--- title: "PA/00016/23: construct a dividing wall at basement level in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00016-23/mqabba-construct-a-dividing-wall-at-basement-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mqabba: To construct a dividing wall at basement level. Perit Giorgio Schembri. Validated 18 January 2023. Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0001623 # PA/00016/23: construct a dividing wall at basement level in Mqabba 4, Ave Maria, Triq il-Langasa, Sqaq Nru. 1, Mqabba To construct a dividing wall at basement level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 4, Ave Maria, Triq il-Langasa, Sqaq Nru. 1, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** [Mr Raymond Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/raymond-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 1 December 2022 - **Validated:** 18 January 2023 - **Published:** 18 January 2023 - **Comments close:** 17 February 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 31 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00016/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00016&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 4, Ave Maria, Triq il-Langasa, Sqaq Nru. 1, Mqabba 77 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01738/25). On Triq il-Langasa: 6 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/02636/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02636-25/mqabba-alterations-to-a-2-storey-townhouse-to): Alterations to a 2 storey townhouse to include 2 additional rooms at first floor and circulatory spaces. Granted, validated 24 June 2025, 2 floors, 14 m away - [**PA/06201/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06201-25/mqabba-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-pre-1967): Proposed internal and external alterations to a pre-1967 property, including the demolition of internal and external lightweight structures, the sanctioning… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 18 m away - [**PA/06261/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06261-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-garage): Demolition of existing garage, excavation for a reservoir, and construction of a terraced house with jacuzzi. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 1 floor, 29 m away - [**PA/00302/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00302-24/mqabba-sanctioning-of-excavation-and-proposed-creation-of): Sanctioning of excavation and proposed creation of a pool. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/07374/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07374-24/mqabba-alterations-to-approved-plans-in-pa07548-18-and): Alterations to approved plans in PA07548/18 and proposed pool at back yard. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/00488/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00488-22/mqabba-demolish-existing-garage-ceiling-and-to-construct): To demolish existing garage ceiling and to construct new residential dwelling above. Proposal to include installation of lift. Status being checked, 2 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/01940/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01940-21/mqabba-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-extension-at): Proposed alterations to existing dwelling and extension at first floor and washroom level Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/01560/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01560-22/mqabba-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed alterations to existing dwelling. Works to include internal reconfiguration of room layouts, extension of rooms towards back of property,… Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/01051/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01051-24/mqabba-restructuring-of-existing-town-dwelling-and-extensions): Proposed restructuring of existing town dwelling and extensions. Property to remain as a single dwelling. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/05783/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05783-23/mqabba-modifications-and-additions-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed modifications and additions to existing townhouse. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 82 m away - [**PA/00209/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00209-24/mqabba-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-of-terraced): To sanction internal and external variations of terraced house from previously approved PA/3114/02 and correction of site plan. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/01822/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01822-25/mqabba-excavation-over-site-and-construction-of-basement): Excavation over site and construction of basement garages for private use with 12 overlying apartments and 2 penthouses. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 95 m away - [**PA/04366/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04366-24/mqabba-minor-internal-and-external-additions-and-alterations): Proposed minor internal and external additions and alterations to existing pre-1967 residential unit. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 128 m away - [**PA/03295/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03295-23/mqabba-propose-the-embellishment-of-an-existing-playing): To propose the embellishment of an existing playing area including the site clearance, excavation, re-paving works, addition of landscaped areas and… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 136 m away - [**PA/04888/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04888-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-garage-and-construct-garage-and): To demolish existing garage and construct garage and overlying residence. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 2 floors, 141 m away ## More by Giorgio Schembri - [**PA/07425/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07425-26/naxxar-alterations-to-the-external-area-at-ground): Alterations to the external area at ground and first floors. Pending - [**PA/07419/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07419-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-showroom-as-built): Sanctioning of showroom as built (including its site configuration) and proposed change of use to Class 4D restaurant, including proposed changes to the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07361/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07361-26/ghajnsielem-outline-application-to-construct-three-in-number): Outline application: To construct three in number residential units on two floors. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07341/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07341-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-construction-of-agricultural-stores): To sanction the construction of agricultural stores. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07032/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07032-26/ghaxaq-sanction-the-reconstruction): To sanction the reconstruction, extension and change of use of a dilapidated structure to a residential structure, including a pool. Construction of 2… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06983/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06983-26/marsa-carry-out-internal-and-external-layout-as): To carry out internal and external layout as approved in PA/04628/24 and construct an additional floor plus a washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) ## More from Raymond Galea - [**PA/00362/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00362-26/zurrieq-construct-terraced-house-on-two-floors): To construct terraced house on two floors. Refused, validated 28 January 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/04926/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04926-25/zebbug-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): Minor internal and external alteration to approved washrooms at third floor level by PA/3624/21 to convert them into a new residential dwelling. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/08303/24** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08303-24/munxar-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA/1268/19 including internal alterations and proposed construction of a w.c beneath staircase and… Granted, validated 5 February 2025 - [**PA/01425/24** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01425-24/kirkop-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-approved-drawings-in): Sanctioning of alterations to approved drawings in PA3717/20 and construction of a washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/03624/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03624-21/zebbug-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette-including): Alterations to existing first floor maisonette including shifting of doors and walls. Application includes demolition of washroom, construction of lift from… Status being checked, 4 floors - [**PA/01781/21** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01781-21/marsaxlokk-sanction-the-construction-of-a-wall-and): To sanction the construction of a wall and propose the construction and repair of rubble walls as indicated and installation of gate. Status being checked [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)