--- title: "PA/00172/25: propose construction of cellar at basement level in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00172-25/lija-propose-construction-of-cellar-at-basement-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: To propose construction of cellar at basement level, to demolish structures at the back of the site, and propose… Planning applications › Lija › PA0017225 # PA/00172/25: propose construction of cellar at basement level in Lija 13, Triq il-Kbira, Lija To propose construction of cellar at basement level, to demolish structures at the back of the site, and propose reconstruction as proposed, internal alterations and construction of pool at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 13, Triq il-Kbira, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** Darren Cordina - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Received:** 11 October 2024 - **Validated:** 22 January 2025 - **Published:** 22 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 19 November 2030 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 38 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00172/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00172&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 13, Triq il-Kbira, Lija 122 other applications within 300 m: 73 granted, 2 refused, 16 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07320/24). On Triq il-Kbira: 20 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Joanna Spiteri Staines](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joanna-spiteri-staines), [Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson), [Claire Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-bezzina), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/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, 27 m away - [**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, 38 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, 48 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, 50 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, 58 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, 58 m away - [**PA/00550/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00550-21/lija-sanction-minor-variations-from-the-approved-2540-00): To sanction minor variations from the approved 2540/00 and propose an ensuite at first floor. Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/08657/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08657-24/lija-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate and construct basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/00128/20** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00128-20/lija-interconnection-of-the-two-dwellings): Proposed interconnection of the two dwellings; internal alterations for reconfiguration of layout; pool at roof level; skylight at roof level over internal… Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/01507/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01507-26/lija-internal-alteration): Internal alteration, extension at second floor, construction of pool and jacuzzi at roof level. Shifting of pv panels on roof. Pending, validated 11 March 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/06267/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06267-24/lija-sanctioning-of-as-built-building-from-approved): Sanctioning of as built building from approved application PA/00838/15. Construction of extension on ground, 1st and 2nd floor. Minor interior alterations. Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 68 m away - [**PA/03277/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03277-21/lija-construction-of-room-at-1st-floor-over): Construction of room at 1st floor over garage, raising of garden wall abutting the main road and back party wall to screen from overlooking of 3rd party… Status being checked, 2 floors, 68 m away - [**PA/06081/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06081-26/lija-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed alterations and extension to pre-1968 dwelling. Works to also include facade restoration works, excavation of a pool in the backyard, demolition of… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 69 m away - [**PA/09557/19** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-09557-19/lija-changes-in-facade): Changes in facade. Subdivision of property into 3 units. Internal alterations and extension into back yard and at roof level, and construction of pool and… Granted, validated 11 December 2019, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 79 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, 80 m away ## More by Jonathan Schembri - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06880/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-26/santa-venera-construct-8-basement-garages): To construct 8 basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06618/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06618-26/naxxar-propose-external-alterations-to-villa-approved-in): To propose external alterations to villa approved in PA01619/10. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06302/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-26/qormi-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Applications includes fixing of signage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06244/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approv): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PA4403/20 and PA4445/21. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)