--- title: "PA/04542/25: excavation of a vacant plot to construct in Mqabba | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04542-25/mqabba-excavation-of-a-vacant-plot-to-construct source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mqabba: The excavation of a vacant plot to construct basement garages, five overlying residential units, and a pool at roof… Planning applications › Mqabba › PA0454225 # PA/04542/25: excavation of a vacant plot to construct in Mqabba Vacant Plot, Triq il-Franka, Mqabba The excavation of a vacant plot to construct basement garages, five overlying residential units, and a pool at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, Triq il-Franka, Mqabba - **Locality:** [Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba) - **Applicant:** Charmaine Pace - **Perit:** [Perit Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 20 March 2025 - **Validated:** 20 August 2025 - **Published:** 20 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 May 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04542/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04542&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, Triq il-Franka, Mqabba 71 other applications within 300 m: 43 granted, 3 refused, 6 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01738/25). On Triq il-Franka: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/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, 15 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, 24 m away - [**PA/03232/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03232-25/mqabba-excavation-of-plot-and-construction-of-basement): Proposed excavation of plot and construction of basement garages and ten residential units (penthouses with pool). Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/00493/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00493-25/mqabba-sanctioning-on-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed sanctioning on minor internal and external alterations from approved permit PA/00148/07. Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to pastizzeria.… Refused, validated 29 January 2025, 47 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, 58 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, 80 m away - [**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, 81 m away - [**PA/01404/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01404-23/mqabba-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-alterations-at): Proposed sanctioning of internal and external alterations at semi-basement level and ground floor; and proposed new internal and external alterations from… Pending, validated 3 May 2023, 89 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, 90 m away - [**PA/07990/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07990-24/mqabba-sanction-minor-differences-in-perimeter-walls-and): To sanction minor differences in perimeter walls and convert parking space approved by PA/06568/19 into a lock-up garage. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 90 m away - [**PA/01738/25** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01738-25/mqabba-excavate-and-construct-basement-consisting-in-7): To excavate and construct basement consisting in 7 garages accessible from adjacent block, 2 maisonettes and 1 apartment at ground floor plus overlying 9… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 4 floors, 97 m away - [**PA/02027/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02027-23/mqabba-renew-pa9581-17-to-excavate-basement-level): To renew PA9581/17: ”To excavate basement level, construction of drying area at second floor level plus other internal and external additions and alterations.” Granted, validated 16 May 2023, 97 m away - [**PA/02485/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02485-21/mqabba-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-an-existing): Proposed internal alterations and extension to an existing terrace house and subdivision of the house into a maisonette at ground floor level, two apartments… Status being checked, 3 floors, 98 m away - [**PA/06464/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06464-24/mqabba-use-approved-class-4b-as-a-butcher): To use approved Class 4B as a butcher. Application also includes minor internal and external alterations to approved layout in PA/4511/23. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 101 m away - [**PA/04511/23** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04511-23/mqabba-minor-excavation-of-existing-site-and-construction): Minor excavation of existing site and construction of new garage at basement level, Class 4B commercial development including signage at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 101 m away ## More by Steven Ebejer - [**PA/07086/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07086-26/birkirkara-sanction-a-residential-garage-as-built-and): To sanction a residential garage as built and the change of use to a public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06503/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06503-26/sliema-sanction-a-first-floor-apartment-as-built): To sanction a first floor apartment as built, with variations from the approved development permit PA579/95. Pending - [**PA/06283/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06283-26/santa-venera-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level-and-the): Internal alterations at first-floor level and the conversion of an existing enclosed balcony into an open balcony. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/06257/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06257-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-a-pre-67-property-to-construct): The demolition of a pre-67 property to construct 3 apartments and a duplex unit. Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06124/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06124-26/swieqi-sanction-a-duplex-apartment-as-built-at): To sanction a duplex apartment as built at ground and first floor levels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05890/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05890-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-the-semi-detached-villa-approved-under): Proposed changes to the semi-detached villa approved under PA3071/23, consisting of a complete redesign of the villa, including the internal layout and… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 [All applications by Steven Ebejer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steven-ebejer) [All planning applications in Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mqabba)