--- title: "PA/03809/26: proposed development comprises the excavation and construction in Safi |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03809-26/safi-proposed-development-comprises-the-excavation-and-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Safi: The proposed development comprises the excavation and construction of private vehicle garage basements on two… Planning applications › Safi › PA0380926 # PA/03809/26: proposed development comprises the excavation and construction in Safi Vacant Site, New Street off, Triq tal-Palma, Safi The proposed development comprises the excavation and construction of private vehicle garage basements on two under-road levels beneath the internal road , to be accessed from a communal vehicular access point within Block D (PA/3727/25). The basement levels are proposed to be also interconnected with those approved for Block B (PA/3728/25) and Block C (PA/3759/25). The principle of the development has already been established through Outline Development Permit PA/00929/26. The proposal includes deeper excavation works within Blocks B, C and D to achieve continuity and level alignment between the interconnected basement structures, together with minor amendments to the previously approved parking layouts within these blocks. In addition, the approved vehicular access point within Block B is proposed to be closed and replaced by an extension to an existing apartment, while the communal vehicular access point within Block D is to be repositioned in order to comply with Transport Malta requirements. The existing approved substation is also proposed to be relocated beneath the footprint of Block D. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Site, New Street off, Triq tal-Palma, Safi - **Locality:** [Safi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/safi) - **Applicant:** [Mr Jean Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jean-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Infrastructure - **Received:** 8 May 2026 - **Validated:** 10 June 2026 - **Published:** 10 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 21 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03809/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03809&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Vacant Site, New Street off, Triq tal-Palma, Safi 90 other applications within 300 m: 56 granted, 3 refused, 5 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04952/24). On Triq tal-Palma: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima). - [**PA/07580/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07580-25/safi-demolition-of-the-existing-structure): Proposed demolition of the existing structure, proposed construction of a residential building consisting of 32 apartments - 7 units at ground floor, 7 units… Suspended, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 22 m away - [**PA/02549/21** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02549-21/safi-construction-of-additional-6-apartments-and-2): Construction of additional 6 apartments and 2 penthouses over approved PA/04095/20 Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/04952/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04952-24/safi-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construct-apartment): Proposed demolition of existing building and construct apartment block, consisting of garage at ground floor, and four apartments at first, second, third and… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 5 floors, 62 m away - [**PA/00773/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00773-25/safi-demolish-second-floor-level): To demolish second floor level. Proposed new dwellings at second, third and fourth floor levels. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 5 floors, 76 m away - [**PA/01153/20** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01153-20/safi-sanction-alterations-and-variations-to-residential-units): To sanction alterations and variations to residential units approved in PA 81/13 including internal / external alterations; conversion from a 1-bedroom to a… Status being checked, 2 floors, 83 m away - [**PA/04145/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04145-26/safi-excavation-of-plot-and-construction-of-a): Proposed excavation of plot and construction of a substation, 82 garages at basement levels -2 and -1, a shop, and 74 residential units from ground floor… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/00498/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00498-26/safi-alterations-to-an-existing-maisonette-and-extension): Alterations to an existing maisonette and extension at third and fourth floors to form two new residential units. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 4 floors, 93 m away - [**PA/03486/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03486-26/safi-proposal-includes-the-excavation-of-the-site): The proposal includes the excavation of the site and the construction of 93 garage spaces located at basement levels -2 and -1. Proposed includes 3 shops… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 95 m away - [**PA/05139/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05139-26/safi-minor-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): Proposed minor alterations to existing terraced house (no permits found). Granted, validated 1 September 2026, 99 m away - [**PA/03954/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03954-23/safi-sanction-departures-from-papb-325-92-to-dwelling-which): To sanction departures from PAPB/325/92 to dwelling which includes changes to the site configuration, changes to the internal layout and room uses, changes to… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 106 m away - [**PA/03082/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03082-24/safi-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-previously): Sanctioning building as built not as previously approved in PA/02473/19, alterations consist of: Shifting of services from top of penthouse to back terrace at… Refused, validated 29 May 2024, 108 m away - [**PA/02118/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02118-23/safi-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-previously): Sanctioning building as built not as previously approved in PA/02473/19, sanctioning include internal and external variations after site survey. Refused, validated 12 April 2023, 108 m away - [**PA/03777/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03777-25/safi-propose-excavation-and-construction-of-two-levels): To propose excavation and construction of two levels of basement garages and construction of five levels of residential units. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 5 floors, 109 m away - [**PA/06989/24** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06989-24/safi-proposed-project-involves-the-demolition-of-the): The proposed project involves the demolition of the current apartment block, while preserving the existing façade. The new development plan includes the… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 4 floors, 115 m away - [**PA/04789/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04789-26/safi-sanction-property-as-built-including-alterations-from): To sanction property as built including alterations from previous permit covered by PA/08685/21. Granted, validated 25 September 2026, 119 m away ## More by Christian Spiteri - [**PA/07779/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07779-26/mellieha-renew-pa-1948-15-renewal-of-pa-4509-08): To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to… Pending - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07073/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-by): To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows. Pending [All applications by Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) ## More from Jean Borg - [**PA/03139/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03139-26/sliema-propose-minor-internal-alterations): To propose minor internal alterations, including the subdivision of the existing duplex unit into two separate residential units, along with the construction… Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/00929/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00929-26/safi-serve-phase-2-residential-development-within-boundaries): To serve phase 2 residential development within boundaries of approved PC/00056/22. The scope of this outline application is to establish the principle of… Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/00539/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00539-26/sliema-propose-demolition-of-existing-receded-floor-unit): To propose demolition of existing receded floor unit approved by virtue of PA 4832/05, and the construction of additional floors. Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/06678/25** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06678-25/safi-propose-excavation-of-the-site-for-the): To propose excavation of the site for the provision of basement parking facilities (including provision of parking beneath the internal road), and… Withdrawn, validated 15 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06927/24** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06927-24/gzira-propose-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of): To propose minor internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B. Granted, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/03314/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03314-24/rabat-propose-temporary-demountable-pool): To propose temporary demountable pool. Granted, validated 5 June 2024 [All planning applications in Safi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/safi)