--- title: "PA/08324/25: demolish existing building in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08324-25/tarxien-demolish-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Tarxien: To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade, entrance hall and first room and construction of 2… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0832425 # PA/08324/25: demolish existing building in Tarxien 221, Josephine, Triq Lampuka c/w, Triq Santu Wistin, Tarxien To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade, entrance hall and first room and construction of 2 garages, 1 ground floor maisonette, 2 apartments and 2 duplex penthouses. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 221, Josephine, Triq Lampuka c/w, Triq Santu Wistin, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** [Michael Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 20 November 2025 - **Validated:** 6 May 2026 - **Published:** 6 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 5 June 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08324/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08324&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 221, Josephine, Triq Lampuka c/w, Triq Santu Wistin, Tarxien 178 other applications within 300 m: 120 granted, 7 refused, 18 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00124/26). On Triq Lampuka: 4 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 22 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/06782/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06782-26/tarxien-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail outlet. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 7 m away - [**PA/01823/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01823-26/tarxien-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Proposed change of use from Class 4A office to Class 4B retail. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 7 m away - [**PA/06185/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06185-25/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation of reservoir, Class 4A office with signage, 5 street level garages, 6 apartments and one penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 7 m away - [**PA/04772/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04772-25/tarxien-internal-modifications-to-dwelling): Internal modifications to dwelling. Dismantling of the existing receded floor roof slab, removal of the current washroom structure and construction at this… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 19 m away - [**PA/06865/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06865-26/tarxien-perform-internal-alterations-at-ground): To perform internal alterations at ground, first and second floor level including installation of lift and extension at third floor level including… Pending, 19 m away - [**PA/07428/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07428-24/tarxien-sanction-internal-alterations-in-an-apartment-at): To sanction internal alterations in an apartment at first floor level approved in PA/03762/03. Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/02741/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02741-21/tarxien-alterations-of-townhouse-at-washroom-level): Alterations of townhouse at washroom level Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/02515/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02515-24/tarxien-retain-existing-fa-ade-and-demolish-first-floor): To retain existing façade and demolish first floor level and part of ground floor level to allow for the construction of stairwell and lift. Proposed… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/02691/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02691-22/tarxien-demolish-existing-dwellings-and-construct-13-basement): To demolish existing dwellings and construct 13 basement garages, 2 maisonettes with pools at ground floor level, six apartments (two at each level) at first,… Granted, validated 27 April 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/05621/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05621-24/tarxien-alterations-to-dwelling): Alterations to dwelling, including modifications to apertures, addition of balconies, extension of volume at second floor level. Granted, validated 21 October 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/03357/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03357-23/tarxien-external-alterations-closing-off-existing-door): Proposed external alterations - Closing off existing door opening at Triq L-Annunzjata. Granted, validated 18 July 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/00966/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00966-20/tarxien-sanction-existing-terraced-house-as-built-over): To sanction existing terraced house as built over variations from permit PB/4020/83. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/00293/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00293-24/tarxien-internal-alterations-at-all-floor-levels-and): Proposed internal alterations at all floor levels and extension of washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 22 February 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/00091/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00091-24/tarxien-addition-of-one-room-to-third-floor): Addition of one room to third floor and washroom at roof level. Refused, validated 17 January 2024, 4 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/05382/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05382-26/tarxien-addition-of-one-room-to-approved-third): Addition of one room to approved third floor level plus recessed apartment at fourth level. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors, 60 m away ## More by Alexis Inguanez - [**PA/07593/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07593-26/san-gwann-sanction-existing-discount-store): To sanction existing discount store (Trading Licence 53/83) having a different wall layout than what was approved in PA/1357/00. Pending - [**PA/07566/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07566-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use from pre-1968 garage to a Class 4A office and addition of external signage and internal alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07560/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07560-26/hamrun-demolition-of-first-and-second-floor-whilst): Demolition of first and second floor whilst retaining both facades. Alterations within the facades. Formation of a new access on Triq Victor Tedesco and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07317/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07317-26/zabbar-sanction-house-as-built-from-pb-06531-80): To sanction house as built from PB/06531/80. Pending - [**PA/06882/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06882-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade. Excavation of one basement floor level, a reservoir and construction of a Class 3A guest house. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06730/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06730-26/hamrun-sanctioning-of-pa-002256-19-including-differences-in-wall): Sanctioning of PA/002256/19 including differences in wall layouts, internal heights, facade materials and basement. Pending [All applications by Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez) ## More from Michael Grech - [**PA/06488/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06488-26/qormi-internal-alterations-and-demolition-of-back-part): Internal alterations and demolition of back part to existing terraced house to create 1 ground floor garage and 1 maisonette and construction of 3 overlying… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05942/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05942-25/kercem-sanction-material-of-apertures-from-timber-to): To sanction material of apertures from timber to brown aluminium and to sanction additions in backyard. Granted, validated 17 September 2025 - [**PA/03355/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03355-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-w): To sanction w.c and bathroom extension at ground floor. Granted, validated 24 June 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/01278/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01278-25/marsaskala-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4b): Change of use from approved Class 4B confectionery/mini-market (PA588/22) into a public service garage. Granted, validated 5 March 2025 - [**PA/01467/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01467-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-and): To sanction minor internal and external variations and non-compliance of re-use of dismantled arches approved in PA3415/18. Granted, validated 13 March 2024 - [**PA/00012/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00012-24/birkirkara-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-setback-floor): Proposed internal alterations and extension to setback floor. Granted, validated 28 February 2024 [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)