--- title: "PA/04111/23: excavation of site and construction of basement in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04111-23/tarxien-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-basement source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Tarxien: Proposed excavation of site and construction of basement level garages, two maisonettes, six apartments and two… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0411123 # PA/04111/23: excavation of site and construction of basement in Tarxien Site at, Triq ta' Sardinja c/w, Triq Valerio Vigorelli, Tarxien Proposed excavation of site and construction of basement level garages, two maisonettes, six apartments and two penthouses. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at, Triq ta' Sardinja c/w, Triq Valerio Vigorelli, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** [Silvan Mizzi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/silvan-mizzi) - **Perit:** [Perit Benny Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benny-cortis) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 10 - **Received:** 25 May 2023 - **Validated:** 5 July 2023 - **Published:** 11 October 2023 - **Comments close:** 10 November 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 31 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04111/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04111&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq ta' Sardinja c/w, Triq Valerio Vigorelli, Tarxien 152 other applications within 300 m: 99 granted, 8 refused, 14 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01583/25). On Triq ta' Sardinja: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/03045/21** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03045-21/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation, and construction of basement garage, overlying 4 apartments and 1 receded level. Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/07176/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07176-23/tarxien-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): Alterations at ground floor level, demolition and reconstruction of first floor level, construction of 2 units at second and third floor level, 1 penthouse at… Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/00800/20** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00800-20/tarxien-internal-alterations-to-remove-walls-at-kitchen): Proposed internal alterations to remove walls at kitchen area, modification to internal apertures and modifications to facade window. Removal of facade… Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/08002/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08002-24/tarxien-sanction-existing-property-as-built): To sanction existing property as built (no permits found) and proposed amendments to garage door. Granted, validated 27 January 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/07037/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07037-24/tarxien-sanction-minor-change-in-basement-layout-from): To sanction minor change in basement layout from what was approved through permit PA/04258/20 and to sanction the removal of 1 private car garage replaced… Granted, validated 9 December 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/04298/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04298-24/tarxien-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette and garage at ground floor level, two apartments at first,… Granted, validated 22 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/04245/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04245-25/tarxien-sanctioning-of-changes-from-ground-floor-garage): Proposed sanctioning of changes from ground floor garage approved in PB/403/90. Proposed change of use from garage for private vehicles to public service… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 88 m away - [**PA/03765/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03765-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-house): Demolition of existing house, clearing of site, construction of basement garages, overlying 8 apartments and overlying 2 penthouses. Suspended, validated 22 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 89 m away - [**PA/00971/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00971-24/tarxien-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Proposed alterations to existing first floor maisonette and proposed construction at second and third floor to form two seperate dwellings and construction of… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 90 m away - [**PA/02939/22** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02939-22/tarxien-sanctioning-of-a-1970s-first-floor-apartment): Sanctioning of a 1970’s first floor apartment as built including internal alterations. Status being checked, 93 m away - [**PA/05070/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05070-25/tarxien-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings. To carry out excavation at basement floor level. To construct a Class 2C childcare center at ground floor level. To construct… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 97 m away - [**PA/01463/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01463-23/tarxien-sanction-departures-from-pa-8283-21-to-garages-at): To sanction departures from PA/8283/21 to garages at basement and ground floor and overlying residential units which includes changes to the site… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 101 m away - [**PA/05265/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05265-24/tarxien-sanction-variations-in-garage-for-private-cars): To sanction variations in garage for private cars from that approved in PA3074/94. Granted, validated 12 September 2024, 106 m away - [**PA/01704/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01704-24/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of reservoir, construction of basement, 7 garages, 2 maisonette’s at ground floor, entrance lobby, 7 apartments… Granted, validated 21 October 2024, 112 m away - [**PA/07579/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07579-26/tarxien-demolish-existing-property-and-proposed-construction-of): To demolish existing property and proposed construction of garage and maisonette at ground floor level (level 0), 6 overlying apartments at first, second, and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 114 m away ## More by Benny Cortis - [**PA/07636/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07636-26/safi-sanction-the-existing-building-as-built-from): To sanction the existing building as built from that approved in PA/06250/16. Sanctioning includes: correction of plot depth following survey, minor shifting… Pending - [**PA/06997/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06997-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-ground-floor-from): Demolition of the existing ground floor from that approved in PA/00261/25, construct a ground floor domestic store, including alterations to the existing… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06007/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06007-26/rabat-construct-a-staircase-between-the-basement-garage): To construct a staircase between the basement garage and the ground floor level, including partial demolition of the slab to accommodate the staircase,… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05023/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05023-26/qormi-sanction-the-existing-dwelling-at-receded-floor): To sanction the existing dwelling at receded floor level as built from that approved in DN/01510/16. Sanctioning includes shifting of walls, including an… Granted, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04855/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04855-26/birkirkara-demolish-the-existing-first-floor-elevated-maisonette): To demolish the existing first-floor elevated maisonette, retaining the existing facade, construct a new staircase from the ground floor to the first-floor… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04258/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04258-26/marsaskala-demolish-existing-apartments-at-the-third-floor-level): To demolish existing apartments at the third-floor level, reconstruct three apartments at the third-floor level and two penthouses at the receded floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Benny Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benny-cortis) ## More from Silvan Mizzi - [**PA/06077/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06077-26/paola-sanctioning-of-access-hatches-at-ground-floor): Proposed sanctioning of access hatches at ground floor level and proposed sanctioning of all domestic stores at sub-basement level in view that bedrock level… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05148/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05148-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-subdivision-of-apartment-at-sixth-floor-level): Proposed subdivision of apartment at sixth floor level in lieu of PA/01573/23. Proposal also includes internal alterations. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04079/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04079-26/pieta-sub-division-of-the-approved-unit-at): Sub division of the approved unit at the fifth floor level to create two separate residential units, including changes to the internal door numbering at the… Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/07860/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07860-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-pa2172-24): Proposed changes to PA2172/24. Changes include elimination of basement level -1, change of use from Class 4B shop to substation and connection of apartments… Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/07323/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07323-25/sannat-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class-4d): Extension of outdoor catering area Class 4D on public open space compromising of tables and chairs. Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/07301/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-25/paola-rehabilitation-of-three-existing-pre-1967-townhouses): Rehabilitation of three existing pre-1967 townhouses, including demolition and alteration works to remove dangerous structures including collapsed ceilings… Granted, validated 30 January 2026 [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)