--- title: "PA/03705/23: excavation of 3 basement garages in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03705-23/mqabba-excavation-of-3-basement-garages source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mqabba: Proposed excavation of 3 basement garages, and construction of 5 residential units in lieu of PA3774/18. Perit… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0370523 # PA/03705/23: excavation of 3 basement garages in Mqabba 5, Triq iz-Zurrieq, Mqabba Proposed excavation of 3 basement garages, and construction of 5 residential units in lieu of PA3774/18. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 5, Triq iz-Zurrieq, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** [Mr. Alfred Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/alfred-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 12 May 2023 - **Validated:** 21 June 2023 - **Published:** 21 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 29 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03705/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03705&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 5, Triq iz-Zurrieq, Mqabba 44 other applications within 300 m: 30 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03563/25). On Triq iz-Zurrieq: 8 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Ivan Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-bondin), [Jonathan Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-grech). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/03563/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03563-25/mqabba-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette): To demolish existing first floor maisonette, and construction of six residential dwellings from first floor to third floor and two additional units at… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/05214/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05214-24/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette, construction of six three-bedrooms apartments and two two-bedroom penthouses and installation of a passenger… Withdrawn, validated 7 August 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/06562/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06562-25/mqabba-changes-and-additions-to-development-covered-by): Proposed changes and additions to development covered by PA/02912/18. Proposed changes include the construction of 4 apartments at second and third floor… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 36 m away - [**PA/04617/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04617-23/mqabba-changes-to-approved-permit-pa2912-18): Proposed changes to approved permit PA2912/18. Proposed changes include the removal of the car lift and changes to basement level from garage to domestic store. Withdrawn, validated 8 November 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/06056/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06056-24/mqabba-alterations-to-existing-maisonette-and-garage-approved): Proposed alterations to existing maisonette and garage approved by RG/00609/25 and construction of three overlying apartments with a jacuzzi at the terrace of… Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/04789/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04789-24/mqabba-sanction-amendments-to-layout-of-garage-approved): To sanction amendments to layout of garage approved in PB 677/91 including construction of rooms in backyard. Change of use from garage to public service… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/04924/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04924-25/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-roof-structures-and-first): Proposed demolition of existing roof structures and first floor level, construction of four residential units including the construction of common parts with… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/02832/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02832-23/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-roof-structures-and-first): Proposed demolition of existing roof structures and first floor level roof slab, amendments to residential unit at first floor level already approved in… Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/02499/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02499-22/mqabba-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, construction of basement garages and proposed construction of ground floor maisonette, two apartments and one duplex unit. Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/03615/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03615-22/mqabba-extension-to-third-floor-and-receded-floor): Proposed extension to third floor and receded floor level, including pool at receded floor level. Proposal will create seperate duplex unit at third floor and… Granted, validated 24 August 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 102 m away - [**PA/05336/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05336-23/mqabba-construction-of-a-washroom-and-hobby-room): Proposed construction of a washroom and hobby room at third floor level including alterations at second floor level. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 112 m away - [**PA/01983/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01983-22/mqabba-removing-of-servitude-on-third-parties): Removing of servitude on third parties, to carry out carry out alterations to the receded floor and to remove unpermitted extension to party walls. Status being checked, 115 m away - [**PA/06625/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06625-23/mqabba-construction-of-3-greenshouses-for-agricultural-use): Proposed construction of 3 greenshouses for agricultural use, underground water reservoir with pump room above, and reconstruction of an existing damaged… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 118 m away - [**PA/00751/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00751-26/mqabba-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-excavation): Demolition of existing terraced house and excavation for water reservoir, construction of basement garages (two in number) and overlying five residential units. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 1 floor, 130 m away - [**PA/03615/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03615-25/mqabba-sanction-changes-from-approved-permits-pa-00392-98-and): To sanction changes from approved permits PA/00392/98 and PA/02538/10. Changes include correction of site extent, shifting of walls and change in levels. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 146 m away ## More by Ludovico Micallef - [**PA/07489/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07489-26/attard-renewal-of-pa-08212-18): Renewal of PA/08212/18 (Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of a building comprising of basement garages and five overlying… Pending - [**PA/07071/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07071-26/zurrieq-restoration-and-replacement-of-wooden-apertures): Proposed restoration and replacement of wooden apertures. Pending - [**PA/06962/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06962-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-railing-from): To sanction minor internal alterations and railing from PA/05347/20. Pending - [**PA/06949/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06949-26/marsaskala-variations-from-the-official-building-alignments-in): Variations from the official building alignments in line with Circular 1/24. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06197/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06197-26/hamrun-renewal-of-pa-01212-15): Renewal of PA/01212/15 (addition of another flat and penthouse to existing building, including addition of lift and minor alterations to facade). Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06120/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06120-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of apartment block with 1 maisonette, 3 apartments, 1 penthouse and underlying basement… Granted, validated 16 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ludovico Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ludovico-micallef) ## More from Alfred Borg - [**PA/06289/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06289-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06312/25** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06312-25/mtarfa-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-changes-of): Sanctioning of internal and external changes of dwelling (PA/0195/09). Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/05675/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05675-25/siggiewi-extension-of-habitable-rooms): Extension of habitable rooms, demolition of (PA00377/22) animal rooms including parts in danger of collapse due to ground movement and construction of a… Pending, validated 3 September 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/04035/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04035-25/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Refused, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/00353/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00353-25/mellieha-extension-and-alterations-at-second-floor-level): Proposed extension and alterations at second floor level of terraced house approved in PA/09991/18. Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/07228/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07228-23/rabat-gozo-sanction-alterations-to-garage-at-ground-floor): To sanction alterations to garage at ground floor level, consisting of annexing of car space with garage no.10. Under appeal, validated 23 January 2024 [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)