--- title: "PA/05492/25: excavation of reservoir in Birzebbuga | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05492-25/birzebbuga-excavation-of-reservoir source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed excavation of reservoir, construction of 78 Class 5B/6A garages and parking spaces at roof level. Perit… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0549225 # PA/05492/25: excavation of reservoir in Birzebbuga Vacant Site, Triq Hal Far, Hal Far, Birzebbuga Proposed excavation of reservoir, construction of 78 Class 5B/6A garages and parking spaces at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Site, Triq Hal Far, Hal Far, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** [Adrian Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/adrian-balzan) - **Perit:** [Perit Wayne Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wayne-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 3 April 2025 - **Validated:** 27 August 2025 - **Published:** 4 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 6 March 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 May 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05492/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05492&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vacant Site, Triq Hal Far, Hal Far, Birzebbuga 11 other applications within 300 m: 5 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/02639/24). On Triq Hal Far: 9 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Robert Musumeci LL.D., Perit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-musumeci-ll-d-perit). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/01001/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01001-22/birzebbuga-building-of-a-new-security-perimeter-wall): Building of a new security perimeter wall including gate, replacement of interior and external apertures. Repair/replace structural metal beams. All… Status being checked, 115 m away - [**PA/02080/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02080-23/zurrieq-reinstatement-of-missing-roof-slabs-to-pre-1968): Proposed reinstatement of missing roof slabs to pre-1968 room. Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 222 m away - [**PA/04403/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04403-24/birzebbuga-erection-of-steel-structure-canopy-above-truck): Erection of steel structure canopy above truck unloading area. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 710 m away - [**PA/07388/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-23/birzebbuga-erection-of-canopy-above-truck-unloading-area): Erection of canopy above truck unloading area. Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 731 m away - [**PA/00400/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00400-22/birzebbuga-erection-of-photovoltaic-canopy-above-truck-unloading): Erection of photovoltaic canopy above truck unloading area. Status being checked, 744 m away - [**PA/01338/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01338-21/birzebbuga-installation-of-container-units-to-be-used): Installation of container units to be used as Class 4B outlet for used items, including ancillary facilities, at existing Civic Amenity Site. Status being checked, 810 m away - [**PA/04009/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04009-23/birzebbuga-renewal-of-pa6537-18): Renewal of PA6537/18 (Renewal of PA2874/13 (Renewal of PA32/05 - Repair of existing farmhouse.) Granted, validated 14 September 2023, 894 m away - [**PA/02618/22** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02618-22/birzebbuga-alterations-to-farmhouse-approved-by-pa6536-18): Alterations to farmhouse approved by PA6536/18, construction of swimming pool and ancillary facilities. Application includes landscaping and the… Status being checked, 907 m away - [**PA/07528/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07528-26/birzebbuga-proposed-development-comprises-an-extension-to-the): The proposed development comprises an extension to the existing administration building to accommodate a new reception area, security office, kitchenette, and… Pending, 910 m away - [**PA/02639/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02639-24/birzebbuga-embellishment-of-the-upper-area-of-the): Embellishment of the upper area of the Benghajsa Family Park. The proposal includes an underlying water reservoir, landscaping works, and the construction of… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 2 floors, 1954 m away - [**PA/03238/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03238-21/birzebbuga-construction-of-additional-structures-for-the-introduction): Construction of additional structures for the introduction of a cremation chamber. Status being checked, 2008 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 Adrian Balzan - [**PA/02459/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02459-25/birzebbuga-excavation-of-reservoir): Proposed excavation of reservoir, construction of 64 Class 5B/6A garages and parking spaces at roof level. Granted, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/02299/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02299-21/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-class-5a): Internal and external alterations to Class 5A and Class 6A as approved in permit PA/2804/13 and PA/04591/19 (renewal) to include an industrial food… Status being checked [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)