--- title: "PA/03988/25: Convert vernacular building to visitor attraction hub in Marsaxlokk | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03988-25/marsaxlokk-convert-vernacular-building-to-visitor-attraction-hub source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Marsaxlokk: Convert vernacular building to visitor attraction hub in related to rural tourism, research and education,… Planning applications › Marsaxlokk › PA0398825 # PA/03988/25: Convert vernacular building to visitor attraction hub in Marsaxlokk Ciromblu Bio Indigenous Farm, Triq Delimara, Delimara, Marsaxlokk Convert vernacular building to visitor attraction hub in related to rural tourism, research and education, including provision of onsite parking. Install green houses with provision of underground water reservoir to harvest runoff water. Sanction and make additions: to dairy farm building approved in PA7104/18 including the addition of lightweight shedding structures for the keeping of cows; to Farm Retail outlet approved in PA3307/20 including the provision of demountable lightweight shading canopies; to farmer’s residence approved in PA3910/22 including addition of pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ciromblu Bio Indigenous Farm, Triq Delimara, Delimara, Marsaxlokk - **Locality:** [Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaxlokk) - **Applicant:** Kenneth Abela - **Perit:** [Perit Aaron Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aaron-abela) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 6 March 2025 - **Validated:** 18 June 2025 - **Published:** 18 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 18 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 February 2026 - **Permit expires:** 18 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03988/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03988&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Ciromblu Bio Indigenous Farm, Triq Delimara, Delimara, Marsaxlokk 30 other applications within 300 m: 16 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq Delimara: 26 other applications, 12 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul), [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [Adriana Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adriana-zammit), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/00822/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00822-26/marsaxlokk-construction-of-new-rubble-wall): Proposed construction of new rubble wall, reconstruction of collapsed rubble walls, construction of an underground reservoir together with the fixing of gates… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 128 m away - [**PA/06171/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06171-25/marsaxlokk-apply-for-restoration-of-all-existing-rubble): To apply for restoration of all existing rubble walls around site together with proposed new rubble walls and the inclusion of gate at the front of the site Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 138 m away - [**PA/08060/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08060-24/marsaxlokk-construction-of-6-kennels-for-personal-use): Construction of 6 kennels for personal use, reinstatement of existing rubble walls and fixing of gate and construction of new rubble wall. Refused, validated 27 November 2024, 1 floor, 147 m away - [**PA/00315/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00315-26/marsaxlokk-relocation-of-existing-pig-farm-including-ancillary): Proposed relocation of existing pig farm including ancillary structures, manure clamp and cesspit. Suspended, validated 21 January 2026, 171 m away - [**PA/07246/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07246-24/marsaxlokk-restoration-and-erection-of-1): Restoration and erection of 1.2m rubble walls. To construct pump room, greenhouse, reservoir and affix gate. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 179 m away - [**PA/00380/23** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00380-23/marsaxlokk-sanction-increase-in-height): To sanction increase in height, maintenance and repair to existing boundary random rubble wall, planting of trees, relocation and installation of timber gate.… Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 201 m away - [**PA/06863/25** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06863-25/marsaxlokk-propose-a-timber-gate-and-to-sanction): To propose a timber gate and to sanction existing works. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 206 m away - [**PA/07518/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07518-24/marsaxlokk-relocation-of-pumproom-approved-in-pa-8971-21): Proposed relocation of pumproom approved in PA 8971/21 above ground and reinstatement of rubble wall along Triq Delimara Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 207 m away - [**PA/08558/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08558-24/marsaxlokk-sanction-existing-underground-reservoir-and-vineyard): To sanction existing underground reservoir and vineyard. To construct two greenhouses. Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 213 m away - [**PA/01894/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01894-24/marsaxlokk-sanction-existing-gate): To sanction existing gate. Withdrawn, validated 3 April 2024, 222 m away - [**PA/02250/23** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02250-23/marsaxlokk-demolish-existing-structure-and-to-propose-installation): To demolish existing structure and to propose installation of timber gate on same parcel of land. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 239 m away - [**PA/02996/22** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02996-22/marsaxlokk-demolition-of-existing-villa-and-proposed-construction): Demolition of existing villa and proposed construction of two villas with underlying basements. Proposal includes subdivision of existing plot into two. Granted, validated 18 May 2022, 246 m away - [**PA/01723/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01723-26/marsaxlokk-construction-of-goats-farm-with-accompanying-cheeselet): Construction of goat's farm with accompanying cheeselet production facility and placing of pv panels on roof to new farm building. Pending, validated 18 March 2026, 804 m away - [**PA/06324/24** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06324-24/marsaxlokk-sanction-concrete-roof-of-existing-pre-68-agricultural): To sanction concrete roof of existing pre-68 agricultural store. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 875 m away - [**PA/00317/20** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00317-20/marsaxlokk-demolish-and-reconstruct-as-is-an-existing): To demolish and reconstruct as is an existing tools shed on sound foundations. Construct reservoir and basement storage room and pump room. Status being checked, 1107 m away ## More by Aaron Abela - [**PA/07215/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07215-26/fgura-sanction-internal-alterations-from-that-approved-in): To sanction internal alterations from that approved in PA1983/23 (mainly alterations to basement garages layout). Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07163/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07163-26/rabat-carry-out-internal-alterations-in-order-to): To carry out internal alterations in order to extend the Class 3C (assembly and recreational area) as approved in PA/8446/24 and to sanction store. The social… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06546/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06546-26/fgura-sanction-minor-variations-from-that-approved-in): To sanction minor variations from that approved in PA2286/99, and to change of use from garage for private cars to public service garage. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06464/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06464-26/zejtun-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations): To carry out internal and external alterations, and to replace sitting room with a garage for private cars. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/06442/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06442-26/zabbar-sanction-internal-alterations-from-that-approved-in): To sanction internal alterations from that approved in PA/01247/08. Pending - [**PA/05342/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05342-26/fgura-demolish-existing-washrooms-at-roof-level-and): To demolish existing washrooms at roof level and stairwell, and to construct new stairwell including lift and two additional residential units at third and… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors [All applications by Aaron Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aaron-abela) [All planning applications in Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaxlokk)