--- title: "PA/01900/26: limited excavation in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01900-26/zurrieq-limited-excavation source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Zurrieq: Proposed limited excavation (less than 2m depth), and construction of basement garage and residential dwellings at… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0190026 # PA/01900/26: limited excavation in Zurrieq Plot 13, Triq Constantino Farrugia, Zurrieq Proposed limited excavation (less than 2m depth), and construction of basement garage and residential dwellings at ground, first and receeded floor levels. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** Plot 13, Triq Constantino Farrugia, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** [Gilbert Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/gilbert-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 10 January 2026 - **Validated:** 6 May 2026 - **Published:** 6 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 5 June 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01900/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01900&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Plot 13, Triq Constantino Farrugia, Zurrieq 86 other applications within 300 m: 50 granted, 0 refused, 8 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02414/25). On Triq Constantino Farrugia: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. 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/03785/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03785-24/zurrieq-construction-of-two-storey-terraced-house-with): Construction of two storey terraced house with underlying basement and overlying roof structures with pool in back terrace. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 2 floors, 13 m away - [**PA/07351/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07351-23/zurrieq-sanction-as-built-ground-floor-garages-and): To sanction as built ground floor garages and overlying dwelling [minor internal changes and addition of garage], already approved in PA4773/20 and PA9278/18. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/00817/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00817-21/zurrieq-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-at-existing-ground): Proposed internal alterations to dwelling at existing ground floor level and construction of extension at first floor level Status being checked, 2 floors, 32 m away - [**PA/01330/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01330-23/zurrieq-excavate-existing-vacant-land-and-construct-2): To excavate existing vacant land and construct 2 terraced houses and a basement for garages. Withdrawn, validated 8 March 2023, 37 m away - [**PA/04054/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04054-24/zurrieq-removal-of-post-1945-accretions): Removal of post-1945 accretions, restoration to the original volume and condition of a former standalone 16th century room and the sensitive incorporation of… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/02493/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02493-25/zurrieq-extension-of-back-yard-of-an-existing): Extension of back yard of an existing residential property covered by PA/01418/20 connecting it to an adjacent vacant site - proposal to include the… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 2 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/00539/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00539-21/zurrieq-addition-of-basement-domestic-store-to-residence): Addition of basement domestic store to residence and garage approved in PA5564/19 Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/01553/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01553-22/zurrieq-sanction-changes-to-pa2921-18): To sanction changes to PA2921/18, and proposed extension at roof level to existing dwellings. Application includes minor internal and external changes to… Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/02200/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02200-23/zurrieq-construction-of-terraced-house): Construction of terraced house, with basement private car garage and pool at ground floor level. Application includes dismantling of existing rubble walls and… Granted, validated 4 July 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/02944/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02944-21/zurrieq-construction-of-terraced-house-with-ground-floor): Proposed construction of terraced house with ground floor garage, and pool. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/00258/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00258-26/zurrieq-internal-alterations-to-existing-residential-dwelling-includin): Internal alterations to existing residential dwelling including sanctioning and conversion of part of hall to garage. Granted, validated 12 March 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/03360/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03360-21/zurrieq-alterations-and-addition-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations and addition to existing dwelling. Excavation of domestic store at basement level and formation of new garage. Restoration of existing facade,… Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/02531/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02531-22/zurrieq-construct-basement-garage-for-private-use): To construct basement garage for private use, ground floor swimming pool and two overlying residences at ground and first floor level. Status being checked, 2 floors, 68 m away - [**PA/01042/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01042-25/zurrieq-renew-pa-9510-19-internal-alterations-to-existing): Application to renew PA/9510/19 - Internal alterations to existing dwelling (including construction and demolition and some internal walls) and construction… Granted, validated 24 March 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/01480/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01480-22/zurrieq-changes-to-approved-permit-pa4513-20-mainly): Proposed changes to approved permit PA4513/20 - mainly changes in site configuration and internal layout of Class 4B shop and overlying residential unit. Status being checked, 80 m away ## More by Josef Zahra - [**PA/07678/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07678-26/zabbar-sanction-variances-from-pa-08557-21-consisting-of-relocation): To sanction variances from PA/08557/21 consisting of relocation of underground water reservior, extension to ancillary Class 4B store at level -2,… Pending - [**PA/07610/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07610-26/marsaskala-sanction-variances-from-rg-00197-23-consisting-of-internal): To sanction variances from RG/00197/23 consisting of internal alterations and washroom extension at third floor. Pending - [**PA/03949/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03949-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-house-retaining-sanctioning): Demolition of existing house retaining / sanctioning the rear garden room and replacing its roof, construction of ground floor garage, overlying duplex… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03172/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03172-26/zejtun-sanctioning-of-variances-from-approved-permit-pa-00207-04): Sanctioning of variances from approved permit PA/00207/04, proposed alterations/extension and construction of pool and landscaped area on overlying existing… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/01554/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01554-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-existing-premises): Proposed minor alterations to existing premises (approved by virtue of PA/00567/21), demolition of washroom at roof level, construction of 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/01544/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01544-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-washrooms-and-staircase): Demolition of existing washrooms and staircase, reconfiguration of stairwell to incorporate lift and construction of 2 apartments at third floor and 2… Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) ## More from Gilbert Farrugia - [**PA/06454/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06454-24/qormi-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of semi-basement garage, maisonette at ground floor, three apartments and overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/02724/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02724-22/qormi-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and construct garage at basement level and overlying five residential units. Status being checked [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)