--- title: "PA/04823/25: excavation and construction of a balance tank in Marsaskala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04823-25/marsaskala-excavation-and-construction-of-a-balance-tank source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Marsaskala: Proposed excavation and construction of a balance tank and pump room beneath the approved pool, together with… Planning applications › Marsaskala › PA0482325 # PA/04823/25: excavation and construction of a balance tank in Marsaskala Farmhouse at, Triq Sant Antnin, Marsascala Proposed excavation and construction of a balance tank and pump room beneath the approved pool, together with the construction of a verandah. The proposal also includes the minor sanctioning of alterations as indicated in conventional colours. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Farmhouse at, Triq Sant Antnin, Marsascala - **Locality:** [Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 13 June 2025 - **Validated:** 23 July 2025 - **Published:** 23 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 9 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 21 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04823/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04823&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Farmhouse at, Triq Sant Antnin, Marsascala 96 other applications within 300 m: 59 granted, 3 refused, 8 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/01032/26). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 32 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/03808/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03808-24/marsaskala-demolish-existing-pre-1968-house-and-construct-a): To demolish existing pre-1968 house and construct a single family dwelling comprising of 4 floors and a setback floor including a swimming pool at penthouse… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 78 m away - [**PA/03846/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03846-23/marsaskala-sanction-minor-variations-from-the-last-approved): To sanction minor variations from the last approved permit PA/9301/18 specifically covering the properties owned by the applicant. Namely: garage number 18… Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 106 m away - [**PA/00416/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00416-21/marsaskala-carry-out-site-excavation-works): To carry out site excavation works, excavation of plot Status being checked, 111 m away - [**PA/06427/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06427-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-changes): To sanction minor changes (as built) from approved permit PA4731/21. Pending, 115 m away - [**PA/02185/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02185-24/marsaskala-sanction-the-internal-configuration-of-the-existing): To sanction the internal configuration of the existing Class 4A (office) as approved in PA/3844/97, the construction of a front garden boundary wall and… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 129 m away - [**PA/06885/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06885-25/marsaskala-changes-to-fifth-floor-to-development-approved): Proposed changes to fifth floor to development approved by PA5727/19. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 131 m away - [**PA/03402/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03402-26/marsaskala-sanction-a-shaft-for-underground-substation-which): To sanction a shaft for underground substation which could be located on the pavement on Triq Salvu Buhagiar, Marsaskala. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 132 m away - [**PA/01046/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01046-24/marsaskala-sanction-as-property-as-built-with-variances): To sanction as property as built with variances from PB2361/66 and proposed part enclosure of terrace for bathroom. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 135 m away - [**PA/03799/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03799-26/marsaskala-changes-in-level-2): Proposed changes in level -2, which consists of the conversion of parking spaces to garage 20. No reduction in number of parking spaces is proposed. Granted, validated 21 July 2026, 146 m away - [**PA/08332/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08332-25/marsaskala-changes-in-level-1): Proposed changes in level -1, which consists of an opening in one of the walls and conversion of parking spaces to garage 18. No reduction in number of… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 149 m away - [**PA/00788/21** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00788-21/marsaskala-construction-of-garage-for-private-cars-and): Construction of garage for private cars and overlying maisonette, two apartments and duplex penthouse Status being checked, 149 m away - [**PA/05568/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05568-25/marsaskala-internal-and-external-alterations-to-villa-including): Proposed internal and external alterations to villa including expansion of basement garage. Proposed works include excavation of the basement underneath the… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 154 m away - [**PA/01775/22** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01775-22/marsaskala-construction-of-garage-for-private-cars-and): Construction of garage for private cars and overlying maisonette, two apartments and duplex penthouse. Status being checked, 154 m away - [**PA/05565/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05565-26/marsaskala-sanction-the-property-as-built-from-pb-04807-81): To sanction the property as built from PB/04807/81 including site configuration. Granted, validated 28 September 2026, 157 m away - [**PA/03109/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03109-26/marsaskala-alterations-to-garage-to-form-ventilation-through): Proposed alterations to garage to form ventilation through public pavement. Withdrawn, validated 13 May 2026, 159 m away ## More by Chris Cachia - [**PA/07531/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07531-26/sliema-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Pending - [**PA/07517/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07517-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-externa): Proposed installation of a single-sided solar powered external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07017/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07017-26/rabat-construction-of-an-agricultural-store-with-underlying): Proposed construction of an agricultural store with underlying basement and reservoir. Proposal includes also the construction of boundary wall and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06864/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06864-26/mgarr-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-external): Proposed installation of a single-sided solar powered external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06863/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06863-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-externa): Proposed installation of a single-sided solar powered external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06862/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06862-26/floriana-installation-of-a-single-sided-solar-powered-external): Proposed installation of a single-sided solar powered external illuminated billboard – static billboard with external lighting. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia) ## More from Joseph Schembri - [**PA/07382/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07382-26/zurrieq-sanctioning-site-configuration-of-garage-for-private): Sanctioning site configuration of garage for private use previously approved in BN/736/72. Pending - [**PA/04027/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04027-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-agricultural-stores): Proposed sanctioning of agricultural stores, above-ground water tank, tractor shed and reconstruction of retaining wall. Proposed change of use to olive press… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03224/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03224-26/zejtun-carry-out-internal-alterations-from-approved-permit): To carry out internal alterations from approved permit PA/05484/21 and extension of existing dwelling. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/08222/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08222-25/mosta-redesign-of-facade-and-second-floor-plan): Proposed redesign of facade and second floor plan approved in PA880/24 (To renew PA10826/18: To demolish washroom at second floor, construction of dwelling… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06127/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06127-25/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-garage): To demolish existing dwelling and garage, excavate site and construct 2 basement garages, maisonette at ground floor and 3 overlying apartments, and penthouse… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04624/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04624-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-changes-to-pa-10016-18): To propose changes to PA/10016/18. The new proposal consists of excavation and construction of a private car garage at basement level, with overlying five… Granted, validated 16 July 2025 [All planning applications in Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala)