--- title: "PA/00508/26: excavation of site in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00508-26/ghaxaq-excavation-of-site source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: Proposed excavation of site, construction of substation, 33 basement garages, Class 4A office, 27 apartments and 14… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0050826 # PA/00508/26: excavation of site in Ghaxaq Vacant Plot, Triq iz-Zejtun c/w New Street off, Triq il-Gistakor, Ghaxaq Proposed excavation of site, construction of substation, 33 basement garages, Class 4A office, 27 apartments and 14 duplex apartments with pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, Triq iz-Zejtun c/w New Street off, Triq il-Gistakor, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [Goran Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/goran-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Infrastructure - **Residential units:** 41 - **Received:** 3 December 2025 - **Validated:** 28 January 2026 - **Published:** 28 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 13 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00508/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00508&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, Triq iz-Zejtun c/w New Street off, Triq il-Gistakor, Ghaxaq 59 other applications within 300 m: 36 granted, 2 refused, 3 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05017/25). On Triq iz-Zejtun: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella). - [**PA/02898/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02898-22/ghaxaq-changes-to-approved-permit-pa03579-10-to-turn): Proposed changes to approved permit PA03579/10 to turn project into a commercial development composed of 4 floors and one receded floor which will include a… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/00653/21** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00653-21/zejtun-sanction-construction-of-store-in-courtyard-of): To sanction construction of store in courtyard of pre-1967 ground floor maisonette Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/01323/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01323-23/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-5): To demolish existing residential unit and construct 5 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level, 6 overlying apartments at first, second… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/00743/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00743-24/zejtun-minor-alterations-to-townhouse): Minor alterations to townhouse, replacement of slab over first floor, change of use from washroom to bathroom and extension of bedroom at second floor. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/02198/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02198-25/ghaxaq-sanction-alterations-to-approved-pa-5908-21-mainly-re-positioni): Application to sanction alterations to approved PA/5908/21 mainly re-positioning of internal walls, doors and windows and introduction of penthouse.… Granted, validated 23 May 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/00917/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00917-26/ghaxaq-changes-to-approved-pa-1864-23): Changes to approved PA/1864/23, including: addition of basement level -3, 4 Class 4B shops, 7 apartments at ground floor level, 12 apartments on first floor… Suspended, validated 18 February 2026, 3 floors, 77 m away - [**PA/01864/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01864-23/ghaxaq-excavation-of-a-vacant-plot): Excavation of a vacant plot. Construction of two basement levels including 68 garages, 9 Class 4B shops, 10 maisonettes and one apartment at ground floor… Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 77 m away - [**PA/02461/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02461-21/ghaxaq-alterations-and-extension-to-dwelling-covered-by): Alterations and extension to dwelling covered by RG/02060/19 including construction of bedroom, bathroom and washroom at first floor level. Status being checked, 98 m away - [**PA/01696/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01696-21/ghaxaq-sanction-dwelling-approved-by-pb-3157-67): To sanction dwelling approved by PB/3157/67, including shifting of doors, walls, windows and tools room at the back of site Status being checked, 99 m away - [**PA/00134/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00134-23/ghaxaq-carry-out-alterations-to-the-internal-layout): Application to carry out alterations to the internal layout, and replacement of damaged beams to a pre-1968 residence. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 103 m away - [**PA/08384/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08384-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house (pre-1968), excavation and construction of garage at basement level (including underlying water reservoir) and 5… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 112 m away - [**PA/04180/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04180-23/zejtun-propose-internal-and-external-modifications-including-re-config): To propose internal and external modifications including re-configuration of staircase, demolition of part of walls and roof slab at ground floor and first… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 114 m away - [**PA/03137/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03137-21/ghaxaq-demolish-first-and-second-floor-apartment): To demolish first and second floor apartment. Construction of four apartments over four floors Status being checked, 4 floors, 114 m away - [**PA/02019/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02019-25/zejtun-convert-existing-garage): To convert existing garage, approved in PB2604/70 into a workshop for photo frame assembly (Class 5A) and sales area (Class 4B). Proposal to include affixing… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 122 m away - [**PA/01241/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01241-23/ghaxaq-replacement-of-ceiling-slab-over-third-party): Replacement of ceiling slab over third party garage and minor internal alteration at ground floor level. Granted, validated 18 April 2023, 122 m away ## More by Wayne Scerri - [**PA/07358/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07358-26/sliema-demolish-existing-internal-walls-and-ceilings): To demolish existing internal walls and ceilings (retaining facade), plus construction of a Class 3A guest house at ground, first, second, third and setback… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07337/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07337-26/nadur-internal-alterations-to-approved-pa6882-22): Proposed internal alterations to approved PA6882/22. Pending - [**PA/07302/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07302-26/kercem-retain-facade): To retain facade, to partly internal additions to existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also carry out… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07245/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07245-26/kercem-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, propose excavation and construction of reservoir, 9 garages at basement level, office Class 4A, signage, residential units at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07175/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07175-26/kalkara-extend-the-existing-washroom-at-setback-floor): To extend the existing washroom at setback floor level, in an existing pre-1968 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07021/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07021-26/st-julians-convert-an-existing-dilipadited-pre-67-residential-structur): To convert an existing dilipadited pre-67 residential structure on the same built up footprint consisting of internal and external modifications including… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) ## More from Goran Vella - [**PA/04695/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04695-26/ghaxaq-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, construction of substation, 34 basement garages, Class 4A office with signage, 14 maisonette, 15 apartments and 15 duplex… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/01994/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01994-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-structure-to-construct-garage): Proposed demolition of existing structure to construct garage for buses and open parking for public service garage. The proposal also includes ancillary… Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/01077/24** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-24/munxar-minor-changes-to-the-approved-pa-3468-21): Proposed minor changes to the approved PA/3468/21. Granted, validated 28 February 2024 - [**PA/03468/21** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03468-21/munxar-excavate-site-and-construct-two-terraced-houses): To excavate site and construct two terraced houses with a basement level. Status being checked [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)