--- title: "PA/08657/24: demolish existing terraced house in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08657-24/lija-demolish-existing-terraced-house source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct basement garages and overlying maisonette, three… Planning applications › Lija › PA0865724 # PA/08657/24: demolish existing terraced house in Lija 14, 16, Triq Giuseppe Cali', Lija To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 14, 16, Triq Giuseppe Cali', Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** [Louis Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/louis-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Reuben Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 19 November 2024 - **Validated:** 12 February 2025 - **Published:** 8 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 23 January 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 26 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08657/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08657&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 14, 16, Triq Giuseppe Cali', Lija 119 other applications within 300 m: 69 granted, 2 refused, 14 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02305/25). On Triq Giuseppe Cali': 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/01620/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01620-23/lija-renewal-to-pa03136-18-and-pa02509-10-amendment): Renewal to PA03136/18 and PA02509/10 - Amendment to PA0572/07 involving change of use from car store to offices at 1st floor, change of use from offices to… Granted, validated 21 April 2023, 3 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/04639/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04639-25/lija-internal-alterations-to-existing-elevated-maisonette): Proposed internal alterations to existing elevated maisonette, including the disconnection of the maisonette from the underlying garages, which are to be… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/01472/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01472-25/lija-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-12): Excavation of site and construction of 12 basement garages, 3 ground floor maisonettes and 12 residential dwellings from first floor to receded floor level. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/05438/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05438-26/lija-renewal-of-pa-07582-18-to-extend-existing-washroom): Renewal of PA/07582/18: To extend existing washroom and create a residence and construct a recessed floor above. To introduce lift and modify internal… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/04552/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04552-26/lija-changes-to-permit-pa-02305-25): Proposed changes to permit PA/02305/25, consisting of the addition of basement level-3 (having 37 garages in total), removal of the Class 4B by incorporating… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/02305/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02305-25/lija-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of): Excavation of site and construction of; 38 basement garages for private use, 3 terraced houses. 4 maisonettes and 1 Class 4B shop at ground floor level and 16… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/01810/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01810-22/lija-sanctioning-of-existing-building-having-minor-changes): Sanctioning of existing building having minor changes from approved PA 646/10. Extension to existing sports complex (Class 3C) comprising of construction of a… Status being checked, 3 floors, 56 m away - [**PA/03749/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03749-25/lija-amendments-to-permit-pa-01676-21): Amendments to permit PA/01676/21; revising facade materials at ground floor level and installation of PV panels at upper roof level including the replacement… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 1 floor, 77 m away - [**PA/01676/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01676-21/lija-addition-of-dilapidated-house-to-adjoining-house): Addition of dilapidated house to adjoining house. Works to include: 1) Internal demolition of dilapidated house retaining façade and front room; 2) Additions… Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/00908/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00908-26/lija-demolition-of-washrooms-and-construction-of-two): Proposed demolition of washrooms and construction of two duplex units at third and receded level. Pending, validated 18 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 79 m away - [**PA/02822/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02822-22/lija-internal-alterations-involving-the-removal-of-walls): Internal alterations involving the removal of walls, building internal partitions, demolition of the latest extension and rooms at the back of the house,… Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/00816/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00816-21/lija-carry-out-additions-and-alterations-to-existing): To carry out additions and alterations to existing dwelling consisting of; the construction of a bedroom at first floor and a domestic store at roof level,… Status being checked, 2 floors, 80 m away - [**PA/03037/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03037-21/lija-extension-to-existing-dwelling): Extension to existing dwelling. Work to include sanctioning layout as from approved in PB5835/89 Status being checked, 87 m away - [**PA/00296/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00296-24/lija-amendment-to-approved-pa-00012-19): Amendment to approved PA/00012/19; including reduction in number of dwelling units from 4 apartments to 1 duplex maisonette and reduction of floors from 4… Granted, validated 9 April 2024, 3 floors, 94 m away - [**PA/05164/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05164-24/lija-sanction-dwelling-as-build-from-pa-02347-93): To sanction dwelling as build from PA/02347/93. Granted, validated 7 October 2024, 95 m away ## More by Reuben Borg - [**PA/06923/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06923-26/fgura-changes-to-pa-05668-24): Changes to PA/05668/24, demolition of existing adjacent terraced house, excavation and construction of three levels below ground for parking, retail Class 4B… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04664/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04664-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-two-existing-maisonettes-and-garages): To demolish two existing maisonettes and garages, excavate and construct basement garage, two overlying maisonettes and pool at roof level. Suspended, validated 8 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02835/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02835-26/hamrun-change-of-use-from-a-residential-space): Change of use from a residential space to a Class 2C childcare centre, including internal and external alterations, and installation of a sign. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/02773/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02773-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02081/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02081-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct three basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01529/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01529-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4B mini market with butcher. Granted, validated 11 March 2026 [All applications by Reuben Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/reuben-borg) ## More from Louis Borg - [**PA/05871/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05871-26/sliema-change-of-use-of-office-block-to): Change of use of office block to a residential block consisting of 5 two bedroom apartments, 5 one bedroom studio apartments, and a two bedroom penthouse.… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08336/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08336-25/marsaskala-addition-of-a-first-floor-balcony-on-the): Addition of a first-floor balcony on the existing facade and conversion of an existing external window into a door opening. Granted, validated 29 January 2026 - [**PA/05009/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05009-25/qormi-addition-of-a-w): Proposed addition of a w.c. with ante-room, overlying storage and shop sign to a pre-1967, Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 24 October 2025 - [**PA/07250/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07250-24/qormi-alterations-to-facade-at-ground-floor): Proposed alterations to facade at ground floor, retaining the existing facade up to first floor. Construction of a duplex two-bedroom maisonette at ground and… Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/00430/23** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00430-23/siggiewi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B retail including fixing of sign, new external apertures and minor alteration works. Granted, validated 8 February 2023 - [**PA/02901/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02901-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-apartment-to-class): Change of use from apartment to Class 4B shop including minor internal changes and proposed fixing of sign. Status being checked [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)