--- title: "PA/01864/23: Excavation of a vacant plot in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01864-23/ghaxaq-excavation-of-a-vacant-plot source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: Excavation of a vacant plot. Construction of two basement levels including 68 garages, 9 Class 4B shops, 10… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0186423 # PA/01864/23: Excavation of a vacant plot in Ghaxaq Plot, Triq iz-Zejtun c/w, Wesgha ta' Bir id-Deheb, Ghaxaq Excavation of a vacant plot. Construction of two basement levels including 68 garages, 9 Class 4B shops, 10 maisonettes and one apartment at ground floor level, 20 apartments on first floor level, 19 duplex apartments and on apartments and a washroom over second and receded floor level, including construction of pools on receded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Plot, Triq iz-Zejtun c/w, Wesgha ta' Bir id-Deheb, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [Josef Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/josef-dimech) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 50 - **Received:** 31 January 2023 - **Validated:** 5 April 2023 - **Published:** 5 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 8 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 August 2024 - **Permit expires:** 28 August 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01864/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01864&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Plot, Triq iz-Zejtun c/w, Wesgha ta' Bir id-Deheb, Ghaxaq 59 other applications within 300 m: 36 granted, 2 refused, 3 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05017/25). On Triq iz-Zejtun: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/02898/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02898-22/ghaxaq-changes-to-approved-permit-pa03579-10-to-turn): Proposed changes to approved permit PA03579/10 to turn project into a commercial development composed of 4 floors and one receded floor which will include a… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 30 m away - [**PA/00653/21** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00653-21/zejtun-sanction-construction-of-store-in-courtyard-of): To sanction construction of store in courtyard of pre-1967 ground floor maisonette Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/01323/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01323-23/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-5): To demolish existing residential unit and construct 5 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level, 6 overlying apartments at first, second… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 57 m away - [**PA/00743/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00743-24/zejtun-minor-alterations-to-townhouse): Minor alterations to townhouse, replacement of slab over first floor, change of use from washroom to bathroom and extension of bedroom at second floor. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/02198/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02198-25/ghaxaq-sanction-alterations-to-approved-pa-5908-21-mainly-re-positioni): Application to sanction alterations to approved PA/5908/21 mainly re-positioning of internal walls, doors and windows and introduction of penthouse.… Granted, validated 23 May 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/00917/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00917-26/ghaxaq-changes-to-approved-pa-1864-23): Changes to approved PA/1864/23, including: addition of basement level -3, 4 Class 4B shops, 7 apartments at ground floor level, 12 apartments on first floor… Suspended, validated 18 February 2026, 3 floors, 77 m away - [**PA/02461/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02461-21/ghaxaq-alterations-and-extension-to-dwelling-covered-by): Alterations and extension to dwelling covered by RG/02060/19 including construction of bedroom, bathroom and washroom at first floor level. Status being checked, 98 m away - [**PA/01696/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01696-21/ghaxaq-sanction-dwelling-approved-by-pb-3157-67): To sanction dwelling approved by PB/3157/67, including shifting of doors, walls, windows and tools room at the back of site Status being checked, 99 m away - [**PA/00134/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00134-23/ghaxaq-carry-out-alterations-to-the-internal-layout): Application to carry out alterations to the internal layout, and replacement of damaged beams to a pre-1968 residence. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 103 m away - [**PA/08384/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08384-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house (pre-1968), excavation and construction of garage at basement level (including underlying water reservoir) and 5… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 112 m away - [**PA/04180/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04180-23/zejtun-propose-internal-and-external-modifications-including-re-config): To propose internal and external modifications including re-configuration of staircase, demolition of part of walls and roof slab at ground floor and first… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 114 m away - [**PA/03137/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03137-21/ghaxaq-demolish-first-and-second-floor-apartment): To demolish first and second floor apartment. Construction of four apartments over four floors Status being checked, 4 floors, 114 m away - [**PA/02019/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02019-25/zejtun-convert-existing-garage): To convert existing garage, approved in PB2604/70 into a workshop for photo frame assembly (Class 5A) and sales area (Class 4B). Proposal to include affixing… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 122 m away - [**PA/01241/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01241-23/ghaxaq-replacement-of-ceiling-slab-over-third-party): Replacement of ceiling slab over third party garage and minor internal alteration at ground floor level. Granted, validated 18 April 2023, 122 m away - [**PA/05228/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05228-25/zejtun-opening-in-elevation-to-create-ventilation-for): Proposed opening in elevation to create ventilation for a proposed ac unit. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 129 m away ## More by Robert Vella - [**PA/07181/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07181-26/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to property approved by PA/00399/25. Pending - [**PA/05988/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05988-26/msida-propose-a-facility-for-the-care-of): To propose a facility for the care of the elderly (Class 2A) instead of a hotel (Class 3B) as approved in PA/00393/22. Proposal includes changes to design… Suspended, validated 2 September 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/05582/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05582-26/zebbug-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-property-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations to property approved by PA/01175/01. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/05439/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05439-26/munxar-sanction-first-floor-apartment-as-existing-from): To sanction first floor apartment as existing from previously approved PA/00999/88. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/04940/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04940-26/sliema-carry-out-minor-alterations-to-pa-04955-24-including): To carry out minor alterations to PA/04955/24 including replacement of washroom with pergola, changes to pool layout and the addition of photovoltaic panels Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04926/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04926-26/ghaxaq-sanction-domestic-store-at-roof-level-of): To sanction domestic store at roof level of a pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 [All applications by Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella) ## More from Josef Dimech - [**PA/05988/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05988-26/msida-propose-a-facility-for-the-care-of): To propose a facility for the care of the elderly (Class 2A) instead of a hotel (Class 3B) as approved in PA/00393/22. Proposal includes changes to design… Suspended, validated 2 September 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/00917/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00917-26/ghaxaq-changes-to-approved-pa-1864-23): Changes to approved PA/1864/23, including: addition of basement level -3, 4 Class 4B shops, 7 apartments at ground floor level, 12 apartments on first floor… Suspended, validated 18 February 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/07905/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07905-25/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct garages at basement level -1, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level, 6 apartments from 1st to 3rd floor… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05623/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05623-25/ta-xbiex-propose-the-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): To propose the demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of basement, construction of basement and construction of maisonette at ground floor level, three… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06423/23** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06423-23/ta-xbiex-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, to excavate to construct one basement garage (for private cars), with proposed car lift, residential units at the ground… Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 7 floors [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)