--- title: "PA/04915/26: Excavation and construction of an underground water in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04915-26/mgarr-excavation-and-construction-of-an-underground-water source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Mgarr: Excavation and construction of an underground water reservoir and a basement level comprising garages for parking;… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0491526 # PA/04915/26: Excavation and construction of an underground water in Mgarr Vacant plots, Triq Ghajn Tuffieha c/w, Triq l-Iskorba, Zebbiegh, Mgarr Excavation and construction of an underground water reservoir and a basement level comprising garages for parking; construction of two Class 4B shops at ground floor level accessed from Triq Ghajn Tuffieha; a street-level garage and three residential units accessed from the ground floor on Triq l-Iskorba; two residential units at first floor level; two residential units at second floor level; and two duplex penthouses at third and recessed floor levels, including swimming pools at roof level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Vacant plots, Triq Ghajn Tuffieha c/w, Triq l-Iskorba, Zebbiegh, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** [Hawkvale Ltd Attn: John Abela](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/hawkvale-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 7 - **Received:** 23 June 2026 - **Validated:** 15 July 2026 - **Published:** 15 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 31 August 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04915/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04915&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Vacant plots, Triq Ghajn Tuffieha c/w, Triq l-Iskorba, Zebbiegh, Mgarr 19 other applications within 300 m: 9 granted, 3 refused, 1 pending. 75% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/07744/23). On Triq Ghajn Tuffieha: 12 other applications, 4 granted and 2 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Periti active on this street: [Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/06455/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06455-24/mgarr-change-of-use-from-basement-garage-to): Change of use from basement garage to public service garage. To excavated and construct car lift at basement level. To construct roof terrace above car lift. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 149 m away - [**PA/01381/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01381-26/mgarr-extension-of-terrace-at-first-floor-level): Proposed extension of terrace at first floor level. Proposed pergola at first floor level. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 151 m away - [**PA/06490/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06490-25/mgarr-sanctioning-of-rubble-walls-height): Sanctioning of rubble wall's height, gate's height, internal stone retaining wall and soil deposit. formation of soil deposit with internal pathways leading… Withdrawn, validated 15 October 2025, 170 m away - [**PA/00816/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00816-25/mgarr-construct-pump-room-for-approved-reservoir): To construct pump room for approved reservoir, to carry restoration works of rubble wall and plant new trees. Granted, validated 20 March 2025, 171 m away - [**PA/00094/20** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00094-20/mgarr-sanctioning-of-front-extension-of-washroom-at): Sanctioning of front extension of washroom at roof level and solar panels and canopy at roof level. Status being checked, 180 m away - [**PA/02154/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02154-25/mgarr-subdivide-dwelling-approved-by-pa-04056-23-into-two): To subdivide dwelling approved by PA/04056/23 into two maisonettes. To retain passenger lift and basement private garage. Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 190 m away - [**PA/04056/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04056-23/mgarr-renewal-of-pa2090-16-construction-of-dwelling): Renewal of PA2090/16 - Construction of dwelling and underlying basement garage. Granted, validated 18 August 2023, 1 floor, 190 m away - [**PA/05348/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05348-23/mgarr-renewal-of-pa1928-16-proposal-of-change-in): Renewal of PA1928/16: Proposal of change in site size to the approved PA1258/13; To construct two maisonettes and a garage as an end of scheme development. Withdrawn, validated 15 November 2023, 1 floor, 196 m away - [**PA/01093/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01093-23/mgarr-development-including-the-demolition-of-part-of): Proposed development including the demolition of part of the existing pre-1967 building and construction of a single dwelling property. Development to include… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 201 m away - [**PA/07744/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07744-23/mgarr-partly-demolish-a-pre-1967-existing-building-in): To partly demolish a pre-1967 existing building in a Category 2 Rural Settlement. Works include internal and external alterations and extensions including the… Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 2 floors, 224 m away - [**PA/05758/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05758-26/mgarr-alterations-to-roof-configuration): Alterations to roof configuration, including relocation of services and sanctioning of canopies. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 259 m away - [**PA/05182/24** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05182-24/mgarr-rehabilitation-of-a-disused-quarry-into-a): Proposed rehabilitation of a disused quarry into a residential unit and excavation of pool. Refused, validated 7 August 2024, 298 m away - [**PA/00895/22** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00895-22/mgarr-install-lightweight-canopies-to-retail-outlet): To install lightweight canopies to retail outlet (farm shop) Class 4B approved by PA7251/20. Application includes the sanctioning of the opening on Triq Ghajn… Status being checked, 620 m away - [**PA/01739/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01739-21/mgarr-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-4639-06): To sanction changes from approved permit PA 4639/06, including shifting of internal walls and stairwell, to demolish room at roof level, and proposed parapet… Status being checked, 1433 m away - [**PA/00535/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00535-26/mgarr-subdivision-of-existing-dwelling-comprising-2no-separate): Proposed subdivision of existing dwelling comprising 2no separate units at ground and first floor levels. Application includes internal and external… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 1434 m away ## More by Colin Zammit - [**PA/07603/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07603-26/st-julians-convert-existing-private-garage): To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07584/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-26/sliema-roof-existing-terrace-at-fifth-floor-level): To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level. Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07550/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-26/marsa-demolition-of-two-storey-townhouse): Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07469/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07469-26/mgarr-renew-pa-05742-18-to-demolish-existing-building): To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07463/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07463-26/mosta-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-757-00): To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a… Pending [All applications by Colin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/colin-zammit) ## More from Hawkvale Ltd - [**PA/03750/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03750-26/zejtun-make-internal-alterations-to-existing-property-and): To make internal alterations to existing property and propose 3 Town houses with separate entrances. Proposal includes the construction of an additional floor… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06405/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06405-25/mosta-change-an-existing-commercial-outlet): To change an existing commercial outlet (Class 4B) into a pastizzeria, and to fix a sign and security shutter, and proposed minor internal alterations. Refused, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/03385/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03385-25/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 3 ground floor garages, 5 apartments and 1 penthouse at receded floor level including pool. Granted, validated 28 May 2025 [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)