--- title: "PA/05805/25: Excavation of graves within the extents of in Mdina | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05805-25/mdina-excavation-of-graves-within-the-extents-of source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Mdina: Excavation of graves within the extents of the Mdina Cathedral. Perit David Mifsud Parker. Validated 25 March 2026. Planning applications › Mdina › PA0580525 # PA/05805/25: Excavation of graves within the extents of in Mdina Metropolitan Cathedral, Misrah San Pawl c/w, Misrah l-Arcisqof, Mdina Excavation of graves within the extents of the Mdina Cathedral. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Metropolitan Cathedral, Misrah San Pawl c/w, Misrah l-Arcisqof, Mdina - **Locality:** [Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mdina) - **Applicant:** Monsinjur Joseph Bajada - **Perit:** [Perit David Mifsud Parker](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-mifsud-parker) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 7 August 2025 - **Validated:** 25 March 2026 - **Published:** 25 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 23 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05805/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05805&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Metropolitan Cathedral, Misrah San Pawl c/w, Misrah l-Arcisqof, Mdina 31 other applications within 300 m: 14 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/01258/25). On Misrah San Pawl: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. - [**PA/02534/21** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02534-21/mdina-restoration-of-townhouse-including-removal-of-later): Restoration of townhouse including removal of later additions in aluminium, re-opening of closed apertures on internal facades, external alterations to… Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/05788/24** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05788-24/mdina-restoration-of-facade-and-maintenance-of-apertures): Proposed restoration of facade and maintenance of apertures (part of which covered by GS/19/24). Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/00683/20** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00683-20/mdina-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-and-additions): Sanctioning of internal alterations and additions, and proposed construction of lift in the courtyard. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/00253/26** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00253-26/mdina-change-of-use-from-existing-pre-1967-palazzo): Change of use from existing pre-1967 palazzo (Class 1) to two separate cafes (Class 4C), and restoration of facade. The internal scope of the proposal is… Withdrawn, validated 21 January 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/05183/26** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05183-26/mdina-change-of-use-of-existing-property-from): Change of use of existing property from museum and cultural center for religious studies to multifunctional hall including sanctioning of minor internal… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/03735/23** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03735-23/mdina-restoration-and-part-replacement-of-dangerous-balcony): Restoration and part replacement of dangerous balcony. Blocking of existing window to mitigate settlement issues. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/00542/21** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00542-21/mdina-sanction-installation-of-above-ground-lpg-tank): To sanction installation of above-ground LPG tank. Status being checked, 82 m away - [**PA/04234/25** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04234-25/mdina-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 25 July 2025, 94 m away - [**PA/02112/21** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02112-21/mdina-relocation-of-class-4d-establishment-as-approved): Relocation of Class 4D establishment as approved in PA5904/08 to have entrance from Triq l-Imhazen and change of use of existing store to Class 4D. Status being checked, 101 m away - [**PA/05455/25** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05455-25/mdina-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-a-pre-1968-grade): Restoration and rehabilitation of a pre-1968 Grade 1 listed building, including change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 3B hotel with ancillary… Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 105 m away - [**PA/08350/24** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08350-24/mdina-sanction-reconstruction-of-demolished-rubble-walls-including): To sanction reconstruction of demolished rubble walls including minor excavation works for foundations. To sanction minor changes to the topography and… Pending, validated 2 July 2025, 106 m away - [**PA/01258/25** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01258-25/mdina-raising-of-1): Raising of 1.55m back door height to 1.83m, the introduction of a safety railing on 2nd floor back terrace, and minor alterations alongside the installation… Granted, validated 22 September 2025, 3 floors, 114 m away - [**PA/03308/21** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03308-21/mdina-restoration-works-of-facades-including-dismantling-and): Restoration works of facades including dismantling and re-assembling of balconies on lateral facade. Status being checked, 115 m away - [**PA/04734/24** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04734-24/mdina-change-of-use-of-part-class-4d): Change of use of part Class 4D outlet to Class 4B shop and installation of signage. Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 126 m away - [**PA/03707/24** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03707-24/mdina-convert-two-dwelling): To convert two dwelling (pre-1967) into Class 3A guesthouse having 11 rooms with ancillary amenities within the existing 3 levels, including minor internal… Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 126 m away ## More by David Mifsud Parker - [**PA/07720/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07720-26/qormi-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-house): Internal alterations and extension to existing house to create a habitable unit - proposal includes plunge pool at roof level. Pending - [**PA/07259/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07259-26/mosta-construct-a-plunge-pool-at-roof-level): To construct a plunge pool at roof level. Pending - [**PA/06517/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06517-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of garage at ground floor, 2 3-bed apartments at first and second floor, 1 2-bed apartment at third floor… Granted, validated 29 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06281/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06281-26/qormi-minor-changes-and-conservation-of-facade): Minor changes and conservation of facade. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/05750/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05750-26/luqa-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-and): Internal alterations at ground floor level and extension of single dwelling unit at first and second floor. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05656/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05656-26/qrendi-construction-of-a-single-dwelling-unit-and): Proposed construction of a single dwelling unit and an underlying Class 2A clinic overlying existing basement garages. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by David Mifsud Parker](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-mifsud-parker) [All planning applications in Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/mdina)