--- title: "PA/05750/24: excavation to create reservoir in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05750-24/rabat-gozo-excavation-to-create-reservoir source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Rabat (Gozo): Proposed excavation to create reservoir, and construction of 60cm boundary wall and two gates due to change in… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0575024 # PA/05750/24: excavation to create reservoir in Rabat (Gozo) Agricultural Land, Triq Wied Sara, Rabat (Gozo) Proposed excavation to create reservoir, and construction of 60cm boundary wall and two gates due to change in level. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Agricultural Land, Triq Wied Sara, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Kevin Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kevin-gatt) - **Perit:** [Perit George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 28 April 2024 - **Validated:** 28 August 2024 - **Published:** 28 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 16 December 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05750/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05750&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Agricultural Land, Triq Wied Sara, Rabat (Gozo) 17 other applications within 300 m: 11 granted, 1 refused, 1 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/00580/25). On Triq Wied Sara: 14 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/02343/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02343-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-farmhouse-and-position-of-pool-as): To sanction farmhouse and position of pool as built, with variations from the approved application PA/06964/98. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 16 m away - [**PA/02629/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02629-22/rabat-gozo-sanction-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-pre-1957): To sanction additions and alterations to existing pre-1957 dwelling. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/01254/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01254-21/rabat-gozo-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-pa-03341-99): To sanction internal and external alterations from PA/03341/99 which include: Changes in site perimeter, changes in internal layout, changes in external… Status being checked, 38 m away - [**PA/03722/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03722-23/rabat-gozo-sanction-differences-from-previously-approved-permission-pa): To sanction differences from previously approved permission PA3907/94 consisting of different elevation, different plans at ground floor, first floor and roof… Withdrawn, validated 21 June 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/06390/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06390-25/rabat-gozo-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and additions to dwelling approved in PA/04289/21. Alterations include changes to layout, to facade and to enlarge roof structure. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/00235/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00235-25/rabat-gozo-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-two): To carry out alterations and additions to two existing dwellings. Alterations include modifications to the internal layouts, construction of two pools,… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/00580/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00580-25/rabat-gozo-propose-additional-room-at-first-floor-level): To propose additional room at first floor level, to sanction existing building in lieu PA/5680/09 and to propose a 1m parapet wall at roof level together with… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 2 floors, 97 m away - [**PA/05650/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05650-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-alterations-to-terraced-house-approved-in): To sanction alterations to terraced house approved in PA/00382/25. Alterations include changes to layout, to levels, to facade, sanctioning of further… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 134 m away - [**PA/00382/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00382-25/rabat-gozo-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extensions to dwelling approved in PA/05170/21. Alterations include changes to internal layout, relocation to roof structure and… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 134 m away - [**PA/03638/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03638-23/rabat-gozo-construct-dwelling-house-with-swimming-pool): To construct dwelling house with swimming pool. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 138 m away - [**PA/07188/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07188-25/rabat-gozo-additions-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Proposed additions and alterations to dwelling approved in PA1295/23, consisting of swimming pool configuration; internal changes and increase in height of… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 144 m away - [**PA/07176/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07176-25/rabat-gozo-additions-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Proposed additions and alterations to dwelling approved in PA3638/23, consisting of swimming pool configuration; internal changes and increase in height of… Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 145 m away - [**PA/04041/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04041-25/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-pre-1967-dwelling): To demolish existing pre-1967 dwelling, to excavate, to change layouts of residential dwelling approved in PA/03733/21 and to construct an additional… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 1 floor, 145 m away - [**PA/01295/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01295-23/rabat-gozo-construct-dwelling-house-with-swimming-pool): To construct dwelling house with swimming pool. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 145 m away - [**PA/00027/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00027-22/rabat-gozo-construct-an-agricultural-store-and-underground-reservoir): To construct an agricultural store and underground reservoir, and to install timber gate. Refused, validated 19 January 2022, 187 m away ## More by George Farrugia - [**PA/07573/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07573-26/xewkija-internal-alterations-to-existing-basement-and-ground): Proposed internal alterations to existing basement and ground floor, proposed partial excavation and construction of basement level -2 and ground floor, and… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07564/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07564-26/mgarr-sanction-existing-concrete-structure-to-support-dangerous): To sanction existing concrete structure to support dangerous rock. Pending - [**PA/07482/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07482-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA8074/24), including alterations to the common stairs and relocation of a lift; internal alterations to the approved… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/07474/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07474-26/cospicua-bormla-alterations-to-approved-pa-04287-24): Proposed alterations to approved PA/04287/24. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07418/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07418-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-drawings-as): Minor internal alterations to approved drawings as per PA/6127/23 and excavation for one floor garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07402/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-26/rabat-dismantling-of-existing-pre-1978-room-walls-and): Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by George Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-farrugia) ## More from Kevin Gatt - [**PA/05265/24** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05265-24/tarxien-sanction-variations-in-garage-for-private-cars): To sanction variations in garage for private cars from that approved in PA3074/94. Granted, validated 12 September 2024 - [**PA/01348/22** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01348-22/iklin-sanction-lower-basement-as-built): To sanction lower basement as built, proposed alterations to approved PA576/14, PA 2102/15 and to add an additional unit. Also proposed alteration in common… Status being checked - [**PA/01237/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01237-22/mqabba-demolish-washroom-and-store-at-2nd-floor): To demolish washroom and store at 2nd floor level and construct apartment at 2nd, 3rd floor and overlying penthouse. Proposal also includes alterations to… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)