--- title: "PA/01687/25: Excavation of vacant site for construction of in Zejtun | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01687-25/zejtun-excavation-of-vacant-site-for-construction-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zejtun: Excavation of vacant site for construction of basement level and 4 overlying floors. Development to include duplex… Planning applications › Zejtun › PA0168725 # PA/01687/25: Excavation of vacant site for construction of in Zejtun Site at, Plot 1, Triq it-Tempju c/w, Triq Orazio Diacono, Zejtun Excavation of vacant site for construction of basement level and 4 overlying floors. Development to include duplex maisonette, 2 garages at ground floor, 3 apartments (at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor) and a washroom at receded floor level, including creation of common area and lift. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at, Plot 1, Triq it-Tempju c/w, Triq Orazio Diacono, Zejtun - **Locality:** [Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zejtun) - **Applicant:** [Moteb Haj](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/moteb-haj) - **Perit:** [Perit David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 15 January 2025 - **Validated:** 6 May 2025 - **Published:** 18 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 2 April 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 21 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01687/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01687&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Site at, Plot 1, Triq it-Tempju c/w, Triq Orazio Diacono, Zejtun 175 other applications within 300 m: 113 granted, 1 refused, 14 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00582/24). On Triq it-Tempju: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/02683/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02683-24/zejtun-change-of-use-from-class-4b-green): Change of use from Class 4B green grocer to Class 4A office. Application includes minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/02236/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02236-23/zejtun-sanction-variations-to-previous-permit-pa-3006-21-as): To sanction variations to previous permit PA/3006/21 as built, including minor internal alterations, opening of apertures into shaft, and correction of site… Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/03006/21** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03006-21/zejtun-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permits-pa-7701-19): To sanction variations from previously approved permits PA/7701/19 and PA/2066/09 as built including setbacks at roof level and To demolish existing penthouse… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/00677/21** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00677-21/zejtun-change-in-the-configuration-of-apartments-and): Change in the configuration of apartments and garage from that approved in PA/08302/18, increasing the number of apartments and garages, keeping the same… Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/06153/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06153-24/zejtun-sanction-the-shifting-of-walls-and-apertures): To sanction the shifting of walls and apertures of approved permit PA1058/22. The proposal includes changes to elevation material. Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/01058/22** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01058-22/zejtun-construct-five-residential-units-and-to-excavate): To construct five residential units and to excavate basement to accommodate parking spaces. Status being checked, 59 m away - [**PA/07161/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07161-23/zejtun-sanctioning-modifications-to-existing-pb-03775-88-garage): Sanctioning modifications to existing PB/03775/88 garage. Granted, validated 1 February 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/02437/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02437-23/zejtun-demolish-existing-building-and-excavate-site-for): To demolish existing building and excavate site for the construction of five residential units including penthouse and elevated ground floor maisonette and to… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/02285/22** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02285-22/zejtun-propose-increase-in-height-of-existing-domestic): To propose increase in height of existing domestic garage door. Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/06781/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06781-24/zejtun-construction-of-terraced-house): Proposed construction of terraced house. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 73 m away - [**PA/02429/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02429-24/zejtun-propose-excavation-of-two-basement-levels): To propose excavation of two basement levels, propose 26 parking spaces, 4 domestic stores,3 Class 4B shops, Class 4A office and a maisonette at ground floor,… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/03312/21** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03312-21/zejtun-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-02584-20-including-main): Changes to approved permit PA/02584/20 including main entrances to maisonette and common parts, creation of backyard and to convert 3 bedroom units to 2… Status being checked, 3 floors, 78 m away - [**PA/07608/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07608-23/zejtun-sanction-terraced-house-approved-by-pa-5082-18-as): To sanction terraced house approved by PA/5082/18 as built, including internal and external alterations and change of use from basement store to basement… Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/03936/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03936-26/zejtun-renewal-to-pa10927-17-and-pa2444-12-and-pa5922-07): Renewal to PA10927/17 and PA2444/12 and PA5922/07 - To construct semi-basement garages and overlying apartments and penthouse. Granted, validated 21 July 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 83 m away - [**PA/04387/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04387-23/zejtun-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa1131-94): To sanction variations from approved permit PA1131/94, and proposed minor alterations to the internal layout and the construction of a washroom at first floor… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 89 m away ## More by David Ellul Mercer - [**PA/07091/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-rece): To sanction minor internal alterations to existing receded floor apartment from that approved in PA/08836/19. Pending - [**PA/05801/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Change of Use of Part of Class 4B (retail) to Ancillary Play Area and sanction part of sign. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05498-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03976/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-26/hamrun-sanction-stairwell-and-lift-hood-at-roof): To sanction stairwell and lift hood at roof level as built from that approved in RG/00559/17. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03911/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03911-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-alterations-as-built-in-receded): To sanction minor alterations as built in receded floor and basement garage from that approved in PA/02266/09. Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/03849/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03849-26/mosta-part-demolition): Part demolition, alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 townhouse including excavation of pool. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) ## More from Moteb Haj - [**PA/00849/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00849-24/hamrun-internal-alterations-to-existing-2-storey-house-and): Internal alterations to existing 2-storey house and ground floor vacant property to create separate 1- bedroom ground floor apartment & 2-bedroom first floor… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/06861/23** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06861-23/pieta-demolition-of-2-existing-maisonettes-at-1st): Demolition of 2 existing maisonettes at 1st and 2nd floor and construction of 2 apartments per floor at 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and receded floor for a total… Withdrawn, validated 13 March 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02722/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02722-23/marsa-demolition-and-alterations-of-existing-dwellings-retaining): Demolition and alterations of existing dwellings retaining facade and ceiling of front room at ground floor with some minor alterations, and construction of… Granted, validated 17 May 2023 - [**PA/00457/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00457-23/marsa-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-first-floor): Minor internal alterations to existing first floor level and construction of 3 addition units. Granted, validated 1 February 2023 - [**PA/02136/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02136-22/gzira-construction-of-apartments-at-4th-and-receded): Construction of apartments at 4th and receded floor to existing block of apartments, construction of lift within common area and installation of steel… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zejtun)