--- title: "PA/04397/23: Excavation and construction of 4 basement garages in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04397-23/mgarr-excavation-and-construction-of-4-basement-garages source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Mgarr: Excavation and construction of 4 basement garages accessed from common area of adjacent site covered by PA/00950/19,… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0439723 # PA/04397/23: Excavation and construction of 4 basement garages in Mgarr Vacant Plot, Triq Sir Temi Zammit, Zebbiegh, Mgarr Excavation and construction of 4 basement garages accessed from common area of adjacent site covered by PA/00950/19, ground floor maisonette and four overlying residential units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, Triq Sir Temi Zammit, Zebbiegh, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** [Danilo Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/danilo-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 16 June 2023 - **Validated:** 26 July 2023 - **Published:** 26 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 11 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 5 June 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04397/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04397&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, Triq Sir Temi Zammit, Zebbiegh, Mgarr 34 other applications within 300 m: 21 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06359/25). On Triq Sir Temi Zammit: 24 other applications, 15 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Etienne Magri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/etienne-magri), [Abel Cassar De Gabriele](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abel-cassar-de-gabriele), [M&V Architects](https://propertylist.mt/perit/m-and-v-architects), [Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-farrugia), [Stephen Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-psaila). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/06861/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06861-25/mgarr-stone-perimeter-wall-including-gate-along-schemed): Proposed stone perimeter wall including gate along schemed road. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/00298/20** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00298-20/mgarr-outline-application-to-construct-two-residential): Outline application - To construct two residential units against an existing blank party wall. Status being checked, 105 m away - [**PA/00117/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00117-21/mgarr-construction-of-greenhouse-and-slight-changes-to): Construction of greenhouse and slight changes to landscaping approved in PA9119/19 Status being checked, 176 m away - [**PA/00868/20** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00868-20/mgarr-construction-of-greenhouses-and-underlying-reservoir): Construction of greenhouses and underlying reservoir Status being checked, 202 m away - [**PA/03820/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03820-26/mgarr-amendments-to-the-landscaping-scheme-as-approved): Proposed amendments to the landscaping scheme as approved in PA2841/16, and sanctioning of parts thereof. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 203 m away - [**PA/05292/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05292-23/mgarr-sanction-nursery-and-greenhouses-as-initially-approved): To sanction nursery and greenhouses as initially approved per PA2841/16. Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 204 m away - [**PA/01807/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01807-25/mgarr-sanction-formation-of-penthouse-in-lieu-of): To sanction formation of penthouse in lieu of 3 no. washrooms as approved in PA8586/21. To sanction other internal and external alterations from PA8586/21. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 209 m away - [**PA/06359/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06359-25/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct one basement level parking, two ground floor maisonettes, overlying six apartments and two recessed… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 210 m away - [**PA/02547/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02547-24/mgarr-redesign-of-internal-layout-with-gypsum-partitions): Redesign of internal layout with gypsum partitions at basement level to include beauty service area Class 1(d) as part of the existing residence Class 1. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 223 m away - [**PA/02226/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02226-21/mgarr-alterations-to-approved-rg-01334-19): Alterations to approved RG/01334/19. Alterations to façade and proposal of 1m apramorta for area for services. Status being checked, 226 m away - [**PA/06695/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06695-25/mgarr-excavation-of-level-2): Proposed excavation of level -2, underlying basement (level -1) garages and residential units approved in PA/07464/24, including addition of six (6) garages,… Granted, validated 20 November 2025, 243 m away - [**PA/07464/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07464-24/mgarr-excavation-of): Proposed excavation of (1) basement level and construction of (8) basement garages, (2) maisonettes with pools at backyard, (6) apartments, (2) penthouses and… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 243 m away - [**PA/00718/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00718-26/mgarr-construction-of-temporary-boundary-walls-around-perimeter): Proposed construction of temporary boundary walls around perimeter of site and installation of metal gate. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 269 m away - [**PA/01305/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01305-23/mgarr-proposal-to-demolish-existing-property-and-excavate): Proposal to demolish existing property and excavate basement level. Proposed construction of garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level and 3… Refused, validated 8 March 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 269 m away - [**PA/05914/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05914-25/mgarr-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 5 basement garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level and 8 apartments at… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 4 floors, 270 m away ## More by Josef Zahra - [**PA/07678/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07678-26/zabbar-sanction-variances-from-pa-08557-21-consisting-of-relocation): To sanction variances from PA/08557/21 consisting of relocation of underground water reservior, extension to ancillary Class 4B store at level -2,… Pending - [**PA/07610/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07610-26/marsaskala-sanction-variances-from-rg-00197-23-consisting-of-internal): To sanction variances from RG/00197/23 consisting of internal alterations and washroom extension at third floor. Pending - [**PA/03949/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03949-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-house-retaining-sanctioning): Demolition of existing house retaining / sanctioning the rear garden room and replacing its roof, construction of ground floor garage, overlying duplex… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03172/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03172-26/zejtun-sanctioning-of-variances-from-approved-permit-pa-00207-04): Sanctioning of variances from approved permit PA/00207/04, proposed alterations/extension and construction of pool and landscaped area on overlying existing… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/01900/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01900-26/zurrieq-limited-excavation): Proposed limited excavation (less than 2m depth), and construction of basement garage and residential dwellings at ground, first and receeded floor levels. Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01554/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01554-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-existing-premises): Proposed minor alterations to existing premises (approved by virtue of PA/00567/21), demolition of washroom at roof level, construction of 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) ## More from Danilo Galea - [**PA/06045/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06045-25/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-class-1-dwelling-and): Proposed demolition of existing Class 1 dwelling and proposed construction of Class 3A guesthouse on four floors and one recessed floor. Proposed pool at… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06194/24** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06194-24/dingli-construction-of-two-floors-plus-another-receded): Proposed construction of two floors plus another receded floor on existing building for the creation of three additional residential units. Granted, validated 18 November 2024 - [**PA/02942/23** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02942-23/dingli-changes-to-pa-3367-22-including-the-excavation-of): Changes to PA/3367/22 including the excavation of basement level -2 and construction of an additional 12 garages. Application includes changes to basement… Granted, validated 28 June 2023 - [**PA/00604/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00604-23/birzebbuga-demolish-part-of-an-existing-ground-floor): To demolish part of an existing ground floor maisonette and garage to retain the existing hallway and to dismantle and relocate the existing masonry staircase… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 3 floors - [**PA/00536/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00536-23/mosta-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of-ground): To demolish existing dwelling and construction of ground floor garage and four overlying residential units. Granted, validated 15 February 2023 - [**PA/03367/22** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03367-22/dingli-demolition-of-existing-terraced-houses-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing terraced houses and construction of 11 garages, 4 maisonettes, 12 apartments and 4 penthouses. Proposal includes excavation… Granted, validated 18 May 2022 [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)