--- title: "PA/02284/24: excavation and increase in size of underground in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02284-24/zabbar-excavation-and-increase-in-size-of-underground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: Proposed excavation and increase in size of underground reservoir approved by PA5661/22 and construction of pump… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0228424 # PA/02284/24: excavation and increase in size of underground in Zabbar Field at, Triq San Anard, Limiti tax-Xaqqa, Zabbar Proposed excavation and increase in size of underground reservoir approved by PA5661/22 and construction of pump room. Proposal also includes the reinstatement of dilapidated rubble wall as existing. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Field at, Triq San Anard, Limiti tax-Xaqqa, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Alfred Cauchi - **Perit:** [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 5 January 2024 - **Validated:** 24 April 2024 - **Published:** 24 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 24 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 September 2024 - **Permit expires:** 23 October 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02284/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02284&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Field at, Triq San Anard, Limiti tax-Xaqqa, Zabbar 15 other applications within 300 m: 7 granted, 1 refused, 1 pending. 88% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq San Anard: 15 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Robert Musumeci LL.D., Perit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-musumeci-ll-d-perit), [Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/03063/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03063-23/zabbar-swimming-pool-and-ancillary-facilities-in-backyard): Proposed swimming pool and ancillary facilities in backyard of existing residence. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/05667/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05667-23/zabbar-removal-of-existing-washroom): Proposed removal of existing washroom, alterations to existing property approved in PA4749/08, and extension at roof level. A lift is also proposed. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/02252/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02252-24/zabbar-sanction-as-built-first-floor-maisonette-with): To sanction as built first floor maisonette with approved PA/7590/06 and proposed lightweight roofing at first floor. Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/03566/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03566-23/zabbar-build-a-terraced-house): To build a terraced house, demolish and reconstruct dilapidated walls including part of the roof of an existing garage. Works also include the excavation of a… Withdrawn, validated 21 June 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/04416/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04416-25/zabbar-construction-of-agricultural-room): Proposed construction of agricultural room, pump room and reservoir, and sanctioning of gate and trees. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 93 m away - [**PA/05092/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05092-25/zabbar-construction-of-3-street-level-garages-for): Construction of 3 street level garages for private cars and a stairwell. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 301 m away - [**PA/06061/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06061-25/zabbar-extend-pre-1968-structures-by-reconstructing-pre-1978-rooms): To extend pre-1968 structures by reconstructing pre-1978 rooms and sanctioning of existing lightweight animal enclosure. Pending, validated 24 September 2025, 326 m away - [**PA/03623/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03623-22/zabbar-construction-of-a-rabbit-farm-with-ancillary): Construction of a rabbit farm with ancillary facilities including a cesspit and boundary walls to delicate the extents of the site. Status being checked, 336 m away - [**PA/02599/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02599-21/zabbar-it-is-proposed-to-reconstruct-existing-pre-1968): It is proposed to reconstruct existing pre-1968 agricultural room Status being checked, 350 m away - [**PA/01489/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01489-22/zabbar-sanction-agricultural-stores): To sanction agricultural stores, changes to reservoir approved by DN1211/14 and proposed reinstatement of area with soil. Status being checked, 361 m away - [**PA/02688/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02688-25/zabbar-change-the-approved-timber-apertures-to-pvc): To change the approved timber apertures to pvc apertures and minor alterations. Granted, validated 29 May 2025, 365 m away - [**PA/00762/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00762-22/zabbar-amendments-to-approved-permit-pa-07101-20): Amendments to approved permit PA/07101/20, consisting of additional intermediate floor to be used for storage purpose, as well as internal and external… Status being checked, 366 m away - [**PA/04107/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04107-25/zabbar-sanction-class-5c-use-on-site-which): To sanction Class 5C use on site which involves the receiving, manually extracting copper from plastic and other materials, and recycling the copper without… Refused, validated 25 June 2025, 387 m away - [**PA/05557/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05557-24/zabbar-reinstate-existing-rubble-wall): To reinstate existing rubble wall. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 407 m away - [**PA/00883/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00883-21/zabbar-sanction-pre-1978-agricultural-store-and-reservoir): To sanction pre-1978 agricultural store and reservoir. Status being checked, 471 m away ## More by Falzon & Cutajar - [**PA/02901/25** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02901-25/qrendi-change-of-use-from-store-ancillary-with): Change of use from store ancillary with operating poultry farm to hatchery, excavation and construction of reservoir and store in lieu of store being proposed… Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/01969/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-25/iklin-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-fuel): To demolish existing residential unit and construct fuel service station, relocating an existing fuel station, including a take away (drive through) facility… Pending, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01773/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01773-25/qormi-excavate-and-construct-garage-at-basement-level): To excavate and construct garage at basement level, public service garage at ground floor, apartments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels plus overlying penthouse. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01231/25** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01231-25/gudja-construct-stairs-at-ground-and-first-floors): To construct stairs at ground and first floors, internal alterations at first floor, restoration to facade including alterations, construction of pool at roof… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/01122/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01122-25/sliema-additions-and-alterations-to-a-class-3b): Proposed additions and alterations to a Class 3B 4-star hotel approved by PA/03614/18, consisting of extension of restaurant at intermediate level, extension… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 16 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01077/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-25/naxxar-construction-of-sheep-farm): Proposed construction of sheep farm, installation of gate and construction of dry random rubble wall. Proposal includes the excavation and construction of… Granted, validated 18 March 2025 [All applications by Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)