--- title: "PA/05568/23: excavate the existing vacant site and to in Swieqi | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05568-23/swieqi-excavate-the-existing-vacant-site-and-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Swieqi: To excavate the existing vacant site and to construct two basement levels for private parking purposes, 4 levels of… Planning applications › Swieqi › PA0556823 # PA/05568/23: excavate the existing vacant site and to in Swieqi Vacant Site, Triq il-Qratas, Swieqi To excavate the existing vacant site and to construct two basement levels for private parking purposes, 4 levels of dwellings and a setback floor. Application to include 2 one-bedroom maisonettes, 2 two-bedroom maisonettes, 6 two-bedroom apartments, 6 three-bedroom apartments and 2 three-bedroom penthouses. Proposal includes a pool sat on the setback level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Site, Triq il-Qratas, Swieqi - **Locality:** [Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi) - **Applicant:** [Robert Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/robert-zammit) - **Perit:** [Perit Duncan Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 18 - **Received:** 7 July 2023 - **Validated:** 20 September 2023 - **Published:** 20 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 20 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 June 2024 - **Permit expires:** 26 June 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05568/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05568&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Vacant Site, Triq il-Qratas, Swieqi 140 other applications within 300 m: 81 granted, 4 refused, 16 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04643/25). On Triq il-Qratas: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/02094/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02094-21/swieqi-minor-sanctioning-from-pa-7376-98-and-proposed): Minor sanctioning from PA /7376/98 and proposed amendments at 2nd floor apartment and own roof space. Proposal also extends same apartment over own airspace… Status being checked, 5 floors, 16 m away - [**PA/00040/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00040-21/swieqi-sanctioning-of-apartments-as-built): Sanctioning of apartments as built, with changes from approved permit PA/02333/19 Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/01702/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01702-23/swieqi-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-of-maisonette-and): To sanction minor internal alterations of maisonette and pool at roof level and depth of shaft. Granted, validated 20 June 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/03651/23** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03651-23/swieqi-sanction-minor-alterations-to-existing-third-floor): To sanction minor alterations to existing third floor apartment from PA/4651/16. Granted, validated 11 July 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/06590/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06590-25/swieqi-closing-of-internal-door-way): Proposed closing of internal door-way Granted, validated 31 October 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/07045/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07045-25/swieqi-sanction-the-second-floor-apartment-as-built-from): To sanction the second-floor apartment as built from that approved in PA/04651/16 following a more accurate site survey. The proposal also includes the… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/06122/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06122-26/swieqi-extension-to-the-existing-third-floor-penthouse): Proposed extension to the existing third-floor penthouse, including minor internal alterations, the construction of an additional recessed penthouse at… Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/02861/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02861-21/swieqi-sanction-property-as-built-and-variations-from): To sanction property as built and variations from planning permit PA/3274/08 with respect to the clear internal height of applicant’s apartment; dimensions of… Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/05508/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05508-25/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-underlying-garage): Demolition of existing dwelling and underlying garage. Reduce site levels and excavation of reservoir basin, construction of garage at basement level and five… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/07899/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07899-25/swieqi-sanction-alterations-at-basement-level-to-extend): To sanction alterations at basement level to extend garage for private cars approved in PA6321/06, by removal of wall and its erection in a different position. Granted, validated 19 January 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/02903/21** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02903-21/swieqi-change-of-use-from-garage-to-a): Change of use from garage to a Class 4A office. Development includes excavation works, replacement of external apertures, opening of a window overlooking the… Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/02318/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02318-26/swieqi-propose-closing-and-opening-of-door-and): To propose closing and opening of door and sign. Granted, validated 4 May 2026, 78 m away - [**PA/04815/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04815-24/swieqi-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, and construct basement garage, one elevated ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 20 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/01474/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01474-26/swieqi-reconfiguration-of-parapet-area-to-approved-shop): Reconfiguration of parapet area to approved shop. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 84 m away - [**PA/06220/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06220-25/swieqi-change-of-material-for-approved-shop-door): Change of material for approved shop door and proposed shop sign. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 84 m away ## More by Duncan Formosa - [**PA/05341/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05341-26/belt-valletta-remove-existing-signage-and-proposed-new-signage): To remove existing signage and proposed new signage Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05332/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05332-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-street-level-garage-and-construct-a): To demolish existing street-level garage and construct a multi-car garage at ground floor level, three residential units, and a penthouse at setback level.… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02549/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02549-26/fgura-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house (pre-1967) and construct 3 garages at ground floor level, 4 residential units, and a penthouse at setback level. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01938/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01938-26/marsa-form-a-separate-entrance-and-stairwell-at): To form a separate entrance and stairwell at ground floor. To demolish the existing store at first floor level, and to construct Class 4A offices at first,… Withdrawn, validated 25 March 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/01789/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01789-26/msida-demolition-of-existing-first-and-second-floor): Demolition of existing first and second floor apartments. Construction of five apartments and setback floor apartment. Proposal also includes lift. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01765/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01765-26/xghajra-addition-of-room-at-roof-level): Addition of room at roof level. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 [All applications by Duncan Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-formosa) ## More from Robert Zammit - [**PA/07504/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07504-26/st-julians-make-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04069/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04069-26/zebbug-change-the-use-of-an-existing-residence): To change the use of an existing residence into a Class 3A guesthouse consisting of 15 rooms including dedicated amenities. Proposal includes internal… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/02734/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02734-26/gudja-demolish-existing-townhouse): To demolish existing townhouse, excavate and construct an underground water reservoir, private use garages at basement floor level -1, 2 maisonettes and a… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05288/25** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05288-25/siggiewi-restoration-of-and-alterations-to-farmhouse): Restoration of and alterations to farmhouse, also including additions and construction of swimming pool. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/04482/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04482-25/attard-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house, excavate and construct a water reservoir, 2 basement levels for parking, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level, 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06109/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06109-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-residential-apartments-and-ancillary): Proposed construction of residential apartments and ancillary garages in lieu of PA/04033/22 Proposal includes one basement level instead of the approved two… Granted, validated 6 November 2024 [All planning applications in Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/swieqi)