--- title: "PA/01307/26: propose excavation to form level -1 consisting in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01307-26/ghaxaq-propose-excavation-to-form-level-1-consisting source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: To propose excavation to form level -1 consisting of thirteen (13) lock-up garages and the construction of an… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0130726 # PA/01307/26: propose excavation to form level -1 consisting in Ghaxaq Corner Site, Triq in-Nigem, Triq it-Tilliera, Ghaxaq To propose excavation to form level -1 consisting of thirteen (13) lock-up garages and the construction of an overlying residential block as follows: • ground floor: two (2) two-bedroom maisonettes and one (1) three-bedroom maisonette; • first floor to third floor: four (4) two-bedroom apartments per floor, amounting to a total of twelve (12) two-bedroom apartments; • penthouse/recessed level: two (2) one-bedroom penthouses and one (1) two bedroom penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Corner Site, Triq in-Nigem, Triq it-Tilliera, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [Darren Casha](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/darren-casha) - **Perit:** [Perit Christopher Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-tabone) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 17 - **Received:** 11 November 2025 - **Validated:** 4 March 2026 - **Published:** 4 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 October 2026 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 128 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01307/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01307&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Corner Site, Triq in-Nigem, Triq it-Tilliera, Ghaxaq 1 other application on the same street: 1 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02585/25). On Triq in-Nigem: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/02585/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02585-25/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To construct garages at basement level. To construct two maisonettes at ground floor level. To construct six apartments… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## More by Christopher Tabone - [**PA/07728/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07728-26/st-julians-sanction-minor-discrepancies-in-the-garage-layout): To sanction minor discrepancies in the garage layout. Pending - [**PA/07496/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07496-26/ghaxaq-propose-excavation-to-form-level-1-consisting): To propose excavation to form level -1 consisting of six (6) lock-up garages and two (2) parking spaces and the construction of an overlying residential block… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06976/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06976-26/pembroke-sanction-the-replacement-of-existing-apertures-with): To sanction the replacement of existing apertures with white aluminium apertures within a pre-1967 building. Pending - [**PA/06877/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06877-26/st-julians-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-approved-development): Minor internal alterations to the approved development under PA/5300/25 and proposal of a swimming pool within the garden. Pending - [**PA/06872/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06872-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-approved-permits-pa-07): Sanctioning of alterations to approved permits PA/07083/96 and PA/3012/22, comprising facade apertures and finishes, and chimney flue. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06794/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06794-26/sliema-sanction-the-front-elevation-as-built-from): To sanction the front elevation as built from the pre-1967 condition and to propose minor alterations to apertures, balcony and finishes. Pending [All applications by Christopher Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christopher-tabone) ## More from Darren Casha - [**PA/07496/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07496-26/ghaxaq-propose-excavation-to-form-level-1-consisting): To propose excavation to form level -1 consisting of six (6) lock-up garages and two (2) parking spaces and the construction of an overlying residential block… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00805/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00805-26/belt-valletta-sanction-class-4d-property-from-the-approved): To sanction Class 4D property from the approved PA/02607/18 to the as built plans. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/07036/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07036-25/hamrun-proposed-development-involves-demolition-while-preserving-the): The proposed development involves demolition while preserving the existing facade and excavation for a water reservoir. It features a ground-floor Class 4A… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/02052/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02052-24/gzira-amendments-to-the-ceiling-heights-of-the): Amendments to the ceiling heights of the approved third and fourth floor in permit PA5953/19 and a proposal for another overlying apartment at 5th floor and a… Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01130/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01130-24/ghaxaq-sanctioning-to-variations-from-approved-permit-pa7328-17): Proposed sanctioning to variations from approved permit PA7328/17. Granted, validated 8 April 2024 - [**PA/05349/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05349-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-ground-floor-maisonette-and-first): To demolish existing ground floor maisonette and first floor maisonette excavate for basement floor for garages and construct seven apartments and a penthouse… Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 8 floors [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)