--- title: "PA/01792/26: partially excavate the site to the required in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01792-26/pieta-partially-excavate-the-site-to-the-required source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Pieta: To partially excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a four level underground car… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0179226 # PA/01792/26: partially excavate the site to the required in Pieta 197, Triq ix-Xatt c/w Site at, Triq l-Orsolini, Pieta To partially excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a four level underground car park designated for private vehicle use. The proposal includes the development of fifty-seven residential units fronting Triq l-Orsolini. The existing dilapidated structure is to be demolished, with the retention and restoration of the existing façade, and the construction of two Class 4B shops with signage and thirteen residential dwellings fronting Triq ix-Xatt. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 197, Triq ix-Xatt c/w Site at, Triq l-Orsolini, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [ICI Ltd. Attn: Keith Attard Portughes](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ici-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 72 - **Received:** 20 November 2025 - **Validated:** 18 March 2026 - **Published:** 18 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01792/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01792&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 197, Triq ix-Xatt c/w Site at, Triq l-Orsolini, Pieta 54 other applications on the same street: 26 granted, 5 refused, 6 pending. 84% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/00050/26). On Triq ix-Xatt: 54 other applications, 26 granted and 5 refused; granted buildings are typically 8 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: [Sapienza & Sullivan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/sapienza-and-sullivan), [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [William Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/william-lewis), [Kyle Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kyle-vella). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, 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/07013/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07013-26/pieta-propose-a-solar-powered): To propose a solar-powered, single-sided, externally illuminated billboard at Triq ix-Xatt, Pieta Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06648/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06648-26/pieta-part-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and): Part demolition of the existing building and construction of an apartment block with a commercial ground floor. Ground floor to be Class 4C (food and drink… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**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 - [**PA/05991/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05991-26/pieta-part-change-of-use-from-commercial-warehouse): Proposed part change of use from commercial warehouse to part 5A car valeting limited to 50 sqm including office, signage and minor alterations. Suspended, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05115/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05115-26/pieta-dismantling-of-existing-facade-and-removal-of): Dismantling of existing facade and removal of dilapidated building, construction of semi-basement, reconstruction of 4 apartments, and proposed extension of a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/04752/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04752-26/pieta-sanction-cellar-found-during-works-and-position): To sanction cellar found during works and position of slab above ramp having a different layout from PA8126/24. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03063/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03063-26/pieta-sanction-internal-changes-to-class-4b-approved): To sanction internal changes to Class 4B approved in PB851/91. These changes consist of removal of partitions and formation of new ones and an extension at… Pending, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/02299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02299-26/pieta-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to a maisonette. Works include the erection of gypsum partitions. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/01207/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01207-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-replaced-wall-at-washroom-level): Sanctioning of replaced wall at washroom level and the replacement of part of the parapet wall from stone to stone (like with like). Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/07519/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07519-25/pieta-sanction-as-built-showroom-against-that-approved): To sanction as built showroom against that approved in PB4560/89 and to sanction as built canopy in the backyard. Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/00697/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00697-26/pieta-sanction-use-from-that-approved-in-pa-4514-18): To sanction use from that approved in PA/4514/18 (Class 4B) to Class 3C (gymnasium) including sanctioning of internal layout and fascia sign. Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00583/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00583-26/pieta-installation-of-internal-illuminated-billboard): Proposed installation of Internal Illuminated billboard (static billboard with internal lighting). Refused, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00050/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00050-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, clearing of site and construction of reservoir, parking and Class 4B at ground floor, 21 apartments at 1st-7th floor… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 8 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08249/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08249-25/pieta-roof-over-existing-terrace-and-construct-an): To roof over existing terrace and construct an additional overlying penthouse level. Granted, validated 24 December 2025 - [**PA/06427/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06427-25/pieta-sanction-as-built-class-4a-office): To sanction as built Class 4A office. Granted, validated 8 October 2025 ## More by Maurizio Ascione - [**PA/07266/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07266-26/san-gwann-demolish-exsiting-dwelling-and-construct-a-semi-detached): To demolish exsiting dwelling and construct a semi-detached villa and a fully detached villa with pools. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07255/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07255-26/sliema-renewal-of-pa6642-16-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA6642/16 - Demolition of existing (derelict) structure, retention and reinstatement of facade and additional full floor to create 6 units. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06590/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06590-26/gharb-alterations-to-layout-and-design-to-four): Alterations to layout and design to four dwellings including four pools as approved in PA/07944/21, and the reinstatement of the tennis court as part of site… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06533/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06533-26/rabat-gozo-excavate-plot-and-construct-a-dwelling-on): To excavate plot and construct a dwelling on four floors and a pool. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05568/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05568-26/mellieha-alterations-to-layout-and-design-of-bungalow): Alterations to layout and design of bungalow marked as plot 03, as approved in PA/00412/14 and renewed as per PA/02196/20. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05473/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05473-26/pieta-project-involves-the-demolition-of-the-existing): The project involves the demolition of the existing structure, and construction of a Class 3A Guesthouse. The proposal includes at ground floor level 0 a… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 11 floors [All applications by Maurizio Ascione](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maurizio-ascione) ## More from ICI Ltd - [**PA/05283/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05283-26/swieqi-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa1315-24-including): Proposed internal alterations to approved permit PA1315/24 including change from store to bedroom at basement level -1 and sanctioning of external minor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/05150/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05150-26/xghajra-excavate-the-site-to-the-required-depth): To excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a two level underground car park designated for private vehicle use and… Suspended, validated 29 July 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/04772/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04772-26/marsa-proposed-development-seeks-an-outline-development-permission): The proposed development seeks an outline development permission for a commercial hospitality development consisting of a new 4-star luxury hotel Class 3B… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 9 floors - [**PA/03566/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03566-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-layout-and-design-of-semi-detached): Alterations to layout and design of semi-detached villa, as approved in PA/03904/22. Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02605/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02605-26/gharghur-restoration-of-facade-as-per-schedule-2): Restoration of facade as per Schedule 2- Type1.7 - changes to facade. Granted, validated 11 June 2026 - [**PA/02551/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02551-26/swieqi-change-of-use-to-class-4d-restaurant): Change of use to Class 4D restaurant. Suspended, validated 22 April 2026 [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)