--- title: "PA/07576/24: demolish existing building and construct 3 apartments in St Julians | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07576-24/st-julians-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-3-apartments source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in St Julians: To demolish existing building and construct 3 apartments from ground till second floor and an apartment at… Planning applications › St Julians › PA0757624 # PA/07576/24: demolish existing building and construct 3 apartments in St Julians 36, Triq Lapsi, San Giljan To demolish existing building and construct 3 apartments from ground till second floor and an apartment at receded level. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 36, Triq Lapsi, San Giljan - **Locality:** [St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/st-julians) - **Applicant:** [Darren Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/darren-cuschieri) - **Perit:** [Perit Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 21 August 2024 - **Validated:** 6 November 2024 - **Published:** 6 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 6 December 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 17 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 20 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07576/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07576&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 36, Triq Lapsi, San Giljan 30 other applications on the same street: 19 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/06867/25). On Triq Lapsi: 30 other applications, 19 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli), [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia), [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/05014/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05014-26/st-julians-sanction-minor-modifications-to-apartment-approved-by): To sanction minor modifications to apartment approved by PA01331/13. Granted, validated 24 August 2026 - [**PA/04077/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04077-26/st-julians-erect-lightweight-canopy-on-recessed-third-floor): To erect lightweight canopy on recessed third floor level. Granted, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04214/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04214-26/st-julians-propose-1): To propose 1. Sanctioning of pv panels at roof level, 2. Minor alterations to a pre-1967 villa including the addition of a pool and landscaping, and extension… Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/03249/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03249-26/st-julians-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-differences-as): Sanctioning of internal and external differences as built (original permit not found). Granted, validated 11 June 2026 - [**PA/02348/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02348-26/st-julians-alterations-and-extension-to-dwellings-on-triq): Proposed alterations and extension to dwellings on Triq Lapsi; and proposed construction of block of 3 ground floor maisonettes; 9 apartments and 3 penthouses… Suspended, validated 15 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06933/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06933-25/st-julians-sanction-minor-internal-alteration-to-a-pre-1967): To sanction minor internal alteration to a pre-1967 dwelling including lift, pigeon loft and changes in internal walls. Withdrawn, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/06867/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06867-25/st-julians-addition-of-an-ancillary-class-4b-to): Addition of an ancillary class 4B to already approved Class 3A Guesthouse. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/05433/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05433-25/st-julians-placing-of-a-prefabricated-pool-and-decking): Placing of a prefabricated pool and decking onto the existing back terrace. Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/08613/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08613-24/st-julians-division-of-existing-dwelling-into-two-apartments): Proposed division of existing dwelling into two apartments. Withdrawn, validated 18 March 2025 - [**PA/01675/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01675-25/st-julians-construction-of-class-3a-guest-house-including): Proposed construction of class 3A Guest House including all requirements from MTA, ancillary facilities and the construction of pools in lieu of class 1… Granted, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/00205/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00205-25/st-julians-renewal-of-pa4134-16): Renewal of PA4134/16; Proposed amendments to PA3582/15 consisting of slight changes at all floor levels, the removal of the garage ramp, modifications to… Granted, validated 25 February 2025 - [**PA/07743/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07743-24/st-julians-sanctioning-of-existing-building-not-constructed-as): Sanctioning of existing building not constructed as per approved permit PA/6208/16. Proposed alterations to open window, form bathroom and block existing… Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/06484/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06484-24/st-julians-sanction-internal-alterations-from-approved-permit-pa-1331): To sanction internal alterations from approved permit PA/1331/13. Granted, validated 11 November 2024 - [**PA/01711/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01711-24/st-julians-internal-alternations-to-the-existing-guest-house): Internal alternations to the existing guest house (Class 3A) and material changes to the facade. Granted, validated 20 March 2024 - [**PA/06865/23** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06865-23/st-julians-sanction-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-dn-01266-17): To sanction minor variations from approved permit DN/01266/17, PA/7709/07 as existing. To sanction aperture materials of front elevation. To erect lightweight… Granted, validated 21 February 2024 ## More by Colin Zammit - [**PA/07603/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07603-26/st-julians-convert-existing-private-garage): To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07550/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-26/marsa-demolition-of-two-storey-townhouse): Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07463/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07463-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-757-00): To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a… Pending [All applications by Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) ## More from Darren Cuschieri - [**PA/07603/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07603-26/st-julians-convert-existing-private-garage): To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage. Pending - [**PA/05093/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05093-25/sliema-sanction-dwelling-as-built): To sanction dwelling as built. Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/02308/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02308-25/st-julians-include-public-service-car-spaces-to-an): To include public service car spaces to an existing private garage with minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 9 April 2025 - [**PA/00072/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00072-25/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-garage-to-slimming): Proposed change of use from garage to slimming treatment salon, Class 4B. Proposal includes the construction of partitions, installation of a glass door and a… Granted, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/02112/22** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02112-22/swieqi-construct-additional-apartment-and-penthouse-with-a): To construct additional apartment and penthouse with a different layout from that approved in PA04484/15, and carry out alterations to existing facade. Status being checked [All planning applications in St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/st-julians)