--- title: "PA/05402/25: construction of a secure therapeutic centre [Class in Gharghur | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05402-25/gharghur-construction-of-a-secure-therapeutic-centre-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Gharghur: Proposed construction of a secure therapeutic centre [Class 2A (residential institution)], including removal of… Planning applications › Gharghur › PA0540225 # PA/05402/25: construction of a secure therapeutic centre [Class in Gharghur 'Tal-Ferha', tal-Ferha, Gharghur Proposed construction of a secure therapeutic centre [Class 2A (residential institution)], including removal of accretions, rehabilitation of existing vacant structures, and change of use of existing buildings for ancillary purposes. The development includes, inter alia, three residential quarters comprising 18 bedrooms in total, three kitchens, and three living/dining areas; three classrooms; a gymnasium; a staffroom; a clinic; and a kitchen. The proposal also incorporates inter alia two training workshops, two visitor areas, a reception area, outdoor amenity spaces, service areas, an agricultural store, additional storage facilities, a parking area and other ancillary facilities. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 'Tal-Ferha', tal-Ferha, Gharghur - **Locality:** [Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur) - **Applicant:** [Mark Musu' o.b.o Ministry for Social Policy and Children’s Rights](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mark-musu-o-b-o-ministry-for-social-policy-and-childrens-rights) - **Perit:** [Dr Robert Musumeci LL.D., Perit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-musumeci-ll-d-perit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 14 July 2025 - **Validated:** 15 April 2026 - **Published:** 15 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 17 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05402/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05402&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 'Tal-Ferha', tal-Ferha, Gharghur 32 other applications within 300 m: 16 granted, 3 refused, 4 pending. 84% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01316/24). - [**PA/00746/20** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00746-20/gharghur-1-to-sanction-variations-from-pa3092-07-including-pump): 1-To sanction variations from PA3092/07 including pump room smaller than approved, cess pit, tool room, small timber enclosure and natural random stone… Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/01847/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01847-23/gharghur-sanctioning-of-rubble-wall-and-timber-gate): Sanctioning of rubble wall and timber gate heights. Sanctioning of pump room and proposed addition of food store. Construction of sheep pen, underground… Refused, validated 5 April 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/01174/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01174-25/gharghur-sanctioning-of-rubble-wall-and-timber-gate): Sanctioning of rubble wall and timber gate heights. Sanctioning of pump room and proposed addition of food store. Construction of sheep pen, underground… Refused, validated 26 February 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/06010/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06010-23/gharghur-sanction-construction-of-bee-keeping-bee): To sanction construction of bee keeping / bee honey production store. Application also seeks to sanction restoration of two walls bounding the existing… Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 61 m away - [**PA/01283/22** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01283-22/gharghur-sanction-boundary-wall): To sanction boundary wall, demolition of existing agricultural stores approved by PA4926/19, re-construction of same retaining same area, basement,… Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/04082/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04082-23/gharghur-sanction-existing-fence-and-propose-a-new): To sanction existing fence and propose a new one. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 89 m away - [**PA/01362/21** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01362-21/gharghur-sanction-the-construction-of-racing-pigeon-loft): To sanction the construction of racing pigeon loft, hard landscaping and pump room. To lower level of reservoir and cover with 0.5m of soil. Status being checked, 92 m away - [**PA/03827/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03827-25/gharghur-sanction-extension-at-ground-floor-to-a): To sanction extension at ground floor to a pre-67 rural room for beekeeper and sanction chicken loft. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 102 m away - [**PA/01739/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01739-23/gharghur-construct-a-rabbit-farm-with-ancillary-facilities): To construct a rabbit farm with ancillary facilities, to sanction a gate and installation of a fence and the excavation of a water reservoir. Refused, validated 29 March 2023, 104 m away - [**PA/01444/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01444-25/gharghur-restoration-and-reconstruction-of-rubble-walls): Proposed restoration and reconstruction of rubble walls, excavation of reservoir, construction of pump room and affixing of gate. Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 114 m away - [**PA/02470/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02470-25/gharghur-refurbishing-of-field-for-agriculture-use-entailing): Refurbishing of field for agriculture use entailing the construction of a reservoir, topping field with agricultural soil, repair and reconstruction of rubble… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 119 m away - [**PA/00809/22** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00809-22/gharghur-2-stables-including-paddock-area): Proposed 2 stables including paddock area, store with reservoir underneath. Status being checked, 128 m away - [**PA/01234/21** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01234-21/gharghur-2-stables): Proposed 2 stables Status being checked, 128 m away - [**PA/01973/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01973-23/gharghur-sanction-changes-to-pre-1978-dwelling): To sanction changes to pre-1978 dwelling, namely internal layout and external design, swimming pool and ancillary facilities. Application also includes… Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 131 m away - [**PA/01541/23** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01541-23/gharghur-sanction-shifting-of-reservoir-as-per-pa1998-02): To sanction shifting of reservoir as per PA1998/02, proposed reconstruction of boundary walls and trees. Granted, validated 22 March 2023, 146 m away ## More by Robert Musumeci LL.D., Perit - [**PA/07369/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07369-26/zabbar-modification-to-pa1896-23): Modification to PA1896/23, elimination of washroom at roof level, and construction of a separate apartment. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06465/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06465-26/attard-partial-demolition): Partial demolition, extension, internal and external alterations to existing dwelling to create 3 separate dwellings, 2 garages and a carport. Application… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06371/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06371-26/mellieha-placing-of-a-double-sided-static-billboard-with): Placing of a double-sided static billboard with internal LED lighting Suspended, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06118/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06118-26/kalkara-changes-to-pa1217-17-in-order-to-construct): Proposed changes to PA1217/17 in order to construct two dwellings, basement garage and swimming pools. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/04852/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04852-26/balzan-sanction-variations-from-pa3016-25-to-existing-residential): To sanction variations from PA3016/25 to existing residential units. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04622/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04622-26/zurrieq-construction-of-agricultural-store-with-basement-and): Proposed construction of agricultural store with basement and reservoir. Suspended, validated 15 July 2026 [All applications by Robert Musumeci LL.D., Perit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-musumeci-ll-d-perit) [All planning applications in Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/gharghur)