--- title: "PA/02991/24: Trenching works to bury existing exposed pipework in Mellieha | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02991-24/mellieha-trenching-works-to-bury-existing-exposed-pipework source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Mellieha: Trenching works to bury existing exposed pipework and cables due to natural land erosion. Perit Rene Fava.… Planning applications › Mellieha › PA0299124 # PA/02991/24: Trenching works to bury existing exposed pipework in Mellieha Cirkewwa Reverse Osmosis Plant, Cirkewwa RO, Triq il-Marfa, Mellieha Trenching works to bury existing exposed pipework and cables due to natural land erosion. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** Cirkewwa Reverse Osmosis Plant, Cirkewwa RO, Triq il-Marfa, Mellieha - **Locality:** [Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha) - **Applicant:** [Karl Cilia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/karl-cilia) - **Perit:** [Perit Rene Fava](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rene-fava) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 16 October 2023 - **Validated:** 22 May 2024 - **Published:** 22 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 21 June 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02991/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02991&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Cirkewwa Reverse Osmosis Plant, Cirkewwa RO, Triq il-Marfa, Mellieha 60 other applications within 300 m: 35 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/07135/24). On Triq il-Marfa: 58 other applications, 34 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 6. Periti active on this street: [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli), [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi), [Matthew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-psaila), [Robert Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-vella). Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/01278/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01278-21/mellieha-installation-of-bus-shelter-with-advertising-panel): Installation of bus shelter with advertising panel Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/03365/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03365-26/mellieha-lightweight-gazebo): Proposed lightweight gazebo. Suspended, validated 27 May 2026, 162 m away - [**PA/05874/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05874-25/mellieha-correct-the-location-of-the-site-from): To correct the location of the site from that approved in permit PA9658/19 and to enlarge the ticket booth approved in PA9658/19 to accommodate four tellers… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 193 m away - [**PA/06684/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06684-23/mellieha-canopy-over-existing-loading-bay-including-of): Proposed canopy over existing loading bay including of removing temporary steel structures and awnings, sanctioning of pedestrian ramps and raised platform at… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 224 m away - [**PA/04202/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04202-24/mellieha-correct-the-location-of-the-site-from): To correct the location of the site from that approved in permit PA9658/19 and to enlarge the ticket booth approved in PA9658/19 to accommodated four tellers… Withdrawn, validated 3 July 2024, 232 m away - [**PA/07395/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07395-26/mellieha-propose-free-standing-externally-illuminated-single-sided-bil): To propose free-standing externally illuminated single-sided billboard at Triq il-Marfa, Cirkewwa, Mellieha. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 287 m away - [**PA/00253/20** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00253-20/mellieha-dismantling-and-reconstruction-of-existing-damaged-and): Dismantling and reconstruction of existing damaged and dangerous slipway. Status being checked, 340 m away - [**PA/07130/24** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-24/mellieha-new-vertical-boreholes-for-use-of-the): Proposed new vertical boreholes for use of the reverse osmosis plant and proposed new works on water meter chamber and new trenches from the plant for water… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 569 m away - [**PA/06848/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06848-25/mellieha-drilling-of-seawater-boreholes-and-construction-of): Proposed drilling of seawater boreholes and construction of overlying rooms, replacement of existing borehole rooms. Replacement of existing trenching, new… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 628 m away - [**PA/06617/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06617-26/mellieha-sanction-lpg-tank-and-fencing): To sanction LPG tank and fencing, including minor alterations. Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 786 m away - [**PA/05888/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05888-25/mellieha-structural-modifications-and-partial-demolition): Proposed structural modifications and partial demolition, swimming pool re-erection and addition of two floors to the existing West Wing of the Paradise Bay… Pending, 2 floors, 853 m away - [**PA/00350/20** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00350-20/mellieha-sanction-existing-pool): To sanction existing pool. Status being checked, 858 m away - [**PA/02690/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02690-26/mellieha-sanction-lpg-tanks-and-fencing): To sanction LPG tanks and fencing, including minor alterations. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 989 m away - [**PA/07515/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07515-26/mellieha-sanction-pontoon): To sanction pontoon. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 1034 m away - [**PA/01894/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01894-26/mellieha-lightweight-structure-to-serve-as-a-ticket): Proposed lightweight structure to serve as a ticket booth. Suspended, validated 25 March 2026, 1134 m away ## More by Rene Fava - [**PA/05832/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05832-26/pieta-sanction-minor-alterations-to-the-approved-dwelling): To sanction minor alterations to the approved dwelling, deviating from permit PA4428/20 and the proposal of the extension of an existing terrace, the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04729/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04729-26/qormi-sanction-minor-alterations-to-dwelling-departing-from): To sanction minor alterations to dwelling departing from PA3400/08, addition of an ensuite bathroom and change of a bathroom to a bedroom. Proposal includes… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04446/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04446-26/fgura-sanction-alterations-to-dwelling): To sanction alterations to dwelling, interior alterations, addition of railing on facade and screening of services on proposed study. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/04197/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04197-26/birzebbuga-construct-a-three-bedroom-unit-at-third): To construct a three bedroom unit at third floor level and 2 washrooms at roof level. The proposal includes also the extension of the existing stairwell. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/02544/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02544-26/qormi-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, sanctioning of washroom and addition of railing at roof level and balcony which gives onto the street and change of use of street… Suspended, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/02354/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02354-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-fa-ade): Minor alterations to façade, replacement of deteriorated stairwell at the backyard and building of a small store at the back of the basement. Granted, validated 7 May 2026 [All applications by Rene Fava](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rene-fava) ## More from Karl Cilia - [**PA/04335/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04335-26/gzira-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-the-scheduled-wsc): Proposed restoration and rehabilitation of the scheduled WSC Gzira pumping station building which is to retain its use of a pumping station and a proposed… Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/07736/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07736-25/ghaxaq-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of Ghaxaq Reservoir, including the construction of a starter room and the construction and installation of an… Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/07732/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07732-25/zurrieq-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of PV panels on the roof of Nigret Reservoir, including the construction and installation of an inverter area and inverters and starter… Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/07249/25** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07249-25/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-planter-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing planter and construction of a maintenance workshop and storage, transformer rooms, and storage facilities within the existing Pembroke… Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/07195/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07195-25/belt-valletta-carry-out-restoration-works-on-the-external): To carry out restoration works on the external elevations of waste pump premises and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 24 November 2025 - [**PA/06848/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06848-25/mellieha-drilling-of-seawater-boreholes-and-construction-of): Proposed drilling of seawater boreholes and construction of overlying rooms, replacement of existing borehole rooms. Replacement of existing trenching, new… Granted, validated 29 October 2025 [All planning applications in Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mellieha)