--- title: "PA/01822/25: Excavation over site and construction of basement in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01822-25/mqabba-excavation-over-site-and-construction-of-basement source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mqabba: Excavation over site and construction of basement garages for private use with 12 overlying apartments and 2… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0182225 # PA/01822/25: Excavation over site and construction of basement in Mqabba Vacant Site, Triq il-Hmistax ta' Settembru, 1598, Mqabba Excavation over site and construction of basement garages for private use with 12 overlying apartments and 2 penthouses. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Site, Triq il-Hmistax ta' Settembru, 1598, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** [Maso Xig Ltd Attn: Mario Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/maso-xig-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 14 - **Received:** 26 November 2024 - **Validated:** 18 March 2025 - **Published:** 18 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 14 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01822/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01822&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vacant Site, Triq il-Hmistax ta' Settembru, 1598, Mqabba 72 other applications within 300 m: 42 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01738/25). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/00488/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00488-22/mqabba-demolish-existing-garage-ceiling-and-to-construct): To demolish existing garage ceiling and to construct new residential dwelling above. Proposal to include installation of lift. Status being checked, 2 floors, 61 m away - [**PA/05918/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05918-24/mqabba-formation-of-opening-in-existing-ground-floor): Proposed formation of opening in existing ground floor apartment, and formation of ramp to render the apartment wheelchair accessible. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/06261/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06261-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-garage): Demolition of existing garage, excavation for a reservoir, and construction of a terraced house with jacuzzi. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 1 floor, 69 m away - [**PA/01560/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01560-22/mqabba-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed alterations to existing dwelling. Works to include internal reconfiguration of room layouts, extension of rooms towards back of property,… Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/06201/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06201-25/mqabba-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-pre-1967): Proposed internal and external alterations to a pre-1967 property, including the demolition of internal and external lightweight structures, the sanctioning… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 87 m away - [**PA/03295/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03295-23/mqabba-propose-the-embellishment-of-an-existing-playing): To propose the embellishment of an existing playing area including the site clearance, excavation, re-paving works, addition of landscaped areas and… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 97 m away - [**PA/02757/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02757-22/mqabba-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-install): To carry out minor internal alterations to install passenger lift and extension at roof level and to sanction internal yard as built. Status being checked, 97 m away - [**PA/02636/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02636-25/mqabba-alterations-to-a-2-storey-townhouse-to): Alterations to a 2 storey townhouse to include 2 additional rooms at first floor and circulatory spaces. Granted, validated 24 June 2025, 2 floors, 104 m away - [**PA/00209/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00209-24/mqabba-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-of-terraced): To sanction internal and external variations of terraced house from previously approved PA/3114/02 and correction of site plan. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 113 m away - [**PA/01940/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01940-21/mqabba-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-extension-at): Proposed alterations to existing dwelling and extension at first floor and washroom level Status being checked, 116 m away - [**PA/05783/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05783-23/mqabba-modifications-and-additions-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed modifications and additions to existing townhouse. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 117 m away - [**PA/04817/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04817-26/mqabba-changes-and-additions-to-approved-permit-pa-04405-18): Proposed changes and additions to approved permit PA/04405/18. Changes include reconfiguration of common area and first floor apartment. Proposed construction… Suspended, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 119 m away - [**PA/00302/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00302-24/mqabba-sanctioning-of-excavation-and-proposed-creation-of): Sanctioning of excavation and proposed creation of a pool. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 123 m away - [**PA/07374/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07374-24/mqabba-alterations-to-approved-plans-in-pa07548-18-and): Alterations to approved plans in PA07548/18 and proposed pool at back yard. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 126 m away - [**PA/00016/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00016-23/mqabba-construct-a-dividing-wall-at-basement-level): To construct a dividing wall at basement level. Granted, validated 18 January 2023, 126 m away ## More by Samuel Formosa - [**PA/07801/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07801-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-renew-pa-00339-18-to-sanction-garage-at): To renew PA/00339/18 - To sanction garage at basement level and construct an overlying room at ground floor level as an extension to existing dwelling and… Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07590/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07590-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Pending - [**PA/07299/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07299-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-minor-internal-alterations-to): Sanctioning of existing minor internal alterations to garage. Pending - [**PA/07246/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-26/zebbug-excavation-of-part-of-site-to-form): Proposed excavation of part of site to form a basement level, minor internal alterations to the existing dwelling, construction of an additional floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07114/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07114-26/birzebbuga-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Proposed change of use from Class 1A residential unit to Class 2C childcare including internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07083/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07083-26/qormi-modification-to-existing-staircase-at-receded-floor): Proposed modification to existing staircase at receded floor level and proposed addition of pool at roof floor level. Pending [All applications by Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa) ## More from Maso Xig Ltd - [**PA/06267/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06267-26/tarxien-demolish-existing-maisonettes): To demolish existing maisonettes, excavate basement level and underground cistern and construction of cistern, basement garage, 5 ground floor garages and… Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/05617/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05617-25/fgura-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-following-changes): Proposed minor internal and external alterations following changes in site configuration on site already covered by PA/04710/24 and PA/07900/24. Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/07900/24** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07900-24/fgura-change-in-layout-of-basement-and-ground): Proposed change in layout of basement and ground floor levels from that approved in PA4710/24, including external and internal alterations. Granted, validated 20 November 2024 [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)