--- title: "PA/03857/23: excavation and construction of 12 residential units in Gharb | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03857-23/gharb-excavation-and-construction-of-12-residential-units source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Gharb: Proposed excavation and construction of 12 residential units, 2 indoor pools and 5 basement garages. Perit Mario… Planning applications › Gharb › PA0385723 # PA/03857/23: excavation and construction of 12 residential units in Gharb Vacant Plot, Sqaq il-Fgura, Gharb Proposed excavation and construction of 12 residential units, 2 indoor pools and 5 basement garages. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, Sqaq il-Fgura, Gharb - **Locality:** [Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb) - **Applicant:** [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/george-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 12 - **Received:** 27 February 2023 - **Validated:** 19 July 2023 - **Published:** 19 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 4 September 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03857/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03857&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, Sqaq il-Fgura, Gharb 35 other applications within 300 m: 24 granted, 4 refused, 1 pending. 86% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/00009/24). On Sqaq il-Fgura: 8 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/03495/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03495-26/gharb-additions-to-dwelling-house-at-second-floor): Proposed additions to dwelling house at second floor level approved in PA7194/23 and sanctioning of spiral stairs to roof level. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/04191/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04191-26/gharb-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, proposed excavation of site; 6 no. garages for private cars at level -2, two flats at level -1, two maisonettes at level 0, two… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/07194/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07194-23/gharb-sanction-changes-to-first-floor-window-from): To sanction changes to first floor window from that approved in PA4289/98. To construct first floor balcony and convert existing window into door leading to… Granted, validated 20 February 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/07601/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07601-25/gharb-sanction-minor-changes-to-pre-1968-dwelling-and): To sanction minor changes to pre-1968 dwelling and proposed alterations to facade. Granted, validated 17 March 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/02562/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02562-24/gharb-excavate-site-and-proposed-garage-at-basement): To excavate site and proposed garage at basement level for private cars. Refused, validated 30 April 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/07090/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07090-23/gharb-sanction-variations-in-the-semi-basement-level-from): To sanction variations in the semi-basement level from what was approved by PA/03690/18, consisting in a larger profile of the garage and other minor… Granted, validated 30 January 2024, 62 m away - [**PA/01838/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01838-23/gharb-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-house-having): Additions and alterations to existing house having PA/4103/05. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/00943/20** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00943-20/gharb-sanction-extensions): To sanction extensions (2 bathrooms, w.c & kit/din room) to a pre-1968 house of character and shifting of pool approved in DN009/03 Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/06299/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06299-25/gharb-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, extension at second floor level; proposed excavation works; heated pool, water reservoir, sauna and pv panels and… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/06572/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06572-23/gharb-change-use-of-a-tools-room-approved): To change use of a tools room approved in PA/01171/20 to a residential dwelling. Refused, validated 8 November 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/01727/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01727-26/gharb-sanction-variations-from-pa8748-21-which-include-the): To sanction variations from PA8748/21 which include the site configuration, shifting of internal walls and elements in facade. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 98 m away - [**PA/01488/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01488-24/gharb-carry-out-additions-and-alterations-to-pre-1967): To carry out additions and alterations to pre-1967 dwelling house. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 121 m away - [**PA/02664/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02664-23/gharb-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-2-houses): To demolish existing building and construct 2 houses with 2 pools. Granted, validated 10 May 2023, 145 m away - [**PA/03086/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03086-22/gharb-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Alterations to existing townhouse; inc. minor alterations to exterior main entrance; reduction in built up area at 1st floor and roof level and retention of… Status being checked, 146 m away - [**PA/02574/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02574-26/gharb-sanction-differences-from-pa03252-21-including-an-indoor): To sanction differences from PA03252/21 including an indoor pool at basement level and proposed change in facade material. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 147 m away ## More by Mario Cordina - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**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/06015/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06015-26/munxar-private-swimming-pool-on-roof-and-private): Proposed private swimming pool on roof and private open stairwell to roof. Proposed change from washroom/pantry to bathroom in recessed floor unit. Granted, validated 15 October 2026 - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05450/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05450-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-ruins): Proposed demolition of existing ruins. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, ground floor garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) ## More from George Farrugia - [**PA/02091/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02091-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-existing-pre-1968-facade-including-replaceme): Restoration of existing pre-1968 facade including replacement of missing parapet capping stone at roof level with a like-for-like replica (Built Heritage… Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01930/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01930-26/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-penthouse-and-construction-of): Extension to existing penthouse and construction of an additional receded floor. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/07139/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07139-24/mqabba-sanction-existing-dwelling-as-build-and-proposed): To sanction existing dwelling as build and proposed construction of two additional dwelling units overlying existing first floor maisonette as approved in… Granted, validated 23 October 2024 - [**PA/04722/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04722-24/qormi-sanction-dwelling-as-built): To sanction dwelling as built. Withdrawn - [**PA/01982/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01982-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-shop-sign): To sanction shop sign. Proposed casing for a.c unit. Withdrawn, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/01424/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01424-24/xewkija-underground-water-reservoir-and-sanction-the-chicken): Proposed underground water reservoir and sanction the chicken coop. Granted, validated 13 March 2024 [All planning applications in Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb)