--- title: "PA/08152/24: Demolition of an existing villa and excavation in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08152-24/swieqi-demolition-of-an-existing-villa-and-excavation source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: Demolition of an existing villa and excavation of site. Proposed development of 8 semi-detached villas as outlined… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0815224 # PA/08152/24: Demolition of an existing villa and excavation in Swieqi Madliena Heights, Triq l-Inginier, previously known as, Triq il-Madliena, Madliena, Swieqi Demolition of an existing villa and excavation of site. Proposed development of 8 semi-detached villas as outlined in the permit. (PA3306/07 - PA4755/16) The proposed development includes 12 external and 4 internal pools. - **Status:** Granted (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Madliena Heights, Triq l-Inginier, previously known as, Triq il-Madliena, Madliena, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Jonathan Grima](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jonathan-grima) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 28 February 2024 - **Validated:** 4 December 2024 - **Published:** 4 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 13 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 8 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 20 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08152/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08152&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Madliena Heights, Triq l-Inginier, previously known as, Triq il-Madliena, Madliena, Swieqi 30 other applications within 300 m: 14 granted, 2 refused, 2 pending. 88% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/08603/24). On Triq l-Inginier: 4 other applications, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/06213/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06213-25/swieqi-demolish-boundary-wall-and-re-construct-it-as): To demolish boundary wall and re-construct it as existing. Withdrawn, 48 m away - [**PA/06714/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06714-23/swieqi-renewal-of-pa-00746-18): Renewal of PA/00746/18; Partial demolition of existing villa and pool, proposed alterations, including construction of new pool and proposed construction of a… Withdrawn, 64 m away - [**PA/02775/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02775-21/swieqi-sanction-differences-from-approved-development-permission-pb-29): To sanction differences from approved development permission PB/2951/85, consisting of minor changes in internal layout, site configuration and other… Status being checked, 85 m away - [**PA/00448/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00448-21/swieqi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-approved): Internal and external alterations to the approved permit no. PA/06354/19 including change of use at the basement level from non-habitable spaces (bathroom,… Status being checked, 118 m away - [**PA/08141/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08141-25/naxxar-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-extension): Internal alterations at ground floor and extension of the main bedroom onto the side terrace, including variations from official building alignment as per PA… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 159 m away - [**PA/00996/20** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00996-20/naxxar-renewal-of-pa-01010-14-demolition-of): Renewal of PA /01010/14 - demolition of existing villa and construction of new villa with pool and landscaping. Status being checked, 161 m away - [**PA/08626/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08626-24/naxxar-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof. Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 163 m away - [**PA/04314/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04314-24/naxxar-renewal-of-pa-00451-16-proposed-new-bungalow): Renewal of PA/00451/16 - Proposed new bungalow with basement, site covered by PA619/14, entailing modification in terms of internal and external layout and… Granted, validated 2 September 2024, 1 floor, 163 m away - [**PA/03450/22** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03450-22/naxxar-correction-of-site-as-per-pa04368-15-including): Correction of site as per PA04368/15 including updating of drawings to remove boundary walls which fall outside of corrected site. Status being checked, 174 m away - [**PA/07457/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-24/naxxar-propose-development-of-3-fully-detached-bungalows): To propose development of 3 fully detached bungalows which include the excavation of reservoirs and basement levels, construction of all levels and… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 1 floor, 179 m away - [**PA/01262/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01262-23/naxxar-construction-of-bungalow-and-pool-in-lieu): Proposed construction of bungalow and pool in lieu of PA/01514/21, including amendment to site footprint. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 1 floor, 188 m away - [**PA/01514/21** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01514-21/naxxar-construction-of-bungalow-and-pool-on-existing): Construction of bungalow and pool on existing plot Status being checked, 1 floor, 192 m away - [**PA/00430/20** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00430-20/naxxar-alterations-to-existing-bungalow): Alterations to existing bungalow. Proposed minor internal changes, widening windows, alterations to existing planters. Proposal included sanctioning of… Status being checked, 224 m away - [**PA/03675/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03675-26/swieqi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling. Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 225 m away - [**PA/05729/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05729-26/naxxar-sanction-reconfiguration-of-the-site-as-per): To sanction reconfiguration of the site as per survey, proposed changes to the existing detached dwelling approved in PA/05123/93 including; internal and… Granted, validated 23 September 2026, 227 m away ## More by Stephen Farrugia - [**PA/07820/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07820-26/naxxar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-ground-floor-garage): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of ground floor garage, construction of 2 bedroom apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor and a 1 bedroom at receded level. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06396/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06396-26/mellieha-sanction-the-demolition-of-a-dangerous-structure): To sanction the demolition of a dangerous structure, stabilisation of the loose materials, and the reconstruction of the permitted structure as constructed by… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06388/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06388-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-pa03938-10-the-third-floor-workshop): Sanctioning of PA03938/10 the third floor workshop (Class 5A), located at third floor level to include minor alterations and removal of car lift. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06011/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06011-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-additional-bedroom-and-bathroom): To propose additional bedroom and bathroom. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/05554/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05554-26/marsa-sanction-3rd-floor-level-as-built): To sanction 3rd floor level as built, and To propose internal alterations, subdivision of the apartment into 2 units and extension to the building alignment… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05448/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05448-26/cospicua-bormla-demolish-the-existing-structure): To demolish the existing structure, carry out minatory excavation works and to construct a residential dwelling comprising four bedrooms, one private parking… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia) ## More from Jonathan Grima - [**PA/06122/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06122-26/swieqi-extension-to-the-existing-third-floor-penthouse): Proposed extension to the existing third-floor penthouse, including minor internal alterations, the construction of an additional recessed penthouse at… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06008/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06008-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-changes-from-approved-permits-pa-00889-07): Proposed sanctioning of changes from approved permits PA/00889/07. Granted, validated 24 September 2026 - [**PA/02422/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02422-26/birkirkara-change-the-use-of-a-class-5a): To change the use of a Class 5A printing press together with an ancillary stationery shop (Class 4B) into a Class 4B general retail outlet, to carry out… Granted, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/06953/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06953-25/st-julians-propose-redesign-of-approved-class-3b-hotel): To propose redesign of approved Class 3B hotel by virtue of PA/5795/18, with 84 rooms, 3 basement levels and pool area at roof level. Pending, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/06764/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06764-24/mellieha-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to existing first floor apartment approved in PA/04061/08 as built; and to propose the installation of an… Granted, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/00803/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00803-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-one-stable): Proposed one stable, fodder store/tack room, 36sq.m paddock, 4sq.m pump room and 100cum reservoir. Proposed shifting of timber gate in existing rubble wall… Granted, validated 28 February 2024 [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)