--- title: "PA/08384/25: Demolition of existing terraced house in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08384-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: Demolition of existing terraced house (pre-1968), excavation and construction of garage at basement level (including… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0838425 # PA/08384/25: Demolition of existing terraced house in Ghaxaq 23, Sydney, Triq Birzebbuga, Ghaxaq Demolition of existing terraced house (pre-1968), excavation and construction of garage at basement level (including underlying water reservoir) and 5 residential units. Proposal includes a pool at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 23, Sydney, Triq Birzebbuga, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [John Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit Nadine Debono Draghiciu](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nadine-debono-draghiciu) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 6 November 2025 - **Validated:** 14 January 2026 - **Published:** 14 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 3 June 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 70 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08384/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08384&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 23, Sydney, Triq Birzebbuga, Ghaxaq 56 other applications within 300 m: 33 granted, 2 refused, 4 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05017/25). On Triq Birzebbuga: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/08431/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08431-24/ghaxaq-internal-and-external-alterations-to-change-position): Proposed internal and external alterations to change position of garage and formation of an additional bedroom. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/06246/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06246-25/ghaxaq-sanction-travertine-look-cladding-on-an-existing): To sanction travertine look cladding on an existing residential building covered by PA/6685/23. Refused, validated 19 November 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/01696/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01696-21/ghaxaq-sanction-dwelling-approved-by-pb-3157-67): To sanction dwelling approved by PB/3157/67, including shifting of doors, walls, windows and tools room at the back of site Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/06685/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06685-23/ghaxaq-propose-vertical-extension-of-the-existing-property): To propose vertical extension of the existing property comprehensive of an additional floor and a receded floor, together with multiple internal and external… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/03137/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03137-21/ghaxaq-demolish-first-and-second-floor-apartment): To demolish first and second floor apartment. Construction of four apartments over four floors Status being checked, 4 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/02461/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02461-21/ghaxaq-alterations-and-extension-to-dwelling-covered-by): Alterations and extension to dwelling covered by RG/02060/19 including construction of bedroom, bathroom and washroom at first floor level. Status being checked, 37 m away - [**PA/01769/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01769-21/ghaxaq-sanction-correction-of-site-configuration-following-new): Application to sanction correction of site configuration following new survey and differences to PB/1259/72. Differences includes re-positioning of walls,… Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/07233/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07233-25/ghaxaq-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground): Proposed minor internal and external alterations at ground and first floor levels, including partial demolition and construction works, as well as the… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/00366/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00366-22/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-groundfloor-maisonette): To demolish existing dwelling and construct groundfloor maisonette and garage and first, second and third floor apartments and ancillary facilities at… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/07507/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07507-25/ghaxaq-alterations-to-the-ground-floor-common-area-and): Alterations to the ground-floor common area and existing first floor apartments, demolition of part first floor roof, construction of the first floor internal… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 53 m away - [**PA/04970/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04970-24/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-from-two): Proposed sanctioning of change of use from two Class 4B shops to two separate car showrooms and minor changes to openings on facade. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/02198/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02198-25/ghaxaq-sanction-alterations-to-approved-pa-5908-21-mainly-re-positioni): Application to sanction alterations to approved PA/5908/21 mainly re-positioning of internal walls, doors and windows and introduction of penthouse.… Granted, validated 23 May 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/06811/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-24/ghaxaq-sanction-existing-terraced-house-not-constructed-as): To sanction existing terraced house not constructed as per approved permit PAPB/1987/75; alterations to existing building to include an additional garage at… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 3 floors, 70 m away - [**PA/00522/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00522-26/ghaxaq-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-06811-24-eliminate): Changes to approved permit PA/06811/24 - eliminate lift and apartment at second floor, and proposed construction of two washrooms instead. Granted, validated 10 March 2026, 71 m away - [**PA/00007/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00007-24/ghaxaq-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-that-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations from that approved in PA3403/99 and proposed change of use from garage to studio apartment. Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 71 m away ## More by Nadine Debono Draghiciu - [**PA/05756/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05756-26/qrendi-pool-and-other-services-at-roof-level): Proposed pool and other services at roof level of a residential block approved by PA/00752/22. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05579/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05579-26/birzebbuga-part-demolition-of-existing-property): Part demolition of existing property (approved by PB/3759/89), re-construction of a garage at basement level and the construction of 5 residential units.… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00776/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00776-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation below existing ramp and street level terrace, and construction of garages at semi-basement level and 5… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05192/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05192-24/ghaxaq-sanctioning-of-3-dwellings-as-built): Sanctioning of 3 dwellings as built (previously approved by PA/5405/21) including the addition of basement below dwellings 2 and 3 (due dislevel found between… Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/04928/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04928-24/zejtun-sanctioning-of-removal-of-planters-and-minor): Sanctioning of removal of planters and minor alterations of ramp to basement as approved by PA/3194/19, demolition and re-construction of party wall as per… Granted, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/00758/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00758-24/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation and construction of garages at semi-basement and 5 residential units. Granted, validated 30 April 2024 [All applications by Nadine Debono Draghiciu](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nadine-debono-draghiciu) ## More from John Micallef - [**PA/01711/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01711-26/qrendi-construction-of-a-maisonette-and-an-apartment): Construction of a maisonette and an apartment and ground floor level, 2 apartments at first floor level and 2 penthouses at receded floor level with minor… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00776/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00776-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation below existing ramp and street level terrace, and construction of garages at semi-basement level and 5… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06419/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06419-25/marsaxlokk-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, (pre-1968) excavation and construction of garages at semi-basement level (incl. underlying water reservoir) and 5… Granted, validated 8 October 2025 - [**PA/06095/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06095-25/mqabba-re-design-to-change-layout-of-warehouses-and): Proposed re-design to change layout of warehouses and ancillary parking already approved in PA/4486/07, PA/5313/16 and PA/2175/16, and inclusion of additional… Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/05894/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05894-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of basement garages, maisonette at ground level, 3 apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor and a penthouse… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05136/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05136-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-building): Demolition of existing pre-1968 building, and construction of ground floor garage, three apartments at first, second and third floor and penthouse at receded… Withdrawn, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)