--- title: "PA/02562/24: excavate site and proposed garage at basement in Gharb | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02562-24/gharb-excavate-site-and-proposed-garage-at-basement source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Gharb: To excavate site and proposed garage at basement level for private cars. Perit Emanuel Vella. Validated 30 April 2024. Planning applications › Gharb › PA0256224 # PA/02562/24: excavate site and proposed garage at basement in Gharb Site at, Sqaq il-Fgura, Gharb To excavate site and proposed garage at basement level for private cars. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Site at, Sqaq il-Fgura, Gharb - **Locality:** [Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Mizzi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-mizzi) - **Perit:** [Perit Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 26 January 2024 - **Validated:** 30 April 2024 - **Published:** 30 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 30 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 25 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 4 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02562/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02562&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Site at, Sqaq il-Fgura, Gharb 35 other applications within 300 m: 24 granted, 3 refused, 1 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/00009/24). On Sqaq il-Fgura: 8 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 84% (likely range 54–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/03495/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03495-26/gharb-additions-to-dwelling-house-at-second-floor): Proposed additions to dwelling house at second floor level approved in PA7194/23 and sanctioning of spiral stairs to roof level. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/04191/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04191-26/gharb-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, proposed excavation of site; 6 no. garages for private cars at level -2, two flats at level -1, two maisonettes at level 0, two… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/07194/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07194-23/gharb-sanction-changes-to-first-floor-window-from): To sanction changes to first floor window from that approved in PA4289/98. To construct first floor balcony and convert existing window into door leading to… Granted, validated 20 February 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/03857/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03857-23/gharb-excavation-and-construction-of-12-residential-units): Proposed excavation and construction of 12 residential units, 2 indoor pools and 5 basement garages. Withdrawn, validated 19 July 2023, 1 floor, 25 m away - [**PA/07601/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07601-25/gharb-sanction-minor-changes-to-pre-1968-dwelling-and): To sanction minor changes to pre-1968 dwelling and proposed alterations to facade. Granted, validated 17 March 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/07090/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07090-23/gharb-sanction-variations-in-the-semi-basement-level-from): To sanction variations in the semi-basement level from what was approved by PA/03690/18, consisting in a larger profile of the garage and other minor… Granted, validated 30 January 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/01838/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01838-23/gharb-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-house-having): Additions and alterations to existing house having PA/4103/05. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/00943/20** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00943-20/gharb-sanction-extensions): To sanction extensions (2 bathrooms, w.c & kit/din room) to a pre-1968 house of character and shifting of pool approved in DN009/03 Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/06299/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06299-25/gharb-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, extension at second floor level; proposed excavation works; heated pool, water reservoir, sauna and pv panels and… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/06572/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06572-23/gharb-change-use-of-a-tools-room-approved): To change use of a tools room approved in PA/01171/20 to a residential dwelling. Refused, validated 8 November 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/01727/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01727-26/gharb-sanction-variations-from-pa8748-21-which-include-the): To sanction variations from PA8748/21 which include the site configuration, shifting of internal walls and elements in facade. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 98 m away - [**PA/01488/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01488-24/gharb-carry-out-additions-and-alterations-to-pre-1967): To carry out additions and alterations to pre-1967 dwelling house. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 121 m away - [**PA/02664/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02664-23/gharb-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-2-houses): To demolish existing building and construct 2 houses with 2 pools. Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 145 m away - [**PA/03086/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03086-22/gharb-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Alterations to existing townhouse; inc. minor alterations to exterior main entrance; reduction in built up area at 1st floor and roof level and retention of… Status being checked, 146 m away - [**PA/02574/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02574-26/gharb-sanction-differences-from-pa03252-21-including-an-indoor): To sanction differences from PA03252/21 including an indoor pool at basement level and proposed change in facade material. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 147 m away ## More by Emanuel Vella - [**PA/07758/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07758-26/rabat-gozo-renew-pa-03677-21-excavation-of-site): To renew PA 03677/21 - Excavation of site and proposed garage for private cars at basement level; garage for private cars and one flat at ground floor; three… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06824/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06824-26/xaghra-renew-pa-00564-18-proposed-four-dwelling): To renew PA 00564/18 - Proposed four dwelling houses with garage. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05304/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05304-26/msida-addition-of-two-units): Proposed addition of two units. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/07650/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07650-24/zebbug-gozo-sanction-changes-of-dwelling-house-consisting-of): To sanction changes of dwelling house consisting of increase in built up footprint and proposed change of use of part of garage to public service garage Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/06135/24** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06135-24/nadur-swimming-pool-to-dwelling-house): Proposed swimming pool to dwelling house. Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/05882/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05882-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-additions-to-poultry-farm-and-create): To sanction additions to poultry farm and create a new access to the back of the farm and proposed alterations and additions to the egg packing area and… Granted, validated 4 September 2024 [All applications by Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella) ## More from Joseph Mizzi - [**PA/04117/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04117-26/qala-demolish-boundary-wall-and-to-construct-a): To demolish boundary wall and to construct a terraced house. Refused, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03495/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03495-26/gharb-additions-to-dwelling-house-at-second-floor): Proposed additions to dwelling house at second floor level approved in PA7194/23 and sanctioning of spiral stairs to roof level. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/01437/26** Ghasri](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01437-26/ghasri-rubble-walls): Proposed rubble walls. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/00708/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00708-26/gharb-additions-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Proposed additions and alterations to dwelling approved in PA3730/24 consisting of extension of garage and shifting of swimming pool. Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/00215/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00215-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-change-of-configuration-of-pool-approved): Sanctioning change of configuration of pool approved by PA/07935/21, sanctioning of construction of 2 pump rooms and w/c room and sanctioning of demolition of… Pending, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/07601/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07601-25/gharb-sanction-minor-changes-to-pre-1968-dwelling-and): To sanction minor changes to pre-1968 dwelling and proposed alterations to facade. Granted, validated 17 March 2026 [All planning applications in Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb)