--- title: "PA/04816/24: Construction of underground reservoir in Xghajra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04816-24/xghajra-construction-of-underground-reservoir source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xghajra: Construction of underground reservoir, reinstatement of rubble wall along entrance alleyway, introduction of a new… Planning applications › Xghajra › PA0481624 # PA/04816/24: Construction of underground reservoir in Xghajra Field at, Sqaq it-Tuta, Xghajra Construction of underground reservoir, reinstatement of rubble wall along entrance alleyway, introduction of a new timber gate, and proposed greenhouse. Furthermore, the proposal includes the deposit of circa 0.5m depth of soil in order to have better depth soil for agricultural purposes. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Field at, Sqaq it-Tuta, Xghajra - **Locality:** [Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra) - **Applicant:** [Anthony Buttigieg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/anthony-buttigieg) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gatt) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Agricultural - **Received:** 6 June 2024 - **Validated:** 24 July 2024 - **Published:** 24 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 9 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 20 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04816/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04816&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Field at, Sqaq it-Tuta, Xghajra 60 other applications within 300 m: 39 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01178/24). On Sqaq it-Tuta: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. - [**PA/06635/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06635-24/xghajra-sanction-change-of-use-of-part-of): To sanction change of use of part of a disused pig farm to residence. To carry out internal and external alterations, including demolition of some areas and… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/02831/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02831-25/xghajra-sanction-change-of-use-of-store-approved): To sanction change of use of store approved through PA/133/13 into an activity room for small events (10 to 15 children) related to horse riding. Pending, validated 7 May 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/05491/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05491-24/xghajra-sanctioning-of-pre-1978-and-pre-1968-structures-uses): Sanctioning of pre-1978 and pre-1968 structures’ uses, demolition of post 1978 structures, construction of two (2) in number stables, ancillary facilities and… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 77 m away - [**PA/07513/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-23/xghajra-sanction): To sanction (no commencement notice in PA/6439/16) the demolition of the previously existing building and proposed excavation for the formation of the… Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 80 m away - [**PA/04968/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04968-26/xghajra-propose-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-and-1978): Propose demolition of existing pre-1967 and 1978 structures and to reconstruct agricultural store with underlying basement and reservoir. Proposal includes… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 1 floor, 81 m away - [**PA/00188/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00188-21/xghajra-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-approved-dwelling): To carry out internal alterations to approved dwelling with pool as shown in conventional colours. Formation of full basement and access ramp. Status being checked, 126 m away - [**PA/00677/22** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00677-22/xghajra-construction-of-residential-unit-on-undeveloped-land): Proposed construction of residential unit on undeveloped land. Status being checked, 126 m away - [**PA/04429/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04429-25/xghajra-excavate-site-and-to-construct-six-basement): To excavate site and to construct six basement garages, two elevated ground floor maisonettes and overlying six residential units. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 127 m away - [**PA/02565/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02565-24/xghajra-construction-of-dwelling-with-pool-with-a): Construction of dwelling with pool with a different layout from that approved in PA/07533/22. Application includes basement. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 130 m away - [**PA/01341/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01341-21/xghajra-sanction-property-as-constructed): To sanction property as constructed, mainly due to changes in shape and size of plot and minor alterations at all levels. Proposed alterations at ground floor… Status being checked, 146 m away - [**PA/03423/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03423-25/xghajra-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-internal-height): To sanction minor internal alterations and internal height from that approved permit by virtue PA/4492/17. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 149 m away - [**PA/00806/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00806-25/xghajra-part-demolition-of-existing-property-and-additional): Proposed part demolition of existing property and additional construction for the creation of a 3 floor terraced house plus overlying washroom. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 3 floors, 149 m away - [**PA/02261/22** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02261-22/xghajra-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-terraced-house): To demolish existing building and construct terraced house with basement garage and splash pool. Status being checked, 162 m away - [**PA/01345/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01345-25/xghajra-demolition-of-the-existing-back-part-of): Proposed demolition of the existing back part of the property and reconstruction with an extension for an open kitchen and living area. The proposal includes… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 165 m away - [**PA/06282/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06282-26/xghajra-make-changes-to-property-from-approved-permit): To make changes to property from approved permit PA/00203/16 by adding a garage and a lift, while extending the property by two floors and a receded floor.… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 173 m away ## More by Matthew Gatt - [**PA/07111/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07111-26/belt-valletta-conversion-of-a-residential-property-into-a): Proposed conversion of a residential property into a Class 3A guest house. Proposal includes extensions at fourth and fifth floor levels, the addition of a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 6 floors - [**PA/07014/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07014-26/naxxar-sanction-changes-in-garage-from-pa-03109-08): To sanction changes in garage from PA/03109/08, and the proposed change from industrial garage to public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06810/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-garage): Proposed change of use from bakery to garage (Class 1), proposed changes in residential unit include: demolition of walls, addition of bedroom, and shifting… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06612/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06612-26/rabat-construct-a-class-6a-warehouse-to-relocate): To construct a Class 6A warehouse to relocate activity already licensed on the opposite side of the street. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06357/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06357-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-apartment-from-pb-04274-85): To sanction changes to apartment from PB/04274/85. Changes include shifting of walls and changes in site configuration, and to sanction the roof area,… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06272/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06272-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of three bedroom house. Proposal includes excavation for garage at semi-basement level and construction… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Matthew Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gatt) ## More from Anthony Buttigieg - [**PA/02003/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02003-24/qala-extend-existing-pre-1957-agricultural-store): To extend existing pre-1957 agricultural store, to construct a rainwater reservoir and rubble walls, to restore and maintain existing rubble walls and to… Granted, validated 10 April 2024 - [**PA/03294/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03294-23/zejtun-sanction-variances-from-approved-permit-pa-00250-10): To sanction variances from approved permit PA/00250/10. Granted, validated 28 June 2023 [All planning applications in Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra)