--- title: "PA/00306/25: sanction a pre-1978 water reservoir in Xaghra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00306-25/xaghra-sanction-a-pre-1978-water-reservoir source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xaghra: To sanction a pre-1978 water reservoir. Perit Alexander Bigeni. Validated 22 January 2025. Planning applications › Xaghra › PA0030625 # PA/00306/25: sanction a pre-1978 water reservoir in Xaghra Agricultural land, Access off, Triq it-Tigrija, Xaghra To sanction a pre-1978 water reservoir. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Agricultural land, Access off, Triq it-Tigrija, Xaghra - **Locality:** [Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra) - **Applicant:** [Carmel Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carmel-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 15 October 2024 - **Validated:** 22 January 2025 - **Published:** 22 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 21 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00306/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00306&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Agricultural land, Access off, Triq it-Tigrija, Xaghra 91 other applications within 300 m: 62 granted, 1 refused, 11 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03347/22). On Triq it-Tigrija: 26 other applications, 19 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Jennifer Drago](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jennifer-drago), [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Annamaria Attard Montalto](https://propertylist.mt/perit/annamaria-attard-montalto), [Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 24 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/07153/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07153-25/xaghra-change-use-from-laundry-approved-in-pa-00110-21): To change use from laundry approved in PA/00110/21 to a shop (Class 4B). To also sanction internal alterations to layout from that previously approved. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 12 m away - [**PA/00110/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00110-21/xaghra-change-use-from-class-4b-shop-to): To change use from Class 4B shop to laundry Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/00010/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00010-22/xaghra-change-of-material-of-apertures-in-facade): Proposed change of material of apertures in facade. Granted, validated 12 January 2022, 38 m away - [**PA/06482/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06482-23/xaghra-demolish-existing-building-and-to-construct-a): To demolish existing building and to construct a residential dwelling with underlying basement. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/07610/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07610-25/xaghra-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa4048-99): Application to sanction variations from approved permit PA4048/99, relating to a two-storey dwelling house. The proposed sanctioning includes modifications to… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 2 floors, 53 m away - [**PA/01857/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01857-26/xaghra-demolish-3-rooms-of-pre-1967-building-and): To demolish 3 rooms of pre-1967 building and construct 11 two storey houses, 3 garages and excavate 7 pools and 11 reservoirs. Pending, validated 18 March 2026, 2 floors, 59 m away - [**PA/01420/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01420-24/xaghra-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structures): To demolish existing dilapidated structures, relocate right of way, excavate existing vacant plot, and construct two residential units on the first floor and… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 2 floors, 63 m away - [**PA/07218/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07218-26/xaghra-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-to): Change of use from domestic store to take away food and drink establishment (Class 4C) fixing of sign and sanctioning of internal alterations. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 73 m away - [**PA/05437/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05437-25/xaghra-convert-pre-1968-dwellings): To convert pre-1968 dwellings, restore ceiling slabs and demolish dilapidated garden structures. Also proposed excavation for underground water reservoirs and… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 3 floors, 79 m away - [**PA/04339/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04339-24/xaghra-replace-deteriorated-timber-beams-in-sacristy): To replace deteriorated timber beams in sacristy. Granted, validated 31 October 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/03408/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03408-23/xaghra-renew-permit-pa4058-17-to-restore-annex): To renew permit PA4058/17 - To restore annex including reconstruction of small disordinated north corner, replacing deteriorated roof elements, external… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 88 m away - [**PA/01764/22** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01764-22/xaghra-dismantle-existing-random-stone-and-concrete-wall): To dismantle existing random stone and concrete wall and erect soft stone boundary wall along street alignment. To sanction parapet wall and small room within… Status being checked, 88 m away - [**PA/01691/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01691-24/xaghra-restore-external-wall-of-south-apse-and): To restore external wall of south apse and south facade. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/02719/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02719-24/xaghra-sanction-variations-from-pa4528-18-consisting-of-site): To sanction variations from PA4528/18 consisting of site configuration; elements in facade and slight shifting of internal walls. Granted, validated 11 June 2024, 94 m away - [**PA/02357/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02357-25/xaghra-sanction-existing-layout-from-the-approved-and): To sanction existing layout from the approved and to change of use from Class 1 residential building into a Class 4D establishment, proposed alterations,… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 100 m away ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from Carmel Farrugia - [**PA/05820/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05820-26/zurrieq-sanction-existing-ground-floor-garage): To sanction existing ground floor garage, as the original development permit could not be traced. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/05818/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05818-26/zurrieq-internal-alteration-to-a-pre-1967-garage): Proposed internal alteration to a pre-1967 garage. Granted, validated 22 September 2026 - [**PA/02381/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02381-26/zurrieq-sanction-minor-additions-to-approved-residence-in): To sanction minor additions to approved residence in permit PA5522/19 and PA2685/18. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/00309/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00309-26/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-an-approved-terraced): Proposed sanctioning of alterations to an approved terraced house approved by virtue of PB/0606/75 and interconnection to two garages forming part of separate… Granted, validated 6 February 2026 - [**PA/05366/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05366-25/vittoriosa-birgu-propose-the-conversion-of-existing-domestic-stores): To propose the conversion of existing domestic stores, as approved in RG/2103/19, into a residential dwelling. The proposal also includes minor internal… Granted, validated 30 October 2025 - [**PA/05351/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05351-25/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-differences-from-pa-06593-95): Sanctioning of differences from PA/06593/95. Proposed minor internal and external alterations including the conversion of the said garage to agricultural… Granted, validated 12 November 2025 [All planning applications in Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xaghra)