--- title: "PA/07630/26: demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 in Dingli | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-26/dingli-demolish-the-existing-building-approved-under-rg-00268-22 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Dingli: To demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 and construct a ground floor, first floor, second… Planning applications › Dingli › PA0763026 # PA/07630/26: demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 in Dingli 43, Triq il-Knisja, Dingli To demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 and construct a ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, and recessed floor. - **Status:** Pending (At Initial Vetting / Plotting Stage) - **Location:** 43, Triq il-Knisja, Dingli - **Locality:** [Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/dingli) - **Applicant:** [Malcolm Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/malcolm-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Height:** 4 floors - **Received:** 24 September 2026 - **Published:** 4 November 2026 - **Comments close:** 19 November 2026 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 12 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07630/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07630&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 43, Triq il-Knisja, Dingli 99 other applications within 300 m: 61 granted, 0 refused, 12 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03112/24). On Triq il-Knisja: 7 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/00785/23** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00785-23/dingli-sanction-extension-to-garage-approved-by-pb01675-82): To sanction extension to garage approved by PB01675/82. Granted, validated 17 March 2023, 6 m away - [**PA/02027/22** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02027-22/dingli-change-of-use-from-a-store-to): Proposed change of use from a store to a residential unit (Class 1). Development to include the replacement of the existing apertures, internal alterations… Status being checked, 15 m away - [**PA/07865/24** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07865-24/dingli-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-pre-1967): Proposed internal and external alterations to a pre-1967 townhouse. Proposed extension at first floor level and construction of washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/01972/21** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01972-21/dingli-sanction-alterations-from-that-approved-in-pa-932-17): To sanction alterations from that approved in PA/932/17. Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/03049/22** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03049-22/dingli-construction-of-first-floor-and-installation-of): Construction of first floor and installation of lift. Granted, validated 8 June 2022, 2 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/07365/23** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07365-23/dingli-construct-canopy): To construct canopy. Granted, validated 18 January 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/02224/24** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02224-24/dingli-sanction-area-under-ramp-and-changes-in): To sanction area under ramp and changes in configuration of lift area. Sanctioning of changes from PA06588/07 and PA05273/19. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/01057/21** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01057-21/dingli-sanction-existing-apartment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction existing apartment as built from approved permit PA/06588/07. Proposed alterations and additions to existing apartment. Construction of 1 new… Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/02580/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02580-26/dingli-sanction-the-as-built-basement): To sanction the as-built basement, water reservoir, interior changes to the ground floor including the reconfiguration of the circulation staircase, internal… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/08126/25** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08126-25/dingli-sanction-minor-changes-from-pa-08289-21-which-include): To sanction minor changes from PA/08289/21 which include changing the ensuite to a spare toilet and some false ceiling works. Granted, validated 20 January 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/00088/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00088-26/dingli-replace-existing-masonry-balustrade-from-first-floor): To replace existing masonry balustrade from first floor open balcony with an enclosed traditional Maltese timber balcony and to refrain from forming a window… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/02143/23** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02143-23/dingli-extension-of-backyard-terrace): Extension of backyard terrace. Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 53 m away - [**PA/02967/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02967-26/dingli-sanction-variations-between-approved-permit-pa-7747-21-and): To sanction variations between approved permit PA/7747/21 and as built drawings. Proposed minor alterations, extension to washroom at roof level, and change… Granted, validated 16 June 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/01650/24** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01650-24/dingli-replacement-of-apertures-and-louvers-of-existing): Proposed replacement of apertures and louvers of existing property as per GS/420/23 and proposed sanctioning. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 60 m away - [**PA/02186/21** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02186-21/dingli-sanction-minor-alterations-from-approved-permit-pa): To sanction minor alterations from approved permit PA 2615/17, to sanction the construction of back party walls and side party walls in hollow concrete blocks… Status being checked, 67 m away ## More by Joseph Saliba - [**PA/07831/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-26/iklin-renewal-of-pa-001159-22): Renewal of PA/001159/22 (To extend backyard party wall to 3.4m and install a louvered structure and change railing of ground floor terrace.) Pending - [**PA/07757/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07757-26/senglea-isla-interal-alterations-from-approved-pa-05964-19-and-pa-0290): Proposed interal alterations from approved PA/05964/19 & PA/02903/20. Including change of use from dentist (class 4A) to restaurant (Class 4D). Proposed… Pending - [**PA/07137/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-26/xghajra-alterations-of-approved-pa-01175-25-and-pa-05354-25-to): Proposed alterations of approved PA/01175/25 and PA/05354/25 to merge two plots together and retaining existing reservoir as approved in PA/05354/25. Pending - [**PA/07080/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-26/zejtun-sanction-modifications-done-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction modifications done to pre-1967 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06900/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06900-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-the-construction-of-a-boundary-parapet-wall): To sanction the construction of a boundary/parapet wall for a pre-1968 structure. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06776/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06776-26/zurrieq-construction-of-pool-and-ancillary-facilities-to): Proposed construction of pool and ancillary facilities to PA/03130/26. Proposed opening of rubble wall to fix gate. Pending [All applications by Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) ## More from Malcolm Vella - [**PA/02491/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02491-26/santa-venera-internal-alteration-to-existing-dwelling-to-create): Proposed internal alteration to existing dwelling to create a maisonette at ground floor, demolition of timber balcony and room at upper floor. Proposed… Suspended, validated 22 April 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06971/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06971-25/san-gwann-sanction-minor-variations-from-last-approved-pa-00671-15): To sanction minor variations from last approved PA/00671/15. Project concerns the common entrance to the approved block. Variations include width and height… Granted, validated 17 November 2025 - [**PA/06109/25** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06109-25/santa-venera-internal-alterations-that-include-the-demolition-of): Proposed internal alterations that include the demolition of rooms in the back garden, the introduction of a swimming pool, changes to internal layouts and… Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/03316/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03316-21/mellieha-excavate-vacant-site-and-construct-2-levels): To excavate vacant site and construct 2 levels of parking with 9 car spaces, 1 maisonette, 8 apartments and pool at level 4 Status being checked [All planning applications in Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/dingli)