--- title: "PA/05262/24: demolition and excavation of reservoir in Munxar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05262-24/munxar-demolition-and-excavation-of-reservoir source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Munxar: Proposed demolition and excavation of reservoir, construction of street-level garages, 1x Class 4B and overlying 14… Planning applications › Munxar › PA0526224 # PA/05262/24: demolition and excavation of reservoir in Munxar Palmar, Triq Sant' Indrija c/w, Triq l-Ghar ta' Karolina, Munxar Proposed demolition and excavation of reservoir, construction of street-level garages, 1x Class 4B and overlying 14 apartments and 1 penthouse. Proposal includes pools. - **Status:** Granted (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Palmar, Triq Sant' Indrija c/w, Triq l-Ghar ta' Karolina, Munxar - **Locality:** [Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/munxar) - **Applicant:** Joseph Bianco - **Perit:** [Perit Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 15 - **Received:** 12 March 2024 - **Validated:** 7 August 2024 - **Published:** 7 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 15 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05262/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05262&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Palmar, Triq Sant' Indrija c/w, Triq l-Ghar ta' Karolina, Munxar 96 other applications within 300 m: 51 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/01177/23). On Triq Sant' Indrija: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/00314/23** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00314-23/munxar-renewal-of-pa8511-17-to-demolish-existing): Renewal of PA8511/17 - To demolish existing three apartments, and to construct three new apartments (duplexes). Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 16 m away - [**PA/01681/22** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01681-22/munxar-additions-and-alterations-at-third-and-roof): Proposed additions and alterations at third and roof levels Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/03925/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03925-26/munxar-change-of-use-from-existing-restaurant-to): Change of use from existing restaurant to Class 4B. The proposal includes the installation of a sign. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/06273/25** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06273-25/munxar-sanction-lightweight-canopy-as-built): To sanction lightweight canopy as built. Pending, validated 1 October 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/02836/25** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02836-25/munxar-close-off-access-of-store-approved-in): To close off access of store approved in PA/341/23 and open access into common area of adjacent block as previously approved in PA/6859/95. Withdrawn, 32 m away - [**PA/06417/25** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06417-25/munxar-propose-the-removal-of-water-reservoir-approved): To propose the removal of water reservoir approved in PA6046/21. Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/05167/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05167-26/munxar-reservation-of-outside-area-for-the-placement): Reservation of outside area for the placement of tables and chairs. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/00988/23** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00988-23/munxar-propose-a-lightweight-canopy-over-an-approved): To propose a lightweight canopy over an approved table and chairs area and to enlarge the sign from that approved in PA8362/21. Refused, validated 1 March 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/00341/23** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00341-23/munxar-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to hotel and restaurant approved in PA09304/19. Alterations include minor changes to internal layout. To also… Granted, validated 24 February 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/04830/25** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04830-25/munxar-close-off-access-as-approved-in-pa-341-23): To close off access as approved in PA/341/23 and open access into common area of block as previously approved in PA/6859/95 and change of use from store to… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/04817/24** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04817-24/munxar-sanction-alterations-to-restaurant): To sanction alterations to restaurant (Class 4D) approved in PA/04387/21. Alterations include changes to layout, changes to facade, changes to levels and… Granted, validated 12 September 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/03187/21** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03187-21/munxar-canopy): Proposed canopy Status being checked, 47 m away - [**PA/03198/21** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03198-21/munxar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-to-construct-two): To demolish existing dwelling and to construct two maisonettes. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/06474/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06474-26/munxar-excavate-and-to-construct-14-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 14 residential units, Garages and a shop (class 4B). To also construct water reservoir. Suspended, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors, 49 m away - [**PA/00701/20** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00701-20/munxar-construct-two-apartments-at-fourth-floor-level): To construct two apartments at fourth floor level and roof structures at roof level instead of the previously approved penthouses in PA/02670/09 and PA/00089/13 Status being checked, 5 floors, 49 m away ## More by Wayne Scerri - [**PA/07358/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07358-26/sliema-demolish-existing-internal-walls-and-ceilings): To demolish existing internal walls and ceilings (retaining facade), plus construction of a Class 3A guest house at ground, first, second, third and setback… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07337/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07337-26/nadur-internal-alterations-to-approved-pa6882-22): Proposed internal alterations to approved PA6882/22. Pending - [**PA/07302/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07302-26/kercem-retain-facade): To retain facade, to partly internal additions to existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate and to construct 3 residential dwellings. To also carry out… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07245/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07245-26/kercem-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, propose excavation and construction of reservoir, 9 garages at basement level, office Class 4A, signage, residential units at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07175/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07175-26/kalkara-extend-the-existing-washroom-at-setback-floor): To extend the existing washroom at setback floor level, in an existing pre-1968 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07021/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07021-26/st-julians-convert-an-existing-dilipadited-pre-67-residential-structur): To convert an existing dilipadited pre-67 residential structure on the same built up footprint consisting of internal and external modifications including… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) [All planning applications in Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/munxar)