--- title: "PA/03287/23: excavation of reservoirs and construction of 3 in Ghaxaq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03287-23/ghaxaq-excavation-of-reservoirs-and-construction-of-3 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Ghaxaq: Proposed excavation of reservoirs and construction of 3 houses with pool. Perit Wayne Scerri. Validated 6 June 2023. Planning applications › Ghaxaq › PA0328723 # PA/03287/23: excavation of reservoirs and construction of 3 in Ghaxaq Site at (Plot), Triq tal-Qattus, Ghaxaq Proposed excavation of reservoirs and construction of 3 houses with pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at (Plot), Triq tal-Qattus, Ghaxaq - **Locality:** [Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq) - **Applicant:** [Mr Joseph Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-portelli) - **Perit:** [Perit Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 19 May 2023 - **Validated:** 6 June 2023 - **Published:** 6 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 6 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 October 2023 - **Permit expires:** 1 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03287/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03287&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Site at (Plot), Triq tal-Qattus, Ghaxaq 91 other applications within 300 m: 63 granted, 1 refused, 13 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06872/25). On Triq tal-Qattus: 9 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/03413/22** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03413-22/ghaxaq-removal-of-jacuzzi-from-receded-floor-level): Proposed removal of jacuzzi from receded floor level (approved by PA11415/18 and installation of fibreglass pool on roof. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/02684/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02684-24/ghaxaq-excavate-the-vacant-site-and-propose-construction): To excavate the vacant site and propose construction of three private car garages and reservoir at basement level -1; propose construction of a maisonette and… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/00664/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00664-25/ghaxaq-construction-of-garage-at-ground-floor-level): Proposed construction of garage at ground floor level, and two overlying duplexes (at first, second, third, and receded fourth floor), and including… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/00720/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00720-21/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-pre-1978-structure): Demolition of existing pre-1978 structure, excavation and construction of basement garages and 10 residential units Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/05519/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05519-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-pergola-at-the-roof-level): Addition of pergola at the roof level. Granted, validated 30 September 2026, 70 m away - [**PA/07023/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07023-26/ghaxaq-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-072-12-mainly-repositioni): To sanction differences from approved PA/072/12 mainly repositioning of walls, doors and windows following new survey, application also includes extension at… Pending, 76 m away - [**PA/07429/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07429-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-the-existing-structures): Demolition of the existing structures, excavation of one basement level for parking, and construction of a new residential building consisting of a ground… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 87 m away - [**PA/05898/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05898-23/ghaxaq-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed minor internal and external alterations, lowering of 2 courses at the ground floor level and sanctioning minor internal differences mainly in the… Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 91 m away - [**PA/01310/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01310-25/ghaxaq-demolition-of-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of terraced house, excavation of water reservoir and construction of a ground floor garage, three overlying apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 101 m away - [**PA/07789/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07789-23/ghaxaq-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-and-external): Proposed construction of a lift shaft and external ramps and formation of apertures to common parts facade. Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 106 m away - [**PA/04708/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04708-26/ghaxaq-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-in-pa-05767-21): Subdivision of the approved penthouse in PA/05767/21 into two residential units. Granted, validated 6 August 2026, 110 m away - [**PA/05666/23** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05666-23/ghaxaq-sanction-changes-on-fa-ade-and-internal-alterations): To sanction changes on façade and internal alterations as built. Proposed changes on façade. Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 112 m away - [**PA/05151/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05151-24/ghaxaq-lightweight-staircase): Proposed lightweight staircase, construction of low headroom domestic store on existing roof and construction of 1m parapet wall at roof level. Proposal… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 115 m away - [**PA/04042/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04042-26/ghaxaq-sanction-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing): To sanction internal and external modifications to existing maisonette from approved PA/05965/04. Granted, validated 6 July 2026, 116 m away - [**PA/01579/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01579-21/ghaxaq-minor-internal-changes-to-change-a-bedroom): Minor internal changes to change a bedroom and living space to a kitchen/dining/living room, alterations to a bathroom and to construct a room at second floor… Status being checked, 119 m away ## More by Wayne Scerri - [**PA/07358/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07358-26/sliema-demolish-existing-internal-walls-and-ceilings): To demolish existing internal walls and ceilings (retaining facade), plus construction of a Class 3A guest house at ground, first, second, third and setback… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07337/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07337-26/nadur-internal-alterations-to-approved-pa6882-22): Proposed internal alterations to approved PA6882/22. Pending - [**PA/07302/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07302-26/kercem-retain-facade): To retain facade, to partly internal additions to existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also carry out… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07245/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07245-26/kercem-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, propose excavation and construction of reservoir, 9 garages at basement level, office Class 4A, signage, residential units at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07175/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07175-26/kalkara-extend-the-existing-washroom-at-setback-floor): To extend the existing washroom at setback floor level, in an existing pre-1968 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07021/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07021-26/st-julians-convert-an-existing-dilipadited-pre-67-residential-structur): To convert an existing dilipadited pre-67 residential structure on the same built up footprint consisting of internal and external modifications including… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) ## More from Joseph Portelli - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07203/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07203-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-03484-25): Correction of site plan of PA/03484/25. Changes to development approved in PA/03484/25. Pending - [**PA/07184/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07184-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-04799-25): Correction of site plan of PA/04799/25. Changes to development approved in PA/04799/25. Pending - [**PA/06892/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06892-26/nadur-excavation-and-construction-of-residential-house): Proposed excavation and construction of residential house. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06476/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06476-26/mgarr-change-of-use-unit-01-at-ground): Change of use unit 01 at ground floor from Class 4A office to maisonette 01 Class 1 dwellings. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06356/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06356-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-and-excavation-of-a-vacant-site): Demolition and excavation of a vacant site to propose an apartment block consisting of parking spaces and a substation at the basement level -1, 23… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All planning applications in Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/ghaxaq)