--- title: "PA/05391/25: excavation of reservoirs in Xewkija | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05391-25/xewkija-excavation-of-reservoirs source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xewkija: Proposed excavation of reservoirs, retention of pre-1968 structure and construction of two houses with pool. Perit… Planning applications › Xewkija › PA0539125 # PA/05391/25: excavation of reservoirs in Xewkija Site at, Triq tal-Kanal, Xewkija Proposed excavation of reservoirs, retention of pre-1968 structure and construction of two houses with pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at, Triq tal-Kanal, Xewkija - **Locality:** [Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija) - **Applicant:** [Julian Cefai](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/julian-cefai) - **Perit:** [Perit Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 22 May 2025 - **Validated:** 27 August 2025 - **Published:** 27 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 February 2026 - **Permit expires:** 4 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05391/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05391&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq tal-Kanal, Xewkija 89 other applications within 300 m: 48 granted, 1 refused, 15 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01074/25). On Triq tal-Kanal: 10 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech), [Josmar Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josmar-cassar). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/04882/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04882-26/xewkija-sanction-minor-variations-as-built-from-pa-952-02): To sanction minor variations as built from PA/952/02, and proposed construction of swimming pool and washroom at first floor level. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 18 m away - [**PA/00987/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00987-23/xewkija-sanction-existing-building-as-built): To sanction existing building as built. To do minor internal alteration at ground floor level and to extend first floor level. Extension will include… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 22 m away - [**PA/02253/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02253-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-residential-unit): To demolish existing residential unit, instead construct 8 residential units and excavation of a two level basement to accommodate garages. Withdrawn, validated 9 April 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/00996/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00996-21/xewkija-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed excavation and construction of pool. Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/01075/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01075-22/xewkija-boundary-wall-to-follow-street-alignment): Proposed boundary wall to follow street alignment. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/06805/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06805-23/xewkija-carry-out-modifications-and-additions-to-dwelling): To carry out modifications and additions to dwelling consisting of garage and internal alterations to ground floor; proposed first floor; roof structures and… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 2 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/00491/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00491-21/xewkija-partial-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-to): Partial demolition of existing structures and to construct a terraced house and a pool. Facade and front rooms at both levels are being retained. Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/03267/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03267-22/xewkija-demolish-existing-structures-and-to-construct-a): To demolish existing structures and to construct a terraced house with a garage. To also carry out minor alterations to dwelling approved in PA491/21. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/03653/22** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03653-22/xewkija-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling-at): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling at ground and first floors, and construction of swimming pool, reservoir and roof structures. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/05380/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05380-26/xewkija-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-layout-and): To sanction minor internal alterations to layout and alteration to facade from previously approved in PA1384/17. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/01588/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01588-21/xewkija-partial-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction): Partial demolition of existing house and construction of terraced house with pool Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/03649/21** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03649-21/xewkija-demolish-existing-garage-and-to-construct-terraced): To demolish existing garage and to construct terraced house with garage at ground, first and recessed floor level. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 93 m away - [**PA/01391/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01391-26/xewkija-partial-demolition): Partial demolition, excavation and internal modifications of an existing pre-1968 dwelling to facilitate its subdivision into six residential units, including… Pending, validated 4 March 2026, 94 m away - [**PA/01620/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01620-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house. Proposed construction of 2 terraced houses. Refused, validated 12 March 2025, 98 m away - [**PA/02370/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02370-24/xewkija-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extensions to dwelling approved in PA/03649/21. Alterations include changes to internal layout and extensions at the back. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 98 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) ## More from Julian Cefai - [**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/01400/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01400-26/zebbug-gozo-excavation-of-basement-and-reservoirs-and-to): Excavation of basement and reservoirs and to construct two houses on two floors plus roof structures with pools incorporating existing rooms on site on which… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07069/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07069-25/rabat-gozo-demolition-and-excavation-of-reservoir): Proposed demolition and excavation of reservoir. Proposed construction of street level garage, Class 4A office, 3 apartments and 1 apartment at receded level… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06514/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06514-25/rabat-gozo-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-68-building): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-68 building, that includes subdivision of existing property into two residential units. Pending, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/05610/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05610-25/qala-extend-the-site-area-approved-in-pa): To extend the site area approved in PA 7982/24 by demolishing an existing dwelling, to excavate this part of site (under the dwelling) and to construct the… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03695/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03695-25/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, carry out excavation works, and construct a ground floor garage and four overlying apartments. The access to the proposed… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 1 floor [All planning applications in Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xewkija)