--- title: "PA/02698/26: excavate and construct three basement levels plus in San Gwann | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02698-26/san-gwann-excavate-and-construct-three-basement-levels-plus source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in San Gwann: To excavate and construct three basement levels plus overlying ground floor storage facility (Class 6A) in lieu… Planning applications › San Gwann › PA0269826 # PA/02698/26: excavate and construct three basement levels plus in San Gwann ST Yard, Triq ta' l-Ibrag, San Gwann To excavate and construct three basement levels plus overlying ground floor storage facility (Class 6A) in lieu of approved development permission PA2078/24, PA1136/23, PA7144/20 and PA3028/16. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** ST Yard, Triq ta' l-Ibrag, San Gwann - **Locality:** [San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann) - **Applicant:** [Michael Stivala](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-stivala) - **Perit:** [Perit Ian Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ian-cutajar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Commercial) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Received:** 7 January 2026 - **Validated:** 29 April 2026 - **Published:** 29 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 29 May 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02698/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02698&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around ST Yard, Triq ta' l-Ibrag, San Gwann 13 other applications on the same street: 9 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/08023/24). On Triq ta' l-Ibrag: 13 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Anthony Fenech Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-fenech-vella), [William Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/william-lewis), [Falzon & Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/falzon-and-cutajar). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions 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/05706/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05706-26/san-gwann-sanction-variances-from-approved-plan-at-level): To sanction variances from approved plan at level 2 of PA1241/22, and proposed additional floor of Class 4A offices over the existing. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03366/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03366-26/san-gwann-construct-storage-at-level-1): To construct storage at level 1 (Class 6A) overlying warehouse development. Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06316/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06316-24/san-gwann-sanctioning-of-the-installation-of-a-petroleum-filling): Sanctioning of the installation of a Petroleum-Filling Station and proposing construction of a suitable spillage containment area. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/08023/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08023-24/san-gwann-sanction-two-storey-commercial-building-as-built): To sanction two-storey commercial building as built, maintaining the approved Class 4A use, including parking at ground level, offices on the first and second… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/02810/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02810-25/san-gwann-part-change-of-use-of-approved-class): Proposed part change of use of approved Class 5A warehouses to Class 6A storage. Granted, validated 30 April 2025 - [**PA/06724/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06724-24/san-gwann-change-use-of-premises-from-class-5a): To change use of premises from Class 5A to public service garage. Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/06563/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06563-24/san-gwann-sanction-multiple-internal-external-alterations-and-correcti): To sanction multiple internal/external alterations and correction of site layout from PA/04829/06. Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/03705/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03705-24/san-gwann-sanction-extension-to-one-class-5a-premises): To sanction extension to one Class 5A premises as approved with PA7937/22. Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/03175/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03175-24/san-gwann-change-of-use-from-approved-class-5a): Change of use from approved Class 5A to public service garage. Granted, validated 5 June 2024 - [**PA/02078/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02078-24/san-gwann-roofing-over-remaining-storage-area): Proposed roofing over remaining storage area (Class 6A) at ground floor including formation of access ramp to basement in lieu of goods lift plus other… Granted, validated 10 April 2024 - [**PA/01136/23** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01136-23/san-gwann-renew-pa3028-16-to-sanction-roofing-part-of): To renew PA3028/16: ”To sanction roofing part of open storage including concrete surface of open store.” Granted, validated 18 July 2023 - [**PA/01241/22** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01241-22/san-gwann-erect-class-4a-office-floor-over-approved): To erect Class 4A office floor over approved Class 5A garages/stores, and to include sanctioning of partially carried out works. Status being checked - [**PA/01407/21** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01407-21/san-gwann-carry-out-modifications-to-plans-approved-with): To carry out modifications to plans approved with PA7090/18 including the erection of an additional Class 5A store at ground floor level, an extension to one… Status being checked ## More by Ian Cutajar - [**PA/07799/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07799-26/naxxar-construct-light-weight-animal-enclosures): To construct light weight animal enclosures, feed and fooder storage, hot walker to train horses and shifting of rubble wall to retain soil plus other… Pending - [**PA/06966/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06966-26/dingli-changes-to-the-approved-permit-pa-1523-26-to): Proposed changes to the approved permit PA/1523/26 to interconnect the third and receded floor levels, forming a single residential unit, together with… Pending - [**PA/06964/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06964-26/qrendi-demolish-existing-and-proposed-construction-of-sheep): To demolish existing and proposed construction of sheep farm plus other farm amenities, excavation and construction of basement, underground water reservoir… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06621/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06621-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-subdivision-of-penthouse-into-two-one-bedroomed-unit): Proposed subdivision of penthouse into two one-bedroomed units plus other additions and alterations. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06576/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06576-26/siggiewi-sanction-extension-to-franka-stone-quarry): To sanction extension to franka stone quarry (QS09A) for the extraction of globigerina limestone. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06448/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06448-26/belt-valletta-propose-the-change-of-use-from-existing): To propose the change of use from existing Class 4B outlet to pastizzeria, including internal and external additions and alterations. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Ian Cutajar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ian-cutajar) ## More from Michael Stivala - [**PA/05113/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05113-26/sliema-renew-pa2660-16-to-construct-basement-garage): To renew PA2660/16 - To construct basement garage accessible from an existing block approved by PA1407/09, apartments at levels 0-7 in lieu of approved… Granted, validated 17 September 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/03567/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03567-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-premises): Proposed demolition of existing premises, excavation of plot, proposed construction of 3 levels of basement levels and overlying Class 3A hostel with… Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/03366/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03366-26/san-gwann-construct-storage-at-level-1): To construct storage at level 1 (Class 6A) overlying warehouse development. Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07291/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07291-25/st-julians-sanction-internal-and-external-differences-to-pre-1967): To sanction internal and external differences to pre-1967 residential unit. Pending, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/07216/25** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07216-25/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-an-office): Change of use from an office (Class 4A) to a gym (Class 3C) and internal alterations for ancillary facilities. Granted, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/05183/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05183-25/msida-changes-to-the-internal-layout): Changes to the internal layout, lift shaft and stairwell of Class 4A offices and showroom from that approved in PA/2591/20 following site survey, variations… Pending, validated 6 August 2025 [All planning applications in San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-gwann)