--- title: "PA/01188/23: Excavation and construction of residential pool and in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01188-23/xewkija-excavation-and-construction-of-residential-pool-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Xewkija: Excavation and construction of residential pool and gym at level -1, internal alterations at level +0 including… Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0118823 # PA/01188/23: Excavation and construction of residential pool and in Xewkija 26, Triq Mgarr ix-Xini, Xewkija Excavation and construction of residential pool and gym at level -1, internal alterations at level +0 including extension at back yard, and closing/opening of internal apertures. Additional construction of rooms at level +1. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 26, Triq Mgarr ix-Xini, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** [Lydia Abela](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/lydia-abela) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-cassar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 6 January 2023 - **Validated:** 8 March 2023 - **Published:** 8 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 April 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01188/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01188&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 26, Triq Mgarr ix-Xini, Xewkija 129 other applications within 300 m: 73 granted, 1 refused, 20 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01074/25). On Triq Mgarr ix-Xini: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Nicholas Mallia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nicholas-mallia). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/07789/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07789-26/xewkija-restoration-of-existing-stone-balcony-and-removal): Restoration of existing stone balcony and removal of stone enclosure. To change aluminium doors and window to timber. Pending, 25 m away - [**PA/06713/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06713-23/xewkija-convert-the-existing-class-1-farmhouse-into): To convert the existing Class 1 farmhouse into a Class 3A guest house on 2 floors above ground and one basement with 8 rooms, lounge, breakfast area, wine… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 2 floors, 40 m away - [**PA/00950/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00950-21/xewkija-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to houses approved in PA/08487/19. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/06834/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06834-25/xewkija-changes-in-layout-to-previously-approved-class): Proposed changes in layout to previously approved Class 3a guesthouse covered by PA/06713/23. Proposal includes an extension of excavation at basement level,… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 3 floors, 54 m away - [**PA/07805/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07805-26/xewkija-changes-in-layout-to-previously-approved-class): Proposed changes in layout to previously approved Class 3A guesthouse covered by PA/06834/25. Proposal includes an extension of excavation at basement level,… Pending, 1 floor, 54 m away - [**PA/04641/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04641-25/xewkija-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level, including the sanctioning of an existing aperture. The proposal also includes the construction of a… Granted, validated 16 September 2025, 1 floor, 55 m away - [**PA/04262/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04262-23/xewkija-sanction-terraced-house-as-built): To sanction terraced house as built. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/01771/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01771-23/xewkija-internal-additions-and-alterations-to-pre-1964): Internal additions and alterations to pre 1964 house consisting in: demolition of toilet at ground floor and bedroom at first floor. Proposed extension to… Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 3 floors, 57 m away - [**PA/00107/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00107-22/xewkija-propose-construction-different-than-approved-pa7571-19-includi): To propose construction different than approved PA7571/19 including internal alterations and removal of condition 4 from the permit in view that SCH confirmed… Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/07776/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07776-25/xewkija-clear-existing-ruins): To clear existing ruins. Excavation and construction of water reservoir and construction of house with ground floor garage for private car. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 1 floor, 69 m away - [**PA/04175/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04175-23/xewkija-additions-and-alterations-to-pre-1957-dwelling): Additions and alterations to pre-1957 dwelling, demolition of rooms within backyard, construction of garage and bathrooms. Restoration of façade. Granted, validated 25 August 2023, 71 m away - [**PA/00627/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00627-26/xewkija-additions-and-alterations-to-previously-approved-pa-04175-23): Additions and alterations to previously approved PA/04175/23 - mainly consisting of internal alterations and construction of a roof structure at receded floor… Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/01870/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01870-23/xewkija-demolish-existing-garage-and-erect-a-dwelling): To demolish existing garage and erect a dwelling set over three floors including a domestic garage at street level. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 3 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/01620/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01620-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house. Proposed construction of 2 terraced houses. Refused, validated 12 March 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/01772/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01772-23/xewkija-additions-and-alterations): Proposed additions and alterations; replacing of ceilings and walls; changes to elements of facade to pre-1968 dwelling house. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 75 m away ## More by Joe Cassar - [**PA/04948/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04948-26/mellieha-extention-at-roof-level-following-existing-topography): Extention at roof level following existing topography and minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03362/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03362-25/mosta-demolish-existing-residence-and-construct-a-home): To demolish existing residence and construct a home for the elderly (Class 2A) on 8 floors above ground and 3 floors below utilizing the height adjustment… Pending, validated 21 January 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/02021/24** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02021-24/santa-lucija-demolition-of-existing-printing-press-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing printing press and construction of complex on 3 floors above street level and 4 floors below. Proposed uses include 290… Pending, validated 10 April 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/06305/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06305-23/mosta-renew-pa-02442-16-extension-to-the-existing-rs2): To renew PA/02442/16 extension to the existing RS2 complex as software industrial building including IT processing centre, administration offices and child… Granted, validated 13 February 2024 - [**PA/00732/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00732-21/mellieha-change-of-use-from-class-4-shop): Change of use from Class 4 shop to Class 4D premises. Works also include the installation of a sign on the facade and introduction of an accessible for all… Status being checked [All applications by Joe Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-cassar) ## More from Lydia Abela - [**PA/07805/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07805-26/xewkija-changes-in-layout-to-previously-approved-class): Proposed changes in layout to previously approved Class 3A guesthouse covered by PA/06834/25. Proposal includes an extension of excavation at basement level,… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/06834/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06834-25/xewkija-changes-in-layout-to-previously-approved-class): Proposed changes in layout to previously approved Class 3a guesthouse covered by PA/06713/23. Proposal includes an extension of excavation at basement level,… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/06713/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06713-23/xewkija-convert-the-existing-class-1-farmhouse-into): To convert the existing Class 1 farmhouse into a Class 3A guest house on 2 floors above ground and one basement with 8 rooms, lounge, breakfast area, wine… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 2 floors [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)