--- title: "PA/04023/25: sanction void foundations that were constructed during in Gharb | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04023-25/gharb-sanction-void-foundations-that-were-constructed-during source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Gharb: To sanction void foundations that were constructed during clearing of soil till existing rock level following… Planning applications › Gharb › PA0402325 # PA/04023/25: sanction void foundations that were constructed during in Gharb 58, Triq Birbuba, Gharb To sanction void foundations that were constructed during clearing of soil till existing rock level following building works covered by PA/06338/19. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 58, Triq Birbuba, Gharb - **Locality:** [Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb) - **Applicant:** Pawlu Frendo - **Perit:** [Perit Steve Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steve-scicluna) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 22 May 2025 - **Validated:** 30 July 2025 - **Published:** 30 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 15 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 14 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04023/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04023&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 58, Triq Birbuba, Gharb 51 other applications within 300 m: 30 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/02115/24). On Triq Birbuba: 31 other applications, 17 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil), [Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/02392/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02392-25/gharb-sanction-differences-from-approved-drawings-in-pa-07132-21): To sanction differences from approved drawings in PA/07132/21 including extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/02106/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02106-25/gharb-carry-out-extension-to-dwelling-approved-in): To carry out extension to dwelling approved in PA/03393/22. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 56 m away - [**PA/03393/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03393-22/gharb-sanction-the-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwellings): To sanction the alterations and extensions to dwellings approved in PA04643/19. Alterations include changes to layout, facades, levels, to site outline and… Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/03017/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03017-25/gharb-sanction-minor-deviations-from-approved-permit-pa-00991-01): To sanction minor deviations from approved permit PA/00991/01, including alterations to pool shape, relocation of reservoir, addition of an underground pump… Granted, validated 2 June 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/00750/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00750-22/gharb-demolish-existing-apartments): To demolish existing apartments, excluding the existing pool; and to construct basement garages for private cars; one maisonette and apartment at the… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 95 m away - [**PA/02115/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02115-24/gharb-additions-and-alterations-at-all-levels-of): Additions and alterations at all levels of the existing building approved in PA1080/90, installation a lift shaft, construction of an extension at the receded… Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 100 m away - [**PA/01506/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01506-22/gharb-construct-agricultural-store-for-arable-farming-with): To construct agricultural store for arable farming with underground reservoir. To propose widening of existing ramp and to raise the existing soil level by… Status being checked, 102 m away - [**PA/05178/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05178-24/gharb-following-an-accurate-site-survey): Following an accurate site survey, to sanction wall thicknesses and outdoor area layout including location of pool. Proposed works to include construction of… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 114 m away - [**PA/04220/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04220-23/gharb-sanction-changes-from-pa3763-20): To sanction changes from PA3763/20. Changes include alignment of boundary of property following accurate survey. To also sanction domestic store at second… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 114 m away - [**PA/01882/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01882-23/gharb-sanction-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in-pa00056-14): To sanction alterations to dwelling approved in PA00056/14. Alterations include changes to layout and facade. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 122 m away - [**PA/03008/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03008-24/gharb-sanctioning-of-small-room-and-side-window): Sanctioning of small room and side window at second floor, chimney flue at roof, pergola at first floor and minor internal alterations overlooking courtyard… Refused, validated 22 May 2024, 130 m away - [**PA/07279/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07279-26/gharb-dismantle-and-reinstate-structurally-unsafe-roof-using): To dismantle and reinstate structurally unsafe roof using same materials and to raise same roof by 80cm. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 146 m away - [**PA/08707/24** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08707-24/gharb-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-residential): To carry out alterations and extensions to residential dwellings approved in PA/00673/03. Alterations include changes to layout, facades, to include lift and… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 150 m away - [**PA/00559/20** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00559-20/gharb-alterations-and-additions-consisting-in-replacing-of): Alterations and additions consisting in replacing of timber beams in ground floor sitting room; alterations to first floor bedrooms and construction of… Status being checked, 151 m away - [**PA/03000/22** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03000-22/gharb-minor-alterations-to-layout-of-washroom-approved): Minor alterations to layout of washroom approved in PA559/20. Status being checked, 151 m away ## More by Steve Scicluna - [**PA/06479/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06479-26/rabat-gozo-demolition-of-shop-and-overlying-dwelling): Demolition of shop and overlying dwelling. Excavation of site to accommodate a basement level comprising of 5 car spaces. Proposal to include a Class 4B shop… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06345/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06345-26/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-furniture-shop-to): Change of use from furniture shop to Class 3A guesthouse with rooftop pool and Class 4D restaurant/breakfast area. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/04408/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04408-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Change of use from private car garage to a public service garage. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/03776/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03776-26/xewkija-excavation-of-one-level): Excavation of one level. Construction of 8 lock up garages at basement level, 3 lock up garages and 1 one bedroom maisonette and 1 three bedroom apartment at… Suspended, validated 5 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03315/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03315-26/gharb-part-change-of-use-from-class-1a): Part change of use from Class 1A residential to Class 1D pet groomer. To do signage of pet groomer on facade. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02486/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02486-26/xaghra-alterations-to-existing-residential-dwelling): Alterations to existing residential dwelling. Granted, validated 12 May 2026 [All applications by Steve Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steve-scicluna) [All planning applications in Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharb)