--- title: "PA/01573/21: sanction additional rock excavation in Ta' Xbiex | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01573-21/ta-xbiex-sanction-additional-rock-excavation source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Ta' Xbiex: To sanction additional rock excavation, structural changes and ramp length at basement level,… Planning applications › Ta' Xbiex › PA0157321 # PA/01573/21: sanction additional rock excavation in Ta' Xbiex 4, Craigville, Triq Onorato Bres, Ta' Xbiex To sanction additional rock excavation, structural changes and ramp length at basement level, alterations at ground floor level by closing off a few openings and the elimination of internal walls to have a larger open space and reduction in size of the terrace over garage, and the reduction in size of the washroom at second floor from permit PA/2088/15. In addition, to make alterations to the property by opening 3 windows at basement level, change in the front garden layout, to remove and reconstruct the deteriorated entrance portico, and change in material and apertures on facade. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 4, Craigville, Triq Onorato Bres, Ta' Xbiex - **Locality:** [Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex) - **Applicant:** [Mr Matthew Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/matthew-portelli) - **Perit:** [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers) - **Type of works:** Sanctioning [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01573/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01573&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 4, Craigville, Triq Onorato Bres, Ta' Xbiex 23 other applications within 300 m: 15 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/00245/24). On Triq Onorato Bres: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/00219/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00219-22/ta-xbiex-excavation-of-basement): Excavation of basement, relocation of garage and internal alterations. Granted, validated 19 January 2022, 19 m away - [**PA/02980/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02980-26/ta-xbiex-propose-the-enclosure-of-the-back-terrace): To propose the enclosure of the back terrace at first floor. Granted, validated 8 June 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/00245/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00245-24/ta-xbiex-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-semi-detached): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing semi-detached villa and construction of first floor, washroom and pool at roof level and pitless lift. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 2 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/01947/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01947-25/ta-xbiex-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-at-all): To sanction internal and external alterations at all levels mainly are changes to openings and walls, proposed new LPG (buried) gas tank and pv panels at roof… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 59 m away - [**PA/03503/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03503-26/ta-xbiex-internal-alteration-to-create-two-separate-class): Proposed internal alteration to create two separate Class 4B retail units, correction of site configuration following survey and to sanction minor internal… Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/02414/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02414-22/ta-xbiex-sanction-property-with-approved-permit-pa-10242-17-to): To sanction property with approved permit PA/10242/17 to include jacuzzi and in-ground pump room at back yard including landscaping, to sanction the increase… Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/05802/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05802-23/ta-xbiex-renewal-of-pa-07054-18-proposed-excavation-and): Renewal of PA/07054/18 - Proposed excavation and construction of garage/storage for private use below upper street level, with entrance from lower street… Withdrawn, 72 m away - [**PA/01105/20** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01105-20/ta-xbiex-sanction-demountable-shading-structure-around-pool-area): To sanction demountable shading structure around pool area at roof level to the approved permit PA/03686/14 Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/06849/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06849-24/ta-xbiex-excavation-and-construction-of-three-offices): Proposed excavation and construction of three offices (Class 4A) below upper street level, with entrance from lower street at ix-Xatt Ta’ Xbiex; including… Withdrawn, validated 9 October 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/03268/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03268-23/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4D restaurant including internal alterations and proposed signage. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 107 m away - [**PA/01227/20** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01227-20/ta-xbiex-internal-and-external-alterations-at-the-intermediate): Internal and external alterations at the intermediate level at ground floor level and construction of dip pool. Status being checked, 126 m away - [**PA/06857/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06857-24/ta-xbiex-sanction-semi-detatched-office-building-as-built-and): To sanction semi-detatched office building as built and carry out minor alterations. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 143 m away - [**PA/02157/21** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02157-21/ta-xbiex-sanction-18-sqm-extension-to-basement-office): To sanction 18 sqm extension to basement office [Class 4A(a)] approved in PA/1598/03. Status being checked, 147 m away - [**PA/02060/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02060-25/ta-xbiex-renewal-of-pa-03237-16): Renewal of PA/03237/16. Internal alterations and additions at roof level to existing Class 4A office premises. Withdrawn, 148 m away - [**PA/01027/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01027-25/ta-xbiex-reconstruction-of-party-wall): Reconstruction of party wall. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 149 m away ## More by Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers - [**PA/06212/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06212-26/pembroke-renew-pa-06521-18): To renew PA/06521/18 (renewal of PA/00071/13) - Proposed erection of lightweight structure in between existing Malta Judo Academy facilities. Pending - [**PA/06103/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06103-26/paola-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to the existing property and to sanction minor internal alterations from the approved permit PB/996/78. At… Granted, validated 15 October 2026 - [**PA/04798/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04798-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-receded-floor-as-built): To sanction the receded floor as built, differing from that approved under permit PA/06935/03, to convert it into a full apartment, and to construct an… Granted, validated 11 August 2026 - [**PA/02674/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02674-26/rabat-reconstruct-a-soil-retaining-wall): To reconstruct a soil retaining wall. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/02162/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02162-26/birkirkara-construction-of-a-warehouse-with-a-different): Construction of a warehouse with a different layout from that approved under permit PA/01470/25, which was not executed. The proposed works include the… Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02070/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02070-26/naxxar-sanction-existing-terraces-at-third-and-receded): Application to sanction existing terraces at third and receded floor level and a skylight and a chimney at roof level from PA/02551/19. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 [All applications by Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers) ## More from Matthew Portelli - [**PA/08603/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08603-24/naxxar-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Proposed demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a new dwelling including basement with private parking, reservoir, ground floor including… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 2 floors - [**PA/06243/24** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06243-24/siggiewi-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1967 dwelling. Proposed washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 17 March 2025 [All planning applications in Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ta-xbiex)