PA/08363/25: Upgrading of the existing Marsa Racecourse to in Marsa
Malta Equidrome, Il-Korsa taz-Zwiemel u l-Marsa Park and Ride, Triq it-Tigrija c/w Triq l-Iljun, Triq Aldo Moro, Marsa
Upgrading of the existing Marsa Racecourse to an international standard racecourse, including demolition of existing grandstand and structures; restoration of the MRC building; upgrade and extension of the racetrack; upgrade of polo pitch; construction of grandstand; construction of Class 4C and 4D outlets; construction of 2 club houses; construction of stables and paddocks; construction of equestrian arena with grandstand; construction of an additional 4 floors of car parking over the Marsa Park and Ride; construction of bridge between car park and race track; construction of childcare centre; construction of commercial development including Classes 2C, 3B, 3C, 4A-D outlets; and other ancillary facilities to the racecourse.
- Status
- Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request)
- Location
- Malta Equidrome, Il-Korsa taz-Zwiemel u l-Marsa Park and Ride, Triq it-Tigrija c/w Triq l-Iljun, Triq Aldo Moro, Marsa
- Locality
- Marsa
- Applicant
- Marsa Race Track Ltd. Attn: Johann Farrugia
- Perit
- Dr Edwin Mintoff
- Application type
- Outline development permission
- Zone
- Outside Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Commercial)
- Received
- 31 July 2025
- Validated
- 21 January 2026
- Published
- 21 January 2026
- Comments close
- 20 February 2026
The public planning file has 41 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision.
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around Malta Equidrome, Il-Korsa taz-Zwiemel u l-Marsa Park and Ride, Triq it-Tigrija c/w Triq l-Iljun, Triq Aldo Moro, Marsa
126 other applications within 300 m: 67 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03447/25).
On Triq it-Tigrija: 26 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: Patrick Griscti Soler, Chris Cachia, William Lewis, Edwin Mintoff.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 6 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/03582/22 Marsa: To demolish washroom, to replace roof over garage, carry out internal and external alterations and construction extension on first floor and overlying washroom.
- PA/04617/26 Marsa: To propose free standing external illuminated single sided billboard at Triq Dicembru Tlettax, Marsa.
- PA/00248/26 Marsa: Demolition of existing house. Excavation of basement garage. Construction of ground floor garages, three apartments and a duplex unit at third and receded…
- PA/00173/22 Marsa: Internal alterations to existing property including removal of walls, demolition of existing back structures and addition of second floor at roof level.…
- PA/03975/24 Marsa: Alterations at all levels including sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA8298/21, subdivision of building into three apartments, conversion of…
- PA/01533/22 Marsa: To re-establish use of gaming parlour according to PA/775/11, fixing of a sign including an A.C. enclosure unit, and minor internal alterations.
- PA/00272/20 Marsa: Proposed part change of use from private car garage to public service garage (taxi and minibuses).
- PA/03543/24 Marsa: To sanction differences from PA/3350/17 within layouts of maisonette as existing.
- PA/03537/26 Marsa: Installation of two static back-lit billboard.
- PA/03420/24 Marsa: To sanction extension to permitted warehouse as per approved permit PB/02179/63.
- PA/05240/26 Marsa: Demolition of first floor maisonette and construction of two duplex apartments.
- PA/03421/24 Marsa: To sanction extension to permitted warehouse as per approved permit PB02179/63.
- PA/03241/25 Marsa: To sanction variation from PAPB/3221/70 and proposed change of use from approved laundry to public service garage.
- PA/04185/24 Marsa: To convert existing dwelling into an apartment block comprising of 4 units. Works to include alterations at existing levels and demolition of existing rooms…
- PA/04390/26 Marsa: Application to sanction an extension to an existing warehouse (Class 6A) originally approved by permit PB02179/63.
More by Edwin Mintoff
- PA/07655/26 Munxar: Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool…
- PA/07457/26 Gzira: Amendments to facade for structural integrity.
- PA/07455/26 Sliema: Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign.
- PA/07431/26 St Julians: To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,…
- PA/07407/26 Sliema: To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of…
- PA/07388/26 Marsaskala: Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel.