--- title: "PA/02947/26: excavation and construction of new dwelling which in Kercem | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02947-26/kercem-excavation-and-construction-of-new-dwelling-which source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Kercem: Proposed excavation and construction of new dwelling which includes, ground and basement level, reservoir and… Planning applications › Kercem › PA0294726 # PA/02947/26: excavation and construction of new dwelling which in Kercem Vacant Plot, adjacent to 'Joyce Michael', Triq ta' Xewka, Kercem Proposed excavation and construction of new dwelling which includes, ground and basement level, reservoir and reinstating soil at roof level. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, adjacent to 'Joyce Michael', Triq ta' Xewka, Kercem - **Locality:** [Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kercem) - **Applicant:** [Manuel Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/manuel-mercieca) - **Perit:** [Perit Frank Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/frank-muscat) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 9 April 2026 - **Validated:** 6 May 2026 - **Published:** 6 May 2026 - **Comments close:** 5 June 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02947/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02947&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, adjacent to 'Joyce Michael', Triq ta' Xewka, Kercem 33 other applications within 300 m: 19 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05769/25). On Triq ta' Xewka: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Gordon Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gordon-vella). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, 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/00077/21** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00077-21/kercem-excavate-site-and-to-construct-3-apartments): To excavate site and to construct 3 apartments and setback floor level apartment and garage for private cars, and swimming pool. Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/05733/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05733-24/kercem-carry-out-alterations-to-residential-units-approved): To carry out alterations to residential units approved in PA/00077/21. Alterations include changes to layout and facade. To also sanction changes made to… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/00243/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00243-26/kercem-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions-to): Proposed internal and external alterations and additions to a dwelling approved in PA/5238/21. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/05488/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05488-23/kercem-sanction-minor-alterations-and-additions-to-dwellings): To sanction minor alterations and additions to dwellings approved in PA9653/17. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/06323/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06323-25/kercem-proposal-entails-the-change-of-use-of): The proposal entails the change of use of an existing domestic store to Class 5A, preparation area for confectionery items, to extend the adjacent… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/05462/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05462-23/kercem-alterations-to-approved-pa8409-21): Proposed alterations to approved PA8409/21, including extension of store room at ground floor level, creation of external access between first and second… Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 75 m away - [**PA/02661/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02661-25/kercem-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Proposed change of main door, sanctioning of metal grilles along street windows, proposed… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/01794/21** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01794-21/kercem-sanction-alterations-to-site-configuration-already-approved): To sanction alterations to site configuration already approved in PA/06968/99, to sanction existing washroom as built, to propose internal and external… Status being checked, 109 m away - [**PA/06359/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06359-26/kercem-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-basement): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct basement garages with five overlying residential units. Pending, 111 m away - [**PA/08488/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08488-24/kercem-construct-residential-dwelling-with-garage-for-private): To construct residential dwelling with garage for private car, including excavation for water reservoir and lift pit. Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 119 m away - [**PA/03433/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03433-23/kercem-changes-to-existing-garage-covered-by-pa-08456-94): Proposed changes to existing garage covered by PA/08456/94. Construction of overlying residential dwelling over three floors. Granted, validated 5 December 2023, 4 floors, 120 m away - [**PA/07675/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07675-24/kercem-change-use-of-part-of-garage-to): Proposed change use of part of garage to include one public service car space Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 127 m away - [**PA/00274/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00274-24/kercem-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house. Excavation of basement garages and reservoir. Construction of 1 maisonette, 7 apartments and 2 penthouses. Including… Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 132 m away - [**PA/00245/20** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00245-20/kercem-change-of-apertures-from-timber-to-pvc): Change of apertures from timber to pvc apertures Status being checked, 164 m away - [**PA/06441/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06441-24/kercem-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To carry out internal and external alterations and additions including sanctioning of difference from previous PA permit. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 168 m away ## More by Frank Muscat - [**PA/07148/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07148-26/kalkara-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-approved): To sanction internal and external variations from approved PA/1370/12, and proposed part change of use from Class 4D to Class 4B shop, internal partitions and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06554/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06554-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-within-an-existing-private-instituti): Proposed internal alterations within an existing private institution to provide 11 self-catering temporary social housing units (Class 2A). Proposal includes… Pending - [**PA/05700/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05700-26/qormi-relocation-of-approved-domestic-store-garage-to-basement): Proposed relocation of approved domestic store/garage to basement level, introduction of a retail outlet store room (Class 4B) serving the adjacent retail… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03198/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03198-26/santa-venera-include-a-store-room-at-the-razzett): To include a store room at the razzett in Romeo Romano Garden. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02975/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02975-26/rabat-gozo-proposal-for-a-temporary-ambulance-support-area): Proposal for a temporary ambulance support area comprising shaded ambulance parking, offices, and staff administrative facilities. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02836/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02836-26/rabat-gozo-proposal-for-a-fenced-drone-helipad-including): Proposal for a fenced Drone Helipad including small store room and 2 reserved parking spaces. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by Frank Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/frank-muscat) ## More from Manuel Mercieca - [**PA/00882/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00882-25/rabat-gozo-renew-permission-pa467-20-to-renew-permission): To renew permission PA467/20 - To renew permission PA3303/14 - Renewal of PA4541/09 - To construct basement garage, carry out internal alterations, change of… Granted, validated 17 March 2025 - [**PA/00467/20** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00467-20/rabat-gozo-renew-permission-pa-3303-14-renewal-of): To renew permission PA 3303/14 - Renewal of PA 4541/09 - To construct basement garage, carry out internal alterations, change of use of ground floor garage Status being checked [All planning applications in Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/kercem)