--- title: "PA/02499/22: excavation of site in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02499-22/mqabba-excavation-of-site source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Mqabba: Proposed excavation of site, construction of basement garages and proposed construction of ground floor… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0249922 # PA/02499/22: excavation of site in Mqabba Vacant plot, Triq tat-Torba, Mqabba Proposed excavation of site, construction of basement garages and proposed construction of ground floor maisonette, two apartments and one duplex unit. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Vacant plot, Triq tat-Torba, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** Mr Joseph Farrugia and John farrugia - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech) - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 4 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02499/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02499&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around Vacant plot, Triq tat-Torba, Mqabba 44 other applications within 300 m: 31 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03563/25). On Triq tat-Torba: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/04789/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04789-24/mqabba-sanction-amendments-to-layout-of-garage-approved): To sanction amendments to layout of garage approved in PB 677/91 including construction of rooms in backyard. Change of use from garage to public service… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 22 m away - [**PA/04924/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04924-25/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-roof-structures-and-first): Proposed demolition of existing roof structures and first floor level, construction of four residential units including the construction of common parts with… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/06056/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06056-24/mqabba-alterations-to-existing-maisonette-and-garage-approved): Proposed alterations to existing maisonette and garage approved by RG/00609/25 and construction of three overlying apartments with a jacuzzi at the terrace of… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/02832/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02832-23/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-roof-structures-and-first): Proposed demolition of existing roof structures and first floor level roof slab, amendments to residential unit at first floor level already approved in… Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/03563/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03563-25/mqabba-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette): To demolish existing first floor maisonette, and construction of six residential dwellings from first floor to third floor and two additional units at… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/05214/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05214-24/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette, construction of six three-bedrooms apartments and two two-bedroom penthouses and installation of a passenger… Withdrawn, validated 7 August 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/06562/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06562-25/mqabba-changes-and-additions-to-development-covered-by): Proposed changes and additions to development covered by PA/02912/18. Proposed changes include the construction of 4 apartments at second and third floor… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 60 m away - [**PA/04617/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04617-23/mqabba-changes-to-approved-permit-pa2912-18): Proposed changes to approved permit PA2912/18. Proposed changes include the removal of the car lift and changes to basement level from garage to domestic store. Withdrawn, validated 8 November 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/03615/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03615-22/mqabba-extension-to-third-floor-and-receded-floor): Proposed extension to third floor and receded floor level, including pool at receded floor level. Proposal will create seperate duplex unit at third floor and… Granted, validated 24 August 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/05336/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05336-23/mqabba-construction-of-a-washroom-and-hobby-room): Proposed construction of a washroom and hobby room at third floor level including alterations at second floor level. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 68 m away - [**PA/03705/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03705-23/mqabba-excavation-of-3-basement-garages): Proposed excavation of 3 basement garages, and construction of 5 residential units in lieu of PA3774/18. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 80 m away - [**PA/00751/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00751-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-excavation): Demolition of existing terraced house and excavation for water reservoir, construction of basement garages (two in number) and overlying five residential units. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor, 116 m away - [**PA/03615/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03615-25/mqabba-sanction-changes-from-approved-permits-pa-00392-98-and): To sanction changes from approved permits PA/00392/98 and PA/02538/10. Changes include correction of site extent, shifting of walls and change in levels. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 133 m away - [**PA/01983/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01983-22/mqabba-removing-of-servitude-on-third-parties): Removing of servitude on third parties, to carry out carry out alterations to the receded floor and to remove unpermitted extension to party walls. Status being checked, 141 m away - [**PA/05551/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05551-23/mqabba-renewal-of-pa5724-18-to-sanction-variations): Renewal of PA5724/18 - To sanction variations from PA133/98, including the external landscaping, minor changes to the approved internal layout and the… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 142 m away ## More by Jonathan Grech - [**PA/07672/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07672-26/siggiewi-sanction-second-and-third-floor-level-apartments): To sanction second and third floor level apartments as built from that approved in PA/00608/01 including internal layout and elevation design. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07624/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07624-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-a-further-residential-unit): Proposed construction of a further residential unit (4th-6th floor level) with access from common parts already forming part of application PA/06958/25. Pending, 7 floors - [**PA/07284/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07284-26/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-property): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1967 property, including the construction of washroom at roof level. Pending - [**PA/06804/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06804-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-structures-present-on-site): Demolition of existing structures present on site, excavation of site including a water reservoir and proposed construction of 18 residential units with… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06701/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06701-26/gudja-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PB/1957/80 and proposed external and internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/06414/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06414-26/siggiewi-excavation-of-water-reservoir-and-proposed-timber): Excavation of water reservoir and proposed timber gate including the sanctioning of the entrance opening to the field. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech) [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)