--- title: "PA/03023/25: excavation of part of the backyard and in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03023-25/zurrieq-excavation-of-part-of-the-backyard-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zurrieq: Proposed excavation of part of the backyard and construction of garage for private use connected to dwelling… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0302325 # PA/03023/25: excavation of part of the backyard and in Zurrieq 2, Sqaq San Edwardu, Zurrieq Proposed excavation of part of the backyard and construction of garage for private use connected to dwelling approved in PA4139/23, accessed through third-party drive-way approved in PA4701/24. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 2, Sqaq San Edwardu, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** Mario Sacco - **Perit:** [Perit Daniel Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-darmanin) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 26 March 2025 - **Validated:** 16 June 2025 - **Published:** 28 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 12 June 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 25 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03023/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03023&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 2, Sqaq San Edwardu, Zurrieq 160 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02644/25). On Sqaq San Edwardu: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/01173/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01173-22/zurrieq-rennovation-of-an-old-house): Rennovation of an old house, through some internal alterations, and the construction of an extension at first floor and at roof level. Status being checked, 10 m away - [**PA/04139/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04139-23/zurrieq-alterations): Proposed alterations, additions, and extension (internal and external) to existing dwelling, construction of first floor including construction of swimming… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 2 floors, 22 m away - [**PA/06101/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06101-26/zurrieq-external-alterations-to-existing-garage-door-opening): External alterations to existing garage door opening and install a retractable canopy at second floor level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/02384/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02384-26/zurrieq-sanction-variances-from-pa-05013-17-and-proposed-extension): To sanction variances from PA/05013/17 and proposed extension of room at second floor level. Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/02032/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02032-21/zurrieq-rehabilitation-of): Rehabilitation of, alterations to and additions to town house Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/04701/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04701-24/zurrieq-excavate-the-existing-un-built-site-and-construct): To excavate the existing un-built site and construct basement garages, two ground floor maisonettes, three overlying floors of apartments, the total amount of… Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 4 floors, 39 m away - [**PA/00509/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00509-22/zurrieq-alterations-to-village-house-as-already-approved): Alterations to village house as already approved in DN00477/21 and construction of washroom. Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/04352/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04352-26/zurrieq-alterations-to-pre-1968-dwelling-comprising-of-internal): Proposed alterations to pre-1968 dwelling comprising of internal alterations, demolition of depilated store at ground floor and proposed construction at first… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/06876/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06876-24/zurrieq-open-window-in-living-room): To open window in living room, increase size of existing window, and remove accretion in yard. Granted, validated 31 October 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/03711/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03711-26/zurrieq-rehabilitation-and-alterations-to-an-existing-dwelling): Proposed rehabilitation and alterations to an existing dwelling, including the creation of a garage at ground floor level, reconstruction of an existing store… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 3 floors, 67 m away - [**PA/01988/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01988-25/zurrieq-partial-change-of-use-to-class-4b): Partial change of use to Class 4B shop in an approved Class 4A office with no increase in commercial units. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/04669/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04669-25/zurrieq-sanction-as-built-first-floor-level-from): To sanction as built first floor level from approved PA3625/14. Proposed change of use from washroom to bedroom and construction of ensuite. Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 74 m away - [**PA/07107/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07107-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-back-of-dwelling-whilst): Demolition of existing back of dwelling whilst retaining existing street facade and front room, to make way for new construction of dwelling of three-bedrooms… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/04082/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04082-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-accretions-towards-the-rear-of): Demolition of accretions towards the rear of the property, minor internal alterations including opening and closing of doorways, construction of extension to… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors, 82 m away - [**PA/06339/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06339-25/zurrieq-rehabilitation-of-existing-townhouse): Proposed rehabilitation of existing townhouse, including demolition of back structures and construction of new kitchen, living space, and bedroom areas at the… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 82 m away ## More by Daniel Darmanin - [**PA/07551/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07551-26/kirkop-alterations-to-dwelling-including-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed alterations to dwelling including minor internal alterations, demolition at roof level, and construction of new staircase and washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07436/26** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07436-26/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-take-away-to): Proposed change of use from take away to Class 4C snack bar, including internal alterations to remove non-load bearing partition wall. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07335/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07335-26/zebbug-minor-alterations-to-facade-including-the-replacement): Proposed minor alterations to facade including the replacement of apertures and the raising of the facade parapet wall by a course. Pending - [**PA/06837/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06837-26/mosta-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, building of 1m parapet wall on roof, creation of garage opening on facade, and removal of front garden wall. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06709/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06709-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-boundary-wall-and-re-construction-in): Proposed demolition of boundary wall and re-construction in line with new alignment as per PC75/17. Pending - [**PA/05743/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05743-26/zurrieq-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, including the opening of walls, and removal of structures in the back yard. Granted, validated 18 September 2026 [All applications by Daniel Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-darmanin) [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)