--- title: "PA/04796/23: Construction of an underground reservoir and inclusion in San Pawl il-Bahar |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04796-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-an-underground-reservoir-and-inclusi source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: Construction of an underground reservoir and inclusion of new entrance gate. Perit Mark Geoffrey Muscat.… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0479623 # PA/04796/23: Construction of an underground reservoir and inclusion in San Pawl il-Bahar Rihana, Private Road off Triq il-Fortizza, Il-Blat, Wardija, San Pawl il-Bahar Construction of an underground reservoir and inclusion of new entrance gate. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Rihana, Private Road off Triq il-Fortizza, Il-Blat, Wardija, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** [Johann Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/johann-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Geoffrey Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-geoffrey-muscat) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 28 June 2023 - **Validated:** 16 August 2023 - **Published:** 24 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 9 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 4 March 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04796/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04796&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Rihana, Private Road off Triq il-Fortizza, Il-Blat, Wardija, San Pawl il-Bahar 3 other applications on the same street: 1 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending. On Triq il-Fortizza: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Martin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-farrugia). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/08293/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08293-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-reconstruct-front-boundary-wall-and-install-wooden): To reconstruct front boundary wall and install wooden gate. Granted, validated 4 December 2024 - [**PA/00782/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00782-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-swimming-pool-with-u-l-balancing-tank-and): Proposed swimming pool with u/l balancing tank and pump room to existing villa. Refused, validated 22 February 2023 - [**PA/02384/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02384-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-villa-as-built): To sanction existing villa as built (originally approved in PA01995/00), extension of basement level, additional of room at first floor level and minor… Status being checked ## More by Mark Geoffrey Muscat - [**PA/05278/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05278-25/siggiewi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B. Minor internal changes (non-structural) and installation of signage. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/00325/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00325-25/rabat-renewal-of-permit-pa-07330-19-restoration-of): Renewal of permit PA/07330/19 - Restoration of facade, minor internal alterations at ground and first floor, part demolition and re-construction at the rear… Granted, validated 25 February 2025 - [**PA/00092/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00092-25/st-julians-sanction-minor-changes-to-drawings-in-pa-06328-20): To sanction minor changes to drawings in PA/06328/20 and to connect a store at 6th floor level to 5th floor apartment via an internal staircase. To change… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 7 floors - [**PA/05184/23** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05184-23/msida-change-part): To change part (ground floor) of a social club to a gaming shop and lotto office. Inclusion of a lift at all levels with separate access at ground floor level… Granted, validated 6 September 2023 - [**PA/03755/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03755-23/zejtun-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, addition of flagsign on facade and change of use from Class 4B to gaming shop. Granted, validated 21 June 2023 - [**PA/02816/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02816-23/naxxar-construction-of-an-additional-floor-and-a): Construction of an additional floor and a room at roof level. Minor internal alterations and adjustment of landscaping levels within side curtilage. Inclusion… Granted, validated 17 May 2023 [All applications by Mark Geoffrey Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-geoffrey-muscat) ## More from Johann Schembri - [**PA/04226/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04226-26/zejtun-demolition-of-selected-internal-walls-at-ground): Proposed demolition of selected internal walls at ground floor level and associated alterations, followed by the demolition of the existing first floor, and… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03152/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03152-26/st-julians-demolition-of-the-existing-residential-building-while): Demolition of the existing residential building while retaining the ground floor, and construction of an overlying Class 3B, 3-star hotel, comprising 10… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 10 floors - [**PA/05643/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05643-25/st-julians-demolition-of-existing-buildings-and-development-of): Proposed demolition of existing buildings and development of a Class 3B 4-star hotel comprising 56 guest rooms along with associated ancillary facilities. Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/04912/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04912-25/iklin-sanction-villa-approved-in-pa9391-19-as-built): To sanction villa approved in PA9391/19 as built and to propose minor changes to approved dwelling. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/04827/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04827-25/fgura-demolition-of-two-dwellings): Proposed demolition of two dwellings, excavation of basement, construction of five basement garages, one ground floor maisonette, five overlying apartments… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/03815/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03815-25/marsaskala-alterations-to-existing-apartment-block-and-underlying): Proposed alterations to existing apartment block and underlying garages as approved in PA/00444/17. Alterations consist mainly of an extension of the building… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 6 floors [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)