--- title: "PA/07710/25: demolish existing structures in Mosta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07710-25/mosta-demolish-existing-structures source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Mosta: To demolish existing structures, excavate 1 basement level and construct a Class 4D restaurant at ground floor level… Planning applications › Mosta › PA0771025 # PA/07710/25: demolish existing structures in Mosta Ema's guesthouse, Vjal l-Indipendenza c/w, Vjal l-Indipendenza, Sqaq Nru. 1, Mosta To demolish existing structures, excavate 1 basement level and construct a Class 4D restaurant at ground floor level with indoor seating, kitchen and stores at basement level, and a Class 3A guesthouse over 4 levels from 1st to receded floor level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Ema's guesthouse, Vjal l-Indipendenza c/w, Vjal l-Indipendenza, Sqaq Nru. 1, Mosta - **Locality:** [Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta) - **Applicant:** Ventur Motors Attn: Clinton Grima - **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 (Commercial) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 18 September 2025 - **Validated:** 26 November 2025 - **Published:** 26 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 5 January 2026 The public planning file has 73 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07710/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07710&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Ema's guesthouse, Vjal l-Indipendenza c/w, Vjal l-Indipendenza, Sqaq Nru. 1, Mosta 183 other applications within 300 m: 112 granted, 4 refused, 22 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03834/24). On Vjal l-Indipendenza: 27 other applications, 14 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Chris Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-grech), [Andre Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andre-mallia), [Robert Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-grech), [Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb), [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/02024/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02024-26/mosta-part-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and): Proposed part demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a duplex maisonette at ground floor and first floor, apartment at second floor and… Suspended, validated 25 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/07147/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07147-24/mosta-it-is-proposed-to-amend-the-semi-basement): It is proposed to amend the semi-basement level (basement level -1) from what was approved in PA/03639/23 and it is proposed to construct an additional… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/03639/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03639-23/mosta-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing property and excavate a basement level and underlying reservoirs and to then construct a basement level with 17… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 52 m away - [**PA/04747/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04747-25/mosta-sanction-residential-block-covered-by-pa-3594-05-as): To sanction residential block covered by PA/3594/05 as built. Proposed extension to existing third floor and construction of a receded floor at fourth floor.… Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/00669/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00669-24/mosta-change-of-use-from-ground-floor-maisonette): Change of use from ground floor maisonette to Class 4A office including alterations and signage. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/03080/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03080-25/mosta-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment-of): Proposed variations from the official building alignment of Class 4B shop and sign as approved in PA3470/03 Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/03396/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03396-26/mosta-change-in-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change in use from garage to Class 4B retail outlet, and external alterations to include the installation of a glass aperture in place of the garage… Granted, validated 27 May 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/05884/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05884-25/mosta-formalise-layout-of-building-comprised-of-garages): To formalise layout of building comprised of garages and apartments approved in PB/0114/69 and to sanction domestic stores and Class 4A office approved in… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/01750/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01750-25/mosta-construct-additional-floors-at-third-and-receded): To construct additional floors at third and receded floor levels. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/06850/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06850-25/mosta-clear-out-and-excavate-site): To clear out and excavate site, including demolition of rubble wall, and to propose the Richmond Foundation Wellbeing Centre in the form of a mixed-use… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/02880/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02880-26/mosta-additional-basement-floor-at-level-3-only): Proposed additional basement floor at level -3 only to approved permit PA/6850/25. Granted, validated 26 May 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/05360/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05360-24/mosta-sanctioning-of-terraced-house-as-built-from): Proposed sanctioning of terraced house as built from approved permit PA5995/99. Proposal also includes minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 85 m away - [**PA/07164/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07164-26/mosta-construction-of-a-new-dwelling-consisting-of): Construction of a new dwelling consisting of 3 floors with access to roof where pv panels are being proposed. An above ground pool is being proposed in the… Pending, 3 floors, 91 m away - [**PA/00991/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00991-25/mosta-minor-restoration-works-to-deteriorating-masonry-on): Minor restoration works to deteriorating masonry on facade. Granted, validated 17 March 2025, 104 m away - [**PA/00704/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00704-26/mosta-propose-the-development-of-a-puttinu-cares): To propose the development of a Puttinu Cares Treatment Centre (Class 2A) with ancillary facilities, including excavation and construction of four basement… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 107 m away ## 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) [All planning applications in Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mosta)