--- title: "PA/03946/24: sanction the excavation at basement level in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03946-24/mgarr-sanction-the-excavation-at-basement-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mgarr: To sanction the excavation at basement level; proposed construction of a domestic storage at basement level, amended… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0394624 # PA/03946/24: sanction the excavation at basement level in Mgarr Plot, Triq ta' Hanxara, Zebbiegh, Mgarr To sanction the excavation at basement level; proposed construction of a domestic storage at basement level, amended plans to PA3156/18 to convert one dwelling into 2 duplex units at ground, first, second, third and receded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Plot, Triq ta' Hanxara, Zebbiegh, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** Gary Faenza - **Perit:** [Perit George Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-chetcuti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 22 January 2024 - **Validated:** 28 August 2024 - **Published:** 28 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 6 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03946/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03946&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Plot, Triq ta' Hanxara, Zebbiegh, Mgarr 8 other applications within 300 m: 3 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00098/24). On Triq ta' Hanxara: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/00660/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00660-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations-to-roof-over-an-existing): Proposed internal alterations to roof over an existing courtyard without any additional volumes to the building. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/07914/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07914-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-construction-of-cesspit-and-grass-blocks): To sanction construction of cesspit and grass blocks paving in carport. Granted, validated 7 February 2025, 50 m away - [**PA/00080/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00080-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-differences-from-approved-permit-pa31): To sanction minor differences from approved permit PA3152/99 and permit PA730/02. Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/07050/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07050-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-dilapidated-pre-1967-rooms-an): Proposed demolition of existing dilapidated pre-1967 rooms and excavation and construction of new agricultural store. Proposed rubble wall along the entrance.… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 180 m away - [**PA/00117/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00117-21/mgarr-construction-of-greenhouse-and-slight-changes-to): Construction of greenhouse and slight changes to landscaping approved in PA9119/19 Status being checked, 206 m away - [**PA/00868/20** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00868-20/mgarr-construction-of-greenhouses-and-underlying-reservoir): Construction of greenhouses and underlying reservoir Status being checked, 290 m away - [**PA/00098/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00098-24/mgarr-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling; excavation and construction of reservoir and basement garages; construction of overlying maisonette and garage at ground… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 517 m away - [**PA/04928/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04928-26/mgarr-internal-and-external-changes-from-approved-pa3946-24): Internal and external changes from approved PA3946/24, including the conversion of a duplex at first and second floor level into 2 in number one-bedroom… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 535 m away ## More by George Chetcuti - [**PA/07627/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07627-26/qala-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-from): To sanction minor internal and external changes from PA3434/01 and correction of site boundaries; proposed minor internal alterations and to convert washroom… Pending - [**PA/06591/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06591-26/zebbug-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from PA 5278/22, including minor changes in floor levels, corrected representation of existing arches and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05538/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05538-26/vittoriosa-birgu-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-second-floor): Internal alterations and extension at second floor level (no changes to front elevation), installation of photovoltaic solar panels at roof level. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/05235/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05235-26/safi-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-to-maisonette): To sanction internal and external changes to maisonette at first floor and roof level from approved DN/0025/19, including correction of site boundaries and… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05038/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05038-26/qormi-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground-and): Proposed internal and external alterations at ground and first floor levels and addition at roof (second floor) level. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04928/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04928-26/mgarr-internal-and-external-changes-from-approved-pa3946-24): Internal and external changes from approved PA3946/24, including the conversion of a duplex at first and second floor level into 2 in number one-bedroom… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 [All applications by George Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-chetcuti) [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)