--- title: "PA/08008/25: demolish existing dwelling in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08008-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Xewkija: To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings with underlying garages at… Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0800825 # PA/08008/25: demolish existing dwelling in Xewkija 78, 80, Triq l-Indipendenza, Xewkija To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings with underlying garages at ground floor level and an underground water reservoir. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 78, 80, Triq l-Indipendenza, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Hili](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-hili) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 16 September 2025 - **Validated:** 10 December 2025 - **Published:** 10 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 19 January 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08008/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08008&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 78, 80, Triq l-Indipendenza, Xewkija 112 other applications within 300 m: 56 granted, 2 refused, 14 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03358/25). On Triq l-Indipendenza: 28 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Karmenu Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karmenu-borg), [Joseph Stellini](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-stellini), [Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb), [Gordon Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gordon-vella). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/02081/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02081-21/xewkija-alterations-to-pa9082-17-including-slight-change-in): Alterations to PA9082/17 including slight change in site configuration and internal layout. Proposal includes the reconstruction of façade, partly out of new… Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/03018/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03018-22/xewkija-sanction-minor-additions-and-alterations-from-pb-3016-72): To sanction minor additions and alterations from PB/3016/72 & PA/2283/98, and proposed alterations in façade, additional access to roof level. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/00470/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00470-22/xewkija-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-pre-1957): Internal and external alterations to existing pre-1957 dwelling, including addition of room at first floor level and excavation and construction of pool,… Status being checked, 2 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/05906/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05906-26/xewkija-correction-of-survey-including-site-configuration): Correction of survey including site configuration, to sanction increase in height of first floor room to match height of rest of the property's first floor,… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/00783/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00783-21/xewkija-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-existing): To carry out alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/06347/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06347-25/xewkija-carry-out-alterations-to-dwelling-by-adding): To carry out alterations to dwelling by adding a balcony. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/01481/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01481-21/xewkija-development-including-the-reinstatement-of-the-existing): Proposed development including the reinstatement of the existing dilapidated building and conversion to a single dwelling. Development to include the… Status being checked, 62 m away - [**PA/01586/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01586-21/xewkija-demolish-existing-room): To demolish existing room, and construct dwelling unit with underlying reservoir and garage for private cars at ground floor level. Status being checked, 1 floor, 63 m away - [**PA/02162/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02162-22/xewkija-additions-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Additions and alterations to dwelling approved in PA1586/21,namely to excavate and construct swimming pool and pump room in backyard and minor internal… Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/07276/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07276-26/xewkija-carry-out-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): To carry out alterations to dwelling approved in PA/00659/24 by adding a balcony. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/07020/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07020-23/xewkija-construct-a-store-for-festa-decorations-on): To construct a store for festa decorations on 2 floors. To also carry out extension to dwelling approved in RG/02400/18. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 2 floors, 70 m away - [**PA/02556/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02556-25/xewkija-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwellings): To carry out alterations and extensions to dwellings approved in PA/00659/24. Alterations include changes to layout and extensions at the back. Withdrawn, validated 16 April 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/04765/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04765-23/xewkija-demolish-existing-structures-while-retaining-part-of): To demolish existing structures while retaining part of the facade, and to construct a terrace house consisting of a private garage at ground floor level and… Granted, validated 16 August 2023, 3 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/00659/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00659-24/xewkija-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to dwelling approved in PA/01481/21 to form 2 residential dwellings. Alterations include changes to layout,… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 73 m away - [**PA/03972/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03972-26/xewkija-demolish-and-reconstruct-roofs-of-stores-approved): To demolish and reconstruct roofs of stores approved in RG/02291/18 and to construct stores for festa decorations at first floor level. To also sanction… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors, 81 m away ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from Joseph Hili - [**PA/01298/25** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01298-25/nadur-washroom-at-setback-floor-level-adjacent-to): Proposed washroom at setback floor level adjacent to previously approved roof structures at PA/4343/21. Refused, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/04650/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04650-24/xaghra-demolish-and-reconstruct-garage-for-private-cars): To demolish and reconstruct garage for private cars. Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/00974/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00974-23/xaghra-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-and-external-variations): Sanctioning of minor internal and external variations from previously approved PA 1430/00 Granted, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/00252/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00252-23/zebbug-gozo-renewal-of-pa01673-18-proposed-change-of): Renewal of PA01673/18 - Proposed change of use from an existing Class 4C bar/cafeteria to a Class 4D restaurant. Also proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)