--- title: "PA/05232/26: excavation of basement and construction of basement in Tarxien | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05232-26/tarxien-excavation-of-basement-and-construction-of-basement source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Tarxien: Proposed excavation of basement and construction of basement garage and five overlying residential units and pool… Planning applications › Tarxien › PA0523226 # PA/05232/26: excavation of basement and construction of basement in Tarxien Infill Plot, Triq San Frangisk, Tarxien Proposed excavation of basement and construction of basement garage and five overlying residential units and pool on roof. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Infill Plot, Triq San Frangisk, Tarxien - **Locality:** [Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien) - **Applicant:** Marica Gatt - **Perit:** [Perit Norbert Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/norbert-gatt) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 16 June 2026 - **Validated:** 9 September 2026 - **Published:** 29 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 28 August 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 23 September 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 33 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05232/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05232&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Infill Plot, Triq San Frangisk, Tarxien 147 other applications within 300 m: 96 granted, 3 refused, 15 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00473/24). On Triq San Frangisk: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/05713/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05713-26/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of basement garages and construction of 2 in no maisonettes at ground floor, 2 in no.… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 16 m away - [**PA/05257/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05257-24/tarxien-extension-of-bedroom): Extension of bedroom, minor internal alterations and change of window on facade to a doorway. Granted, validated 7 October 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/02576/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02576-23/tarxien-sanction-changes-from-approved-pb2756-91-and-to): To sanction changes from approved PB2756/91 and to form a pool in the back yard. Changes consist of internal modifications to partitions, one of them to… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/01704/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01704-24/tarxien-demolition-of-existing-property): Demolition of existing property, excavation of reservoir, construction of basement, 7 garages, 2 maisonette’s at ground floor, entrance lobby, 7 apartments… Granted, validated 21 October 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/02936/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02936-25/tarxien-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-to-class): To sanction internal and external changes to class 4b (retail) as built. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/05801/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Change of Use of Part of Class 4B (retail) to Ancillary Play Area and sanction part of sign. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/07989/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07989-24/tarxien-construct-a-domestic-store-overlying-an-existing): To construct a domestic store overlying an existing garage. Refused, validated 5 February 2025, 2 floors, 62 m away - [**PA/01154/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01154-24/tarxien-sanctioning-of-canopy-at-roof-level-and): Sanctioning of canopy at roof level and staircase as built from approved permit PA385/05. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/01760/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01760-25/tarxien-erection-of-canopy-at-roof-level): Erection of canopy at roof level. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/00727/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00727-25/tarxien-sanction-as-built-terraced-house-as-approved-in): To sanction as-built terraced house as approved in PA/609/92. Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/04269/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04269-24/tarxien-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to child care centre Class 2C, including minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/07353/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07353-24/tarxien-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa-7788-20): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA/7788/20 as well as the proposal of a steel structure at roof level to support pv panels. Granted, validated 3 February 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/03154/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03154-23/tarxien-construction-of-basement-garages-to-be-accessed): Construction of basement garages to be accessed through adjacent garage covered by PA5/19, and 10 overlying residential units within vacant site. Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 65 m away - [**PA/04298/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04298-24/tarxien-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette and garage at ground floor level, two apartments at first,… Granted, validated 22 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/02971/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02971-24/tarxien-sanctioning-of-two-lightweight-rooms-at-setback): Sanctioning of two lightweight rooms at setback floor and proposed minor internal changes to box room to be turned into walk-in wardrobes, and drying area… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 74 m away ## More by Norbert Gatt - [**PA/07124/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07124-26/st-julians-sanction-minor-changes-to-front-and-back): To sanction minor changes to front and back balconies at second floor flat from those approved in PA07537/05 and DN00794/16. Pending - [**PA/05316/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05316-26/sliema-sanctioning-of-existing-layout-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of existing layout from approved permit PA04068/90, including the changes of internal walls and openings on the facade and different use of rooms. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 - [**PA/00775/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00775-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-public): Proposed change of use from garage to public service garage and minor internal works. Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/00497/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00497-26/xghajra-sanction-changing-of-duplex-at-first-and): To sanction changing of duplex at first and second floor approved in PA3601/17 into two separate units and proposed minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/04430/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04430-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-existing-layout-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of existing layout from approved permit PA03123/17, including the location of internal walls and openings on the facade and proposed minor… Granted, validated 2 July 2025 - [**PA/04311/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04311-25/marsaskala-sanction-as-built-minor-internal-and): To sanction as built - minor internal and external alterations to plans approved in PA00432/06. Granted, validated 7 August 2025 [All applications by Norbert Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/norbert-gatt) [All planning applications in Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/tarxien)