--- title: "PA/04504/24: excavation and construction of 8 underground garages in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04504-24/xewkija-excavation-and-construction-of-8-underground-garages source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xewkija: Proposed excavation and construction of 8 underground garages, Class 4A Office, and 7 residential units. Perit… Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0450424 # PA/04504/24: excavation and construction of 8 underground garages in Xewkija Gianni's Gem, Triq Guzepp Vella, Xewkija Proposed excavation and construction of 8 underground garages, Class 4A Office, and 7 residential units. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Gianni's Gem, Triq Guzepp Vella, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** Miriana Azzopardi - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 7 - **Received:** 6 May 2024 - **Validated:** 10 July 2024 - **Published:** 10 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 August 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 February 2025 - **Permit expires:** 21 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04504/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04504&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Gianni's Gem, Triq Guzepp Vella, Xewkija 62 other applications within 300 m: 39 granted, 1 refused, 7 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08112/25). On Triq Guzepp Vella: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/04666/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04666-24/xewkija-minor-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-which-include): Minor alterations to existing dwelling which include the changing from masonry balusters to a solid wall on the facade, the increase in height of party wall… Granted, validated 24 September 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/02735/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02735-23/xewkija-excavate-and-to-construct-4-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 4 residential units with underlying garages. Refused, validated 2 August 2023, 46 m away - [**PA/01183/20** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01183-20/xewkija-correction-of-site-approved-in-pa-3725-18): Correction of site approved in PA 3725/18 Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/02913/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02913-25/xewkija-sanction-minor-variations-to-dwelling-house-approved): To sanction minor variations to dwelling house approved in PA4927/20 consisting of increase in height; internal layout and staircase at roof level. Granted, validated 13 June 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/07271/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07271-23/xewkija-construction-of-a-terraced-house-with-pool): Construction of a terraced house with pool and the excavation of one level basement garage. Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 58 m away - [**PA/05535/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05535-23/xewkija-renew-pa6763-18-to-construct-terrace-house): To renew PA6763/18 - To construct terrace house. Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/05635/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05635-25/xewkija-sanction-changes-from-approved-pb-1033-87-to-existing): To sanction changes from approved PB/1033/87 to existing dwelling which changes include internal shifting of walls and changes to external facade design. Also… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 74 m away - [**PA/05259/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05259-23/xewkija-demolish-existing-building-and-reconstruct-2-ground): To demolish existing building and reconstruct 2 ground floor garages and 4 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors, 99 m away - [**PA/02337/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02337-24/xewkija-sanction-variations-from-permit-pa-04625-19-and-to): To sanction variations from permit PA/04625/19 and to propose minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 105 m away - [**PA/01933/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01933-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir. Proposed construction of 6 garages, Class 4A office with exterior… Pending, validated 25 March 2026, 1 floor, 110 m away - [**PA/08112/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08112-25/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling; excavation and construction of a basement level for residential garages; three maisonettes at ground floor level;… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 112 m away - [**PA/02152/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02152-26/xewkija-sanction-slight-change-in-layout-from-pb153-72): To sanction slight change in layout from PB153/72, proposed construction of boundary wall, demolition of room at roof level and proposed replacement of… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 120 m away - [**PA/06356/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06356-23/xewkija-renew-pa5033-18-to-excavate-site-and): To renew PA5033/18 - To excavate site and proposed dwelling house with underlying garage at basement level and swimming pool. Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 129 m away - [**PA/06112/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06112-24/xewkija-construct-garage-with-larger-footprint-from-that): To construct garage with larger footprint from that approved in PA/4054/18. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 134 m away - [**PA/03535/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03535-23/xewkija-renew-pa4054-18-to-add-ground-floor): To renew PA4054/18 - To add ground floor garage to garage complex approved in PA5669/16. Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 136 m away ## More by Mario Cordina - [**PA/06404/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06404-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir. Proposed construction of 4 Class 4D shops with signage… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06289/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06289-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa3588-19-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA3588/19 consisting of stairwell at roof level and internal layout changes. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06015/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06015-26/munxar-private-swimming-pool-on-roof-and-private): Proposed private swimming pool on roof and private open stairwell to roof. Proposed change from washroom/pantry to bathroom in recessed floor unit. Granted, validated 15 October 2026 - [**PA/05496/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05496-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dilapidated-factory): To demolish existing dilapidated factory. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, 9 basement garages and 14 residential units. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05450/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05450-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-ruins): Proposed demolition of existing ruins. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, ground floor garage and 5 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05444/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-26/santa-venera-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, 2 garages and 8 residential units. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina) [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)