--- title: "PA/02849/24: excavation of semi-basement within site in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02849-24/rabat-excavation-of-semi-basement-within-site source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Proposed excavation of semi-basement within site, and construction of semi-detached villa including pool and lift.… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0284924 # PA/02849/24: excavation of semi-basement within site in Rabat Site at, Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin, Bahrija, Rabat Proposed excavation of semi-basement within site, and construction of semi-detached villa including pool and lift. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at, Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin, Bahrija, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Richard Cachia - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 4 March 2024 - **Validated:** 15 May 2024 - **Published:** 15 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 14 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02849/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02849&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin, Bahrija, Rabat 56 other applications within 300 m: 32 granted, 2 refused, 9 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/05634/23). On Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin: 13 other applications, 6 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Kenneth Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kenneth-camilleri). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/07941/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07941-25/rabat-proposal-of-placing-of-tables-and-chairs): Proposal of placing of tables and chairs in front of Class 4D restaurant. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 13 m away - [**PA/05195/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05195-25/rabat-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-covered-with): To place outdoor tables and chairs covered with umbrellas on a timber demountable platform surrounded with supportive bollards. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/05160/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05160-25/rabat-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-covered-with): To place outdoor tables and chairs covered with umbrellas on a timber demountable platform surrounded with supportive bollards. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/01172/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01172-22/rabat-sanction-changes-from-pa-6310-16-including-minor-internal): To sanction changes from PA/6310/16 including minor internal alterations, changes to facade and extension at roof level. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/05629/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05629-26/rabat-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed alterations at first-floor level, to extend existing washroom into an additional apartment at second-floor level. Granted, validated 29 September 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/07843/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07843-25/rabat-create-two-separate-residential-units-and-carry): To create two separate residential units and carry out internal alterations. Granted, validated 20 January 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/04050/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04050-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-garage): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and garage. Excavation of basement level and proposed construction of ground floor maisonette, first, second,… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/06925/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06925-23/rabat-sanction-internal-alterations): To sanction internal alterations, extension of washroom and partitioning of roof with low wall. Changes from PA/02828/03. Granted, validated 18 January 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/06372/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06372-24/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa-09007-17): To sanction internal and external variations from PA/09007/17. Proposed works to include extension of living space at ground floor level. Withdrawn, 76 m away - [**PA/04485/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04485-25/rabat-demolition-of-the-existing-washrooms-at-roof): Proposed demolition of the existing washrooms at roof level, and proposed construction of 2 penthouses at recessed floor. Pending, validated 31 July 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/02025/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02025-23/rabat-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-common-parts): To carry out internal alterations to common parts, apartment, apartment 2 and roof to accommodate the installation of a domestic passenger lift. Granted, validated 23 May 2023, 81 m away - [**PA/01360/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01360-26/rabat-installation-of-light-weight-structures-at-roof): Proposed installation of light weight structures at roof level for the installation of PV panels, including formation of a bathroom. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/07019/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07019-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-garage-to-residential): Change of use from garage to residential. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/01348/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01348-26/rabat-sanction-as-built-garage-and-maisonette-from): To sanction as built garage and maisonette from PA212/00. Proposed conversion of bedroom to games room. Granted, validated 23 April 2026, 93 m away - [**PA/06358/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06358-26/rabat-sanction-discrepancies-from-pa-00940-10): To sanction discrepancies from PA 00940/10. Pending, 94 m away ## More by Malcolm Cachia - [**PA/07303/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07303-26/zabbar-alterations-and-additions-to-pa-04963-24-to-include): Proposed alterations and additions to PA/04963/24 to include a basement level and outdoor pool and deck area. Proposal also includes minor changes to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07286/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07286-26/gzira-demolition-of-stairs-and-slab-at-level): Proposed demolition of stairs and slab at level 1, extension in backyard for provision of lift, and construction of four (4) studio apartments and one (1)… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07047/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07047-26/zabbar-addition-of-washroom-at-roof-level-to): Proposed addition of washroom at roof level to be constructed in line with adjacent property approved in PA/01398/24. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06898/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06898-26/belt-valletta-proposal-includes-minor-amendments-beyond-those-as): Proposal includes minor amendments beyond those as approved in PA/01302/15, as renewed through PA/03881/23, including the sanctioning of the following: (1)… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05741/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05741-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing maisonettes, excavation of basement level for residential garages and construction of one (1) maisonette at ground floor, six… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05683/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05683-26/st-julians-inclusion-of-a-garage-within-the-front): Proposed inclusion of a garage within the front garden perimeter making use of natural change in level of the site. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)