--- title: "PA/08211/24: Demolition of existing staircase and construction of in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08211-24/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-staircase-and-construction-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: Demolition of existing staircase and construction of lift shaft and new staircase, extension of ground floor garage,… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0821124 # PA/08211/24: Demolition of existing staircase and construction of in Swieqi 16/18/20, Triq l-Ilqugh, Swieqi Demolition of existing staircase and construction of lift shaft and new staircase, extension of ground floor garage, internal alterations at first floor, change in location of entrance doors at first and second floor and construction of overlying airspace to have two apartments and a penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 16/18/20, Triq l-Ilqugh, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** Luca Burlo - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **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:** 3 - **Received:** 13 September 2024 - **Validated:** 19 February 2025 - **Published:** 19 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 20 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08211/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08211&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 16/18/20, Triq l-Ilqugh, Swieqi 152 other applications within 300 m: 87 granted, 5 refused, 17 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/08187/25). On Triq l-Ilqugh: 4 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/03284/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03284-25/swieqi-sanction-garage-at-ground-floor-and-apartment): To sanction garage at ground floor and apartment at first floor in view that development permission could not be traced. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 2 floors, 25 m away - [**PA/00485/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00485-21/swieqi-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-compared-to-pa-2072-08): Sanctioning of property as-built compared to PA/2072/08, consisting of minor internal alterations, back and front apertures sizes and location, overall… Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/03916/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03916-25/swieqi-conversion-of-duplex-apartment-with-existing-ground): Conversion of duplex apartment with existing ground floor garage & storage spaces. Works to include lowering of floor level in existing garage together with… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 1 floor, 34 m away - [**PA/02005/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02005-21/swieqi-sanction-pre-1968-first-floor-apartment-as-built): To sanction pre-1968 first floor apartment as built. Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/01268/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01268-25/swieqi-partial-demolition-of-receded-structure-at-third): Proposed partial demolition of receded structure at third floor level, to become roof terrace, and minor internal modifications at second floor. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/01067/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01067-21/swieqi-minor-alterations-of-the-first-floor-and): Minor alterations of the first floor and roof, and construction of a pool at roof level. Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/04335/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04335-23/swieqi-sanction-subdivision-of-rooms-at-basement-level): To sanction subdivision of rooms at basement level to be used as separate storage rooms and sanction soffit and partition works accordingly. Proposal also… Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/06669/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06669-24/swieqi-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-variations-to): Sanctioning of internal and external variations to property previously approved in PB/02810/78, including correction of site and screening of services at… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/08235/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08235-25/swieqi-internal-and-external-alterations-including-extension-at): Proposed internal and external alterations including extension at roof level. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/02171/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02171-21/swieqi-demolish-existing-washroom-at-second-floor-level): To demolish existing washroom at second floor level and to carry out minor alterations to an existing pre-1968 dwelling. Status being checked, 78 m away - [**PA/03086/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03086-23/swieqi-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 2 basement private car garages, 1 maisonette, 4 apartments and 1… Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/00640/20** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00640-20/swieqi-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-semi-basement): To demolish existing terraced house and construct semi-basement garages and 5 residential units. Status being checked, 89 m away - [**PA/04538/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04538-23/swieqi-digital-billboard): Proposed digital billboard. Withdrawn, validated 2 August 2023, 94 m away - [**PA/00384/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00384-26/swieqi-sanctioning-existing-residential-building-including-internal-al): Sanctioning existing residential building including internal alterations and additions, as permit not traced. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 95 m away - [**PA/00221/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00221-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-alterations-due-to-revised-site): Proposed sanctioning of alterations due to revised site at extents including omission of 1 car space, and other alterations to approved PA8476/21 - "To… Granted, validated 16 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 101 m away ## More by Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07840/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07840-26/gzira-sanction-studio-apartment): To sanction studio apartment, common area, and garages at ground floor as built, from that approved in PA/07785/23. Pending - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)