--- title: "PA/08374/25: Demolition of the existing dwelling and site in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08374-25/tarxien-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-site source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Tarxien: Demolition of the existing dwelling and site excavation. Proposed construction of a reservoir, three basement… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0837425 # PA/08374/25: Demolition of the existing dwelling and site in Tarxien 135, Tristar, Triq Hal Luqa and, Triq it-Tarzna, Tarxien Demolition of the existing dwelling and site excavation. Proposed construction of a reservoir, three basement levels providing 14 garages, and Class 1 residential apartments above, with pools at the recessed floor level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 135, Tristar, Triq Hal Luqa and, Triq it-Tarzna, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** Joseph Duca - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 26 September 2025 - **Validated:** 14 January 2026 - **Published:** 14 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08374/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08374&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 135, Tristar, Triq Hal Luqa and, Triq it-Tarzna, Tarxien 94 other applications within 300 m: 61 granted, 4 refused, 9 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00124/26). On Triq Hal Luqa: 10 other applications, 4 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Adriana Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adriana-zammit), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/01886/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01886-22/tarxien-replace-existing-heavily-deteriorated-parapet-wall-around): To replace existing heavily deteriorated parapet wall around maisonette at ground floor level. Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/00124/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00124-26/tarxien-demolition-of-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation and formation of water reservoir and construction of a street level garage and four overlying residential… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/06531/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06531-23/tarxien-pergola-in-back-garden): Proposed pergola in back garden. Refused, validated 31 January 2024, 35 m away - [**PA/01307/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01307-24/tarxien-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations, including the enlarging of the walk-in wardrobe, changing of external apertures and amendments to facade design and… Granted, validated 25 April 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/00001/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00001-20/tarxien-internal-and-external-alterations-including-replacement-of): Proposed internal and external alterations including replacement of apertures, excavation at ground floor, demolishing of existing washroom, construction of… Granted, validated 26 February 2020, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/02592/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02592-22/tarxien-sanctioning-of-property): Proposed sanctioning of property, mainly due to changes from approved permit PB02811/73, including changes to facade, internal dimensions and changes to… Status being checked, 95 m away - [**PA/03171/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03171-22/tarxien-extension-of-single-dwelling-unit): Extension of single dwelling unit, minor internal and external alterations including the addition of a lift. Proposal includes variations from the official… Status being checked, 98 m away - [**PA/03046/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03046-23/tarxien-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, changes to wash room, installation of PV panels, pool at roof level, and proposed changes to facade apertures to white PVC, including… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 100 m away - [**PA/05030/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05030-24/tarxien-sanction-staircase): To sanction staircase, window and swimming pool at penthouse level. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 103 m away - [**PA/05370/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05370-23/tarxien-sanction-construction-of-pool-at-roof-level): To sanction construction of pool at roof level & to propose planters for safety reasons. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 104 m away - [**PA/05008/24** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05008-24/paola-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA/3582/98 and change of use from garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 118 m away - [**PA/06789/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06789-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of a lift pit and construction of one private car garage, four apartments and one penthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 122 m away - [**PA/06404/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-25/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-residence): Proposed change of use of part of residence into a Class 2C education facility including subdivision and internal alterations. Withdrawn, validated 1 October 2025, 127 m away - [**PA/01970/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01970-22/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-residence): Proposed change of use of part of residence into a Class 2C education facility and proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B boutique salon shop. Status being checked, 129 m away - [**PA/00195/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00195-20/tarxien-erect-dwelling-house-with-swimming-pool-and): To erect dwelling house with swimming pool and lower ground floor garage as per amended plans to those approved in PA 6100/17 in view of archeological issues… Status being checked, 141 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): 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… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)