--- title: "PA/02909/24: excavate the site and to construct a in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02909-24/rabat-excavate-the-site-and-to-construct-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: To excavate the site and to construct a pump room, a sump and an underground water reservoir. Perit Brian Ebejer.… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0290924 # PA/02909/24: excavate the site and to construct a in Rabat Agricultural Field, Ta' Qasam il-Kbir, Triq tal-Virtu', Rabat To excavate the site and to construct a pump room, a sump and an underground water reservoir. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Agricultural Field, Ta' Qasam il-Kbir, Triq tal-Virtu', Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Martin Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/martin-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Brian Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/brian-ebejer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 14 January 2024 - **Validated:** 22 May 2024 - **Published:** 22 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 21 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 January 2025 - **Permit expires:** 29 January 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02909/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02909&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Agricultural Field, Ta' Qasam il-Kbir, Triq tal-Virtu', Rabat 11 other applications within 300 m: 8 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/04488/24). On Triq tal-Virtu': 10 other applications, 8 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Abigail Scicluna Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abigail-scicluna-lewis). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/02402/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02402-23/rabat-replace-door-aperture-of-a-pre-1968-agricultural): To replace door aperture of a pre-1968 agricultural store at Tal-Virtu’ Rabat. Granted, validated 8 June 2023, 209 m away - [**PA/05809/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05809-24/rabat-demolish-a-number-of-dilapidated-structures-established): To demolish a number of dilapidated structures established pre-1968 to allow the construction of a new agricultural store. The proposal shall also include the… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 218 m away - [**PA/00744/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00744-20/rabat-reconstruct-roofs-to-existing-structures): To reconstruct roofs to existing structures Status being checked, 272 m away - [**PA/03584/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03584-22/rabat-demolish-existing-pavement): To demolish existing pavement. To construct no. 5 belvedere viewpoint areas, landscaping works with plantation of indigenous trees and plants in addition to… Status being checked, 364 m away - [**PA/02429/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02429-23/rabat-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Refused, validated 3 May 2023, 610 m away - [**PA/04800/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04800-25/rabat-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 665 m away - [**PA/02209/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02209-23/rabat-install-steel-structure-to-create-multi-purpose): To install steel structure to create multi purpose hall at first floor and chapel at ground floor instead of the existing high chapel. To construct staircase… Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 668 m away - [**PA/05946/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05946-24/rabat-this-application-seeks-to-sanction-minor-internal): This application seeks to sanction minor internal alterations from PA/04649/02. The works include a cellar at basement level and a side elevation on Triq… Granted, validated 31 October 2024, 735 m away - [**PA/04906/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04906-25/rabat-alterations): Alterations, additions and extensions to existing townhouse, to convert the house into 3 separate units/apartments. The proposal includes the construction of… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 761 m away - [**PA/01753/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01753-26/rabat-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To carry out internal and external alterations and extend the second floor. Granted, validated 17 April 2026, 789 m away - [**PA/04488/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04488-24/rabat-alteration-to-existing-townhouse-which-includes-a): Alteration to existing townhouse which includes a garage at ground floor, demolition of accretion in garden and room at back of property, excavation within… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 794 m away ## More by Brian Ebejer - [**PA/06663/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06663-26/birkirkara-construction-of-a-terrace-house-with-a): Construction of a terrace house with a swimming pool, six apartments and nine garages. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06034/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06034-26/mosta-extension-to-an-existing-house-and-an): Extension to an existing house and an existing apartment. Granted, validated 11 October 2026 - [**PA/05343/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05343-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-class-4b-shops-approved-in): Change of Class 4B shops approved in PA7759/22 to three maisonettes, the new total number of apartments is 29. Amendments to the approved drawings and removal… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04099/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04099-26/mosta-excavation-of-the-backyard): Excavation of the backyard, to extend the garage. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/02120/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02120-26/msida-sanction-penthouse-as-built): To sanction penthouse as built, including the installation of pv panels and a chimney. Granted, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/02090/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02090-26/msida-convert-a-class-4a-office-to-a): To convert a Class 4A office to a motor car dealer. Refused, validated 1 April 2026 [All applications by Brian Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/brian-ebejer) ## More from Martin Galea - [**PA/06650/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06650-26/floriana-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-residential-unit): Minor internal alterations to existing residential unit (pre-1967). Pending - [**PA/03634/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03634-26/zebbug-reconstruct-part-of-demolished-division-wall-for): To reconstruct part of demolished division wall for safety and security purposes. Granted, validated 14 July 2026 - [**PA/01023/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01023-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-domestic-garage-to): Change of use from domestic garage to a Class 4B (commercial outlet), which includes addition of internal walls, addition of external services enclosure and a… Granted, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/01014/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01014-25/rabat-pump-room-to-a-pre-1988-reservoir): Proposed pump room to a pre-1988 reservoir. Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/03926/24** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03926-24/san-gwann-sanction-departures-in-detached-villa-as-built): To sanction departures in detached villa as built from approved permit PB/1454/89, which include shifting of walls and apertures, changes to the landscaped… Granted, validated 26 June 2024 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)