--- title: "PA/01588/26: restoration of historic public washhouse in Fontana | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01588-26/fontana-restoration-of-historic-public-washhouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Fontana: Proposed restoration of historic public washhouse. Perit Edward Scerri. Validated 11 March 2026. Planning applications › Fontana › PA0158826 # PA/01588/26: restoration of historic public washhouse in Fontana L-Ghajn il-Kbira, Pjazza l-Ghejjun, Fontana Proposed restoration of historic public washhouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** L-Ghajn il-Kbira, Pjazza l-Ghejjun, Fontana - **Locality:** [Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fontana) - **Applicant:** [Fontana Local Council Attn: Thomas Mizzi (Mayor) obo Fontana Local Council](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/fontana-local-council) - **Perit:** [Perit Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 19 November 2025 - **Validated:** 11 March 2026 - **Published:** 11 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 3 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01588/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01588&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around L-Ghajn il-Kbira, Pjazza l-Ghejjun, Fontana 39 other applications within 300 m: 24 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06667/23). On Pjazza l-Ghejjun: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. - [**PA/00692/20** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00692-20/fontana-construct-bathroom-and-to-roof-part-of): To construct bathroom and to roof part of terrace at first floor. Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/06526/25** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06526-25/fontana-internal-alterations-to-remove-internal-partition-walls): Proposed internal alterations to remove internal partition walls at second floor level to reconfigure the residential unit; blocking off of existing window… Granted, validated 18 November 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/01366/23** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01366-23/fontana-renew-pa9540-17-to-carry-out-minor): To renew PA9540/17 - To carry out minor internal alterations in order to connect and change use of sitting room to snack (Class 4D) with existing permitted… Granted, validated 24 March 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/00395/23** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00395-23/fontana-additions-to-existing-house-consisting-of-bedroom): Additions to existing house consisting of bedroom at 2nd floor and access to roof. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/06672/23** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06672-23/fontana-renew-permit-pa8163-18-to-demolish-existing): To renew permit PA8163/18 - To demolish existing building, excavate site and construct 2 storey house with basement domestic store and pool at roof level. Withdrawn, 2 floors, 31 m away - [**PA/06348/24** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06348-24/fontana-demolish-existing-building-and-reconstruct-ground-floor): To demolish existing building and reconstruct ground floor domestic store with overlying 2 flats and penthouse. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/03288/23** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03288-23/fontana-renewal-of-pa-08525-17): Renewal of PA/08525/17 - (To change shop Class 4B approved in PA/2042/15 to Class 4D) Granted, validated 23 June 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/02393/23** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02393-23/fontana-clean-a-space): To clean a space, rebuild it with salvaged stones and create a level ground. Withdrawn, validated 3 May 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/01862/23** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01862-23/fontana-renew-permission-pa2752-18-to-renew-permission): To renew permission PA2752/18 - to renew permission PA2936/12 - To construct two storey house. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 2 floors, 60 m away - [**PA/01990/24** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01990-24/fontana-sanctioning-of-lightweight-retractable-structure-in-front): Sanctioning of lightweight retractable structure in front terrace from approved permit PA/05848/06. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/02834/21** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02834-21/fontana-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): To sanction minor internal and external alterations, site footprint and proposed raising of back boundary walls. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/00620/22** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00620-22/fontana-sanction-variations-from-permit-pa4419-98): To sanction variations from permit PA4419/98. Status being checked, 83 m away - [**PA/06944/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06944-26/fontana-excavate-and-construct-basement-garage-and-5): To excavate and construct basement garage and 5 overlying apartments. Pending, 5 floors, 87 m away - [**PA/06420/24** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06420-24/fontana-sanction-variations-from-permit-pa4419-98): To sanction variations from permit PA4419/98. Granted, validated 1 July 2025, 88 m away - [**PA/02795/22** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02795-22/fontana-formation-of-exit-on-trejqet-ix-xaghri-for): Formation of exit on Trejqet ix-Xaghri for underground shelter as already approved in PA01324/12, according to approved method statement (PA01324/12-16b) and… Status being checked, 94 m away ## More by Edward Scerri - [**PA/07800/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07800-26/nadur-sanction-deposition-of-soil): To sanction deposition of soil. Pending - [**PA/07792/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07792-26/qala-construct-pool-with-dwelling-approved-in-pa-06887-24): To construct pool with dwelling approved in PA/06887/24. Pending - [**PA/07718/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07718-26/rabat-gozo-repaving-of-church-parvis): Repaving of church parvis. Pending - [**PA/07562/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07562-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-convent-facade): Restoration of convent facade. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07532/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07532-26/zebbug-gozo-sanction-minor-internal-differences-from-previous-permit): To sanction minor internal differences from previous permit PA/03109/20 following survey, mainly slightly larger extent on one side. Pending - [**PA/07433/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07433-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing building and construct garage, four apartments and a penthouse. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri) [All planning applications in Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/fontana)