--- title: "PA/01837/24: excavation and construction of new underground water-reservoir in Luqa |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01837-24/luqa-excavation-and-construction-of-new-underground-water-reservoir source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Proposed excavation and construction of new underground water-reservoir, planting of trees, proposed rebuilding of… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0183724 # PA/01837/24: excavation and construction of new underground water-reservoir in Luqa Ta' Guzeppi, Triq il-Karmnu, Sqaq Nru. 4, Luqa Proposed excavation and construction of new underground water-reservoir, planting of trees, proposed rebuilding of rubble walls and installation of gate. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ta' Guzeppi, Triq il-Karmnu, Sqaq Nru. 4, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Carachi Rita - **Perit:** [Perit Daniel Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-darmanin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 24 January 2024 - **Validated:** 27 March 2024 - **Published:** 27 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 29 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 20 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01837/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01837&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Ta' Guzeppi, Triq il-Karmnu, Sqaq Nru. 4, Luqa 192 other applications within 300 m: 118 granted, 4 refused, 27 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05794/26). On Triq il-Karmnu: 36 other applications, 20 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Jesmond Mugliett](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jesmond-mugliett), [Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard), [John Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-schembri), [Anne Polidano](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anne-polidano), [Charlene Jo Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlene-jo-darmanin). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/09518/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-09518-21/luqa-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-terraced-house): Proposed alterations and extensions to existing terraced house including the addition of a receded floor and installation of a domestic pool at roof level Status being checked - [**PA/01182/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01182-25/luqa-sanctioning-of-minor-differences-between-the-approved): Sanctioning of minor differences between the approved PA/01704/04 and PA/04632/08 and the existing property which mainly relate to changes in the site… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/06600/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06600-24/luqa-replace-open-balcony-parapet-wall-and-railing): To replace open balcony parapet wall and railing like with like. Proposal also includes the reinstalment of the existing timber garage door so as to slide… Granted, validated 28 November 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/07886/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07886-25/luqa-restoration-of-facade): Proposed restoration of facade. Granted, validated 20 January 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/04503/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04503-26/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-pre-1968): Proposed internal and external alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling including extension and excavation and proposed swimming pool at the rear of the property,… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/01513/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01513-24/luqa-restoration-of-facade): Proposed restoration of facade (Irrestawra Darek Scheme GS/00397/23). Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/02360/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02360-23/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an-existing): Internal and external alterations to an existing town house. Proposal also includes the erection of a room at the back of the second floor. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 3 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/00952/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00952-24/luqa-carry-out-restoration-works-on-existing-facade): To carry out restoration works on existing facade. To propose replacement of timber door following same design and materials. Granted, validated 25 March 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/00594/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00594-24/luqa-sanction-internal-alterations-and-to-include-additional): To sanction internal alterations and to include additional third bedroom to a previously third party property. Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/03876/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03876-23/luqa-propose-minor-internal-alterations): To propose minor internal alterations; including removal of walls and partitioning of rooms, to widen garage door and to replace existing roofs over bedroom,… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/06346/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06346-23/luqa-alteration-and-extension-to-existing-dwelling-including): Alteration and extension to existing dwelling including construction of swimming pool and change of use from confectionary/pastizzeria to a dwelling. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 77 m away - [**PA/01973/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01973-26/luqa-dismantle-and-reconstruct-dwelling-incorporating-architectural-fe): To dismantle and reconstruct dwelling incorporating architectural features in the existing drawings. Proposal includes also excavation to necessary levels,… Suspended, validated 25 March 2026, 1 floor, 78 m away - [**PA/06743/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06743-26/luqa-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-an-existing-residential): Proposed restoration and rehabilitation of an existing residential dwelling consisting of internal alterations, replacement of deteriorated concrete ceilings… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/04996/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04996-26/luqa-part-demolition-of-existing-unutilised-rooms-of-an): Proposed part-demolition of existing unutilised rooms of an existing dwelling and proposed construction of basement garages and seven overlying maisonettes. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 2 floors, 87 m away - [**PA/04541/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04541-26/luqa-sanction-extension-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction extension to pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 90 m away ## More by Daniel Darmanin - [**PA/07551/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07551-26/kirkop-alterations-to-dwelling-including-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed alterations to dwelling including minor internal alterations, demolition at roof level, and construction of new staircase and washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07436/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07436-26/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-take-away-to): Proposed change of use from take away to Class 4C snack bar, including internal alterations to remove non-load bearing partition wall. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07335/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07335-26/zebbug-minor-alterations-to-facade-including-the-replacement): Proposed minor alterations to facade including the replacement of apertures and the raising of the facade parapet wall by a course. Pending - [**PA/06837/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06837-26/mosta-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, building of 1m parapet wall on roof, creation of garage opening on facade, and removal of front garden wall. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06709/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06709-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-boundary-wall-and-re-construction-in): Proposed demolition of boundary wall and re-construction in line with new alignment as per PC75/17. Pending - [**PA/05743/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05743-26/zurrieq-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, including the opening of walls, and removal of structures in the back yard. Granted, validated 18 September 2026 [All applications by Daniel Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-darmanin) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)