--- title: "PA/05182/24: rehabilitation of a disused quarry into a in Mgarr | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05182-24/mgarr-rehabilitation-of-a-disused-quarry-into-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Mgarr: Proposed rehabilitation of a disused quarry into a residential unit and excavation of pool. Perit Russell Marmara.… Planning applications › Mgarr › PA0518224 # PA/05182/24: rehabilitation of a disused quarry into a in Mgarr Site at, Triq Rih il-Barriera, Mgarr Proposed rehabilitation of a disused quarry into a residential unit and excavation of pool. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Site at, Triq Rih il-Barriera, Mgarr - **Locality:** [Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr) - **Applicant:** [Dekker Ltd Attn: Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/dekker-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Russell Marmara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/russell-marmara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Quarry - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 26 March 2024 - **Validated:** 7 August 2024 - **Published:** 7 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 28 January 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05182/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05182&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq Rih il-Barriera, Mgarr 15 other applications within 300 m: 7 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/07744/23). On Triq Rih il-Barriera: 2 other applications, 0 granted and 0 refused. - [**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, 35 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, 62 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, 64 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, 64 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, 70 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, 70 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, 80 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, 120 m away - [**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, 120 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, 128 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, 128 m away - [**PA/00082/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00082-21/mgarr-sanctioning-of-boundary-walls-built-for-safety): Sanctioning of boundary walls built for safety purposes on private road access to quarry, installation of gates, change of use of part of quarry to an open… Status being checked, 178 m away - [**PA/00008/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00008-25/mgarr-masterplan-for-the-rehabilitation-of-the-existing): Masterplan for the rehabilitation of the existing quarry and after use including sanctioning of restoration of any existing oversite excavation. Withdrawn, 182 m away - [**PA/00252/22** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00252-22/mgarr-sanction-existing-agricultural-store): To sanction existing agricultural store, to propose construction of extension to it and to deposit agricultural soil to rehabilitate existing old quarry. To… Status being checked, 194 m away - [**PA/01990/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01990-21/mgarr-sanction-garage): To sanction garage, and alterations to reservoir. Application includes sanctioning of rubble walls for safety reasons. Proposed use to be Class 5B (mechanic)… Status being checked, 203 m away ## More by Russell Marmara - [**PA/07842/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07842-25/mosta-excavation-and-construction-of-basement-garage-levels): Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage levels -1, -2, -3, and -4, accessed from Triq Salvu Barbara via an adjacent ramp covered by… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07712/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07712-25/mgarr-minor-alteration-to-approved-permit-pa-5242-23): Proposed minor alteration to approved permit PA/5242/23. Proposed excavation and construction of water reservoir and level -5 basement garages. Proposed… Granted, validated 19 December 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/06799/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06799-25/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa3581-24): Proposed minor internal alterations to approved permit PA3581/24. Such alterations include shifting of internal wall. Proposed change of use from Class 1A… Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/04282/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04282-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-dilapidated-farmhouse): To demolish existing dilapidated farmhouse, proposed reconstruction and additions. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/02632/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02632-25/mgarr-agricultural-store): Proposed agricultural store, reservoir, pump room, timber gate and restoration of existing rubble wall. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/02487/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02487-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-building-and-to-excavate-and): To demolish existing building and to excavate and construct level -1 basement with 3 garages and 3 other parking spaces, Class 4B shop at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Russell Marmara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/russell-marmara) ## More from Dekker Ltd - [**PA/02515/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02515-24/tarxien-retain-existing-fa-ade-and-demolish-first-floor): To retain existing façade and demolish first floor level and part of ground floor level to allow for the construction of stairwell and lift. Proposed… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mgarr)