--- title: "PA/01705/25: construct 5 basement lock up garages and in Xghajra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01705-25/xghajra-construct-5-basement-lock-up-garages-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Xghajra: To construct 5 basement lock up garages and overlying 4 apartments and penthouse (5 residential units in total).… Planning applications › Xghajra › PA0170525 # PA/01705/25: construct 5 basement lock up garages and in Xghajra Plot 2, Triq Karmelo Ritchie, Xghajra To construct 5 basement lock up garages and overlying 4 apartments and penthouse (5 residential units in total). Work to include excavation - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Plot 2, Triq Karmelo Ritchie, Xghajra - **Locality:** [Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra) - **Applicant:** [Charles Aquilina](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/charles-aquilina) - **Perit:** [Perit Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 31 January 2025 - **Validated:** 18 March 2025 - **Published:** 18 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 20 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01705/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01705&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Plot 2, Triq Karmelo Ritchie, Xghajra 55 other applications within 300 m: 41 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05061/23). On Triq Karmelo Ritchie: 11 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Randolph Nicholas Bartoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/randolph-nicholas-bartoli). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/01412/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01412-26/xghajra-sanctioning-of-property-from-pa5739-01-due-to): Proposed sanctioning of property from PA5739/01 due to internal alterations, changes to levels, changes on facade, installation of pv panels and extension… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 14 m away - [**PA/03400/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03400-23/xghajra-demolish-existing-roof-over-1st-floor-dilapidated): To demolish existing roof over 1st floor dilapidated slab, carry out alterations at 1st floor, roof over 1st floor, construct washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 6 July 2023, 15 m away - [**PA/05061/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05061-23/xghajra-renew-pa-01574-18-to-demolish-washroom-and): To renew PA/01574/18 – To demolish washroom and erect third floor level, and room at fourth floor level, internally connected to proposed floor, demolition of… Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 4 floors, 17 m away - [**PA/08517/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08517-24/xghajra-sanction-differences-from-original-permit-pa-06744-07-of): To sanction differences from original permit PA/06744/07 of garage no.7 and 8 at semibasement level. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/04970/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04970-25/xghajra-sanction-minor-discrepancies-in-wall-alignments-and): To sanction minor discrepancies in wall alignments and balcony size with respect to PA/05787/17. Granted, validated 12 September 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/05680/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05680-24/xghajra-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-to-approved): Application to sanction internal and external variations to approved PA/2330/03. Sanctioning mainly includes creation of separate maisonette and apartment,… Granted, validated 1 October 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/02153/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02153-26/xghajra-proposal-features-the-creation-of-recreational-areas): The proposal features the creation of recreational areas through the use of sustainable materials, integrated landscaping, play equipment, the installation of… Suspended, validated 5 August 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/02765/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02765-24/xghajra-demolition-of-internal-area-of-existing-residence): Proposed demolition of internal area of existing residence, changes to openings on existing facade and construction of a ground floor maisonette, three… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/05354/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05354-25/xghajra-demolish-existing-ground-floor-maisonette-and-construct): To demolish existing ground floor maisonette and construct a duplex maisonette at ground floor and first floor, two overlying one-bedroom apartments, and 2… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/06536/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06536-26/xghajra-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-four-residential): To demolish existing dwelling and construct four residential units with passenger lift. Pending, 75 m away - [**PA/06610/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06610-24/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of site, construction of Class 4B shop with underlying store, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. Proposal also… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 78 m away - [**PA/05320/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05320-24/xghajra-sanctioning-of-existing-apartment-from-dn-00848-18): Proposed sanctioning of existing apartment from DN/00848/18. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/05484/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05484-25/xghajra-development-comprising-of-excavation-of-plot-to): Proposed development comprising of excavation of plot to build reservoir and a semi basement garage with 2 car spaces, three in number 2 bedroom apartments… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/08010/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08010-25/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, and proposed excavation of rain water reservoir, construction of private garage and maisonette at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 86 m away - [**PA/02203/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02203-25/xghajra-demolish-approved-roof-structures): To demolish approved roof structures (PA 6646/01) and build 5 overlying apartments at level 3 and 5 receded units at receded floor level, works to include the… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 87 m away ## More by Kyle Vella - [**PA/07487/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07487-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-class-3a): Change of use from approved Class 3A (guesthouse and offices) into Class 1 (residential - 3 residential units). Work to include installation of lift,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07068/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07068-26/zejtun-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, including the conversion of sitting room to a garage at ground floor level and construction of extension at the back of the property. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06777/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06777-26/qormi-addition-of-class-5c-to-approved-class): Addition of Class 5C to approved Class 6A store (covered by PA1127/26). Works include internal alterations. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06768/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06768-26/zabbar-convert-approved-washrooms-to-apartment-and-erect): To convert approved washrooms to apartment and erect washrooms at receded level. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06587/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06587-26/santa-lucija-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-back-of): Internal alterations and extension at back of property for a multi sensory room. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06574/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06574-26/pieta-replace-collapsed-and-dilapidated-roofs-and-construct): To replace collapsed and dilapidated roofs and construct new residential units at second, third and fourth floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors [All applications by Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella) ## More from Charles Aquilina - [**PA/02222/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02222-24/swieqi-sanction-as-built-private-basement-garage): To sanction as built private basement garage. Part demolition and reconstruction of slab over garage. Alterations to ground floor walls Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/00266/21** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00266-21/qrendi-sanction-an-open-reservoir-and-maintenance-and): To sanction an open reservoir and maintenance and repair to existing rubble wall. Proposal also to include deposit of soil (50cm). Status being checked [All planning applications in Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra)