--- title: "PA/04279/26: excavation of a semi-basement level and an in Zurrieq | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04279-26/zurrieq-excavation-of-a-semi-basement-level-and-an source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Zurrieq: Proposed excavation of a semi-basement level and an underlying reservoir and proposed construction of 4 two-car… Planning applications › Zurrieq › PA0427926 # PA/04279/26: excavation of a semi-basement level and an in Zurrieq Empty Plot, Triq Dun Nard Mallia, Zurrieq Proposed excavation of a semi-basement level and an underlying reservoir and proposed construction of 4 two-car garages for private use with an underlying rainwater reservoir, a three-bedroom apartment and a two-bedroom apartment at ground floor level, 2 three-bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor levels, and 2 two-bedroom penthouses at the receded floor level (4th floor) with overlaying roof terraces and plunge pools. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** Empty Plot, Triq Dun Nard Mallia, Zurrieq - **Locality:** [Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq) - **Applicant:** [Warren Tabone Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/warren-tabone-valletta) - **Perit:** [Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 18 May 2026 - **Validated:** 24 June 2026 - **Published:** 24 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04279/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04279&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Empty Plot, Triq Dun Nard Mallia, Zurrieq 94 other applications within 300 m: 67 granted, 0 refused, 8 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03300/25). On Triq Dun Nard Mallia: 11 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Anthony J. Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-j-mangion), [Rebecca Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rebecca-zammit). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 11 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/02956/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02956-22/zurrieq-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate for reservoir and basement garages and construct 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and a recessed dwelling. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/03507/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03507-24/zurrieq-alterations-to-the-backyard-in-maisonette): Proposed alterations to the backyard in maisonette, for better use of current backyard level original to the site. Alterations include: the introduction of… Granted, validated 8 August 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/00288/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00288-22/zurrieq-amend-basement-layout-from-that-approved-in): To amend basement layout from that approved in PA05914/20 including the addition of a garage. Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/01153/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01153-26/zurrieq-sanction-internal-and-external-alteration-from-pa7102-03): To sanction internal and external alteration from PA7102/03. Withdrawn, 29 m away - [**PA/04357/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04357-26/zurrieq-construction-of-6-garages-at-basement-level): Construction of 6 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes, 6 three-bedroom apartments and 2 penthouses with pools at receded level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/00614/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00614-25/zurrieq-excavation-of-one-level-of-semi-basement): Proposed excavation of one level of semi-basement, construction of a garage with no. 7 parking spaces at semi-basement floor level, no. 1 one bedroom… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/02319/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02319-26/zurrieq-construct-third-floor-residence-instead-of-washrooms-domestic): To construct third floor residence instead of washrooms/domestic store and proposed washroom at recessed level previously approved in PA3855/25. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/03855/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03855-25/zurrieq-divide-existing-residence-into-ground-floor-and): To divide existing residence into ground floor and first floor apartments, to carry out internal alterations and additions, to include garage at ground floor,… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 4 floors, 52 m away - [**PA/00519/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00519-24/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-dwelling-as-built-over-pa-05389-09): Sanctioning of dwelling as built over PA/05389/09. Granted, validated 28 March 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/05237/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05237-24/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-internal-height-and-elevation): Sanctioning of internal height and elevation. Proposed change of use from private parking spaces to public service car spaces, while retaining one private… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/01119/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01119-24/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-garage-and-stores): Proposed change of use from garage and stores to residence, and construction of third floor and recessed floor level. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/03602/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03602-23/zurrieq-renewal-of-permit-pa10831-17-proposed-additional-domestic): Renewal of permit PA10831/17 [Proposed additional domestic store at second floor level and access to the roof level]. Granted, validated 17 July 2023, 3 floors, 81 m away - [**PA/05135/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05135-24/zurrieq-sanctioning-building-as-built-not-as-per): Sanctioning building as built not as per approved in PA/03569/97. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/02390/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02390-22/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-washroom-at-second-floor): Demolition of existing washroom at second floor level, proposed minor internal alterations at first floor level, and construction of three dwellings from… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 91 m away - [**PA/02104/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02104-21/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-garage): Proposed demolition of existing garage, excavation and construction of basement garages with overlying maisonette, 5 apartments and receded floor including PV… Status being checked, 94 m away ## More by Bencini and Associates - [**PA/06955/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06955-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-of-a): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations of a terraced house from the latest approved permit (PA/1012/95). Proposed minor internal alterations at all levels,… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06620/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06620-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, proposed excavation of a semi-basement level and an underlying reservoir and proposed construction of 2… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06619/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06619-26/swieqi-changes-to-developments-approved-in-pa-6336-18-comprising): Changes to developments approved in PA/6336/18 comprising of proposed 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom penthouse at 4th floor level in lieu of currently approved… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06424/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06424-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-disused): Proposed demolition of existing disused, derelict rooms/structures. Proposed construction of a 3-bedroom apartment at ground floor, including excavation and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06174/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06174-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-sign-to-elevation): Addition of sign to elevation. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**PA/06063/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06063-26/vittoriosa-birgu-minor-external-alteration-to-approved-dn625-26-includ): Proposed minor external alteration to approved DN625/26 including small recess of the front apertures. Withdrawn [All applications by Bencini and Associates](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bencini-and-associates) ## More from Warren Tabone Valletta - [**PA/06620/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06620-26/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, proposed excavation of a semi-basement level and an underlying reservoir and proposed construction of 2… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06174/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06174-26/ghaxaq-addition-of-sign-to-elevation): Addition of sign to elevation. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**PA/04640/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04640-26/siggiewi-demolition-of-the-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed demolition of the existing first floor maisonette and part underlying garage, and proposed construction of two new street level garages for private… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01663/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01663-26/paola-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house-and): Proposed demolition of the existing terraced house and garage and proposed construction of a ground-floor garage for private use, first, second and… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02298/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02298-25/fgura-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-garage): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and garage. Excavation of semi-basement level (inclusive of reservoir) to construct 5 two-car garages for… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03139/24** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03139-24/ghaxaq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-garage): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and garage. Excavation of basement level and proposed construction of ground floor level 2-bedroom maisonette… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zurrieq)