--- title: "PA/08205/25: demolish existing building to construct 5 flats in Ghajnsielem | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08205-25/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-building-to-construct-5-flats source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Ghajnsielem: To demolish existing building to construct 5 flats including basement, ground, first, second and receded floor.… Planning applications › Ghajnsielem › PA0820525 # PA/08205/25: demolish existing building to construct 5 flats in Ghajnsielem 15, ( Gudja HOS ), Triq Filfla, Ghajnsielem To demolish existing building to construct 5 flats including basement, ground, first, second and receded floor. - **Status:** Pending (The permission originally issued in relation to this case has later been modified in terms of Article 80 of the Development Planning Act, 2016.) - **Location:** 15, ( Gudja HOS ), Triq Filfla, Ghajnsielem - **Locality:** [Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghajnsielem) - **Applicant:** [Matthew Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-buttigieg) - **Perit:** [Perit Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 29 August 2025 - **Validated:** 17 December 2025 - **Published:** 4 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 6 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Modified as per Article 80 - **Decision date:** 15 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 24 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08205/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08205&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 15, ( Gudja HOS ), Triq Filfla, Ghajnsielem 118 other applications within 300 m: 80 granted, 0 refused, 11 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01772/24). On Triq Filfla: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef). 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/02249/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02249-23/ghajnsielem-alterations-and-extension-to-ground-floor-garage): Alterations and extension to ground floor garage, demolish of 1st floor, reconstruct 1st floor flat and overlying 2 storey house with pool and domestic store… Granted, validated 1 June 2023, 4 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/00481/22** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00481-22/ghajnsielem-alterations-and-extension-to-ground-floor-garage): Alterations and extension to ground floor garage demolish of first floor, reconstruct 3 storey house with pool and domestic store at roof level. Status being checked, 3 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/06738/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06738-25/ghajnsielem-replace-bronze-aluminium-apertures-with-pvc-apertures): To replace bronze aluminium apertures with pvc apertures (blue); replacing of garage door and to sanction alterations to window in facade and front garden… Granted, validated 14 November 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/04916/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04916-23/ghajnsielem-extend-room-at-roof-level-and-to): To extend room at roof level and to construct a one metre parapet wall to screen services. Granted, validated 22 February 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/04198/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04198-25/ghajnsielem-sanction-existing-stairwell-and-shift-position-of): To sanction existing stairwell and shift position of lift approved in PA2216/23. Granted, validated 28 July 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/00633/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00633-25/ghajnsielem-sanction-variations-from-drawings-approved-in-dn-00068-16): To sanction variations from drawings approved in DN/00068/16 and PA/001908/08, including slight increase in floor area. Granted, validated 29 April 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/02653/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02653-24/ghajnsielem-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages with overlying 9 residential units. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/03877/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03877-24/ghajnsielem-sanction-variations-from-pb2294-81): To sanction variations from PB2294/81. Granted, validated 20 August 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/02724/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02724-25/ghajnsielem-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-garages): Excavation of site and construction of garages at basement and ground floor levels, and overlying 12 residential units. Granted, validated 24 May 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/08128/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08128-25/ghajnsielem-sanctioning-of-existing-changes-to-approved-pa-03891-92): Proposed sanctioning of existing changes to approved PA/03891/92. Granted, validated 24 January 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/04679/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04679-24/ghajnsielem-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-differences-from): To sanction minor internal and external differences from drawings approved in PA/001908/08. Granted, validated 24 September 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/02216/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02216-23/ghajnsielem-installation-of-lift-in-common-stairwell): Installation of lift in common stairwell; sanctioning of minor difference in setback at third floor level and overall configuration of Apt 5 in relation to… Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 78 m away - [**PA/06036/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06036-23/ghajnsielem-sanction-variations-from-pb2294-81): To sanction variations from PB2294/81. Granted, validated 7 December 2023, 84 m away - [**PA/00726/22** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00726-22/ghajnsielem-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to existing apartment at first floor level and to carry out extension to same apartment at second and receded… Status being checked, 84 m away - [**PA/06293/23** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06293-23/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-garage-and-to): To demolish existing dwelling and garage and to construct 6 apartments, penthouse, pool and underlying garage. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 88 m away ## More by Deborah Busuttil - [**PA/07565/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07565-26/xaghra-propose-a-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): To propose a washroom at receded-floor level, in lieu of PA/04051/20. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07447/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07447-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, carry out excavation works, and construct a Class 4B shop at ground floor and basement levels, six apartments at first to… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06626/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06626-26/xaghra-propose-excavation-works-and-the-construction-of): To propose excavation works and the construction of a maisonette, swimming pool and reservoir at ground-floor level, including four flats from first to… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06450/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06450-26/marsa-correction-of-the-approved-use-of-the): Correction of the approved use of the existing premises from “garage for private cars” to the originally approved use as a “Class 5B aluminum workshop”, as… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/06276/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06276-26/sliema-retain-existing-facade): To retain existing facade, to propose minor external alterations, to demolish existing rooms, to propose change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office… Suspended, validated 9 September 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil) ## More from Matthew Buttigieg - [**PA/07447/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07447-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, carry out excavation works, and construct a Class 4B shop at ground floor and basement levels, six apartments at first to… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08031/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08031-25/ghajnsielem-propose-extension-to-existing-pre-1968-dwelling-including): To propose extension to existing pre-1968 dwelling including the construction of a first and receded floor level and to restore the existing facade. Pending, validated 17 December 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05876/25** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05876-25/nadur-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1968): To propose internal and external alterations to pre-1968 dwelling and to propose additional floor at recessed level. Granted, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/04391/25** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04391-25/nadur-excavate-water-reservoir): To excavate water reservoir. Granted, validated 9 July 2025 - [**PA/00800/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00800-25/marsa-construct-a-class-4b): To construct a Class 4B (shop) matching those adjacent to it. Pending, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/06236/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06236-24/st-julians-propose-a-change-of-use-from-vacant): To propose a change of use from vacant space to Class 4B and an LED Digital Advertisement Screen on the side elevation. Granted, validated 18 September 2024 [All planning applications in Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghajnsielem)