--- title: "PA/08337/25: demolish part of existing house while retaining in Kercem | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08337-25/kercem-demolish-part-of-existing-house-while-retaining source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Kercem: To demolish part of existing house while retaining another section and to construct replacements forming a house to… Planning applications › Kercem › PA0833725 # PA/08337/25: demolish part of existing house while retaining in Kercem 73, Triq Santa Lucija, Kercem To demolish part of existing house while retaining another section and to construct replacements forming a house to modern habitable standards, including formation of a small basement store. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 73, Triq Santa Lucija, Kercem - **Locality:** [Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kercem) - **Applicant:** Graziella Cassar - **Perit:** [Perit Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 22 September 2025 - **Validated:** 7 January 2026 - **Published:** 7 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 6 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 4 November 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 50 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08337/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08337&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 73, Triq Santa Lucija, Kercem 52 other applications within 300 m: 35 granted, 3 refused, 4 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01620/26). On Triq Santa Lucija: 27 other applications, 18 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Teddie Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/teddie-busuttil), [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/02419/21** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02419-21/kercem-demolish-existing-structures-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing structures and construct ground floor garage with overlying 2 storey house. Status being checked, 3 floors, 29 m away - [**PA/05211/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05211-26/kercem-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to excavate and to construct 16 residential units with underlying 14 garages at basement and ground floor level. Granted, validated 18 September 2026, 1 floor, 34 m away - [**PA/05100/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05100-26/kercem-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing): To carry out alterations and extensions to existing dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout and facade, to carry out extensions and to… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/00878/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00878-26/kercem-excavate-and-construct-a-terraced-house): To excavate and construct a terraced house, and to construct a rubble wall. Refused, validated 11 February 2026, 3 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/05432/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05432-23/kercem-demolish-existing-house-and-to-construct-basement): To demolish existing house and to construct basement garage for private parking, and 7 units at ground, 1st, 2nd and receded floor levels. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/05148/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05148-23/kercem-alterations-to-pa-182-23-including-a-small): Proposed alterations to PA 182/23 including a small change is site configuration. Granted, validated 3 October 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/00182/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00182-23/kercem-excavation-and-construction-of-basement-level-car): Excavation and construction of basement level car parking and electrical substation, 4 maisonettes including 4 pools, 12 apartments, 4 penthouses with rooftop… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/07446/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07446-24/kercem-minor-alteration-to-fa-ade-of-approved-pa5148-23): Minor alteration to façade of approved PA5148/23 to change white up-and-over garage door design and other minor internal alterations Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/07516/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07516-25/kercem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling; proposed excavation and construction of two apartments and two swimming pools at basement level; two maisonettes and garage for… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/01039/20** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01039-20/kercem-excavate-basement-and-construct-nine-residential-units): To excavate basement and construct nine residential units and five garages. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/00003/22** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00003-22/kercem-excavation-and-construction-of-4-maisonettes-including): Excavation and construction of 4 maisonettes including 4 pools, 12 apartments, 4 penthouses with rooftop pools and one underground basement floor containing… Refused, validated 19 January 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/01620/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01620-26/kercem-correct-site-configuration-from-that-approved-in): To correct site configuration from that approved in PA/00538/25. To construct garages for private cars at ground floor and flats at first, second floors and… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 62 m away - [**PA/00538/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00538-25/kercem-renew-pa-09723-19-to-renew-pa-03083-14-to): To renew PA/09723/19- To renew PA/03083/14 - To remove ruins from site and construct a terraced house with underlying garage. Granted, validated 25 February 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/01708/21** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01708-21/kercem-change-of-use-of-guesthouse-approved-in): Proposed change of use of guesthouse approved in PA/06302/16 (Guesthouse not yet constructed), to an old people's home (Class 2A). To carry out alterations… Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/00428/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00428-24/kercem-sanction-alterations-from-pa7805-18): To sanction alterations from PA7805/18, mainly internal alterations and to include the use of Class 1D office at ground floor and reconfiguration of backyard… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 71 m away ## More by Edward Scerri - [**PA/07800/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07800-26/nadur-sanction-deposition-of-soil): To sanction deposition of soil. Pending - [**PA/07792/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07792-26/qala-construct-pool-with-dwelling-approved-in-pa-06887-24): To construct pool with dwelling approved in PA/06887/24. Pending - [**PA/07718/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07718-26/rabat-gozo-repaving-of-church-parvis): Repaving of church parvis. Pending - [**PA/07562/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07562-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-convent-facade): Restoration of convent facade. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07532/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07532-26/zebbug-gozo-sanction-minor-internal-differences-from-previous-permit): To sanction minor internal differences from previous permit PA/03109/20 following survey, mainly slightly larger extent on one side. Pending - [**PA/07433/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07433-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing building and construct garage, four apartments and a penthouse. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri) [All planning applications in Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kercem)