--- title: "PA/02197/22: excavation of basement in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02197-22/rabat-gozo-excavation-of-basement source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Rabat (Gozo): Proposed excavation of basement. Proposed construction of 13 garages, 2 parking spaces, 28… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0219722 # PA/02197/22: excavation of basement in Rabat (Gozo) Victoria Heights, Triq Ghajn Qatet, Rabat (Gozo) Proposed excavation of basement. Proposed construction of 13 garages, 2 parking spaces, 28 apartments and 1 house with a different layout from that approved in PA/08113/20. Proposed changes from PA/08113/20 consists of a different ramp access and an additional 2 units. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Victoria Heights, Triq Ghajn Qatet, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Mr Kevin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kevin-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Angelo Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/angelo-portelli) - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 29 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02197/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02197&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around Victoria Heights, Triq Ghajn Qatet, Rabat (Gozo) 138 other applications within 300 m: 102 granted, 1 refused, 9 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06169/24). On Triq Ghajn Qatet: 33 other applications, 23 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [Annamaria Attard Montalto](https://propertylist.mt/perit/annamaria-attard-montalto), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil), [Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/01490/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01490-21/rabat-gozo-sanction-internal-and-external-differences-from-previous): To sanction internal and external differences from previous permission PA05264/05, to extend third floor unit in front terrace and to construct penthouse above. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/01060/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01060-21/rabat-gozo-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use-from): Proposed internal alterations and change of use from garage to take away shop. Proposal includes installation of sign. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/06270/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06270-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-the-construction-of-two-stores-underneath): To sanction the construction of two stores underneath two commercial units. To sanction minor internal alterations, installation of signs and change of use… Suspended, validated 16 September 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/03677/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03677-23/rabat-gozo-renew-permit-pa8461-18-to-sanction-internal): To renew permit PA8461/18 - To sanction internal and external differences from previous permission PA5264/05, to extend third floor unit in front terrace and… Granted, validated 8 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/05490/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05490-23/rabat-gozo-excavation-within-site-to-lower-levels): Excavation within site to lower levels, and construction of apartment block with basement garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/02166/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02166-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-changes-in-internal-layout-from-that): To sanction changes in internal layout from that approved in PA/06030/17 and PA/07109/21 and splitting of duplex apartment into two separate units. Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/06169/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06169-24/rabat-gozo-excavate-site-and-proposed-garage-for-private): To excavate site and proposed garage for private cars at basement level; maisonette at ground floor and four overlying flats (one on each floor). Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 5 floors, 63 m away - [**PA/03775/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03775-23/rabat-gozo-renewal-of-permit-pa6647-17): Renewal of permit PA6647/17; Renewal of permit PA1698/13: Renewal of permit PA5696/07: To amend permission PA0228/07 by changing terraced house to apartments,… Granted, validated 4 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/06792/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06792-24/rabat-gozo-installation-of-static-billboard-with-external-illuminance): Proposed installation of static billboard with external illuminance Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/02195/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02195-26/rabat-gozo-demolish-the-existing-dwelling-and-construct-garages): To demolish the existing dwelling and construct garages at ground-floor level, with fourteen overlying apartments. Granted, validated 15 June 2026, 4 floors, 71 m away - [**PA/05944/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05944-25/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, to excavate site, and to construct two maisonettes, one Class 4B shop (hairdresser/beautician), eight apartments, and two… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/02129/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02129-22/rabat-gozo-sanction-additions-and-alterations-to-internal-layout): To sanction additions and alterations to internal layout from PA4103/06. Status being checked, 81 m away - [**PA/06596/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06596-24/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate site and proposed garages for private cars at basement level; two maisonettes a ground floor and eight overlying flats… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 5 floors, 87 m away - [**PA/05392/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05392-24/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-rooms): To demolish existing rooms, excavate underlying site area and construct a basement garage and 10 apartments instead of basement garages and 5 apartments… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 87 m away - [**PA/01573/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01573-26/rabat-gozo-construction-of-4-residential-units-on-existing): Construction of 4 residential units on existing garage. Granted, validated 10 May 2026, 1 floor, 93 m away ## More by Angelo Portelli - [**PA/07084/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07084-26/munxar-excavation-and-construction-of-residential-basement-garage): Excavation and construction of residential basement garage and to construct new terrace house overlying basement garage, one floor above street level and a… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05303/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05303-26/zebbug-gozo-sanction-alterations-to-approved-agricultural-store): To sanction alterations to approved agricultural store. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04502/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04502-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4D restaurant. Proposed internal alterations consisting of new walls. Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/06167/25** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06167-25/gzira-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor): To sanction minor internal alterations at ground floor level including the construction of internal partitions to form a board room and a server room and… Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/05451/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05451-25/kercem-changes-from-pa-05515-22-to-include-demolishing-of): Proposed changes from PA/05515/22 to include demolishing of existing structures, proposed site excavation and proposed construction of 12 apartments and 7… Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/04948/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04948-25/kercem-excavation-and-construction-of-1-level-of): Excavation and construction of 1 level of residential basement garage and to construct new terrace house overlying basement garage, three floors above street… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Angelo Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/angelo-portelli) ## More from Kevin Farrugia - [**PA/02049/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02049-26/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to a residential unit. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/05416/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05416-25/attard-part-extension-of-the-existing-third-floor): Proposed part extension of the existing third floor plan and construction of a washroom at fourth floor to the property covered by RG00396/23. Under appeal, validated 29 September 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/02860/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02860-25/zurrieq-excavation-and-construction-of-an-underground-water): Proposed excavation and construction of an underground water reservoir, small pump room and sanctioning of gate. Granted, validated 14 May 2025 - [**PA/02724/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02724-25/ghajnsielem-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-garages): Excavation of site and construction of garages at basement and ground floor levels, and overlying 12 residential units. Granted, validated 24 May 2025 - [**PA/06590/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06590-24/qala-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-ten): To demolish existing residential unit and construct ten residential units and eight garages. Granted, validated 24 December 2024 - [**PA/02653/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02653-24/ghajnsielem-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages with overlying 9 residential units. Granted, validated 8 May 2024 [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)