--- title: "PA/03932/26: installation of photovoltaic farm on existing partly in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03932-26/mqabba-installation-of-photovoltaic-farm-on-existing-partly source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Mqabba: Proposed installation of photovoltaic farm on existing partly backfilled quarry, including site formation,… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0393226 # PA/03932/26: installation of photovoltaic farm on existing partly in Mqabba Quarry SM49, Site off, Triq tax-Xantin, Sqaq il-Barriera, Mqabba Proposed installation of photovoltaic farm on existing partly backfilled quarry, including site formation, installation of ground mounted PV panels, Enemalta substation and switchgear rooms. - **Status:** Pending (Screening Process) - **Location:** Quarry SM49, Site off, Triq tax-Xantin, Sqaq il-Barriera, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** [Melita Solar Limited Attn: Randolph Said](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/melita-solar-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Dirk Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/dirk-psaila) - **Type of works:** Quarry - **Received:** 15 May 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03932/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03932&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Quarry SM49, Site off, Triq tax-Xantin, Sqaq il-Barriera, Mqabba 14 other applications within 300 m: 7 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/06087/23). On Triq tax-Xantin: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Periti active on this street: [George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia). - [**PA/04582/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04582-23/mqabba-reinstatement-of-rubble-walls): Proposed reinstatement of rubble walls, installation of timber gate and formation of underground water reservoir with pumproom. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 1 floor, 44 m away - [**PA/04994/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04994-23/mqabba-installation-of-solar-panels-on-existing-infilled): Installation of solar panels on existing infilled quarry, construction of substation, offices and reservoir ancillary to solar farm. no works on boundary walls. Withdrawn, 143 m away - [**PA/03456/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03456-24/mqabba-installation-of-solar-panels-on-existing-quarry): Installation of solar panels on existing quarry (partly filled), construction of substation and reservoirs as ancillary to solar farm. No works on boundary… Withdrawn, 144 m away - [**PA/04888/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04888-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-garage-and-construct-garage-and): To demolish existing garage and construct garage and overlying residence. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 2 floors, 213 m away - [**PA/04289/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04289-23/mqabba-sanctioning-of-existing-residence-and-storage-room): Sanctioning of existing residence and storage room; in lieu of existing disused poultry farm. Withdrawn, validated 19 July 2023, 217 m away - [**PA/00350/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00350-22/mqabba-recycling-activity-including-the-execution-of-crushing): Proposed recycling activity including the execution of crushing on site and stock piling. Proposal also includes the construction of garages for the parking… Status being checked, 233 m away - [**PA/03870/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03870-24/mqabba-demolish-existing-residence-and-garage-except-for): To demolish existing residence and garage except for main facade, restore facade and construct garages and three maisonettes. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 243 m away - [**PA/01602/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01602-22/mqabba-alterations-to-an-existing-hoc-including-extension): Proposed alterations to an existing HOC including extension at the back and first floor incl pool area at the back. Application also includes removal of low… Status being checked, 247 m away - [**PA/02568/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02568-26/mqabba-alterations-and-addition-to-pre-1967-property-including): Alterations and addition to pre-1967 property including the construction of a pool. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 263 m away - [**PA/00773/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00773-26/mqabba-minor-internal-alternations-to-an-existing-townhouse): Proposed minor internal alternations to an existing townhouse, construction of parapet walls and jacuzzi on roof. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 269 m away - [**PA/00564/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00564-22/mqabba-sanctioning-of-an-extension-of-parapet-walls): Sanctioning of an extension of parapet walls at roof level, minor alterations, and redesigning of washroom over site covered by PA09848/17. Status being checked, 286 m away - [**PA/05768/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05768-23/mqabba-restoration-of-niche-at-triq-il-karmnu): Restoration of niche at Triq il-Karmnu. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 292 m away - [**PA/06087/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06087-23/mqabba-construction-of-a-washroom-at-second-floor): Construction of a washroom at second floor level and minor internal alteration. Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 3 floors, 294 m away - [**PA/07652/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-25/mqabba-minor-internal-alterations-and-changes-in-washroom): Proposed minor internal alterations and changes in washroom layout from approved permit PA/6087/23 and sanctioning of site layout as built following survey. Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 297 m away ## More by Dirk Psaila - [**PA/07476/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07476-26/marsaskala-internal-alterations-and-part-demolition-of-existing-approv): Proposed internal alterations and part-demolition of existing approved penthouse [as per PA/00770/26, and construction of additional floor and interconnecting… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04614/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04614-26/marsa-sanction-existing-internal-alterations-to-approved-class): To sanction existing internal alterations to approved Class 6A store as per PA/0014/13, including sanctioning site boundary following survey, demolition of… Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/01033/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01033-26/naxxar-minor-alterations-to-facade-design-and-material): Proposed minor alterations to facade design and material, shifting of internal doors, and alteration to staircase access to basement garage, from approved… Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/08010/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08010-25/xghajra-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, and proposed excavation of rain water reservoir, construction of private garage and maisonette at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05222/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05222-25/siggiewi-sanction-construction-of-agricultural-store-instead-of): To sanction construction of agricultural store instead of adjacent collapsed pre-1968 rural room. Refused, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/04033/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04033-25/marsaskala-sanction-existing-terraced-house-as-built-permit): To sanction existing terraced house as built [permit and permit drawings could not be traced], proposed internal alterations, replacement of external… Granted, validated 18 June 2025 [All applications by Dirk Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/dirk-psaila) ## More from Melita Solar Ltd - [**PA/07188/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07188-24/mqabba-phase-a-installation-of-photovoltaic-farm): Proposed Phase A - installation of photovoltaic farm on existing partly backfilled quarry, including site formation, construction of periphery low boundary… Granted, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/03067/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03067-23/mqabba-installation-of-photovoltaic-farm-on-existing-restored): Proposed installation of photovoltaic farm on existing restored quarry, including site boundary, Enemalta substation and ancillary rooms. Withdrawn [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)