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title: "PA/01698/23: excavate and construct underground reservoir plus overlying in Naxxar |…"
url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01698-23/naxxar-excavate-and-construct-underground-reservoir-plus-overlying
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> Granted planning application in Naxxar: To excavate and construct underground reservoir plus overlying pump room. Proposal includes construction of dry…

Planning applications › Naxxar › PA0169823

# PA/01698/23: excavate and construct underground reservoir plus overlying in Naxxar

Agricultural Field, off, Triq il-Katakombi, Salina, Naxxar

To excavate and construct underground reservoir plus overlying pump room. Proposal includes construction of dry random rubble wall along the side boundary of field.

- **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- **Location:** Agricultural Field, off, Triq il-Katakombi, Salina, Naxxar
- **Locality:** [Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/naxxar)
- **Applicant:** Mr Karmenu Bonavia
- **Perit:** [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar)
- **Application type:** Full development permission
- **Zone:** Outside Development Zone
- **Type of works:** New Construction
- **Received:** 23 January 2023
- **Validated:** 29 March 2023
- **Published:** 29 March 2023
- **Comments close:** 5 May 2023
- **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission
- **Decision:** Grant Permission
- **Decision date:** 8 November 2023
- **Permit expires:** 6 March 2029

[Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01698/23)

[Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01698&caseYear=23)

## Planning activity around Agricultural Field, off, Triq il-Katakombi, Salina, Naxxar

41 other applications within 300 m: 23 granted, 2 refused, 3 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/00312/23).

On Triq il-Katakombi: 13 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo), [Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard).

Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 6 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/01676/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01676-23/naxxar-sanction-differences-from-previously-approved-permit-pa7241-07): To sanction differences from previously approved permit PA7241/07 and convert front room from sitting room to garage including formation of garage door on… Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 69 m away
- [**PA/00226/22** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00226-22/naxxar-internal-and-external-alterations-which-include-the): Internal and external alterations which include the creation of an open plan K/L/D area at ground floor level, the inclusion of a lift serving all levels and… Status being checked, 70 m away
- [**PA/06450/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06450-23/naxxar-excavation-of-part-of-the-site-and): Proposed excavation of part of the site and the construction of; a pool with balance tank, boundary wall around the site perimeter, gate for access, paved… Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 87 m away
- [**PA/01780/21** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01780-21/naxxar-extension-at-second-floor-area-with-the): Proposed extension at second floor area with the construction of an additional bedroom and a washroom Status being checked, 3 floors, 94 m away
- [**PA/00115/20** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00115-20/naxxar-sanction-existing-terraced-house-from-pa3411-16-including): To sanction existing terraced house from PA3411/16 including shifting, addition and removal of walls, doors, windows and waterproofing membrane along… Status being checked, 103 m away
- [**PA/01947/22** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01947-22/naxxar-sanction-existing-terraced-house-from-pa00115-20-including): To sanction existing terraced house from PA00115/20 including removal of ensuite at first floor to enlarge walk in and changes in elevation materials. Status being checked, 103 m away
- [**PA/06196/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06196-24/naxxar-sanction-extend-private-access-country-lane): To sanction extend private access country lane, established by PA/03780/22, to access arable land. Country lane is to be formed from beaten earth. Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 108 m away
- [**PA/00958/22** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00958-22/naxxar-greenhouse-and-above-ground-reservoir): Proposed greenhouse and above ground reservoir. Status being checked, 114 m away
- [**PA/00680/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00680-26/naxxar-excavation-of-vacant-site): Excavation of vacant site, and proposed construction of basement garage, maisonette at ground floor, and overlying 3 apartments. Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 2 floors, 115 m away
- [**PA/00175/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00175-24/naxxar-sanction-and-propose-alterations-and-additions-to): To sanction and propose alterations and additions to dwelling as approved by PA/03777/09 and PA/0100/14. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 125 m away
- [**PA/04770/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04770-26/naxxar-extension-of-a-privacy-wall): Proposed extension of a privacy wall. Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 126 m away
- [**PA/01694/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01694-25/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-penthouse-at-fourth-floor): Demolition of existing penthouse at fourth floor level and proposed construction of four apartments at fourth floor level and construction of one new… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 129 m away
- [**PA/02428/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02428-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as built. Granted, validated 9 June 2026, 131 m away
- [**PA/01811/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01811-24/naxxar-sanctioning-of-reservoir-and-underground-cellar-as-built): Sanctioning of reservoir and underground cellar as-built. Proposal also includes proposed minor internal and external alterations to dwelling constructed by… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 132 m away
- [**PA/01656/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01656-25/naxxar-change-of-use-of-domestic-store-interconnected): Change of use of domestic store interconnected with first floor apartment to create additional bedrooms, domestic store, study room, games room and bathroom.… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 133 m away

## More by Falzon & Cutajar

- [**PA/02901/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02901-25/qrendi-change-of-use-from-store-ancillary-with): Change of use from store ancillary with operating poultry farm to hatchery, excavation and construction of reservoir and store in lieu of store being proposed… Granted, validated 7 May 2025
- [**PA/01969/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-25/iklin-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-fuel): To demolish existing residential unit and construct fuel service station, relocating an existing fuel station, including a take away (drive through) facility… Pending, validated 2 April 2025
- [**PA/01773/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01773-25/qormi-excavate-and-construct-garage-at-basement-level): To excavate and construct garage at basement level, public service garage at ground floor, apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels plus overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/01231/25** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01231-25/gudja-construct-stairs-at-ground-and-first-floors): To construct stairs at ground and first floors, internal alterations at first floor, restoration to facade including alterations, construction of pool at roof… Granted, validated 26 February 2025
- [**PA/01122/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01122-25/sliema-additions-and-alterations-to-a-class-3b): Proposed additions and alterations to a Class 3B 4-star hotel approved by PA/03614/18, consisting of extension of restaurant at intermediate level, extension… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 16 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/01077/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-25/naxxar-construction-of-sheep-farm): Proposed construction of sheep farm, installation of gate and construction of dry random rubble wall. Proposal includes the excavation and construction of… Granted, validated 18 March 2025

[All applications by Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar)

[All planning applications in Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/naxxar)
