--- title: "PA/02730/25: excavation and construction of underground agricultural store in Lija |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02730-25/lija-excavation-and-construction-of-underground-agricultural-store source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Lija: Proposed excavation and construction of underground agricultural store and reservoir, with overlying store room and… Planning applications › Lija › PA0273025 # PA/02730/25: excavation and construction of underground agricultural store in Lija Site at, fields, Triq Agostino Portelli, Lija Proposed excavation and construction of underground agricultural store and reservoir, with overlying store room and pump room. Proposed fixing of gate. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at, fields, Triq Agostino Portelli, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** Silvano Cutajar - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Agricultural - **Received:** 19 December 2024 - **Validated:** 30 April 2025 - **Published:** 30 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 30 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 22 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02730/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02730&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Site at, fields, Triq Agostino Portelli, Lija 12 other applications within 300 m: 7 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 88% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/04736/24). - [**PA/04622/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04622-24/lija-sanction-internal-minor-variations-in-basement-garage): To sanction internal minor variations in basement garage. Granted, validated 3 September 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 73 m away - [**PA/05738/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05738-25/lija-sanctioning-of-maisonette-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of maisonette as built from that approved in PA5727/03 including minor changes to layout and installation of chimney flue. Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 76 m away - [**PA/07782/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07782-26/lija-sanctioning-of-the-front-garden-as-built): Sanctioning of the front garden as built, following the works approved under PA 6295/05 Pending, 99 m away - [**PA/04736/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04736-24/lija-extension-to-existing-class-4b-commercial-premises): Proposed extension to existing Class 4B commercial premises, by means of excavation and construction of two levels of basement parking, two levels of Class 4B… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 119 m away - [**PA/05337/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05337-23/lija-internal-and-external-alteration-to-maisonette-from): Proposed internal and external alteration to maisonette from approved RG687/22. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 127 m away - [**PA/00541/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00541-23/lija-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations, proposed extension at second floor and stairwell at third floor, pv panels at roof level. Refused, validated 26 April 2023, 130 m away - [**PA/05426/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05426-24/lija-it-is-proposed-to-dismantle-the-existing): It is proposed to dismantle the existing wall/gate, construct a new ramp, and develop a public service garage at basement level with overlying ancillary… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 133 m away - [**PA/05120/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05120-25/lija-extension-of-the-existing-office-space): Extension of the existing office space, classified as Class 4A, to provide additional workspace and improve overall functionality. Suspended, validated 6 August 2025, 142 m away - [**PA/03513/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03513-26/lija-construction-of-pump-room-and-sanctioning-of): Proposed construction of pump room and sanctioning of landscaping as PA/00336/23. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 145 m away - [**PA/00336/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00336-23/lija-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-structure-and-reconstruction): Proposed demolition of existing pre-1967 structure and reconstruction of same footprint with underlying basement and underground reservoir. Including… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 145 m away - [**PA/02490/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02490-25/lija-change-of-use-from-garages-and-stores): Change of use from garages and stores approved in PA/8012/20 to Class 5B automotive repair shop. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 185 m away ## More by Joseph Attard - [**PA/07754/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07754-26/tarxien-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-maisonette-approved): Proposed internal alterations and extension to maisonette approved in RG/03546/17. Pending - [**PA/07171/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07171-26/marsaskala-installation-of-retractable-awning-to-penthouse-approved): Proposed installation of retractable awning to penthouse approved in PA/06903/25. Pending - [**PA/07116/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07116-26/mellieha-sanction-class-4b-shop-offices-and-ancillary): To sanction Class 4B shop offices and ancillary facilities approved in PA/01461/10 and PA/0353/16 as built. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06754/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06754-26/mellieha-extension-to-existing-apartment-and-modification-to): Proposed extension to existing apartment and modification to facade. Pending - [**PA/06225/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06225-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and fixing of signage. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06162/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06162-26/birzebbuga-replacement-of-facade-timber-apertures-to-u-pvc): Proposed replacement of facade timber apertures to u-pvc ones and installation of awning at roof level. Suspended, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Joseph Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-attard) [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)