--- title: "PA/00158/25: regenerate a vacant plot into a public in Gharghur | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00158-25/gharghur-regenerate-a-vacant-plot-into-a-public source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gharghur: To regenerate a vacant plot into a public green space, incorporating new trees and shrubs, accessible pathways,… Planning applications › Gharghur › PA0015825 # PA/00158/25: regenerate a vacant plot into a public in Gharghur Tax-Xwieki Park, Triq Giovanni Gafa' c/w, Triq Gaspare Formica, Gharghur To regenerate a vacant plot into a public green space, incorporating new trees and shrubs, accessible pathways, seating areas, nature play equipment, obstacle course running (OCR), an underground reservoir, an elevated walkway and a switch room. The proposal also includes the dismantling of a redundant bus shelter - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Tax-Xwieki Park, Triq Giovanni Gafa' c/w, Triq Gaspare Formica, Gharghur - **Locality:** [Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-cuschieri) - **Perit:** [Perit Kurt Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kurt-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 8 November 2024 - **Validated:** 26 February 2025 - **Published:** 22 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 6 February 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 12 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00158/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00158&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Tax-Xwieki Park, Triq Giovanni Gafa' c/w, Triq Gaspare Formica, Gharghur 25 other applications within 300 m: 12 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02007/23). On Triq Giovanni Gafa': 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/02918/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02918-25/gharghur-sanction-changes-in-a-terraced-house-from): To sanction changes in a terraced house from PAPB4054/84. Proposal includes some minor internal alterations and changing of facade materials. Granted, validated 10 June 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/04906/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04906-24/gharghur-pergola-with-retractable-canopy-at-first-floor): Proposed pergola with retractable canopy at first floor level terrace. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/01498/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01498-24/gharghur-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-existing-terraced): To carry out internal alterations to existing terraced house and additions at level 3 and 4, including the demolition of existing roof structures, the… Withdrawn, validated 20 March 2024, 5 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/04030/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04030-26/gharghur-change-of-use-of-public-car-garages): Proposed change of use of public car garages approved in PA/01270/25 to private car garages. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/00543/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00543-26/gharghur-proposal-includes-an-extension-at-roof-level): Proposal includes an extension at roof level over the approved permit PA/01270/25 and PA/02007/23 which includes 5 new penthouses at level three. Proposal… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 65 m away - [**PA/01270/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01270-25/gharghur-amendments-to-approved-pa-02007-23-to-create-a): Proposed amendments to approved PA/02007/23 to create a residential complex on three full floors with 43 units and 2 basements levels with 53 private car… Pending, validated 5 March 2025, 3 floors, 65 m away - [**PA/02007/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02007-23/gharghur-excavation-and-construction-of-17-new-terraced): Proposed excavation and construction of 17 new terraced houses that include a basement level with common ramp entrance and circulation, ground floor bedrooms,… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 3 floors, 65 m away - [**PA/05364/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05364-26/gharghur-additions-to-development-as-approved-in-pa-00543-26): Proposed additions to development as approved in PA/00543/26 at receded floor level. Overall height and main facade remain unchanged. Granted, validated 5 August 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/00504/20** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00504-20/gharghur-sanction-minor-differences-of-garage-as-built): To sanction minor differences of garage as built from permit PA 3415/19 and change of use from garage to Class 4B hairdresser and nail technician. Proposal… Status being checked, 88 m away - [**PA/06468/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06468-25/gharghur-sanction-apartment-as-built-with-minor-variances): To sanction apartment as built with minor variances from PA3415/19. Granted, validated 28 October 2025, 95 m away - [**PA/03409/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03409-26/gharghur-change-of-use-from-class1-residential-to): Proposed change of use from Class1 residential to Class 2C childcare center. Proposal also include alterations. Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 118 m away - [**PA/02205/22** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02205-22/iklin-proposal-includes-the-reinstatement-of-a-highly): The proposal includes the reinstatement of a highly dilapidated room, additions and alterations to the existing agricultural stores including the sanctioning… Status being checked, 135 m away - [**PA/03212/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03212-25/naxxar-construct-rubble-wall-adjacent-to-the-proposed): To construct rubble wall adjacent to the proposed access and installation of timber gates. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 143 m away - [**PA/00096/22** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00096-22/gharghur-erect-rubble-wall-in-place-of-the): To erect rubble wall in place of the stone block wall along the passage, construction of underground water reservoir. Status being checked, 149 m away - [**PA/02470/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02470-25/gharghur-refurbishing-of-field-for-agriculture-use-entailing): Refurbishing of field for agriculture use entailing the construction of a reservoir, topping field with agricultural soil, repair and reconstruction of rubble… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 209 m away ## More by Kurt Vella - [**PA/07529/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07529-26/zebbug-alteration-of-volleyball-court-and-adjoining-hardstand): Proposed alteration of volleyball court and adjoining hardstand into two padel courts. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07379/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07379-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-changes-to-existing-detached-bungalow): Sanctioning of changes to existing detached bungalow to include covered carport over driveway and underlying domestic store, basement level towards back… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05939/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05939-26/qormi-sanction-installation-of-two-storage-diesel-tanks): To sanction installation of two storage diesel tanks and a generator inclusive of it's own diesel tank. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05566/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05566-26/belt-valletta-renewal-of-pa-04130-17-proposed-alterations-to): Renewal of PA/04130/17 - "Proposed alterations to Class 4A at second floor mainly shifting of walls and creating a staircase leading to third floor,… Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/03431/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03431-26/hamrun-sanction-minor-layout-differences-and-proposed-internal): To sanction minor layout differences and proposed internal and external changes to accommodate a change of use from car showroom to two one bedroom units. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02094/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02094-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-layout-differences-from-pa-02502-13-and): To sanction minor layout differences from PA/02502/13 and proposed domestic store at roof level internal interconnection. Pending, validated 6 May 2026 [All applications by Kurt Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kurt-vella) ## More from Joseph Cuschieri - [**PA/07799/24** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07799-24/siggiewi-regenerate-an-unused-site-into-a-green): To regenerate an unused site into a green space incorporating new trees and shrubs, accessible pathways, gardening allotments, an amenity block, two… Withdrawn, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/04808/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04808-24/hamrun-greening-of-external-recreation-area-currently-used): Proposed greening of external recreation area currently used as sports court, including excavation and construction of reservoir, OCR (obstacle course race),… Withdrawn - [**PA/04430/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04430-24/lija-transform-an-underutilized-site-into-a-public): To transform an underutilized site into a public green space, featuring easily accessible pathways, a tranquil sensory garden with a labyrinth maze,… Granted, validated 9 September 2024 - [**PA/04429/24** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04429-24/st-julians-regenerate-an-unused-site-into-a-public): To regenerate an unused site into a public green space incorporating accessible pathways, recreational play elements as well as parking spaces and an… Granted, validated 30 October 2024 - [**PA/03950/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03950-24/birzebbuga-embellishment-of-existing-unkept-garden-into-a): Embellishment of existing unkept garden into a community oriented green space and provision of access between Triq l-Gherien and Triq F.M. Ferretti. Granted, validated 29 October 2024 - [**PA/03882/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03882-24/luqa-project-involves-regenerating-an-unused-site-into): The project involves regenerating an unused site into a public green space with accessible pathways, recreational play areas, parking spaces, an underlying… Granted, validated 5 November 2024 [All planning applications in Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur)