--- title: "PA/03513/26: construction of pump room and sanctioning of in Lija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03513-26/lija-construction-of-pump-room-and-sanctioning-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Lija: Proposed construction of pump room and sanctioning of landscaping as PA/00336/23. Perit Ruben Sciortino. Validated 10… Planning applications › Lija › PA0351326 # PA/03513/26: construction of pump room and sanctioning of in Lija Gnien iz-Zebbug, Triq Gannikol Buhagiar, Lija Proposed construction of pump room and sanctioning of landscaping as PA/00336/23. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** Gnien iz-Zebbug, Triq Gannikol Buhagiar, Lija - **Locality:** [Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija) - **Applicant:** [Mark Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mark-zahra) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 9 April 2026 - **Validated:** 10 June 2026 - **Published:** 10 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03513/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03513&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Gnien iz-Zebbug, Triq Gannikol Buhagiar, Lija 21 other applications within 300 m: 15 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/04736/24). On Triq Gannikol Buhagiar: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/00541/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00541-23/lija-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations, proposed extension at second floor and stairwell at third floor, pv panels at roof level. Refused, validated 26 April 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/05337/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05337-23/lija-internal-and-external-alteration-to-maisonette-from): Proposed internal and external alteration to maisonette from approved RG687/22. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/04622/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04622-24/lija-sanction-internal-minor-variations-in-basement-garage): To sanction internal minor variations in basement garage. Granted, validated 3 September 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/05738/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05738-25/lija-sanctioning-of-maisonette-as-built-from-that): Sanctioning of maisonette as built from that approved in PA5727/03 including minor changes to layout and installation of chimney flue. Granted, validated 30 September 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 73 m away - [**PA/00336/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00336-23/lija-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-structure-and-reconstruction): Proposed demolition of existing pre-1967 structure and reconstruction of same footprint with underlying basement and underground reservoir. Including… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/07782/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07782-26/lija-sanctioning-of-the-front-garden-as-built): Sanctioning of the front garden as built, following the works approved under PA 6295/05 Pending, 76 m away - [**PA/02730/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02730-25/lija-excavation-and-construction-of-underground-agricultural-store): Proposed excavation and construction of underground agricultural store and reservoir, with overlying store room and pump room. Proposed fixing of gate. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 86 m away - [**PA/04736/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04736-24/lija-extension-to-existing-class-4b-commercial-premises): Proposed extension to existing Class 4B commercial premises, by means of excavation and construction of two levels of basement parking, two levels of Class 4B… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 211 m away - [**PA/05426/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05426-24/lija-it-is-proposed-to-dismantle-the-existing): It is proposed to dismantle the existing wall/gate, construct a new ramp, and develop a public service garage at basement level with overlying ancillary… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 216 m away - [**PA/05120/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05120-25/lija-extension-of-the-existing-office-space): Extension of the existing office space, classified as Class 4A, to provide additional workspace and improve overall functionality. Suspended, validated 6 August 2025, 222 m away - [**PA/06733/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06733-24/lija-amend-approved-description-to-pa-8073-21-to-include): To amend approved description to PA/8073/21 to include demolition of facade as per approved plans. To sanction internal alterations at ground floor and… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 244 m away - [**PA/04671/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04671-25/lija-propose-internal-alterations-from-approved-pa-06733-24-and): To propose internal alterations from approved PA/06733/24 and the extension of the washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 11 November 2025, 248 m away - [**PA/02490/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02490-25/lija-change-of-use-from-garages-and-stores): Change of use from garages and stores approved in PA/8012/20 to Class 5B automotive repair shop. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 249 m away - [**PA/05372/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05372-26/lija-sanction-changes-from-pa-05101-00-and-correction-of): To sanction changes from PA/05101/00 and correction of all plans following survey. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 262 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07833/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07833-26/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-permits-pa): Additions and alterations to approved permits PA 2916/22 and PA 5362/25, including the sanctioning of slight variances in layout, slab positions and the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Mark Zahra - [**PA/03003/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03003-26/rabat-sanction-variations-to-works-approved-in-pa766-23): To sanction variations to works approved in PA766/23 and PA4748/15. Granted, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/00542/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00542-24/hamrun-sanction-subdivision-of-roof-of-existing-pre-1968): To sanction subdivision of roof of existing pre-1968 dwelling. Granted, validated 7 February 2024 - [**PA/00766/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00766-23/rabat-renew-pa4748-15-to-demolish-existing-structures): To renew PA4748/15 - To demolish existing structures and construct reservoir, pump room and an agricultural store. To deposit soil and to sanction… Granted, validated 30 March 2023 - [**PA/00336/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00336-23/lija-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-structure-and-reconstruction): Proposed demolition of existing pre-1967 structure and reconstruction of same footprint with underlying basement and underground reservoir. Including… Granted, validated 1 February 2023 [All planning applications in Lija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/lija)