--- title: "PA/04317/23: excavation of plot for basement garages in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04317-23/mqabba-excavation-of-plot-for-basement-garages source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mqabba: Proposed excavation of plot for basement garages (42 garages), proposed construction of 43 residential units from… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0431723 # PA/04317/23: excavation of plot for basement garages in Mqabba 'Tal-Matla', Triq George Martin, Mqabba Proposed excavation of plot for basement garages (42 garages), proposed construction of 43 residential units from ground floor upwards including penthouses. (Proposed location of substation if this is required by Enemalta). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 'Tal-Matla', Triq George Martin, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** [CF Developers Ltd Attn: Mr. Clifton Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/cf-developers-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Infrastructure - **Residential units:** 43 - **Received:** 29 May 2023 - **Validated:** 19 July 2023 - **Published:** 19 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 4 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 December 2023 - **Permit expires:** 17 January 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04317/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04317&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 'Tal-Matla', Triq George Martin, Mqabba 50 other applications within 300 m: 30 granted, 2 refused, 4 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00241/23). On Triq George Martin: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 1 refused. - [**PA/08442/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08442-24/mqabba-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-from-approved): Proposed sanctioning of change of use from approved shop in PA599/11 to 1 bedroom maisonette, and proposed screening of a/c, apertures, and gypsum walls. Refused, validated 18 December 2024, 19 m away - [**PA/04184/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04184-25/mqabba-installation-of-chimney): Proposed installation of chimney. Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 34 m away - [**PA/05740/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05740-24/mqabba-construct-a-penthouse-over-an-existing-residential): To construct a penthouse over an existing residential block. Proposal includes the demolition of the existing washroom, and internal alteration to the… Granted, validated 29 October 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/04545/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04545-26/mqabba-carry-out-demolition-and-excavation-in-a): To carry out demolition and excavation in a private car garage at street level, to form a basement for 3 private car garages and an overlying Class 1A dwelling. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor, 37 m away - [**PA/01631/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01631-24/mqabba-sanction-existing-garage-from-approved-permit-pa4439-18): To sanction existing garage from approved permit PA4439/18. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/03180/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03180-21/mqabba-sanction-layouts-as-built): To sanction layouts as built, (internal and external changes) to Flat 1, garage, front elevation and common areas including shifting in internal wall… Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/02783/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02783-23/mqabba-sanction-minor-inaccuracies-from-approved-permit-pa-09717-17): To sanction minor inaccuracies from approved permit PA/09717/17. Granted, validated 13 June 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/07073/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-25/mqabba-sanction-alterations-at-all-levels-which-includes): To sanction alterations at all levels which includes shifting of stairwell to roof, garage ramp gradient and variations from official building and front… Withdrawn, validated 29 October 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/01205/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01205-23/mqabba-extension-and-alteration-to-previous-permit-pa9495-18): Extension and alteration to previous permit PA9495/18; proposal includes alterations and extension at first floor level, and construction of a washroom at… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/00045/20** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00045-20/mqabba-extension-at-second-floor-level-and-proposed): Extension at second floor level and proposed construction of lift and the sanctioning of minor alterations to wall positions from that approved in PB 637/92. Status being checked, 3 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/03862/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03862-23/mqabba-renewal-of-pa-00271-18): Renewal of PA/00271/18 - (Renewal of PA/01391/12 - Construction of semi-basement garage on undeveloped land.) Granted, validated 3 August 2023, 1 floor, 74 m away - [**PA/07185/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07185-23/mqabba-change-of-use-of-front-room-from): Change of use of front room from sitting room to garage including opening of garage door on the main elevation and minor changes to front garden wall. Granted, validated 27 February 2024, 84 m away - [**PA/00890/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00890-22/mqabba-change-of-use-from-approved-garage-to): Proposed change of use from approved garage to Class 4B retail outlet, minor internal alterations, and signage. Status being checked, 109 m away - [**PA/04542/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04542-25/mqabba-excavation-of-a-vacant-plot-to-construct): The excavation of a vacant plot to construct basement garages, five overlying residential units, and a pool at roof level. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 111 m away - [**PA/03256/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03256-21/mqabba-sanction-changes-to-pa-03759-18-including-conversion-from): To sanction changes to PA/03759/18 including conversion from reservoir to soak away and inclusion of ventilation/ access opening. The proposal shall also… Status being checked, 116 m away ## More by Maria Schembri Grima - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07622/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07622-26/fgura-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-four-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07575/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07575-26/mellieha-subdivision-of-the-approved-penthouse-at-receded): Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses. Pending - [**PA/07332/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07332-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of a hotel Class 3B from first floor upwards, a spa and an indoor pool at basement level,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07307/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07307-26/zabbar-site-clearance): Proposed site clearance, excavation of the site, and construction of tombs at ground floor level together with columbariums. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07301/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07301-26/marsa-proposed-demolition-of-existing-properties): To proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot and construction of 3 garages at basement level. Proposed two maisonettes at ground floor… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima) ## More from CF Developers Ltd - [**PA/01762/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01762-24/mosta-subdivision-of-apartments-at-second-and-third): Proposed subdivision of apartments at second and third floor level in lieu of PA6265/22. Proposal also includes internal alterations. Granted, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/07378/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07378-23/fgura-excavation-of-a-plot): Proposed excavation of a plot, construction of a substation and 14 garages at basement level, 9 commercial locals Class 4B at ground floor level, and… Granted, validated 12 December 2023 - [**PA/05350/23** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05350-23/st-julians-extension-of-the-existing-basement): Proposed extension of the existing basement. Creation of a new basement -2, and proposed changes in the approved basement -1 in accordance with approved… Granted, validated 31 October 2023 - [**PA/05141/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05141-23/msida-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built, minor changes to approved PA/02378/15 Granted, validated 2 October 2023 - [**PA/04255/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04255-23/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-approved-agricultural-shed-glasshouse): Proposed demolition of existing approved agricultural shed/glasshouse, apartments and restaurant. Proposed construction of 6 residential dwellings including… Withdrawn, validated 19 July 2023, 1 floor - [**PA/03209/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03209-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-hotel): Proposed demolition of existing hotel (currently Class 3B), excavation and construction of two basement level garages (54 garages) and construction of 5… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 8 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)