--- title: "PA/04174/23: excavation of two new sea wells in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04174-23/birzebbuga-excavation-of-two-new-sea-wells source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed excavation of two new sea wells (boreholes) to replace the two existing, damaged ones. Perit Nathaniel… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0417423 # PA/04174/23: excavation of two new sea wells in Birzebbuga Fort San Lucjan, off, Triq it-Truncieri, Birzebbuga Proposed excavation of two new sea wells (boreholes) to replace the two existing, damaged ones. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Fort San Lucjan, off, Triq it-Truncieri, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Francis Fabri - **Perit:** [Perit Nathaniel Sammut](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nathaniel-sammut) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 17 April 2023 - **Validated:** 30 August 2023 - **Published:** 30 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 29 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 28 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04174/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04174&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Fort San Lucjan, off, Triq it-Truncieri, Birzebbuga 51 other applications within 300 m: 32 granted, 0 refused, 7 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06354/24). On Triq it-Truncieri: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/00993/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00993-24/birzebbuga-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-approved): To carry out alterations to existing dwelling [approved in PAPB2452/88/4468/87] to split into ground floor maisonette and first floor maisonette. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 2 floors, 19 m away - [**PA/06354/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06354-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of semi-basement garages, maisonette at ground floor, duplex apartment at first and second floor and,… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 96 m away - [**PA/04306/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04306-26/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-changes-to-the-terraced-house): To sanction minor changes to the terraced house as built from that approved by way of PB3054/90. Proposed extension at 2nd floor level. Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 98 m away - [**PA/06942/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06942-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, excavation and construction of a basement level and reservoir to accommodate basement garages, two ground floor… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 100 m away - [**PA/00146/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00146-22/birzebbuga-formation-of-parapet-wall-at-roof-level): Proposed formation of parapet wall at roof level and proposed increase in height of backyard boundary walls. Proposed formation of pool in back yard. To… Status being checked, 100 m away - [**PA/06372/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06372-25/birzebbuga-sanction-changes-in-configuration-from-approved-permit): To sanction changes in configuration from approved permit PB/04742/87 as existing. Granted, validated 27 October 2025, 107 m away - [**PA/01127/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01127-25/birzebbuga-renewal-of-pa-09923-19-construction-of-room): Renewal of PA/09923/19 - Construction of room at first floor level, lowering of existing garage floor, construction of small internal pool. Granted, validated 20 March 2025, 2 floors, 117 m away - [**PA/00609/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00609-23/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-from-what-was): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA2942/07. Including sanctioning of site perimeter as per survey taken and internal alterations on… Granted, validated 11 April 2023, 117 m away - [**PA/05579/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05579-26/birzebbuga-part-demolition-of-existing-property): Part demolition of existing property (approved by PB/3759/89), re-construction of a garage at basement level and the construction of 5 residential units.… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 118 m away - [**PA/05515/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05515-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-variations-from-permitted-development): Sanctioning of variations from permitted development (PAPB4148/87) and internal alterations and dividing terraced house in two maisonettes. Granted, validated 30 September 2026, 119 m away - [**PA/01560/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01560-24/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-amendments-to-property): Internal and external amendments to property, mainly alterations to partition walls, extension at first floor level, addition of staircase next to washroom,… Granted, validated 17 May 2024, 126 m away - [**PA/02175/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02175-23/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PB2575/88 and proposed construction of parapet wall above domestic store at roof level. Granted, validated 27 June 2023, 129 m away - [**PA/03380/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03380-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-to-form): Proposed alterations to existing terraced house to form maisonette at ground floor, overlying 2 apartments and 1 penthouse. Suspended, validated 27 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 141 m away - [**PA/08056/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08056-24/birzebbuga-remove-approved-built-up-areas-from-pa3651-19): To remove approved built up areas from PA3651/19, including all areas at receded floor, washrooms at third floor and apartment at second floor. First floor… Granted, validated 28 January 2025, 143 m away - [**PA/03616/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03616-25/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-residential-unit-as-built-from): Sanctioning of residential unit as built from approved permit PA3829/17. Granted, validated 24 June 2025, 144 m away ## More by Nathaniel Sammut - [**PA/07090/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07090-26/mosta-renewal-of-pa5021-18-to-sanction-as): Renewal of PA5021/18 - To sanction as built floor levels. Proposed alterations in the common area and third floor include; roofing over the terrace, a… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06826/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06826-26/mgarr-sanction-construction-of-wall-in-garage-and): To sanction construction of wall in garage and other minor changes. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06581/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06581-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-wc): Proposed changes to wc, parapet wall and facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05245/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05245-26/balzan-sanction-demolition-of-wall-and-proposed-re-construction): To sanction demolition of wall and proposed re-construction. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/01724/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01724-26/mgarr-shifting-of-greenhouse): Shifting of greenhouse, solar panels and reservoir which were approved in PA/1044/24, and proposed construction of a pump room. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/00487/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00487-26/marsaxlokk-installation-of-a-concrete-platform-and-construction): Proposed installation of a concrete platform and construction of a lightweight structure for the administration of the hardstanding facilities. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Nathaniel Sammut](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nathaniel-sammut) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)