--- title: "PA/05490/23: Excavation within site to lower levels in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05490-23/rabat-gozo-excavation-within-site-to-lower-levels source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): Excavation within site to lower levels, and construction of apartment block with basement garage, 1… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0549023 # PA/05490/23: Excavation within site to lower levels in Rabat (Gozo) Site at, Triq Ghajn Qatet, Rabat (Gozo) Excavation within site to lower levels, and construction of apartment block with basement garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at, Triq Ghajn Qatet, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Louis Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/louis-mifsud) - **Perit:** [Perit Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 25 July 2023 - **Validated:** 31 January 2024 - **Published:** 31 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 1 March 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05490/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05490&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq Ghajn Qatet, Rabat (Gozo) 138 other applications within 300 m: 102 granted, 1 refused, 9 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06169/24). On Triq Ghajn Qatet: 33 other applications, 23 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [Annamaria Attard Montalto](https://propertylist.mt/perit/annamaria-attard-montalto), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil), [Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina), [Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/01490/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01490-21/rabat-gozo-sanction-internal-and-external-differences-from-previous): To sanction internal and external differences from previous permission PA05264/05, to extend third floor unit in front terrace and to construct penthouse above. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/01060/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01060-21/rabat-gozo-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use-from): Proposed internal alterations and change of use from garage to take away shop. Proposal includes installation of sign. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/06270/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06270-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-the-construction-of-two-stores-underneath): To sanction the construction of two stores underneath two commercial units. To sanction minor internal alterations, installation of signs and change of use… Suspended, validated 16 September 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/03677/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03677-23/rabat-gozo-renew-permit-pa8461-18-to-sanction-internal): To renew permit PA8461/18 - To sanction internal and external differences from previous permission PA5264/05, to extend third floor unit in front terrace and… Granted, validated 8 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/02166/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02166-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-changes-in-internal-layout-from-that): To sanction changes in internal layout from that approved in PA/06030/17 and PA/07109/21 and splitting of duplex apartment into two separate units. Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/06169/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06169-24/rabat-gozo-excavate-site-and-proposed-garage-for-private): To excavate site and proposed garage for private cars at basement level; maisonette at ground floor and four overlying flats (one on each floor). Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 5 floors, 63 m away - [**PA/03775/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03775-23/rabat-gozo-renewal-of-permit-pa6647-17): Renewal of permit PA6647/17; Renewal of permit PA1698/13: Renewal of permit PA5696/07: To amend permission PA0228/07 by changing terraced house to apartments,… Granted, validated 4 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/06792/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06792-24/rabat-gozo-installation-of-static-billboard-with-external-illuminance): Proposed installation of static billboard with external illuminance Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/02195/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02195-26/rabat-gozo-demolish-the-existing-dwelling-and-construct-garages): To demolish the existing dwelling and construct garages at ground-floor level, with fourteen overlying apartments. Granted, validated 15 June 2026, 4 floors, 71 m away - [**PA/05944/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05944-25/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, to excavate site, and to construct two maisonettes, one Class 4B shop (hairdresser/beautician), eight apartments, and two… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/02129/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02129-22/rabat-gozo-sanction-additions-and-alterations-to-internal-layout): To sanction additions and alterations to internal layout from PA4103/06. Status being checked, 81 m away - [**PA/06596/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06596-24/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate site and proposed garages for private cars at basement level; two maisonettes a ground floor and eight overlying flats… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 5 floors, 87 m away - [**PA/05392/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05392-24/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-rooms): To demolish existing rooms, excavate underlying site area and construct a basement garage and 10 apartments instead of basement garages and 5 apartments… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 87 m away - [**PA/01573/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01573-26/rabat-gozo-construction-of-4-residential-units-on-existing): Construction of 4 residential units on existing garage. Granted, validated 10 May 2026, 1 floor, 93 m away - [**PA/00315/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00315-23/rabat-gozo-2-levels-of-basement-garages-and-parking): Proposed 2 levels of basement garages and parking. Proposed construction of five Class 4B shops at level 0. Proposed six units as 1 bedroom apartments, six… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 99 m away ## More by Mariella Xuereb - [**PA/07663/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07663-26/xaghra-sanction-minor-deviations-from-pa-04078-04-and-rg-00621-24): To sanction minor deviations from PA/04078/04 and RG/00621/24. Pending - [**PA/07257/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07257-26/rabat-gozo-replacement-of-apertures): Replacement of apertures (accepted through GS/00020/25). Pending - [**PA/06884/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06884-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade (accepted through GS/00043/25). Pending - [**PA/06597/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06597-26/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-structures-and-propose-a-terraced): To demolish existing structures and propose a terraced house organised on two floors with access to roof and a garage for private cars. To excavate and… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/06568/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06568-26/qala-construction-of-3-stables-with-ancillary-facilities): Construction of 3 stables with ancillary facilities, a reservoir and installation of timber gates. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06397/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06397-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade (BHRS25). Granted, validated 15 October 2026 [All applications by Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb) ## More from Louis Mifsud - [**PA/03192/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03192-26/pieta-sanction-existing-garage-from-approved-in-pa-01771-97): To sanction existing garage from approved in PA/01771/97. Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04485/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04485-25/rabat-demolition-of-the-existing-washrooms-at-roof): Proposed demolition of the existing washrooms at roof level, and proposed construction of 2 penthouses at recessed floor. Pending, validated 31 July 2025 - [**PA/02396/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02396-24/rabat-gozo-excavation-within-vacant-site-and-construction-of): Excavation within vacant site and construction of apartment block consisting of basement garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 24 April 2024 - [**PA/04340/23** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04340-23/gzira-sanctioning-of-extension-along-back-yard-to): Sanctioning of extension along back yard to pre-1968 street level garage. Granted, validated 26 September 2023 [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)