--- title: "PA/05444/23: sanction variations to basement and elevated ground in Marsaskala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05444-23/marsaskala-sanction-variations-to-basement-and-elevated-ground source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Marsaskala: To sanction variations to basement and elevated ground floor from that approved in PA/5539/09. To propose… Planning applications › Marsaskala › PA0544423 # PA/05444/23: sanction variations to basement and elevated ground in Marsaskala 11, Orchidea, Triq il-Bahrija, Marsascala To sanction variations to basement and elevated ground floor from that approved in PA/5539/09. To propose internal alterations to elevated ground floor and to construct the overlying floors in the form of a total of 9, two bedroom units and 2 one bedroom units. - **Status:** Granted (Reconsideration Decided) - **Location:** 11, Orchidea, Triq il-Bahrija, Marsascala - **Locality:** [Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala) - **Applicant:** Francis Stellini - **Perit:** [Perit Thomas Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/thomas-tanti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 11 - **Received:** 17 June 2023 - **Validated:** 28 February 2024 - **Published:** 28 February 2024 - **Comments close:** 5 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 4 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05444/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05444&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 11, Orchidea, Triq il-Bahrija, Marsascala 145 other applications within 300 m: 87 granted, 2 refused, 14 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/01774/26). On Triq il-Bahrija: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 6 floors, the tallest 6. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 33 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/05564/23** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05564-23/marsaskala-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of terraced house and construction of garage at ground floor, first to fifth floor apartments and penthouse and set-back floor. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 6 m away - [**PA/03701/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03701-24/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-construction-of-three-courses-along): Sanctioning of construction of three courses along back yard wall for additional security. Granted, validated 30 July 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/01957/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01957-25/marsaskala-sanction-variations-carried-out-from-permit-pb2147-80): To sanction variations carried out from permit PB2147/80, to carry out internal and external alterations, to change the use of 2 Class 4B shops into a Class… Pending, validated 26 March 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/07341/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07341-24/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-penthouse): Demolition of existing penthouse, construction of two apartments at forth floor and a penthouse at receded floor level. Application also includes the… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/04961/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04961-24/marsaskala-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-parking): Proposed excavation of site and construction of parking for private use at ground floor, 5 apartments at 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th floor and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/01878/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01878-24/marsaskala-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, excavate site and construct basement garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level and 3 apartments from 1st to 5th floor… Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/04283/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04283-24/marsaskala-fixing-of-metal-railing-along-front-garden): Fixing of metal railing along front garden line and minor correction of shop's external apertures dimensions of shop. Granted, validated 13 September 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/05961/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05961-26/marsaskala-removal-of-material): Proposed removal of material, excavation, and construction of 16 basement garages, 2 maisonettes 10 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 60 m away - [**PA/07498/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07498-25/marsaskala-construct-additional-floors-from-the-third-to): To construct additional floors from the third to the fifth floor, consisting of six apartments, along with a receded floor including a penthouse.… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/03805/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03805-25/marsaskala-construct-additional-floors-from-the-third-to): To construct additional floors from the third to the fifth floor, consisting of five apartments, along with a receded floor including a penthouse.… Withdrawn, validated 11 June 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 67 m away - [**PA/02611/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02611-25/marsaskala-alterations): Proposed alterations, demolition of washroom and extension to existing maisonette at 1st floor and construction of additional 3 apartments at 2nd, 3rd and 4th… Under appeal, validated 23 April 2025, 5 floors, 74 m away - [**PA/07808/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07808-25/marsaskala-alterations-at-ground-floor): Alterations at ground floor, first floor and second floor. Demolition of washroom at third floor level. Construction of 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 20 January 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/01157/20** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01157-20/marsaskala-sanction-apartment-as-constructed-no-permits): To sanction apartment as constructed - No permits found Status being checked, 82 m away - [**PA/01075/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01075-24/marsaskala-proposing-an-extension-to-the-washroom): Proposing an extension to the washroom, along with minor internal and external alterations. Sanctioning of a semi-movable canopy at the washroom level and… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/07515/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07515-24/marsaskala-demolish-existing-maisonettes): To demolish existing maisonettes. To construct ground floor level garage and overlying 6 no. apartments. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 3 floors, 98 m away ## More by Thomas Tanti - [**PA/07538/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07538-26/birzebbuga-excavate-and-construct-an-underground-reservoir): To excavate and construct an underground reservoir, construct an overlying sheep farm with ancillary facilities and a manure clamp. To sanction parts of an… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06801/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06801-26/rabat-excavate-existing-vacant-site-and-proposed-construction): To excavate existing vacant site and proposed construction of 3 private car garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06596/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06596-26/marsaskala-demolish-and-reconstruct-a-dilapidated-part-of): To demolish and reconstruct a dilapidated part of the facade. To replace lintels and apertures. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06332/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-26/ghaxaq-propose-a-basement-underneath-the-agriculture-store): To propose a basement underneath the agriculture store. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06155/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06155-26/munxar-sanction-internal-layout-from-approved-pa-6541-97): To sanction internal layout from approved PA/6541/97. Granted, validated 11 October 2026 - [**PA/05907/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05907-26/pieta-extension-to-the-recessed-floor-level-as): Proposed extension to the recessed floor level as approved in PA/3104/17, for the creation of a new one-bedroom dwelling. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 [All applications by Thomas Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/thomas-tanti) [All planning applications in Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala)