24/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-dwellings source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xghajra: Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, the excavation of 1-basement level and the construction of 4 garages at… Planning applications › Xghajra › PA0751724 # PA/07517/24: demolition of existing dwellings in Xghajra 233-St.Catherine, 234, 235-St.Joseph 236, Dawret ix-Xatt, Xghajra Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, the excavation of 1-basement level and the construction of 4 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 2 apartments at first, second, third floor level and a penthouse at setback floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 233-St.Catherine, 234, 235-St.Joseph 236, Dawret ix-Xatt, Xghajra - **Locality:** [Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra) - **Applicant:** [MAAR Ltd. Attn: Roderick Abela](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/maar-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Adrian Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-mangion) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 12 September 2024 - **Validated:** 6 November 2024 - **Published:** 6 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 6 December 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 April 2025 - **Permit expires:** 7 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07517/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07517&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 233-St.Catherine, 234, 235-St.Joseph 236, Dawret ix-Xatt, Xghajra 55 other applications within 300 m: 29 granted, 1 refused, 7 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/03446/25). On Dawret ix-Xatt: 32 other applications, 16 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg), [John Cassola](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-cassola), [Stephen Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-micallef), [Clayton Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/clayton-zammit), [Analisa Lombardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/analisa-lombardi). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/01050/22** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01050-22/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of basement and reservoir, and construction of: reservoir, basement garage, Class 4B ground floor unit, ground… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 28 m away - [**PA/02998/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02998-21/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-dilapidated-structure-and-construction): Demolition of existing dilapidated structure and construction of a terraced house on 3 floors. Status being checked, 3 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/03362/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03362-23/xghajra-1): 1.Proposed alterations at first floor level including removal walls, construction of partition walls and creation of openings. 2. Proposed construction of… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 4 floors, 57 m away - [**PA/03254/22** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03254-22/xghajra-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA4925/05 and to construct a jacuzzi at level 2 plus extension of roof and external… Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/02083/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02083-26/xghajra-minor-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-the): Proposed minor internal alterations and extension at the rear of the existing ground floor maisonette. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/06965/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06965-26/xghajra-sanction-replacement-of-dangerous-roof-to-existing): To sanction replacement of dangerous roof to existing pre-1967 dwelling including sanctioning of existing gate. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/04402/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04402-23/xghajra-internal-and-external-alterations-for-subdivision-of): Internal and external alterations for subdivision of existing apartment at second floor level into two apartments. Withdrawn, validated 8 November 2023, 69 m away - [**PA/02668/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02668-25/xghajra-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-garage-and): To sanction minor internal alterations to garage and store approved in PA0767/07 and proposed change of use of part of garage to Class 3C diving centre… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 79 m away - [**PA/01288/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01288-21/xghajra-carry-out-intermediary-works-to-pre-1968-building): To carry out intermediary works to pre-1968 building with changes to ground and first floor layouts from those approved in PA/00028/17, but keeping… Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/03428/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03428-25/xghajra-carry-out-intermediary-works-with-changes-to): To carry out intermediary works with changes to ground, first and second floor layouts from those approved in PA/00028/17 and PA/01288/21 Granted, validated 19 June 2025, 3 floors, 81 m away - [**PA/04499/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04499-24/xghajra-change-of-use-from-residential-rooms-to): Change of use from residential rooms to residential unit. Withdrawn, validated 10 July 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/06716/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06716-24/xghajra-demolish-existing-rooms-and-construction-of-five): To demolish existing rooms and construction of five residential units. Granted, validated 19 November 2024, 95 m away - [**PA/03168/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03168-21/xghajra-alterations-to-second): Proposed alterations to second, third and roof levels, including the construction of a drying area above approved level and sanctioning of internal height. Status being checked, 95 m away - [**PA/03106/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03106-21/xghajra-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-at-all): Internal alterations to existing dwelling at all levels Status being checked, 108 m away - [**PA/01883/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01883-26/xghajra-construction-of-ground-floor-garage-with-overlying): Construction of ground floor garage with overlying residential unit. Granted, validated 15 June 2026, 2 floors, 113 m away ## More by Adrian Mangion - [**PA/07505/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07505-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-dwellings-and-garages): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings and garages, the excavation of 2 basement levels, and the construction of garages and parking spaces at basements… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07082/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07082-26/kirkop-propose-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-07996-24): To propose minor changes to approved PA/07996/24, addition of pool on roof and additional garage at basement level, and signage for the Class 4B at ground… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06666/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06666-26/sliema-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, retain façade with minor alterations, construction of maisonette at ground floor and 5 overlying apartments between the first… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/06209/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06209-26/naxxar-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, excavation of works and construct a semi-basement level with three garages, two maisonettes at ground floor level, and… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06185/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06185-26/santa-venera-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground-and): Proposed internal and external alterations at ground and first floor level to accommodate for a lift shaft and to construct a new stairway together with a… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05770/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05770-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground-floor): Proposed internal and external alterations at ground floor level to accommodate for a lift shaft and to construct a new stairway. Demolition of existing… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Adrian Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-mangion) ## More from MAAR Ltd - [**PA/07505/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07505-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-dwellings-and-garages): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings and garages, the excavation of 2 basement levels, and the construction of garages and parking spaces at basements… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07082/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07082-26/kirkop-propose-minor-changes-to-approved-pa-07996-24): To propose minor changes to approved PA/07996/24, addition of pool on roof and additional garage at basement level, and signage for the Class 4B at ground… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/02972/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02972-25/mosta-construct-garage-at-ground-floor-level): To construct garage at ground floor level, apartments at first, second, third and setback floor (4 units). Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07996/24** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07996-24/kirkop-demolition-of-existing-dwellings-and-garages): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings and garages; the excavation of 1 basement level and the construction of a total of 14 - garages (at ground floor and… Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04851/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04851-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-property-at-first-floor): Demolition of property at first floor. To construct apartments at first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth floor (9 units) and penthouse at setback floor… Granted, validated 6 October 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00885/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00885-23/san-gwann-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-ground): To demolish existing terraced house and construct ground floor garage with overlying apartments (6 units). Granted, validated 1 March 2023 [All planning applications in Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra)