--- title: "PA/07634/25: demolish existing dwelling while retaining the screen in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07634-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-dwelling-while-retaining-the-screen source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xewkija: To demolish existing dwelling while retaining the screen wall and reintegrating the loggia arches, to excavate site… Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0763425 # PA/07634/25: demolish existing dwelling while retaining the screen in Xewkija 59, Triq San Gwann Battista, also wirh frontage on, Triq tal-Hamrija, Xewkija To demolish existing dwelling while retaining the screen wall and reintegrating the loggia arches, to excavate site and water reservoir, and to construct a terraced house with basement garage and pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 59, Triq San Gwann Battista, also wirh frontage on, Triq tal-Hamrija, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** Miriam Rapa - **Perit:** [Perit Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 8 October 2025 - **Validated:** 26 November 2025 - **Published:** 26 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 5 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 19 August 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07634/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07634&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 59, Triq San Gwann Battista, also wirh frontage on, Triq tal-Hamrija, Xewkija 86 other applications within 300 m: 48 granted, 0 refused, 16 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05553/24). On Triq San Gwann Battista: 7 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/03432/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03432-26/xewkija-demolish-existing-garage-and-to-excavate-site): To demolish existing garage and to excavate site to construct reservoir and lift pit at ground floor level, to propose 6 garages for private cars and… Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/06321/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06321-26/xewkija-sanction-property-as-is): To sanction property as is. Granted, validated 17 October 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/06624/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06624-23/xewkija-sanction-approved-garages-in-permit-pa-05211-93-as): To sanction approved garages in permit PA/05211/93 as built. Withdrawn, validated 14 February 2024, 73 m away - [**PA/02665/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02665-22/xewkija-sanction-size-of-shaft-as-built): To sanction size of shaft as built. To sanction reduction in size of service shaft. Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/04539/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04539-26/xewkija-dismantle-existing-pre-1967-dwellings-and-construct-three): To dismantle existing pre-1967 dwellings and construct three modern dwellings and excavate shallow pools and reservoirs. Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 1 floor, 78 m away - [**PA/02007/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02007-22/xewkija-carry-out-changes-to-facade): To carry out changes to facade, to internal layout and to outline following site survey and to excavate to lower ground floor level. Status being checked, 78 m away - [**PA/02472/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02472-22/xewkija-excavation-of-site-to-accommodate-3-basement): Excavation of site to accommodate 3 basement garages and 5 overlying residential units. Status being checked, 84 m away - [**PA/00103/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00103-25/xewkija-alterations-to-permit-pa2122-20): Alterations to permit PA2122/20. Alterations include change of use from private residence to apartments and to construct 2 additional storeys from those… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 91 m away - [**PA/05064/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05064-26/xewkija-effect-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): To effect additions and alterations to existing dwelling which include excavation to convert the basement to a garage, to introduce a ramp to the proposed… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 103 m away - [**PA/05715/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05715-26/xewkija-additions-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Additions and alterations to dwelling approved in RG/00057/26, consisting of internal changes to room layouts, extension at first floor level and construction… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 120 m away - [**PA/04674/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04674-23/xewkija-request-uif-refund-from-pa6071-22-in-view): To request UIF refund from PA6071/22 in view of proposed additional car space at basement level and to construct a garden room, to shift the approved pool and… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 141 m away - [**PA/00320/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00320-23/xewkija-renewal-to-pa-03083-18-to-construct-basement): Renewal to PA/03083/18 - To construct basement and ground floor garages with overlying 2 apartments and washrooms. Granted, validated 2 March 2023, 2 floors, 141 m away - [**PA/05553/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05553-24/xewkija-excavate-site): To excavate site, and construct garages and a substation at basement level, 3 maisonettes at ground floor level, 12 apartments at first second and third floor… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 147 m away - [**PA/00751/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00751-22/xewkija-excavate-and-to-construct-10-apartments): To excavate and to construct 10 apartments, 2 penthouses and a duplex penthouse with underlying garages. To also construct 2 pools. Status being checked, 153 m away - [**PA/03034/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03034-21/xewkija-demolish-existing-house-and-construct-basement-garage): To demolish existing house and construct basement garage with overlying 4 flats and penthouse Status being checked, 154 m away ## More by Edward Scerri - [**PA/07800/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07800-26/nadur-sanction-deposition-of-soil): To sanction deposition of soil. Pending - [**PA/07792/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07792-26/qala-construct-pool-with-dwelling-approved-in-pa-06887-24): To construct pool with dwelling approved in PA/06887/24. Pending - [**PA/07718/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07718-26/rabat-gozo-repaving-of-church-parvis): Repaving of church parvis. Pending - [**PA/07562/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07562-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-convent-facade): Restoration of convent facade. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07532/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07532-26/zebbug-gozo-sanction-minor-internal-differences-from-previous-permit): To sanction minor internal differences from previous permit PA/03109/20 following survey, mainly slightly larger extent on one side. Pending - [**PA/07433/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07433-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing building and construct garage, four apartments and a penthouse. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri) [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)