--- title: "PA/01987/25: restore the existing belvedere and surrounding garden in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01987-25/ghaxaq-restore-the-existing-belvedere-and-surrounding-garden source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: To restore the existing belvedere and surrounding garden areas. The proposal is to include a tea garden (Class 4C),… Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0198725 # PA/01987/25: restore the existing belvedere and surrounding garden in Ghaxaq Belvedere, Sqaq Nru.2, Triq Santa Marija, Ghaxaq To restore the existing belvedere and surrounding garden areas. The proposal is to include a tea garden (Class 4C), to construct a new entrance, to include temporary tent structures, sanitary facilities and a food preparation area. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Belvedere, Sqaq Nru.2, Triq Santa Marija, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [Chris Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/chris-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 18 December 2024 - **Validated:** 26 March 2025 - **Published:** 26 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 2 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 19 November 2030 The public planning file has 52 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01987/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01987&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Belvedere, Sqaq Nru.2, Triq Santa Marija, Ghaxaq 112 other applications within 300 m: 73 granted, 0 refused, 11 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05806/25). On Triq Santa Marija: 28 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia), [JBA Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jba-periti), [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri). Approval estimate for restoration 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/00069/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00069-25/ghaxaq-demolish-the-rear-part): To demolish the rear part, change use from Class 4B shop to private car garage and create a garage opening. To extend the ground floor, construct the first… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 16 m away - [**PA/07205/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-24/ghaxaq-demolition-of-accretions-at-back-of-dwelling): Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain facade, internal alterations, construction of first floor and receded washrooms, and to convert from… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/07722/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07722-26/ghaxaq-minor-extension-of-rooms-at-roof-level): Proposed minor extension of rooms at roof level for 2 adjacent dwellings approved in PA7205/24 (Demolition of accretions at back of dwelling. To retain… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/03449/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03449-22/ghaxaq-amalgamate-two-adjacent-vacant-dwellings): To amalgamate two adjacent vacant dwellings, alterations and extension to create one residential unit. Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/06329/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06329-24/ghaxaq-removal-of-deteriorated-ceilings): Proposed removal of deteriorated ceilings, extension to second floor level and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 3 December 2024, 3 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/03281/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03281-26/ghaxaq-construct-a-steel-spiral-staircase-in-the): To construct a steel spiral staircase in the back terrace and a chimney flue at roof level of penthouse C8. Granted, validated 14 July 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/02353/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02353-26/ghaxaq-sanction-as-built-variations-to-the-elevation): To sanction as built variations to the elevation from approved PA/2482/97, and proposed replacement of apertures. Granted, validated 9 June 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/08068/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08068-25/ghaxaq-construct-a-steel-spiral-staircase-in-the): To construct a steel spiral staircase in the back terrace of penthouse C9. The approved drawings for penthouse C9 are under PA/02426/21 and PA/06097/17, and… Granted, validated 11 January 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/02426/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02426-21/ghaxaq-changes-in-layout-of-basement-levels): Changes in layout of basement levels, minor alterations at all levels and changes in back façade, from that approved in permission PA/06097/17 Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/02974/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02974-22/ghaxaq-sanction-the-change-of-roof-slab-material): To sanction the change of roof slab material from timber beams and soft stone slabs to reinforced concrete in pre-1968 dwelling. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/05050/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05050-23/ghaxaq-sanction-changes-in-an-existing-terraced-house): To sanction changes in an existing terraced house, which was approved in PA2230/20. Changes include mainly an increase in plot length and different backyard… Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 65 m away - [**PA/00926/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00926-22/ghaxaq-construct-box-room-and-to-sanction-variations): To construct box room and to sanction variations from PB1222/86. Sanctioning mainly includes re-position of walls, doors and windows following new survey.… Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/07811/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07811-24/ghaxaq-demolition-of-rooms): Proposed demolition of rooms, alterations to a townhouse and construction of an additional floor. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 87 m away - [**PA/07429/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07429-23/ghaxaq-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-and-additions-including): Alterations to existing townhouse and additions including second floor and receded at third floor level. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 88 m away - [**PA/00326/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00326-25/ghaxaq-part-demolition-and-internal-alterations-at-ground): Proposed part demolition and internal alterations at ground, first floor and roof and construction of 3 additional units. Granted, validated 13 March 2025, 89 m away ## More by Matthew Gauci - [**PA/07240/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07240-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07238/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07238-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07145/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07145-26/mosta-propose-demolition-of-existing-building-with-retention): Propose demolition of existing building with retention of the facade and excavation of two levels to construct of garages at basement, 1 bedroom unit at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07002/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07002-26/birzebbuga-amendment-to-pa3173-24): Amendment to PA3173/24, to include additional property in the redevelopment of both sites including demolition of existing structures and construction of… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06929/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06929-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-internal-variations-from-approved-per): Sanctioning of internal variations from approved permit PA/1653/17 (MA), including the reinstatement of the third bedroom in accordance with the layout… Pending - [**PA/06547/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06547-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-amendment-to-pa-6301-23-previously-approved-in-pa-13): Amendment to PA/6301/23 previously approved in PA/1311/18 including demolition of roof above 5th floor and extension of same floor, construction of 6th floor… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) ## More from Chris Vella - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06809/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06809-26/birkirkara-site-correction-and-modifications-to-layout-from): Site correction and modifications to layout from approved PA/3385/25. Construction of 3 ground floor garages, 5 apartments and 1 penthouse at receded floor… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02996/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02996-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-terraced-houses-and-excavation): Demolition of existing terraced houses and excavation. Proposal includes the construction of a new block comprising of parking spaces at basement level, one… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/08604/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08604-24/naxxar-sanction-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-pa-7591-17): To sanction minor variations from approved permit PA/7591/17. Granted, validated 31 January 2025 - [**PA/04396/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04396-24/naxxar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-office): Proposed change of use from garage to office (Class 4A). Proposal to include minor internal and external changes including addition of small sign, and… Withdrawn, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/02736/22** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02736-22/naxxar-construction-of-pump-room): Proposed construction of pump room. Status being checked [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)