--- title: "PA/05491/24: Sanctioning of pre-1978 and pre-1968 structures’ uses in Xghajra | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05491-24/xghajra-sanctioning-of-pre-1978-and-pre-1968-structures-uses source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Xghajra: Sanctioning of pre-1978 and pre-1968 structures’ uses, demolition of post 1978 structures, construction of two (2)… Planning applications › Xghajra › PA0549124 # PA/05491/24: Sanctioning of pre-1978 and pre-1968 structures’ uses in Xghajra Hood, Sqaq it-Tuta, Xghajra Sanctioning of pre-1978 and pre-1968 structures’ uses, demolition of post 1978 structures, construction of two (2) in number stables, ancillary facilities and deposition of soil in field in Sqaq it-Tuta, Xghajra. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Hood, Sqaq it-Tuta, Xghajra - **Locality:** [Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra) - **Applicant:** [Carmelo Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carmelo-scicluna) - **Perit:** [Perit Trevor Francis Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/trevor-francis-caruana) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 31 March 2024 - **Validated:** 28 August 2024 - **Published:** 28 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 12 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 25 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05491/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05491&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Hood, Sqaq it-Tuta, Xghajra 60 other applications within 300 m: 39 granted, 2 refused, 7 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/01178/24). On Sqaq it-Tuta: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 19 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/06635/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06635-24/xghajra-sanction-change-of-use-of-part-of): To sanction change of use of part of a disused pig farm to residence. To carry out internal and external alterations, including demolition of some areas and… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/02831/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02831-25/xghajra-sanction-change-of-use-of-store-approved): To sanction change of use of store approved through PA/133/13 into an activity room for small events (10 to 15 children) related to horse riding. Pending, validated 7 May 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/07513/23** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-23/xghajra-sanction): To sanction (no commencement notice in PA/6439/16) the demolition of the previously existing building and proposed excavation for the formation of the… Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 80 m away - [**PA/04968/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04968-26/xghajra-propose-demolition-of-existing-pre-1967-and-1978): Propose demolition of existing pre-1967 and 1978 structures and to reconstruct agricultural store with underlying basement and reservoir. Proposal includes… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 1 floor, 81 m away - [**PA/04816/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04816-24/xghajra-construction-of-underground-reservoir): Construction of underground reservoir, reinstatement of rubble wall along entrance alleyway, introduction of a new timber gate, and proposed greenhouse.… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 126 m away - [**PA/00188/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00188-21/xghajra-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-approved-dwelling): To carry out internal alterations to approved dwelling with pool as shown in conventional colours. Formation of full basement and access ramp. Status being checked, 126 m away - [**PA/00677/22** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00677-22/xghajra-construction-of-residential-unit-on-undeveloped-land): Proposed construction of residential unit on undeveloped land. Status being checked, 126 m away - [**PA/04429/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04429-25/xghajra-excavate-site-and-to-construct-six-basement): To excavate site and to construct six basement garages, two elevated ground floor maisonettes and overlying six residential units. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 127 m away - [**PA/02565/24** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02565-24/xghajra-construction-of-dwelling-with-pool-with-a): Construction of dwelling with pool with a different layout from that approved in PA/07533/22. Application includes basement. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 130 m away - [**PA/01341/21** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01341-21/xghajra-sanction-property-as-constructed): To sanction property as constructed, mainly due to changes in shape and size of plot and minor alterations at all levels. Proposed alterations at ground floor… Status being checked, 146 m away - [**PA/03423/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03423-25/xghajra-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-internal-height): To sanction minor internal alterations and internal height from that approved permit by virtue PA/4492/17. Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 149 m away - [**PA/00806/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00806-25/xghajra-part-demolition-of-existing-property-and-additional): Proposed part demolition of existing property and additional construction for the creation of a 3 floor terraced house plus overlying washroom. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 3 floors, 149 m away - [**PA/02261/22** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02261-22/xghajra-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-terraced-house): To demolish existing building and construct terraced house with basement garage and splash pool. Status being checked, 162 m away - [**PA/01345/25** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01345-25/xghajra-demolition-of-the-existing-back-part-of): Proposed demolition of the existing back part of the property and reconstruction with an extension for an open kitchen and living area. The proposal includes… Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 165 m away - [**PA/06282/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06282-26/xghajra-make-changes-to-property-from-approved-permit): To make changes to property from approved permit PA/00203/16 by adding a garage and a lift, while extending the property by two floors and a receded floor.… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 173 m away ## More by Trevor Francis Caruana - [**PA/03091/23** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03091-23/gudja-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning of minor changes from approved permit, replacement of deteriorated/weathered facade elements and redesign of front garden. Granted, validated 28 June 2023 - [**PA/03518/22** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03518-22/gudja-sanctioning-of-garages-complex-for-private-vehicles): Sanctioning of garages complex for private vehicles at elevated ground floor level as built. Status being checked - [**PA/01955/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01955-22/zabbar-sanctioning-of-as-constructed-ground-floor-level): Sanctioning of as constructed ground floor level garage. Status being checked, 1 floor - [**PA/02730/21** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02730-21/ghaxaq-construction-of-washroom-at-roof-level): Construction of washroom at roof level Status being checked - [**PA/00186/21** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00186-21/mgarr-coastal-protection-works): Coastal protection works, construction of access staircases, boundary random rubble walls and installation of boundary timber fences Status being checked [All applications by Trevor Francis Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/trevor-francis-caruana) ## More from Carmelo Scicluna - [**PA/02852/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02852-24/rabat-reconstruction-of-existing-underground-reservoir): Reconstruction of existing underground reservoir, reinstatement and construction of rubble walls, construction of ancillary pump room and agricultural store… Granted, validated 15 May 2024 - [**PA/01745/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01745-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-existing-class-4b): Change of use from existing Class 4B shop covered by PA/02475/07 to ground floor maisonette including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 29 March 2023 [All planning applications in Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/xghajra)