--- title: "PA/02999/24: excavation and construction of underground water reservoir in Zebbug |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02999-24/zebbug-excavation-and-construction-of-underground-water-reservoir source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zebbug: Proposed excavation and construction of underground water reservoir with ancillary pumproom in agricultural field.… Planning applications › Zebbug › PA0299924 # PA/02999/24: excavation and construction of underground water reservoir in Zebbug Site at, Field k.a. Tar-Ramel, Wied San Anton/off, Triq tar-Remel, Zebbug Proposed excavation and construction of underground water reservoir with ancillary pumproom in agricultural field. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at, Field k.a. Tar-Ramel, Wied San Anton/off, Triq tar-Remel, Zebbug - **Locality:** [Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug) - **Applicant:** [Joe Bonello](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joe-bonello) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Agricultural - **Received:** 8 January 2024 - **Validated:** 29 May 2024 - **Published:** 29 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 28 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 6 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02999/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02999&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Site at, Field k.a. Tar-Ramel, Wied San Anton/off, Triq tar-Remel, Zebbug 22 other applications within 300 m: 10 granted, 1 refused, 2 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq tar-Remel: 12 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri). Approval estimate for agricultural applications like this here: about 88% (likely range 58–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/00761/20** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00761-20/zebbug-construct-underground-water-reservoir-and-four-greenhouses): To construct underground water reservoir and four greenhouses. To carry out maintenance to existing rubble walls. Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/00794/22** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00794-22/zebbug-agricultural-store-with-underlying-basement): Proposed agricultural store with underlying basement, reservoir and pump room. Proposal also includes a greenhouse and planting of trees. Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/00165/20** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00165-20/zebbug-restoration-and-or-construction-of-rubble-walls-including): Proposed restoration and/or construction of rubble walls including ramp and timber gate. Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/08354/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08354-25/zebbug-sanction-the-relocation-of-an-approved-reservoir): To sanction the relocation of an approved reservoir covered by PA/3720/20. Granted, validated 7 January 2026, 87 m away - [**PA/08299/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08299-21/zebbug-construction-of-farm-dwelling-within-the-boundary): Proposed construction of farm dwelling within the boundary of an operational farm; and sanctioning of the existing boundary wall. Granted, validated 1 December 2021, 104 m away - [**PA/02617/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02617-23/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa10864-17): Renewal of permit PA10864/17 (Amendment to permit PA2322/16. Main changes consist of (i) changes to the internal layout of gestation unit, (ii) the… Granted, validated 20 June 2023, 112 m away - [**PA/07705/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07705-23/zebbug-finalise-the-works-which-are-approved-in): To finalise the works which are approved in previous permits and which are still not carried out and to propose change to the same approved permits consisting… Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 121 m away - [**PA/00276/23** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00276-23/siggiewi-sanction-existing-underground-water-reservoir-and-proposed): To sanction existing underground water reservoir and proposed relocation of gate, reinstatement of rubble wall and topping of top-soil. Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 123 m away - [**PA/03299/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03299-26/zebbug-sanction-the-extension-of-agricultural-store): To sanction the extension of agricultural store, construction of two stables and paddocks and construction of exit ramp as shown on attached drawings. Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 138 m away - [**PA/03286/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03286-26/zebbug-construction-of-rabbit-farm): Proposed construction of rabbit farm, underground reservoir, 3 horse stables and 3 sheep pens, including ancillary facilities, reinstatement and construction… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 1 floor, 168 m away - [**PA/06780/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06780-24/zebbug-establish-a-rabbit-husbandry-farm): To establish a rabbit husbandry farm, it is proposed to construct three sheep pens and three stables. Additionally, the project involves building a paddock,… Withdrawn, validated 16 October 2024, 168 m away - [**PA/05594/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05594-26/zebbug-construction-of-rabbit-farm): Proposed construction of rabbit farm, excavation of underground reservoir, fixing of gate, reinstatement and construction of rubble walls. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 183 m away - [**PA/00142/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00142-25/zebbug-outline-application-construction-of-a-rabbit): Outline application - Construction of a rabbit breeding farm, which will include ancillary facilities such as a quarantine area, a kitchenette and toilet for… Refused, validated 22 January 2025, 189 m away - [**PA/02333/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02333-23/zebbug-1): 1. Full demolition of partially demolished room. 2. Re-construction of pre-1968 structures. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 190 m away - [**PA/00172/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00172-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-additions-and): Sanctioning of internal and external additions and alterations to farm dwelling approved by PA7596/22 including minor modification to ramp. Proposal includes… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 226 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) ## More from Joe Bonello - [**PA/00953/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00953-23/xaghra-garage-for-private-cars-at-ground-floor): Proposed garage for private cars at ground floor level; duplex flat at ground and first floors and two flats at second, and third floor levels and excavation… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 4 floors - [**PA/01353/22** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01353-22/siggiewi-sanction-differences-from-approve-pa717-16-including-construc): To sanction differences from approve PA717/16 including construction of extra floor (consisting of an extra dwelling) within the allowable building height and… Status being checked [All planning applications in Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zebbug)