--- title: "PA/03035/24: Excavation of existing site in Marsa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03035-24/marsa-excavation-of-existing-site source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Marsa: Excavation of existing site, and construction of 3 basement garages, and 5 dwellings from ground till receded floor.… Planning applications › Marsa › PA0303524 # PA/03035/24: Excavation of existing site in Marsa Site at vacant & unnumbered site, Triq is-Sebh c/w, Sqaq Ross, Marsa Excavation of existing site, and construction of 3 basement garages, and 5 dwellings from ground till receded floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at vacant & unnumbered site, Triq is-Sebh c/w, Sqaq Ross, Marsa - **Locality:** [Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa) - **Applicant:** Frans Pace - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 11 January 2024 - **Validated:** 22 May 2024 - **Published:** 22 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 21 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 April 2025 - **Permit expires:** 16 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03035/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03035&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Site at vacant & unnumbered site, Triq is-Sebh c/w, Sqaq Ross, Marsa 131 other applications within 300 m: 74 granted, 1 refused, 20 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02836/24). On Triq is-Sebh: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/01533/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01533-22/marsa-re-establish-use-of-gaming-parlour-according-to): To re-establish use of gaming parlour according to PA/775/11, fixing of a sign including an A.C. enclosure unit, and minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/05097/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05097-24/marsa-extend-garage-underneath-public-footpath): To extend garage underneath public footpath. Granted, validated 11 November 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/04185/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04185-24/marsa-convert-existing-dwelling-into-an-apartment-block): To convert existing dwelling into an apartment block comprising of 4 units. Works to include alterations at existing levels and demolition of existing rooms… Pending, validated 3 July 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/06867/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06867-26/marsa-demolish-existing-structures-and-erect-basement-garages): To demolish existing structures and erect basement garages, 5 in no ground floor Class 5A garages, 1 in no ground floor Class 4B shop and overlying Class 1… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 2 floors, 60 m away - [**PA/03344/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03344-24/marsa-propose-free-standing-billboard-along-schemed-road): To propose free standing billboard along schemed road. Withdrawn, validated 12 June 2024, 77 m away - [**PA/03188/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03188-23/marsa-carry-out-internal-external-alterations-and-additions-to): To carry out internal/external alterations and additions to approved dwelling (PA1028/22). Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 77 m away - [**PA/00173/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00173-22/marsa-internal-alterations-to-existing-property-including-removal): Internal alterations to existing property including removal of walls, demolition of existing back structures and addition of second floor at roof level.… Status being checked, 3 floors, 80 m away - [**PA/01028/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01028-22/marsa-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to existing first floor maisonette, dismantling of rear rooms, rebuilding and additions at roof level. Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/04017/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04017-24/marsa-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-roof): To carry out alterations to existing dwelling [roof replacement] and extension at third floor level. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 84 m away - [**PA/07945/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07945-24/marsa-subdivision-of-an-existing-unit): Subdivision of an existing unit, alterations to the internal staircase, demolition of roof slab and facade and construction of an overlying duplex apartment. Withdrawn, validated 20 November 2024, 3 floors, 99 m away - [**PA/06569/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06569-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-balcony-of-pre-1968-property): Sanctioning of balcony of pre-1968 property. Pending, 100 m away - [**PA/03447/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03447-25/marsa-internal-alterations-and-demolition-of-ceiling-of): Internal alterations and demolition of ceiling of first floor maisonette, construction of a staircase, lift, two additional floors and a receded floor to form… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 102 m away - [**PA/00814/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00814-25/marsa-internal-alteration-to-existing-maisonette-including-front): Proposed internal alteration to existing maisonette including front window. Granted, validated 20 March 2025, 102 m away - [**PA/08134/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08134-24/marsa-construction-of-two-flats-and-penthouse-over): Construction of two flats and penthouse over airspace of existing two storey building. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 102 m away - [**PA/05551/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05551-24/marsa-demolition-of-internal-walls-and-ceiling-of): Demolition of internal walls and ceiling of pre-1968 first floor maisonette and re-construction with an altered layout, including installation of lift. Granted, validated 8 October 2024, 102 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) [All planning applications in Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa)